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Doree (transl. Chord) is an Indian Hindi-language drama television series that aired from 6 November 2023 on Colors TV and digitally streams on Jio Cinema. The first season starred Mahi Bhanushali, Amar Upadhyay and Sudha Chandran and ended on 26 June 2024. The second season was premiered on 21 January 2025, with Priyanshi Yadav as Doree alongside Ishaan Dhawan, Upadhyay and Sreejita De. The series aims to promote awareness on the issue of girl child abandonment.

Series overview

Plot

The series Dorée is a complex saga set in a rural Indian context, where patriarchy and ancestral traditions dominate daily life. Here is a detailed summary of the story, episode by episode, from beginning to end.

Beginning of the series Dorée begins with the introduction of young Dorée, a six-year-old girl, who lives in a village where women are largely marginalized, especially in professions such as weaving, traditionally reserved for men. From the first episodes, Dorée is portrayed as a determined and intelligent child, who does not accept the limitations imposed by her gender. The series opens with Dorée's initial struggles to make a place for herself in the textile world. She meets Ganga Prasad, a poor weaver and with a paralysed left arm, who becomes one of her main supporters. However, she faces strong opposition from Kailashi Devi, a powerful matriarchal figure, who sees Dorée as a threat to the established order. Tensions rise as Doree begins to question the community's practices. As the series progresses, Doree faces even greater challenges. She loses her home due to Kailashi Devi's machinations, but she finds refuge with Ganga Prasad. Doree's relationship with Ganga Prasad grows stronger, and he becomes almost a father figure to her. However, Rukmini, another central figure in the series, begins to plot against Doree. Rukmini is driven by jealousy and a desire for power, which leads her to attempt to manipulate those around Doree. The plot becomes more intense as new threats arise. Doree faces assassination attempts orchestrated by Rukmini, who sees her as an obstacle to her own ambitions. Family conflicts escalate when Doree discovers that members of her family are involved in plots against her. Despite this, she manages to gain allies among her community members, especially through her determination and her ability to solve problems with intelligence The series reaches its climax with a series of dramatic confrontations. In a particularly tense episode, Rukmini invites Ganga Prasad to a fashion show at her mansion, in an attempt to eliminate her. Dorée, however, manages to foil the plot at the last minute, saving Ganga Prasad. This act of bravery strengthens her position in the community, but she still has to deal with the repercussions of Rukmini's actions. The end of the series is marked by a final battle between Dorée and her antagonists. Rukmini makes one last attempt to destroy Dorée, but her plans fail, thanks to the support of Ganga Prasad and other allies. The final episode shows Dorée triumphing not only in her fight for gender equality, but also in establishing her own textile business, which becomes a model of success for the community. The series ends on a positive note, albeit tinged with melancholy, as Dorée had to face significant sacrifices to achieve her goals. She becomes a symbol of resilience and hope, not only for the women in her village, but for the entire region. The “Golden” series ends by showing the transformation of society through the actions of a little girl who never gave up on her dream. This story demonstrates how a single person, even a child, can bring about significant changes in a society deeply rooted in its traditions.

Cast

Main

• Priyanshi Yadav as Doree Thakur: Manasi and Anand's daughter; Ganga's niece and adopted daughter; Shubhi's adoptive mother (2025-present)
  • Mahi Bhanushali as Child Doree Thakur (2023-2024, 2025)
• Amar Upadhyay as Ganga "Agni" Thakur: Mahendra and Kailashi's son; Rukmani's stepson; Yash, Anand and Raj's half-brother; Doree's adoptive father; Manasi's second husband (2023–2024, 2025-present)
• Sudha Chandran as
  • Rukmani Thakur: Kailashi's twin sister; Mahendra's second wife; Yash, Anand and Raj's mother; Ganga's stepmother; Doree's step-grandmother; Vansh's adoptive grandmother (2023–2024)
  • Kailashi Thakur: Rukmani's twin sister; Mahendra's first wife; Ganga's mother; Yash, Anand and Raj's stepmother; Doree's grandmother (2024)
• Ishaan Dhawan as Advocate Maan Thakur: Meera and Surendra's son; Rajnandini and Deep's cousin (2025-present)
• Sreejita De as Rajnandini Thakur: Ambika and Vijendra's daughter; Deep's sister; Maan's cousin; Pratham's mother (2025-present)

Recurring

• Toral Rasputra as Manasi Singh Thakur: Veerendra's younger sister; Anand's ex-wife; Doree's mother; Vansh's adoptive mother; Ganga's second wife (2023–2024)
• Anurag Sharma as Anand Thakur: Mahendra and Rukmani's second son; Kailashi's stepson; Yash and Raj's brother; Ganga's half-brother; Manasi's ex–husband; Doree's father; Vansh's adoptive father; Neelu's husband; Parvati's father (2023–2024, 2025-present)
• Atharv Jhonny as Vansh "Lalla" Thakur: Anand and Manasi's adopted son (2023–2024)
• Uma Basu as Nani: Ganga's adoptive grandmother (2023–2024)
• Mehul Buch as Mahendra Thakur: Kailashi and Rukmani's husband; Ganga, Yash, Anand and Raj's father; Doree's grandfather; Vansh's adoptive grandfather (2023–2024)
• Soni Singh as Neelu Thakur: Anand’s wife; Doree’s enemy; Ganga's fake wife; Parvati's mother (2023–2024, 2025–present)
• Unknown as Parvati: Anand and Neelu's daughter (2025–present)
• Unknown as Shubhi Thakur: Pushpa and Deep's daughter; Doree's adopted daughter (2025–present)
• Unknown as Pratham Thakur: Rajnandini's son; Deep and Pushpa's adoptive son (2025–present)
• Haelyn Shastri as Komal Thakur: Raj's wife (2023–2024)
• Anurag Vyas as Raj Thakur: Mahendra and Rukmani's youngest son; Kailashi's stepson; Yash and Anand's brother; Ganga's half-brother; Komal's husband (2023–2024)
• Gultesham Khan as Deep Thakur: Vijendra and Bhumika's son; Pushpa's husband; Shubhi's father; Pratham's adoptive father (2025–present)
• Sugandha Srivastava as Sudha Thakur: Yash's wife (2023–2024)
• Mehul Kajaria as Yash Thakur: Mahendra and Rukmani's eldest son; Kailashi's stepson; Anand and Raj's brother; Ganga's half-brother; Sudha's husband (2023–2024)
• Moonmoon Banerjee as Maya: Agni's (Ganga) fake sister; Rukmani's daughter (2024)
• Ashwani Rathore as Chakaram: Thakur's maid (2023–2024)
• Rohit Agrawal as Sattu: Doree friend (2025–present)
  • Hardik Mehta as Child Sattu (2023–2024)
• Anuradha Nandini as Inspector Bhairavi Tomar: A police officer (2023–2024)
• Milan Dhamecha as Reporter (2024)
• Sonal Vengurlekar as Pavitra: Ganga's ex–girlfriend and fake wife; Flora's mother (2024)
• Mahi Bhadra as Flora: Pavitra's daughter; Ganga's fake daughter (2024)
• Hemant Choudhary as Veerendra Singh: Manasi's elder brother (2024)
• Farida Dadi as Mrs. Thakur: Vijendra and Surendra's mother; Rajnandini, Maan and Deep's grandmother (2025–present)
• Utkarsha Naik as Ambika Thakur: Deep's mother; Vijendra's wife; Rajnandini and Deep's mother; Shubhi and Pratham's grandmother (2025–present)
• Sanjay Swaraj as Surendar Thakur: Meera's widower; Maan's father (2025–present)
• Pankaj Vishnu as Vijendra Thakur: Ambika's husband; Rajnandini and Deep's father; Shubhi and Pratham's grandfather (2025–present)
• Minakshi Mini as Pushpa Thakur: Deep's wife; Shubhi's mother; Pratham's adoptive mother (2025–present)

Production

Due to decrease in TRP, the show is scheduled to last aired on 26th June 2024. But however it is also planned to bring up the second season showcasing a new grown up Doree and her challenges against women empowerment.

In January 2025, the promo of Doree season 2 was shown wherein Priyanshi Yadav is now playing the character of elder Doree which will eventually begin from 21 January 2025.

Casting

Karan Vohra were approached for the lead role, but Ishaan Dhawan was finalized for the role of Maan. Sreejita De was roped as Rajnandini Thakur, the main female antagonist. In the second season, Soni Singh who played Neelu in the first season reprise her role.

See also

• List of programmes broadcast by Colors TV
• Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
• Female foeticide in India
• Bunkar: The Last of the Varanasi Weavers
• Gender inequality

References

1. Cyril, Grace (6 November 2023). "'Doree' makers join forces with Ministry of Women and Child Development". India Today. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
2. "Amar Upadhyay Lauds On Screen Daughter 'Doree'; Calls Her 'One Take Star'". Outlook India. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
3. "Doree: Colors releases the first look of its upcoming social drama starring Amar Upadhyay and Sudha Chandran". Bollywood Hungama. 13 October 2023.
4. Maheshwari, Neha (5 September 2023). "Exclusive! Sudhaa Chandran, Amar Upadhyay and Toral Rasputra to feature in Kinnari and Jay Mehtaa's show". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
5. "Talented duo Toral Rasputra and Anurag Sharma join the cast of upcoming social drama 'Doree'; see what they say". The Times of India. 22 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
6. "Doree 2 Promo: Priyanshi Yadav Takes On Role Of Determined Daughter". News18. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
7. "Amar Upadhyay, Sudha Chandran To Star In Social Drama Doree". news.abplive.com. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
8. "Sudha Chandran on 'Doree': As a person, I questioned my character | Exclusive". India Today. 3 November 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
9. "Amar Upadhyay on playing Ganga Prasad in Doree: A simple and down-to-earth character was always on my checklist". The Times of India. 8 November 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
10. "Karan Vohra REPLACED From Amar Upadhyay Starrer Doree 2? (Exclusive)". Free Press Journal. 21 September 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
11. "Bigg Boss 16 fame Sreejita De to play an antagonist in Doree 2". The Times of India. 17 January 2025. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
12. Joshi, Hasti (16 January 2025). "Soni Singh on returning to Doree 2: I have played many characters over the years, but this one is quite different". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 January 2025.

External links

• Doree at IMDb
• Doree on Colors TV
• Doree on JioCinema

• India
• Television

• 2020s Indian television series debuts
• 2020s Indian television series
• Indian drama television series
• Hindi-language television shows
• Colors TV original programming