Unch Maaza Zoka
Unch Majha Jhoka (Marathi: उंच माझा झोका) is an Indian television series directed by Viren Pradhan and was aired on Zee Marathi. It is a dramatization of the story of how the child Yamuna was given at age 11 in an arranged marriage to Mahadev Govind Ranade and then proceeded to defy society's expectation to become the social activist Ramabai Ranade. It is set during the British Raj in 1870s India.
| Unch Majha Jhoka | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Biography |
| Directed by | Viren Pradhan |
| Starring | See below |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Marathi |
| Production | |
| Running time | Mon. to Sat. 8:00 p.m. |
| Production company | Piccola Films |
| Release | |
| Original network | Zee Marathi |
| Original release | 5 March 2012 – 14 July 2013 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Cast
- Mahadev Govind Ranade: Vikram Gaikwad
- Yamuna / Younger Ramabai Ranade: Tejashree Walawalkar
- Elder Ramabai Ranade: Spruha Joshi
- Govind (Bhausaheb) Ranade: Sharad Ponkshe
- Annasaheb Kurlekar (Ramabai's father): Shailesh Datar
- Uma Kurlekar (Ramabai's mother): Kavita Lad-Medhekar
- Mai Ranade: Rugvedi Viren Pradhan
- Tai Kaku: Sharmishta Raut
- Subhadra Kaku: Sanyogeeta Bhave
- Suzanne Bernert: special Appearance
- Mitali Mayekar
- Shweta Shinde
Production
The story is based in the late 19th century Maharashtra. The sets for the show, presenting the houses and interiors resembling that era are constructed at Film City, Goregaon. Erected on 30-50 thousand square feet area, the set is mainly designed per descriptions of Ranade Wada as written by Ramabai Ranade in her biography Majhya Aayushyatlya Aathvani. Santosh Futane has designed the sets based on these descriptions and then making them shooting-friendly. The makeup rooms also have the old look from outside but are equipped with modern facilities from inside. The Theatrical property of old utensils, lamps, machines have been collected from various cities including rural areas like Padgha, Wada and Mokhada.
Awards
Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards
| Category | Recipients | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Best Serial | ||
| Best Family | Ranade Family | |
| Best On-screen Couple | Rama-Mahadevrao | |
| Best Father | Govindrao | |
| Best Mother | Mai | |
| Best Character Male | Mahadevrao | |
| Best Character Female | Ramabai | |
| Best Supporting Male | Pandu | |
| Best Supporting Female | Subhadra Kaku | |
| Best Title Song |
Special Awards
- WHP Jewellers Fresh Face Award - Ramabai