Romil & Jugal

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Romil & Jugal
GenreDrama
Created byEkta Kapoor
Based onRomeo and Juliet
Developed byEkta Kapoor
Written byStory
Raj Routh and Screenplay
Anu Menon
James Ruzicka
Dialogues
Ishita Moitra
Directed byNupur Asthana
Creative directorNimisha Pandey
StarringRajeev Siddhartha
Manraj Singh
Mandira Bedi
Shrishti Ganguly Rindani
ComposersOriginal Background score
Rooshin Kaizad
Valentine Dance Track
Anurag Saikia
Country of originIndia
Original languages
  • Hindi
  • English
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
ProducersEkta Kapoor
Shobha Kapoor
Production locationsMumbai, India
EditorGeeta Singh
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time18-25 minutes
Production companyBalaji Telefilms
Original release
NetworkALT Balaji
Release21 April 2017 (2017-04-21)

Romil and Jugal is an Indian Hindi web series, produced by Ekta Kapoor for her video on demand platform ALTBalaji. Rajeev Siddhartha and Manraj Singh are the main protagonists of the series.[1] The first debut of Raj Routh as a writer in the Alt Balaji Production includes all the love twist and drama. The series follows two young gay men, and the way the society accept/treat them.[citation needed]

The series is available for streaming on the ALT Balaji App and its associated websites since its release date.[2]

Plot[edit]

The series concerns two modern men who fall in love with each other.[3] Jugal (Manraj Singh), a Tamil-Brahman boy, is a little bit shy but falls in love with Romil (Rajeev Siddhartha), a Punjabi hunk and playboy. After spending time and navigating life together, they successfully become accepted by their narrow minded society. Their orthodox family also becomes more aware. They understand that their relationship is completely genuine and that they can't live without each other. They end up being accepted as a couple by both the general society and their families, but...[4]

Cast[edit]

List of episodes[edit]

Though the series is originally shot in Hindi, its available as dubbed versions in three languages (Dravidian languages); Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu.

No.TitleOriginal release date
1"Love at First Sight"16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)
A new attraction comes to the small town of Colwynganj, and Jugal is excited as he thinks his dream might finally come true.
2"The New Guy Next-Door"16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)
Romeo and Juliet have been shortlisted. A classic love story is about to take center stage. But who is in love with whom?
3"Three Words Dear Romeo"16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)
An invite from your sweetheart can be the perfect beginning of a love story. But is Jugal lucky enough?
4"A Kiss and a Punch"16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)
Love blossoms. Dreams come true. Heart skips a beat. Can a kiss convey the feelings?
5"Dream or Reality?"16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)
A change of heart and love finally finds acceptance. Has the love story really begun?
6"Virgins No More!"16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)
Love is at its peak. Two souls have finally found peace in each other's arms. Will they face the world hand in hand?
7"Truth and Lies"16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)
Two individuals, two families, one truth. Will their worlds fall apart or will there be a better end to this story?
8"In Love and War!"16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)
Love knows no boundaries, but courage does. Will Romil's fear overpower his love?
9"Thus With a Kiss I Die"16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)
Disowned and hurt, the love birds find another nest. Will they find acceptance in their new surroundings?
10"Season Finale:A Happy Ending...NOT"16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)
Marriages are made in heaven, but they sure have to be managed right here on earth. Will Romil and Jugal be successful in doing so?

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ekta Kapoor's Romil and Jugal is a modern, gay take on Romeo-Juliet. Actors Rajeev Siddhartha and Manraj Singh reveal more". indianexpress.com. May 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  2. ^ "AltBalaji: Online shows that hit a new low". livemint.com. 28 April 2017. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  3. ^ "A web series that is 'HONEST' – Romil and Jugal". yovizag.com. 19 April 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  4. ^ "Dev DD, Romil and Jugal, Boygiri: Five ALT Balaji web series worth investing in". firstpost.com. 26 April 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2017.

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