"Saas Bina Sasural" was an Indian dramedy produced by Vipul D. Shah under Optimystix Entertainment. The series, which aired on Sony Entertainment Television, premiered on October 18, 2010, and concluded on September 6, 2012. The plot revolved around Taanya Sharma, also known as Toasty, who becomes a part of the Chaturvedi family comprising seven men and no women, thus having a "sasural" without a "saas" or mother-in-law.
Toasty, a school teacher, falls in love with Tej Prakash Chaturvedi, the third son of the Chaturvedi family. Despite the family's unconventional rule of not interacting with women, Tej and Toasty's love triumphs, leading to their grand wedding. This marks the first time women enter the Chaturvedi household, where Toasty finds herself in the role of a caretaker for the seven men.
Throughout the series, various family dynamics and challenges unfold. Issues arise concerning marriages, misunderstandings, business disputes, and relationships. Maalti, a former family member who had left due to misconceptions and accusations, returns after misunderstandings are cleared.
Additionally, conflicts arise between Tej and Pashu regarding their business pursuits, leading to family rifts. Romantic relationships evolve between other family members, including Ved and Nitika, who ultimately marry after resolving complicated situations involving promises made to deceased individuals.
The storyline further delves into family struggles, including the introduction of Naani Maa, Pitaji's mother-in-law, and the challenges faced when Toasty leaves due to misunderstandings, leading to a tragic accident that puts her in a coma.
As the plot unfolds, various events such as winning a lottery, business troubles, and Toasty's terminal illness, a brain tumor, drive the narrative. Despite her illness, Toasty hides her condition from the family to ensure their happiness during her last days. Simultaneously, attempts to unite Tej with Smiley due to Toasty's wish create emotional turmoil.
The series culminates with Toasty's apparent demise, leaving the family devastated. However, unforeseen revelations arise, indicating Toasty's survival, bringing joy and reuniting the family. Eventually, Tej remarries Toasty, marking a heartfelt conclusion to the emotional rollercoaster that encompassed the Chaturvedi family's journey.
The intricate storyline portrayed familial bonds, love, misunderstandings, and resilience, creating a touching narrative that resonated with audiences during its run.
Main Cast
- Ravi Dubey as Tej Prakash Chatuvedi
- Aishwarya Sakhuja as Tanya Tej Prakash Chaturvedi / Toasty (née Sharma)
Recurring Cast
- Darshan Jariwala as Cheddilal Anandilal Chaturvedi
- Arvind Vaidya as Anandilal Chaturvedi, Cheddilal's father
- Rajendra Chawla as Pashupatinath Chaturvedi
- Rohini Banerjee as Madhu Maalti Pashupatinath Chaturvedi
- Amit Varma as Jai Malhotra
- Rucha Gujarathi as Kiya Jai Malhotra / Kiya Ved Chaturvedi
- Rishi Khurana as Ved Prakash Chaturvedi
- Shruti Bapna as Nitika Ved Prakash Chaturvedi, Toasty's best friend
- Rajeev Kumar as Lalit Kumar Sharma, Toasty's father
- Anjali Mukhi as Sudha Lalit Kumar Sharma, Toasty's mother
- Ketaki Chitale as Dimple Lalit Kumar Sharma, Toasty's Sister, Lalit and Sudha's daughter
- Shraman Jain as Pracheen Prakash Chaturvedi
- Meghan Jadhav as Gyan Prakash Chaturvedi
- Simple Kaul as Smita Lumba, Toasty's friend
- Rubina Dilaik as Simran / Smiley, Toasty's friend
- Kavita Vaid as Shanti (Buaa)
- Gopi Desai as Ganga Devi
- Anchal Sabharwal as Damini, Toasty's friend
- Kiran Bhargava as Shobha Devi
- Tanvi Thakkar as Riya
- Neha Jhulka as Divya
- Yogesh Tripathi as Baiju
- Indraneel Bhattacharya as Mr. Patel (Tej's boss)
- Riyanka Chanda as Ekta (special appearance as Nitika's cousin)
- Eijaz Khan as Eijaz (special appearance in the song "Zor Ka Jhatka Dheere Se Laga")
- Rohit Suchanti as Bittu Chaturvedi, Child Artist