Om Namah Shivay (1997 TV series)
Om Namah Shivay is an Indian Hindi-language television series that aired on DD National from 1997 to 2001. It is a mythological saga dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. The series explores Hindu theology through interconnected stories centered around Shiva and various related events, deities, and devotees.
The show delves into various aspects of Lord Shiva's life, including the creation of the universe, his marriage to Sati and later to Parvati, and his interactions with other gods, demons, and devotees. It also portrays significant events and concepts in Hindu mythology, such as the creation of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
Om Namah Shivay was notable for its extensive storytelling, covering a wide range of Puranic narratives related to Lord Shiva. It was one of the popular mythological shows on Indian television during its time, contributing to the cultural and religious programming landscape.
Key Details
Genre: Spirituality, Drama
Language: Hindi
Network: DD National
Episodes: 208
Release Period: 19 January 1997 – 7 January 2001
Cast
The series featured a large cast of actors portraying various deities and characters from Hindu mythology, including:
Samar Jai Singh / Yashodhan Rana as Shiva
Gayatri Shastri as Parvati / Shakti
Manjeet Kullar as Sati
Jagesh Mukati as Ganesha
Saurabh Agarwal as Kartikeya
Amit Pachori as Vishnu
Anita Kulkarni / Reena Kapoor as Lakshmi
Sunil Nagar as Brahma
Mona Parekh as Saraswati
And many more
Crew
Director: Dheeraj Kumar
Producer: Zuby Kochhar
Writer: Vikas Kapoor
Screenplay: Darshan Laad
Music: Sharang Dev
