Diya Aur Baati Hum
Diya Aur Baati Hum is an Indian television soap opera, broadcast on Star Plus channel from 29 August 2011. It stars Deepika Singh and Anas Rashid as the main protagonists.Set on the backdrop of Pushkar, Rajasthan, Diya Aur Baati Hum focused on breaking the stereotypical image of women in rural India by showing the inspirational journey of Sandhya Rathi, whose ambition is to become an IPS officer. She achieves her goal with the help of her husband, Sooraj, by going against all odds
Episodes
1. Sandhya's IPS dream
PlayEven as a child, Sandhya is fearless and intelligent, and aspires for a career in the civil services. Flash forward ten years to a grown up and studious Sandhya, seen preparing for her IPS exam. But her brother Ankur wants to marry her off! Will she knuckle under or stand up for herself
2011-08-292. Sandhya's name in a wedding card
PlaySandhya convinces Ankur that she is not ready for marriage. Meanwhile, Bhabho is worked up about Sooraj’s wedding and wants to get the wedding cards on time. Sandhya shops at a boutique owned by Sooraj’s would be sister-in-law, and by mistake, her name gets printed on the card!
2011-08-303. Bhabo is furious
PlayWhen Mohit plans to arrange an orchestra for Sooraj's wedding, Babho disapproves of it saying it is too expensive. Later, Babho and Sooraj go to the temple to offer the first wedding invitation to God. However, the card bears Sandhya's name! What does God have in mind for Sooraj and Sandhya?
2011-08-314. Bhabho is shocked to see the card
PlayMohit asks Bhabho about the change in the bride's name! Meenakshi sees Sandhya’s name on the card and is shocked. She apologises to the would be in-laws. Later, Sooraj replaces the name on the card. But surely, this 'error' must have some hidden meaning!
2011-09-015. Sooraj buys a gift for Kavita
PlayAnkur tells his family that he has got a job in the US. He tells his wife Ankita that he can’t take her along, and she is upset about this. Meanwhile, Suraj goes to a jewellery shop and gets a present for Kavita. Will Bhabho find out about this secret present?.
2011-09-026. Bhabho is angry with Sooraj
PlayAlthough Sooraj dutifully takes on the responsibility of his house, the entire family condemns him for his act. While Bhabho calls him names, his siblings criticise Sooraj. Meanwhile, Sandhya and her family question Ankur about leaving Ankita back in India. However, Ankur’s revelation shocks her!
2011-09-057. Sooraj tries to pacify Bhabho
PlayWhen Sooraj asks Bhabho to eat, she rudely asks him to throw away the jewellery he bought for his fiancé. Meanwhile, Chauhan tips off Arvind and others about an impending terrorist attack and asks them to be careful. Why isn't Sooraj allowed any independence?
2011-09-068. Kanchan dies in the blast
PlayA scared Bhabho informs everyone that Sooraj could be at the blast site. Meanwhile, Sandhya’s parents are injured in the blast and taken to the hospital in Sooraj’s truck. Later, a doctor announces that Kanchan is dead. Meanwhile, Sooraj gets a call from Sandhya. Are they going to meet now?
2011-09-079. Sandhya cremates her parents
PlayWhile Sooraj is busy with his wedding preparations, the doctor informs Ankur, Ankita and Sandhya about their parents' death. Later, the siblings cremate the their parents and Sandhya is disconsolate. Will all her dreams for a bright future crumble now?
2011-09-0810. The missing bride
PlayDuring the preparations for the wedding, Bhabho and Sooraj share an emotional moment. Later, the family leaves for Ajmer. On reaching the venue, they are shocked to find out that the bride is missing! What a disgrace! How will they accept this humiliation?
2011-09-0911. Sooraj Consoles Bhabo
PlaySantosh curses the bride’s family for tarnishing their reputation. Later, when Meenakshi offers her food, she refuses to eat. While a heartbroken Sooraj tries to make peace with himself, Sandhya asks Ankur to face the situation with courage.
2011-09-1212. The neighbours tease Santosh
PlaySooraj consoles Santosh that the marriage broke for his good as the bride must have been in love with someone else. Later, in a bid to pep him up, Santosh allows Sooraj to open his shop. Meanwhile, Ankur pledges that he will take over his father's responsibilities.
2011-09-1313. Ankur under pressure
PlayThe neighbourhood women tease Sooraj and Santosh about the broken marriage. Infuriated, Santosh tells them that she will get her son married just in 15 days time! Meanwhile, Ankur is shocked to hear that his junior is being sent to the US instead of him. Will he take up a desperate step now?
2011-09-1414. Row over Sandhya's marriage
PlayAnkur is worried as he does not want to miss an opportunity to work in the US. Later, he tells Ankita that he wants to get rid of all his responsibilities by marrying Sandhya off in 15 days. Is he being selfish? What lies in store for Sandhya?
2011-09-1515. Sandhya accuses Ankur
PlaySandhya overhears Ankur talking to Ankita about her marriage. Meanwhile, Santosh asks Kisna to find a match for Sooraj and promises her an expensive gift. Later, Ankita has a fight with Ankur. She too thinks he is being too hasty. In this haste, will Ankur find the right boy for Sandhya?
2011-09-1616. Ankur meets Kisna
PlayKisna informs Ankur that Sandhya cannot marry Sooraj as his family is not looking for an educated girl. Meanwhile, Sandhya accuses Ankur of treating her as a burden. Will that change Ankur’s mind? Or will he go ahead with his decision to free himself from this burden?
2011-09-1917. Ankur calls Sandhya selfish
PlayKisna persuades Ankur to consider an alliance between Sandhya and Sooraj. She brainwashes him and tells him to lie to Sooraj’s family. Meanwhile, Ankur calls Sandhya selfish for not letting Ankita go with him! What will Sandhya do now?
2011-09-2018. Ankur visits Sooraj's shop
PlayKisna informs Santosh that Ankur will be coming to their house to see Sooraj. Ankur visits Sooraj’s shop to buy sweets and gets baffled by the narrow-mindedness of his family. Will he still want Sooraj to marry Sandhya?
2011-09-2119. Santosh meets Sandhya
PlayKisna hides Sandhya’s educational qualifications from Santosh. Later, Santosh meets Sandhya and asks her if she can handle household work. Household work? Has Sandhya ever done any? Is she going to let go of her dream career?
2011-09-2220. Sandhya agrees to marry Sooraj
PlayAfter Sandhya's approval, Santosh declares that Sooraj's marriage has been fixed. While Kisna is elated about the happy ending of her ploy, Meenakshi is not that joyful. What is the reason?
2011-09-2321. Santosh plans grand arrangements for Sooraj's marriage
PlaySantosh shares her happiness with Sooraj. Santosh instructs everyone to do grand arrangements for the marriage as she wants everyone to be jealous. Family members play with Sooraj and tell him that the bride is not good looking. Sooraj recognizes Sandhya as he sees her photograph. Sandhya leaves for her exam after her pre marital ritual.
2011-09-2622. Sooraj’s Pre-marital Rituals
PlaySantosh performs Sooraj's pre-marital rituals. While Sandhya struggles to finish her exam on time, Santosh asks Meenakshi to pay a quick visit to Sandhya's house to check if everything is fine. What excuse will Ankur come up with regarding Sandhya?
2011-09-2723. Sooraj Leaves To Marry Sandhya
PlayWhen Sandhya saves Santosh’s pride in front of the guests, it impresses her. As Sandhya gets set to marry Sooraj, she apologises to her parents for not fulfilling their dream. Sooraj leaves with his family for the marriage but is he ready to welcome Sandhya into his life?
2011-09-2824. Ankita's Fallacy Breaks
PlayAfter Sooraj arrives at the marriage hall with his family, Chaturi reveals in front of Ankita that Sooraj is not a MBA graduate. Will Ankita ask Ankur for a clarification?
2011-09-2925. Sooraj And Sandhya Get Married
PlaySooraj gets married to Sandhya. At the time of the marriage rituals, Sooraj promises to take care of Sandhya for the rest of his life but what is going on in Sandhya’s mind?
2011-09-3026. Flood in Sooraj’s House
PlayDuring the marriage rituals, Sandhya drops the apology letter that she wrote to her father in the fire. Later, Sooraj's family members panic when they find their house flooded with water. Will Santosh welcome the newlywed couple to her house?
2011-10-0327. Santosh Welcomes Sandhya
PlaySantosh welcomes Sandhya to her new house. Meenakshi and Chhavi tease Sandhya as Sooraj is waiting for her in his room. Due to the bad state of Santosh’s room, Babasahab and Santosh cannot sleep there. Where will they sleep?
2011-10-04
Casts
Deepika Singh Goyal
IPS Sandhya Kothari
Anas Rashid
Sooraj Rathi
Neelu Vaghela
Santosh "Bhaboo" Rathi
Ashok Lokhande
Arun "Bhabasa" Rathi
Kanika Maheshwari
Meenakshi Rathi
Crew
Rohit Raj Goyal · Seema MantriDirected by Rohit Raj Goyal
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