Jodha Akbar style sets built for Meera

Jodha Akbar style sets built for Meera
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 12:58 IST
By Santa Banta News Network
NDTV Imagine brings to life one of the country's most loved classics Meera- the story of the legendary princess Meera, who renounced the luxuries of royal life and became the greatest devotee of Lord Krishna.

Produced by Sagar Pictures, one of televisions' most renowned storytellers, this celestial epic of Meera will start this Monday July 27th and will air every Monday to Friday at 8.00 p.m only on Imagine.

In order to ensure the success of the show, the producers are paying attention to every minute aspect of the show. A lot of thought and effort has been put into designing the sets of the show, keeping in mind the period. Art director Chokas Bhardwaj was roped in to design the sets of Meera. It is for the first time after Jodha Akbar that a set of this magnitude has been made specifically for television.

The production team visited places like Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Pokhran, Mohangadh, Samodh and many other locations in Rajasthan to come up with an authentic set design and art work.

Apart from various royal palaces in India, the team even visited Khudki- the birth place of Meera. Materials were shipped in from all over Rajasthan especially from Jodhpur as the referencing from there was most authentic.

Attention has also been given to finer details like the curtains which have been especially hand-crafted. Artisans and skilled workers were hired for this task after an extensive search as nowadays mainly machine woven materials are available.

An entire team of over 500 workers each working in shifts were hired to recreate the magic of Rajasthan in Baroda. There are about 7 different sets that have been constructed for the show, ranging from the palace darbar to the various bedrooms.

But the biggest of them all is a 3 storey palace exterior with a wide courtyard, open kitchens, terraces, towers etc. The palace has about 100 hand crafted pillars which took about 6 months to build right from planning to execution.

The characters in Meera will be essayed by a new generation of actors– Aashika Bhatia all of 9 years will be seen playing the lead of young Meera, the key characters of Veer Kunwari (Meera's mother) will be played by Gauri Harmit Kaur and Ratan Singh (Meera's dad) will be played by Kunal Bakshi respectively. Paras Arora will be seen playing Meera's cousin brother while Twara Desai will be seen playing Meera's friend Lalita.
Rajkummar Rao's Fierce Gangster Avatar in Maalik Hits Cinemas on this date!

After an overwhelming response to their intense poster, Tips Films and Northern Lights Films have finally

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
From Zakir to Bassi to Munawar: JioHotstar Unveils 20 Original Shows, Showcasing Your Favorite Creators Like Never Before!

JioHotstar is set to redefine India’s entertainment landscape, introducing ‘Sparks’, a flagship creator-driven

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
What Happens When Parents Go 'Modern? Kaushaljis vs Kaushal Trailer Unveils a Hilarious Generational Face-Off!

What happens when the generation gap takes an unexpected and hilarious turn? The much-anticipated

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Grazia India's February cover star, Veer Pahariya, talks about his Bollywood debut, pushing boundaries, and cutting out the noise!

Grazia India's February issue turns the spotlight on Veer Pahariya, who made his big Bollywood debut

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Seerat Kapoor's Regal Charm: A Perfect Fusion of Tradition, Luxury, and Modern Sophistication!

Tollywood and Bollywood diva, timeless grace and fashion icon Seerat Kapoor steals the show as

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT