Doree (TV series)

Doree (transl. Chord) is an Indian Hindi-language drama television series that aired from 6 November 2023 to 26 June 2024 on Colors TV and digitally streams on Jio Cinema.^[1][2] The series aims to promote awareness on the issue of girl child abandonment.^[3][4][5] The series stars Mahi Bhanushali, Amar Upadhyay and Sudha Chandran.^[6][7][8]

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.

• Mahi Bhanushali as Doree Thakur: Manasi and Anand's daughter; Ganga's niece and adopted daughter (2023–2024)
• Amar Upadhyay as Ganga "Agni" Thakur: Mahendra and Kailashi's son; Rukmani's stepson; Yash, Anand and Raj's half-brother; Neelu's fake husband; Pavitra's ex–boyfriend and fake husband; Flora's fake father; Doree's uncle and adoptive father; Manasi's second husband (2023–2024)
• Sudha Chandran as
  • Rukmani Thakur: Kailashi's twin sister; Mahendra's second wife; Yash, Anand and Raj's mother; Ganga's stepmother; Doree's stepgrandmother; 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)

• 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 lover (2023–2024)
• 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: Anand’s lover; Doree’s enemy; Ganga's fake wife (2023–2024)
• 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)
• 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) (Dead)
• Ashwani Rathore as Chakaram: Thakur's maid (2023–2024)
• Hardik Mehta as Sattu: Doree's friend (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) (Dead)
• Mahi Bhadra as Flora: Pavitra's daughter; Ganga's fake daughter (2024)
• Hemant Choudhary as Veerendra Singh: Manasi's elder brother (2024)

Colors TV joined hands with Ministry of Women and Child Development to promote Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative.^[9][10] Colors TV will also promote the 24-hour emergency toll free Childline India helpline number (1098).^[11] The filming of the drama series took places at many places in Varanasi - Gai Ghat, Darbhanga Ghat, Mahmoorganj area.^[12][13]

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 June 2024 after 15 year leap Niharika Chouksey as Grown Up Doree

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

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