Ek Hasina Thi is a Hindi television serial that premiered on Star Plus on 14 April 2014. The show featured Sanjeeda Sheikh, Vatsal Sheth and Bhuvnesh Mann in the prominent roles of Durga Thakur, Shaurya Goenka and Dev Goenka.
The serial aired Monday to Saturday at 8:00 PM on Star Plus. Simone Singh and Ayub Khan played Sakshi Goenka and Rajnath Goenka, while Bhupinder Singh, Amit Behl, Kishwer Merchant, Aditi Sajwan, Teena Chopra, Vin Rana and other actors formed the supporting cast.
Ek Hasina Thi – Serial Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Serial Name | Ek Hasina Thi |
| Channel | Star Plus |
| Language | Hindi |
| Launch Date | 14 April 2014 |
| Telecast Days | Monday to Saturday |
| Telecast Time | 8:00 PM |
| Lead Actress | Sanjeeda Sheikh |
| Lead Actors | Vatsal Sheth, Bhuvnesh Mann |
| Sanjeeda Sheikh’s Character | Durga Thakur / Nitya Mitra |
| Vatsal Sheth’s Character | Shaurya Goenka |
| Bhuvnesh Mann’s Character | Dev Goenka |
Ek Hasina Thi Star Plus Cast and Characters
Sanjeeda Sheikh leads the cast as Durga Thakur / Nitya Mitra, with Vatsal Sheth appearing as Shaurya Goenka and Bhuvnesh Mann playing Dev Goenka.
Simone Singh plays Sakshi Goenka, while Ayub Khan appears as Rajnath Goenka.
Here is the available complete cast and character list:
| Actor / Actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Sanjeeda Sheikh | Durga Thakur / Nitya Mitra |
| Vatsal Sheth | Shaurya Goenka |
| Bhuvnesh Mann | Dev Goenka |
| Simone Singh | Sakshi Goenka |
| Ayub Khan | Rajnath Goenka |
| Mihir Mishra | Ak-h |
| Bhupinder Singh | Dr. Dayal Thakur |
| Amit Behl | Navin Mathur |
| Kishwer Merchant | Raima Maheshwari |
| Aditi Sajwan | Nitya Mitra – Before Plastic Surgery |
| Teena Chopra | Payal Mitra |
| Vin Rana | Karan Seth |
| Shalmalee Desai | Sagarika Ganguly |
Sanjeeda Sheikh as Durga Thakur / Nitya Mitra
Sanjeeda Sheikh plays Durga Thakur, the central female character of Ek Hasina Thi. Her character is also connected with the identity of Nitya Mitra, making Durga one of the most important roles in the serial.
Aditi Sajwan appears as Nitya Mitra before plastic surgery, while Sanjeeda Sheikh portrays Durga Thakur / Nitya Mitra.
Vatsal Sheth as Shaurya Goenka
Vatsal Sheth plays Shaurya Goenka in Ek Hasina Thi. Shaurya belongs to the influential Goenka family and is one of the principal characters around whom the show’s story develops.
Simone Singh and Ayub Khan appear as Sakshi Goenka and Rajnath Goenka, respectively.
Bhuvnesh Mann as Dev Goenka
Bhuvnesh Mann plays Dev Goenka, another major character from the Goenka family. Along with Durga Thakur and Shaurya Goenka, Dev is an important part of the central storyline.
The combination of Sanjeeda Sheikh, Vatsal Sheth and Bhuvnesh Mann forms the principal cast of Ek Hasina Thi.
Goenka Family in Ek Hasina Thi
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Vatsal Sheth | Shaurya Goenka |
| Bhuvnesh Mann | Dev Goenka |
| Simone Singh | Sakshi Goenka |
| Ayub Khan | Rajnath Goenka |
The Goenka family plays a major role in the serial, with several of the show’s principal characters belonging to or being closely connected with the family.
Nitya Mitra and Payal Mitra
Aditi Sajwan plays Nitya Mitra before plastic surgery, while Sanjeeda Sheikh appears as Durga Thakur / Nitya Mitra. Teena Chopra plays Payal Mitra.
These characters form another important part of the show’s central narrative.
Ek Hasina Thi Supporting Cast
The supporting cast includes Bhupinder Singh as Dr. Dayal Thakur, Amit Behl as Navin Mathur, Kishwer Merchant as Raima Maheshwari, Vin Rana as Karan Seth and Shalmalee Desai as Sagarika Ganguly.
Together with the principal actors, they form the ensemble cast of the Star Plus serial.
Ek Hasina Thi Telecast on Star Plus
Ek Hasina Thi started its television journey on 14 April 2014. Star Plus scheduled the Hindi serial at 8:00 PM from Monday to Saturday.
The programme brought together Sanjeeda Sheikh, Vatsal Sheth, Bhuvnesh Mann, Simone Singh, Ayub Khan and several other television actors in its cast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Ek Hasina Thi start on Star Plus?
Ek Hasina Thi premiered on 14 April 2014.
What was the telecast time of Ek Hasina Thi?
The serial aired Monday to Saturday at 8:00 PM on Star Plus.
Who played Durga Thakur in Ek Hasina Thi?
Sanjeeda Sheikh played Durga Thakur / Nitya Mitra.
Who played Shaurya Goenka?
Vatsal Sheth played Shaurya Goenka.
Who played Dev Goenka?
Bhuvnesh Mann played Dev Goenka.
Who played Sakshi Goenka?
Simone Singh appeared as Sakshi Goenka.
Who played Rajnath Goenka?
Ayub Khan played Rajnath Goenka.
Who played Nitya Mitra before plastic surgery?
Aditi Sajwan played Nitya Mitra before plastic surgery.
