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Play S1 E1Star Bestsellers is an Indian television series that was originally telecast on Star Plus in 1999–2000. Each episode in the series is a separate story written and directed by young and upcoming writer-directors and it carried the special intensity for a different feeling but all about proper human condition and indicating that each person has something great at heart. Writers and directors who worked in creating the episodes of the series include Anurag Kashyap, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Imtiaz Ali, Sriram Raghavan and Hansal Mehta.
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Season 1
37 episodes
1. Neeti (The Frog and the Scorpion)Directed by Hansal Mehta, this is a story of two best friends, Neeti and Mahesh. Mahesh proposes to Neeti but she turns him down. Later, a stranger seeks refuge from the police in Neeti's house. The stranger, later, comes to her rescue when Mahesh misbehaves with Neeti.CC44minJul 17, 1999
2. ShuruatSameera, a divorcee, lives alone. Her mother-in-law Urmila worries about her while Urmila's husband lives a blissful life. Urmila loves Sameera and visits her to take care of her. She learns about Sameera's abortion while visiting the doctor for her check-up and bumps into Sameera at the clinic.CC43minAug 21, 1999
3. PrayasA struggling theatre artist gets a break in a play and impresses the director with his performance. He even bags a role in the director's next play. The only barrier in his path to success is his drinking habit. Will the talented actor be able to overcome this weakness?CC45minSep 18, 1999
4. First KillA builder, Mr Dubey, is shot dead. The police apprehend some gangsters after receiving a tip off. Inspector Aditya is worried, that he might have killed an innocent man, Raghu. Who is the real culprit?CC42minSep 25, 1999
5. Aakhir Kya Hota Hai PyarNina, a radio jockey, decides to get separated from her husband Sridhar after he cheats on her. Sridhar repents for deceiving Nina. He tries to convince Nina that he will mend his ways. Nina realises Sridhar's feelings for her and accepts him back.CC44minOct 2, 1999
6. KabaadA lonely old lady befriends a rag picker when he came to her to collect old newspapers. This is a story of how a little conversation between two strangers from two different walks of life, paves the way for a good friendship.CC42minOct 9, 1999
7. Zebra 2Ahmad, the sole survivor of the undercover team, Zebra, tries to find the culprit behind the terrorist attacks. The Zebra two team tries to complete the first's unfinished mission, but loses men on the job. Forensic expert Pratima then finds an impostor within the team and kills him.CC44minOct 16, 1999
8. Kagaz Ka RishtaAbhimanyu returns to his step-father's house after a gap of sixteen years. Old pictures and memoirs send him on a memory trip back in time where he remembers the good moments he shared with his step-father, Ashwin.CC46minOct 23, 1999
9. Fat ChanceA plus-sized love story of an obese Neil and a petite Ritu. The duo struggle with their friends, family and society to make their relationship work. When Neil wishes to lose weight, Ritu wants to continue to defy societal norms. Will love win the day over?CC44minNov 27, 1999
10. GulmohurThe Patels, Patekars, Krishnamurthys and newlyweds Sunny and Ridima stay at Gulmohur society. The story revolves around saving an old gulmohur tree in the society's compound. The residents consult a botany professor too. Will they be able to keep the tree alive?CC43minDec 11, 1999
11. VikrutKrishna sets out to avenge the death of Meena, who was murdered. He discovers that the vehicles used for the murders were stolen from the police. The police tries to arrest Krishna for killing innocents. Krishna dies while trying to save another victim.CC40minJan 12, 2000
12. Fursat Mein aka Dayanand Phir BolaAmar Khan meets his friend in a park, but is shooed away by some miscreants. He uses various visiting cards to fight injustice. The story takes a leap and Amar Khan meets an artist and narrates his past. He continues to save laymen from being bullied and harassed.CC44minJan 15, 2000
