MUMBAI: The No. 1 Kannada General Entertainment Channel, Zee Kannada, continues to resonate as the household name for avid Kannada fiction and non-fiction show viewers. Known for its rich and entertaining set of fiction shows like Kamali, Paaru, Gattimela, Radha Kalyana, and non- fiction shows like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs, Dance Karnataka Dance and Comedy Khiladigalu Season 3, Zee Kannada adds another story to its entertaining collection of fiction shows. ‘Jothey Jotheyali’ is based on an unconventional love story of a couple belonging to different generations; and is here to witness many firsts. Tune-in every Monday to Friday starting September 9th for an eccentric love story, only on Zee Kannada and Zee Kannada HD.
The promo videos have already enthralled the audiences, but the debut of Aniruddh Jatkar, son-in-law of Sahasa Simha Dr. Vishnuvardhan, into small screen has held the beacon of surprise to the show’s pre-launch popularity. Readily accepting the role for the ingenious storyline of the show, Aniruddh has played the characterof a famous and rich businessman Aryavardhan, as though it was his own, while Megha Shetty has debuted as the female lead, Anu.
The uncommon show is based on the love story of a 45- year old rich business man and a 20- year old girl hailing from a middle-class family. The tagline ‘manasugala naduve vayassugala maduve’depicts the extraordinary love story that marries the difference in age to bring together two people in love. The show stands as a witness to the love that surpasses materialistic limits of age, status and lifestyle, to prove the purity in love between two individuals.Previously,Zee Kannada had introduced the story of a 23- year old boy who falls in love with an older woman under the same title Jothey Jotheyali,which makes it interesting to watch how the story of this new show will unfold.
Actors of‘Chemistry of Kariyappa’ fame Apoorva, Shivaji Rao Jadhav, B.M. Venkatesh, Murali Sringeri and Sundarashreeare among other famous television celebritiessuch as Mansa Manohar, Naveen Devaiah and Shivaraj K R Pete of Comedy Khiladigalu fame will be seen in the show as various appealing characters.
Art Directors Suresh Baganavar and Hosmane Murthy have put in special efforts in building attractive sets to embellish every location, including the houses and offices of the leads.The shooting will take place in locations such as R V College – something never seen before in the film and serial industry. Known for directing Zee Kannada’s successful fiction shows like Shubha Vivaha and Jodi Hakki, Aaroor Jagadeesh has taken upon himself to direct the show. While the unique story is written by the Zee Kannada team, screenplay is presented by Sudheendra Bharadhwaj and Pavan Shrivatsa, dialogues are a courtesy by Satyaki, photography by Santosh Kharvi and the editing by Jayachandra- Vishal.
Songs being a vital part of the show are composed by Sunaad Gautam and penned by Harshapriya. Another unique element of this show is that the playback singers are Zee Kannada’s Sa Re Ga Ma Pa talents, Keerthan Holla, Nihaal, Saadhwini, Prithvi Bhat and Ninaada Nayak.
Commenting on the launch of the much-awaited show, Raghavendra Hunsur, Business Head, Zee Kannada, said that,“Zee Kannada wishes to make each one of its shows a milestone in the entertainment industry. Jothey Jotheyali will set a new trend by opening doors to a new chapter and it has the potential to take fiction show making to new heights.”
