Kartika (sitcom)
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Kartika is an Indian show that is currently airing on Disney Channel India
. The show's advertisements started on September 15, 2008, just one week before the date of its actual premiere on September 22, 2008 on Disney. Disney Channel has been airing the name as Kaarthika.
The tagline of the series is "Sapnon ki Udaan-Kartika". The website showed in late 2007 that the show was set to premiere. However, after airing one episode, the show was immediately pulled off air and replaced by Shararat and Sanya. Kartika is a nice singer and dreams of being a singing star so she asks her father and mother to get her admitted her in the singing academy. At first, they don't agree, but she handles all. At the academy, she makes new friends and rivals, of course. She shares her room with Bonita, a bad but popular girl who always insults Kaarthika and always gets Kaarthika into trouble.
Swati as Ash,
Shikha as Sush,
Abhay Vakil as Abhishek,
Mitika as Sweta,
Arjun Bijlani as Ankush,
Resham Seth as Sushma,
Arti as Brinda,
Sonali Verma as Gayatri,
Bonita as Ankana (left the show for personal reasons; season 1),
Monica Kale as Tanya (season 2+),
. It is the only show, however, that premiered at 5 pm and not at the regular 7:30 pm, as Disney Channel India
had been launching since 2007. The show was taken very positively and its first day viewers was around 1.79 million. It is mistaken, however, as a sequel to Dhoom Machaao Dhoom
.
Note: The Series was Cancelled due to the producer's strike, and therefore the last episode aired wasn't one that ended the story.
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Disney Channel India
For the Disney Channel in other countries, see Disney Channel . For the original Disney Channel, see Disney Channel.Disney Channel India is an Indian television channel specializing in television programming for children through original series and movies as well as third party programming...
. The show's advertisements started on September 15, 2008, just one week before the date of its actual premiere on September 22, 2008 on Disney. Disney Channel has been airing the name as Kaarthika.
The tagline of the series is "Sapnon ki Udaan-Kartika". The website showed in late 2007 that the show was set to premiere. However, after airing one episode, the show was immediately pulled off air and replaced by Shararat and Sanya. Kartika is a nice singer and dreams of being a singing star so she asks her father and mother to get her admitted her in the singing academy. At first, they don't agree, but she handles all. At the academy, she makes new friends and rivals, of course. She shares her room with Bonita, a bad but popular girl who always insults Kaarthika and always gets Kaarthika into trouble.
Production
The production of season one and two took place in June 2004 - August 2005 and will air everyday. Season three's production took place in October 2006, and will premiere on December 8, 2008. The show will come to an end latest by March, 2009, if not earlier. (Update: The series has been said to be cancelled).Cast
- Jennifer WingetJennifer WingetJennifer Winget is a Bollywood Indian actress and model and anchor. She is well known for her roles in Dill Mill Gayye, Kasauti Zindagi Ki, Sangam.-Early life:...
as Kaarthika
- Aditya Vaidya as Ritwik,
- Monica Kale as Meenakshi,
Swati as Ash,
Shikha as Sush,
Abhay Vakil as Abhishek,
Mitika as Sweta,
Arjun Bijlani as Ankush,
Resham Seth as Sushma,
Arti as Brinda,
Sonali Verma as Gayatri,
Bonita as Ankana (left the show for personal reasons; season 1),
Monica Kale as Tanya (season 2+),
Premiere
Kartika premiered on a "Disney Channel Day Of Premiere" along with another show Monster Buster ClubMonster Buster Club
Monster Buster Club is a television series by Marathon Production and Image Entertainment Corporation. The show debuted on June 2, 2008 on Jetix in Europe, June 9, 2008 in the United States and in Asia on May 3, 2008. This show is about three twelve-year-olds, helped by an alien girl named Cathy,...
. It is the only show, however, that premiered at 5 pm and not at the regular 7:30 pm, as Disney Channel India
Disney Channel India
For the Disney Channel in other countries, see Disney Channel . For the original Disney Channel, see Disney Channel.Disney Channel India is an Indian television channel specializing in television programming for children through original series and movies as well as third party programming...
had been launching since 2007. The show was taken very positively and its first day viewers was around 1.79 million. It is mistaken, however, as a sequel to Dhoom Machaao Dhoom
Dhoom Machaao Dhoom
Dhoom Machaao Dhoom was a Hindi programme which used to air on Disney Channel India. It premiered on January 8, 2007, with a one-hour special introductory episode, which had songs by the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs winner, Sanchita Bhattacharya. She performed the song Aisa jadoo in the same episode...
.
Note: The Series was Cancelled due to the producer's strike, and therefore the last episode aired wasn't one that ended the story.
Episodes
| Season | Ep # | First airdate | Last airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 21 | September 22, 2008 | October 20, 2008 |
| Season 2 | 15 | November 3, 2008 | December 1, 2008 |
| Season 3 | 16 | December 8, 2008 | January 2, 2009 |
| Season 4 | 15 | Not Aired on | Disney Channel |
Perception
Kaarthika was very well perceived by Indian audiences. The show received a number 2 rating, after Dhoom Machaao DhoomDhoom Machaao Dhoom
Dhoom Machaao Dhoom was a Hindi programme which used to air on Disney Channel India. It premiered on January 8, 2007, with a one-hour special introductory episode, which had songs by the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs winner, Sanchita Bhattacharya. She performed the song Aisa jadoo in the same episode...
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DVD releases
- Volume One: The first 21 episodes of season 1 has been released in Limited addition Kaarthika Franchise for Rs 499/-
- Volume Two: The 15 episodes of season 2 has been released for Rs. 299/-
- Volume Three: The 16 episodes of season 3 and 15 episodes of season 4 (unaired on Disney) have been released in one box special addition available for Rs.699/-