13. TelephoneUma hitches a ride on her way to Amul's place, when her car breaks down. She ends up in an asylum and gets molested by her inmates. Amul comes looking for Uma but the doctor convinces him that she is unstable. Amul leaves Uma at the asylum, promising her to visit every week.CC39minJan 26, 2000
14. Last Train To MahakaliDirector Anurag Kashyap's thriller about a journalist who wants to prove that the stories written about Shahid, a former scientist, were wrong. Will the journalist find luck in proving what she believes in or is she wrong about Shahid?CC40minJan 26, 2000
15. Govind Aur GaneshGovind is a die-hard fan of director Ganesh Sen, who makes realistic movies on the tyranny of common men. Kalai Bhaiya and Manju wants to get Beena married to Govind. Govind takes the messages of Ganesh Sen's movies so seriously that he almost ruins his life.CC45minFeb 2, 2000
16. ArthThe story of Priya, a newbie movie director, who feels distant from her insecure husband who is unemployed. Will Priya stray away and invite trouble? A story of friendship, pain and love.CC44minFeb 23, 2000
17. Aneko HitlerIn this story directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, Sooraj and his four brothers want to buy a tractor for farming. Meanwhile, Sagar, prepares himself for a bicycle race. Later, the five brothers accidentally kill Sagar while racing each other.CC42minMar 1, 2000- 18. C.Z.H.E.K.No synopsis available yet.CCMar 8, 2000
- 19. Dead EndNo synopsis available yet.CCMar 15, 2000
20. AbhayAbhay, a teen and cancer patient, is admitted to a hospital. The doctors, nurses and the staff are amazed to see Abhay's spirit. In spite of Abhay's illness, he is concerned for the other patients. Anusuya promises to help Abhay to complete his final board exam.CC45minMar 29, 2000
21. Ek Shaam Ki MulaquatIn this story directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, Mahesh and Sarala shift to a rented house owned by Debashis and Shobha. Shobha informs Sarala about her second marriage. Mahesh is shattered when Shobha informs that Sarala has met a stranger. He doubts his wife of infidelity.CC44minApr 5, 2000
22. AnandA brilliant teen, Anand, is miserable as he is not allowed to go out of the house because of his ailment. However, with the doctor's treatment and a good homely environment, Anand manages to get by. Will life get better for him?CC43minMay 24, 2000- 23. The EndNo synopsis available yet.CCMay 31, 2000
24. Singh Parivar @ Jalandhar.ComJeet's family rejoices when he wins a computer in a contest. His uncle and his father find a tutor, Savita, to teach him how to operate it. Jeet is smitten by Savita. However, Savita's marriage gets fixed and Jeet gifts her the computer that he won.CC43min- 25. Chaudwin Ka ChandNo synopsis available yet.CC
- 26. Bhoron Ne Khilaya PhoolNo synopsis available yet.CC
- 27. The RingNo synopsis available yet.CC
- 28. MasoomNo synopsis available yet.CC
- 29. Dil SeNo synopsis available yet.CC
- 31. Ooncha KaunNo synopsis available yet.CC
- 32. EhsaasNo synopsis available yet.CC
- 33. Ye Dil Na Hota BecharaNo synopsis available yet.CC
- 34. Kya Yahi Pyaar HaiNo synopsis available yet.CC
- 35. WitnessNo synopsis available yet.CC39min
- 36. TriptiNo synopsis available yet.CC
- 37. Sharma v/s State Case No. 1329No synopsis available yet.CC
- 38. Bank BalanceNo synopsis available yet.CCJul 23, 2000
Star Bestsellers
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Star Bestsellers is an Indian television series that was originally telecast on Star Plus in 1999–2000. Each episode in the series is a separate story written and directed by young and upcoming writer-directors and it carried the special intensity for a different feeling but all about proper human condition and indicating that each person has something great at heart. Writers and directors who worked in creating the episodes of the series include Anurag Kashyap, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Imtiaz Ali, Sriram Raghavan and Hansal Mehta.
Creators and cast
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- Star Plus
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Audio languages
Hindi
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