Popular Turkish Series Binbir Gece remade in Hindi, Aditi Sharma, and Adnan Khan to Lead Cast
Turkish television series Binbir Gece is now being remade in Hindi
The popular Turkish television series Binbir Gece has adapted in around 50 countries. Thus it is now being remade in Hindi. The original show, ran between 2006 and 2009 making the story based on One Thousand And One Nights, widely known as Arabian Nights.
The series starred famous Turkish actors Halit Ergenç, Bergüzar Korel, and Tardu Flordun. It went on to become a primetime hit in Chile, Croatia, Serbia, Greece, and Russia and was also broadcast in the United States, Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil. Shot across Istanbul, Binbir Gece became an important part of pop culture as it gained popularity in the Turkish city as a tourist destination.
The Hindi remake of the show, which will start airing soon, will star actors, Aditi Sharma and Adnan Khan. Titled Katha Ankahee, the tagline of the television series goes, ‘Inki kahaani mein hai kasak nafrat ki, ya kashish pyaar ki?’ Its teaser was unveiled on October 14 this year.
Further, Katha Ankahee is set against the backdrop of Mumbai and its teaser gives the audience a glimpse into the lives of the protagonists, who share a tense dynamic. It has received a thumbs-up from members of the television fraternity including Abhinav Shukla, Ruchi Savarn, Eisha Singh, and Shakti Arora.
Notably, Aditi had a promising start to her career and worked with stars like Ranveer Singh in Ladies VS Ricky Bahl and Shahid Kapoor in Mausam (both released in 2011). She is mainly a television actor and rose to fame with her roles in shows like Gangaa and Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka. Katha Ankahee marks her return to the small screen after three years. Adnan, on the other hand, was last seen in Zee World’s series Zara’s Nikah, in which he starred as Kabeer Ahmed. He became a household name with his portrayal as Mawlawi Kabeer Ahmed in the drama series, Ishq Subhan Allah, which ended in October 2020.
Talking to Times Of India recently about playing the lead in Katha Ankahee, he said, “People have loved the promos and I am sure they will like the show. Beyond that, I won’t be able to talk much about it. I love doing challenging roles and shows which hold promise and are a mystery for the audiences.”
Katha Ankahee is being produced by Sony Entertainment Television and is scheduled to premiere soon on Sony TV.
