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Pishachini
GenreSupernatural
Drama
Written byMrinal Jha
Screenplay byMrinal Jha
Surbhi Sharma
Story byMrinal Jha
StarringSee below
Opening themeRaat Rani.... Pishachini
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes114
Production
ProducersMrinal Jha
Abhigyan Jha
Shyamashish Bhattacharya
Nilima Bajpai
Production locationMumbai
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time18-32 min
Production companiesShakuntalam Telefilms
Mrinal and Abhigyan Jha Production
Original release
NetworkColors TV
Release8 August 2022 (2022-08-08) –
13 January 2023 (2023-01-13)

Pishachini (lit.'demoness') is an Indian Hindi-language television supernatural drama series that aired from 8 August 2022 to 13 January 2023 on Colors TV. It is digitally available on JioHotstar.[1] Produced by Shakuntalam Telefilms and MAJ Productions, it stars Nyra Banerjee, Jiya Shankar and Harsh Rajput.[2][3]

Premise

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The show set against the backdrop of Bareilly where a beautiful girl (actually a Pishachini) named Rani seeks revenge from the Rajput family for settling on her land. Rani was an evil and greedy woman when she was a human but due to her misdeeds, she was cursed to become a Pishachini. She wants to destroy the Rajputs and use their blood to bring her child to life, who will become the most powerful Pishacha as it will be a crossbreed of a demon and human. But a divine power rises to stop her from winning. It is the granddaughter of the priest who had imprisoned Rani in a box years ago, Pavitra, who now lives in London after Rani's curse killed most of her family except her aunt Kanika, who raised her. Pavitra has the mark of Lord Hanuman on her hand which actually has many hidden powers she is still not aware of. Rani escaped from the box by tempting the son of the Rajput family, Prateek and manipulated his greed for money, which is the reason why the Rajputs do not speak with him. But his daughter, Nikita is getting married, whose friend is Pavitra and she is forced to come to India, where she meets Rakshit (Rocky), the grandson of the Rajput family, and he takes an instant liking towards her but she does not immediately reciprocate his feelings.

The Rajputs reach Chail for the wedding while Rani enchants Rocky as she wants to impregnate herself with his child and become the most powerful dark entity. Pavitra senses something is wrong and Ayodhya, Rocky's grandfather who knows Rani's truth, is attacked by her and is left paralyzed. Rani manipulates Rocky's sister Shikha and promises to cure the scar on her face if she is taken back to Bareilly where her original land is. Pavitra follows them as she knows about her Nanu's past and his relation with the Pishachini, which claimed her family and she does not want the same fate to be repeated with any other family and hence wants to protect them from the Pishachini, who is disguised as a normal human amongst them. Rani enters the household as a prospective bride for Rocky and he agrees to marry her as he falls for her delusions.

Pavitra collects clues and pieces them together to unearth that Rani is indeed the Pishachini she is looking for, and she must stop her from marrying Rocky before it is too late. She makes various attempts to expose Rani but no one believes her as all her plans fail due to Rani's wicked conspiracies. Rocky does not trust her claims and asks her to leave India. To protect Rocky from Rani and to thwart all her ulterior motives, Pavitra marries him herself to everyone's shock. The Rajputs do not accept the marriage, and Rocky, after some initial hesitation, agrees to take Pavitra as his wife. Rani vows to defeat Pavitra and their fight begins. Rani tricks Pavitra and marries Rocky's elder brother Sanchit instead by enchanting him and faking the death of her parents. She is pregnant and Pavitra must find a way to end her. To her horror, Ayodhya is also transformed into a Pishacha as are Prateek and his wife Amrita, the couple dies but Ayodhya survives and continues to help Rani and fool everyone. Rani starts manipulating everyone against Pavitra to oust her from the house but she retaliates and Rani's truth is exposed to Rocky who apologizes to Pavitra and agrees to help her defeat Rani. Pavitra starts discovering her powers and learns that she is the only one capable of killing the Pishachini. Rani's plot of acquiring the Maha-Pishacha crown (to become the strongest Pishacha) on Dusshera is foiled by Pavitra who gains the powers of the Goddess Durga and uses a trident to break the crown. Rocky disappears later on into the Pishacha world but Pavitra, who realizes she has fallen in love with him, brings him back and they unite. They free Sanchit from Rani's control and use the unborn child of Rani as a bait to trap her and unveil her reality to the rest of the family. The Rajputs are shocked when they realize Rani's truth and apologize to Pavitra for not trusting her earlier and even humiliating her at many instances, while she was fighting to protect them all the time.

