Published 16:50 IST, July 6th 2020

'Balika Vadhu' Cast: List Of Actors And The Characters They Play

'Balika Vadhu' was a show that lasted for eight years and told the story of a child bride in a rural village in Rajasthan. Here is 'Balika Vadhu's' cast list.

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Balika Vadhu was once one of most popular shows on Indian television. show was on air from July 21, 2008, to July 31, 2016, and had 2,245 episodes. Balika Vadhu was set in rural Rajasthan and dealt with mes of child marri and child brides. 

Balika Vadhu also made history by being very first Indian TV show to cross 2,000 episodes. show was also praised for showcasing negative effects of child marri in rural India. show was split into two different seasons, Balika Vadhu—Kacchi Umar Ke Pakke Rishte and Balika Vadhu—Lamhe Pyaar Ke. Here is a look at main cast for both season of show. 

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Balika Vadhu cast

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Avika Gor as young Anandi

Avika Gor played role of young Anandi in first season of Balika Vadhu. w all grown up, Avika Gor has also starred in or shows like Sasural Simar Ka, Khatron Ke Khiladi and Laado 2. She is w working in regional films. 

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Avinash Mukherjee as young Jagdish

Avinash Mukherjee played role of young Jagdish in show. In fact, Balika Vadhu was Avinash Mukherjee debut show. Avinash Mukherjee is still working in TV industry. He currently stars in Shakti-Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki

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Toral Rasputra as grown-up Anandi

Toral Rasputra played role of grown-up Anandi after an in-show time skip. She played role of adult Anandi for three years. Currently, Toral Rasputra is playing a prominent role in Jag Jaanani Maa Vaishdevi

Shashank Vyas as grown-up Dr Jagdish

Shashank Vyas joined  Balika Vadhu cast to play role of adult Jagdish. Shashank Vyas successfully mand to give character of Jagdish a new feel, as he was supposed to be an educated doctor after time skip. Recently, Shashank Vyas played lead role in Roop - Mard Ka Naya Swaroop

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Sidharth Shukla as Shivraj Alok Shekhar

Sidharth Shukla became a rewned actor after he played role of Shivraj Alok Shekhar in Balika Vadhu. After Balika Vadhu,  actor featured on massively popular reality TV show Bigg Boss 13. Sidharth Shukla even won show and took home prize money and trophy.

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Roop Durgapal as Sanchi

Roop Durgapal was ar prominent actor on show who played role of Sanchi. After success of Balika Vadhu, she featured in numerous or shows like Akbar Birbal, Gangaa, Waaris, and Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi. She is currently playing a lead role in Laal Ishq.

Surekha Sikri as Kalyani Devi

Surekha Sikri's character, Kalyani Devi, was perhaps most iconic part of Balika Vadhu. Kalyani Devi was head of family and would often antagonise young Anandi. Surekha Sikri was last seen in Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani

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[Promo from Balika Vadhu trailer]

16:50 IST, July 6th 2020