About
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
Cast
Deepika Singh Goyal
as IPS Sandhya Kothari
Anas Rashid
as Sooraj Rathi
Neelu Vaghela
as Santosh "Bhaboo" Rathi
Ashok Lokhande
as Arun "Bhabasa" Rathi
Kanika Maheshwari
as Meenakshi Rathi
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Sandhya's IPS dream
Even 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
Sandhya's name in a wedding card
Sandhya 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!
Bhabo is furious
When 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?
Bhabho is shocked to see the card
Mohit 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!
Sooraj buys a gift for Kavita
Ankur 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?.
Bhabho is angry with Sooraj
Although 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!
Sooraj tries to pacify Bhabho
When 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?
Kanchan dies in the blast
A 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?
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