Rani is trapped to a tree and the Rajputs think they won but then Maha-Pishacha comes to the house to take Pavitra and sacrifice her to dark forces so that he can gain infinite powers, in the disguise of Shikha's boyfriend, Veer. Rocky realizes Veer's truth and he rushes to rescue Pavitra who has embarked on a journey with Veer not knowing that he wants to kill her. Rocky gets help from an unexpected source, the Nashak who knows about the evil forces and how to stop them, and the Nashak is revealed to be Pavitra's aunt, Kanika. Kanika and Rocky encourage Pavitra when she falls weak in front of Maha Pishacha's power but she rises again and kills him. Shikha is hurt after Veer's death and blames Pavitra even after knowing he was evil and blindly agrees to release Rani to get revenge from Pavitra. Rani pretends to have changed and takes the family to a lava pool to test her purity, which is actually a trap and they get surrounded by Agni Vetaals who are zombie-like creatures. Pavitra gains divine help and defeats the Vetaals to protect her family but Rocky gets bitten by one and is infected and starts becoming an Agni Vetaal himself. Kanika heals him temporarily while Rani is locked inside a cave by Pavitra after the battle. Sanchit dies due to Shikha's mistake and Pavitra takes the blame on herself to save Shikha, who realizes she was wrong for helping Rani as Pavitra did nothing unjust ever. The Pishacha Ayodhya is released as well by Sudhakar and Sapna accidentally and he puts Pavitra under a trance like state through a spell but Rocky's true love brings her back into consciousness. The real Ayodhya is separated from the Pishacha one and the latter is annihilated but Rani returns to the house disguised as Sanchit's friend to mourn his death, as she gained the powers of a Sarp or a shapeshifting snake from the cave Pavitra had trapped her in. She tricks everyone and transforms Rocky into an Agni Vetaal and he forgets his memories and his real self and agrees to marry Rani blindly, mistreating his family members and denying his love for Pavitra.

Pavitra loses Rocky and her family is also pushed behind a mirror world by Rani and she feels helpless. But Kanika fills her with confidence and she agrees to revive Rocky into a human again, rescue her family and end Rani. After much struggle, the Rajput family reunites and they trick Rani and are able to heal Rocky who becomes a human again and they make a trap for Rani during the wedding rituals. Rani unleashes her terror and her snake ally tries to consume the Rajputs, but then Pavitra finds divine energy and takes the form of Goddess Durga and kills the giant snake. Rani's unborn child also does not take her side and turns against her, Rani is forced to escape once she realizes she has been overpowered. Kanika dies while protecting Rocky's younger cousin Vidya and gives her Nashak powers to Vidya. Vidya becomes the next Nashak and helps Pavitra and Rocky to find a way to destroy Rani once and for all. Rani kills the Pishacha Devata and becomes a ten-headed Pralaya Pishachini (the ultimate and the most destructive Pishachini) and ends up taking Ayodhya's life. Pavitra will not let Rani take away any of her loved ones again and prepares to fight her, even agreeing to sacrifice herself for their sake. There is one final confrontation between Pavitra, Rocky, Nashak (Vidya), all the remaining Rajputs and the Pralaya Pishachini. Rocky earns magical wings due to Lord Hanuman's blessings and at last Rani is vanquished by Pavitra and the Rajputs after a prolonged battle. They celebrate their victory over the dark force that has been haunting them for years. Rocky and Pavitra adopt Sanchit and Rani's pishacha child as their own and are blessed with a daughter later on. Everything seems to be going good and positive for the family, but dark forces once again descend on earth to claim Rani's daughter.

Cast and characters

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Main

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  • Nyra Banerjee[4] as Raat Rani Singh Rajput — A Powerful Pishachini; Sanchit's wife; mother of a baby boy; Pavitra's biggest enemy (Dead)
  • Jiya Shankar as Pavitra "Piku" Singh Rajput — A girl with divine powers; Rakshit's wife; mother of a baby girl; Rani's biggest enemy
  • Amit Mehra as Sanchit Singh Rajput — Sudhakar and Sapna's son; Rakshit and Shikha's brother; Manohar, Babli, Prateek and Amrita's nephew; Vidya and Nikita's cousin; Rani's husband; father of a baby boy (Dead)
  • Harsh Rajput[5] as Rakshit "Rocky" Singh Rajput — Sudhakar and Sapna's son; Sanchit and Shikha's brother; Manohar, Babli, Prateek and Amrita's nephew; Vidya and Nikita's cousin; Pavitra's husband; father of a baby girl

Recurring

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  • Susheel Parashar as Ayodhya Singh Rajput — Sudhakar, Manohar and Prateek's father; Sapna, Babli and Amrita's father-in-law; Sanchit, Rakshit, Shikha, Vidya and Nikita's grandfather; Rani's puppet temporarily (Dead)
  • Sachin Parikh as Sudhakar Singh Rajput — Sapna's husband; Sanchit, Rakshit and Shikha's father
  • Anjali Gupta as Sapna Singh Rajput — Sudhakar's wife; Sanchit, Rakshit and Shikha's mother
  • Rutuja Sawant as Shikha Singh Rajput — Sudhakar and Sapna's daughter; Sanchit and Rakshit's sister; Manohar, Babli, Prateek and Amrita's niece; Vidya and Nikita's cousin; Rani's puppet
  • Sagar Rambhia as Manohar Singh Rajput — Babli's husband; Vidya's father
  • Jhumma Mitra as Babli Singh Rajput — Manohar's wife; Vidya's mother
  • Meghna Kukreja as Vidya Singh Rajput — The New Nashak; Manohar and Babli's daughter; Sudhakar, Sapna, Prateek and Amrita's niece; Sanchit, Rakshit, Shikha and Nikita's cousin
  • Priyank Tatariya as Prateek Singh Rajput — Amrita's husband; Nikita's father; Rani's puppet (Dead)
  • Shweta Dadhich as Amrita Singh Rajput — Prateek's wife; Nikita's mother; Rani's puppet (Dead)
  • Saumya Saraswat as Nikita Singh Rajput — Prateek and Amrita's daughter; Sudhakar, Sapna, Manohar and Babli's niece; Sanchit, Rakshit, Shikha and Vidya's cousin
  • Amit Behl as Pandit Ji — Kanika's father; Pavitra's grandfather (Dead)
  • Raymon Singh as Kanika Sharma — The Old Nashak — Pandit Ji's daughter; Pavitra's aunt (Dead)
  • Shrey Mittal as Veer - A Maha-Pishacha (Dead)
  • Raghav Binani as Mandy – A humanified Frog; Rani's puppet and helper
  • Garima Dixit as Himani – Sanchit's fiancée; Rani's puppet (Dead)
  • Farukh Khan – Himani and Vikas's father; Rani's puppet and fake father (Dead)
  • Reshma Merchant as Suddha – Himani and Vikas's mother; Rani's puppet and fake mother (Dead)

Production

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Casting

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In June 2022, Nyra Banerjee was cast for the title role. Jiya Shankar finalized for a female protagonist.[6]

Filming

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The shooting of the series began in June 2022.[7]

Release

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On 19 June 2022, the first teaser featuring Nyra Banerjee as Pishachini released.[8]

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Pishachini (lit. 'demoness') is an Indian Hindi-language television series that aired on from 8 August 2022 to 13 January 2023. Produced by Shakuntalam Telefilms and MAJ Productions, it stars , , and in lead roles. The plot centres on Pavithra, whose family becomes targeted by , a vengeful Pishachini spirit captured years earlier by her grandfather, a .

Overview

Premise

Pishachini is an Indian supernatural series that revolves around the malevolent entity known as Rani, a Pishachini who inhabits a piece of land purchased by an innocent family in . The family, with the aid of a , captures and seals Rani in a sacred box to protect themselves from her evil influence, but she is later freed by one family member, fueling her quest for upon her return years later. This core storyline highlights Rani's transformation into her demonic form as she targets the family, preying on their vulnerabilities through deception and dark powers. The series delves into supernatural themes inspired by pishachini lore, portraying Rani as a seductive female demon who feeds on human souls by granting desires in exchange for eternal control over her victims, turning them into puppets. Her abilities include shape-shifting to appear as an innocent damsel and exerting mind control to manipulate emotions and fears, drawing from traditional depictions of pishachinis as haunting spirits capable of possession and illusion. Rani's motivations stem from her long-lost antagonistic connection to the family, driving her to cast an on each member and devour their souls as retribution for past confinement. Central to the narrative are the dynamics within the targeted family, particularly involving Pavitra, the granddaughter of the original priest, who possesses the unique ability to perceive Rani's true demonic nature due to her ancestral lineage. Pavitra integrates into the family and becomes a key protector, often clashing with Rani alongside Rocky, a family member entangled in the demoness's schemes through romantic and sacrificial elements. Rani's of by those who encroached on her domain and the resulting loss of her freedom underscore her vengeful demonic state, setting the stage for interpersonal tensions. The major conflicts pit the forces of good, embodied by the protagonists' resilience and Pavitra's inherited powers, against Rani's unyielding , weaving in themes of love that binds the family, personal sacrifices to combat the threat, and glimmers of potential redemption amid the chaos. This battle explores moral dichotomies, with Rani's manipulative allure challenging the protagonists' unity and faith.

Broadcast details

Pishachini is an Indian Hindi-language series that premiered on on 8 August 2022, airing as a daily from Monday to Friday. The show initially occupied the 10:00 PM IST time slot but shifted to 9:30 PM IST starting from late August 2022 to better align with the channel's programming schedule. Produced exclusively for by Shakuntalam Telefilms and MAJ Productions, it catered to the network's focus on supernatural content. The television broadcast concluded on 23 December 2022 after four months on air, with the remaining episodes continuing exclusively on the channel's OTT platform until the series finale on 13 January 2023. In total, Pishachini comprised 114 episodes, each running approximately 20-25 minutes, following the standard format for Indian daily soaps. For international audiences, the series was distributed through Colors TV's global feeds, such as in the , and made available digitally via 's international services.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Nyra Banerjee portrays Rani, also known as the Pishachini, the central antagonist and supernatural entity who drives much of the series' conflict as an enchantress that lures victims by posing as a vulnerable woman before consuming their souls through her dark powers. Her performance highlights a dual transformation from a seemingly innocent human to a malevolent demoness, appearing in all 114 episodes and anchoring the lead narrative around themes of possession and revenge. Banerjee, drawing from her experience in supernatural dramas like Divya Drishti where she played the empowered Divya Sharma Shergill, brings depth to Rani's seductive yet terrifying persona. Jiya Shankar stars as Pavitra Bose, the resilient human protagonist and protective sister who uncovers hidden mystical abilities to combat the Pishachini's curse on her family, serving as the moral counterforce in the story. Pavitra's arc emphasizes her devotion to Hanuman and her role in repelling negative forces, with Shankar appearing across the full 114-episode run to propel the plot's emotional and supernatural confrontations. This marks Shankar's debut lead in the horror-supernatural genre, transitioning from prior comedy-drama roles in shows like Meri Hanikarak Biwi. Harsh Rajput plays Rakshit "Rocky" Rajput, Pavitra's supportive love interest and eventual husband, depicted as a modern, skeptical man dismissive of superstitions who becomes entangled in the threats as Rani's former fiancé. Rocky's character evolves from cynicism toward active alliance against the demoness, featuring prominently in every one of the 114 episodes to advance the romantic and heroic elements of the central storyline.

Recurring cast

The recurring cast of Pishachini features supporting actors who portray members of the family and key allies, contributing to subplots centered on familial tensions, loyalty, and the battle against supernatural forces. These characters frequently appear in ensemble scenes that highlight family interactions, appearing in 50-70% of the series' 114 episodes to support the main narrative without dominating it. Sachin Parikh plays Sudhakar Ayodhya Singh , the positive and lovable patriarch of the Rajput family, whose role influences subplots by offering guidance and stability amid the demonic curse affecting his children. A in Indian television with appearances in shows like , Parikh's portrayal adds emotional depth to family dynamics. Anjali Gupta portrays Sapna Rajput, Sudhakar's wife and the devoted mother to the Rajput siblings, emphasizing her influence in maintaining family unity during supernatural threats and curse-related conflicts. Gupta, known for roles in serials like Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya, brings nuance to the matriarchal figure in household subplots. Amit Behl enacts Pandit Ji, the Rajput family's trusted helper and Pavitra's grandfather, who provides crucial lore on pishachini demons and rituals to combat them, shaping subplots involving mystical knowledge and protection rites. As a seasoned actor with decades in Indian soaps such as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Behl's veteran status enhances the character's authoritative presence. Other notable family members include Amit Mehra as Sanchit , Rakshit's brother whose actions drive subplots, appearing in 110 episodes; and Rutuja Sawant as Shikha, the sister whose arc evolves from positive to conflicted, impacting family curse revelations. These roles collectively underscore the ensemble's role in deepening the family drama.

Production

Development

The concept for Pishachini originated from Indian folklore, where pishachinis are portrayed as seductive yet malevolent female spirits or witches who use their beauty to lure and devour souls. Writer-producer developed the series to merge these mythological elements with family drama and horror, drawing on her prior experience crafting narratives in shows like Naagin, Nazar, and . In early , Colors TV greenlit Pishachini as a replacement for the supernatural series , positioning it in the prime-time 10 PM slot to engage viewers with its blend of thrills and emotional stakes. The production was formally announced in June through promotional teasers, with the premiere set for 8. The creative team was spearheaded by of MAJ Productions, who envisioned elevating the show with web series-inspired techniques for heightened visual and pacing impact, while Preetie Bijlani focused on modernizing traditional lore to fit contemporary storytelling. It marked a collaboration between MAJ Productions and Shakuntalam Telefilms, with joint producers Shyamashis Bhattacharya and Neelima Bajpai handling oversight. Pre-production wrapped by mid-2022, encompassing script finalization by Jha and her writing team, with the series structured as a finite consisting of 114 episodes to deliver a self-contained arc.

Casting

The casting for Pishachini began in early 2022, focusing on actors capable of portraying complex elements drawn from mythological scripts. was selected for the titular lead role following auditions that highlighted her prior experience in horror and genres, notably from her work in . This choice aligned with the character's requirements for a nuanced, grey-shaded . was chosen as Pavitra, emphasizing her ability to convey emotional depth in a debut role. For supporting roles, was cast as following chemistry reads with to ensure on-screen compatibility, as the narrative demanded strong interpersonal dynamics amid conflicts. The production faced challenges in recruiting actors for VFX-intensive characters, requiring comfort with extensive prosthetics, action sequences, and immersive performances. To address this, the team prioritized diverse talent familiar with such demands and conducted workshops to deepen actors' understanding of mythological lore, fostering authenticity in portrayals. Casting concluded by July 2022, shortly before the series premiere on August 8, 2022, allowing time for rehearsals aligned with the script's conceptual framework.

Filming locations

The principal filming for Pishachini took place at Film City in , where elaborate sets were constructed to depict the family home and otherworldly realms central to the storyline. Visual effects played a crucial role in bringing the supernatural elements to life, with extensive CGI employed for demon transformations and spectral effects; these were managed by specialized teams. The production spanned approximately five months, operating on a rigorous schedule of five to six shooting days per week to meet broadcast demands. Direction was handled by Abhigyan Jha and Santram Varma, who oversaw the integration of practical and digital elements, while Nidhin Valanday focused on dark, moody lighting to amplify the horror and tension throughout the series.

Reception

Critical response

Critics and viewers praised Pishachini for its effective use of , particularly in scenes depicting the entity, such as the Pishachini navigating through trees, which added a layer of intrigue to the folklore-inspired . The show's suspenseful , blending elements of Indian mythology with dramatic family conflicts, was highlighted as a strength, maintaining engagement across episodes through consistent tension. However, some reviews criticized the series for relying on clichéd tropes common in Indian supernatural dramas, including revenge-driven backstories that echoed previous shows like Nazar, offering little innovation in plot structure. On platforms like , the series holds a user score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 68 ratings, reflecting a generally positive reception among audiences for its entertainment value.

Viewership ratings

Pishachini aired on Colors TV from August 2022 to December 2022, with episodes continuing on thereafter until January 2023. The show was planned as a finite series with approximately 100 episodes. The show's week TRP was 0.9. It garnered moderate viewership in the competitive 10 PM slot, contributing to 's supernatural programming block. The series was well-received enough to shift to the platform after its linear TV run, extending accessibility to on-demand audiences.

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