Tanhaiyan


Tanhaiyan is an exclusive Hotstar originals romantic web series which was released as Valentine's Day special on the online streaming platform Hotstar. It stars Barun Sobti and Surbhi Jyoti in lead roles. The series included 9 episodes of about 20 minutes each. It was produced by 4 Lions Films and distributed by Star India.

Plot

The series is set against a wedding backdrop where two people, Haider and Meera cross paths by chance and later fall in love with each other. It also shows how they also overcome their loneliness in their individual lives. Haider is guilt ridden after his best friend commits suicide since he holds himself responsible but he manages to keep all his guilt inside his heart. While, Meera is lonely after both of her parents are killed in a brutal car crash and she, too, manages to bottle up all her sadness.
They come together when their best friends are getting married. Haider plays a cool, suave bachelor who can charm any girl. Meera plays a sensitive, fun, and supportive best friend to the bride. They are seen often sharing a fun banter, as the wedding progresses, so does their romance. Haider and Meera both confess their feelings for each other and decide to get engaged. However, when he realises that meera is the reason for Raza's death. He leaves her without telling her the real reason. They're both hearthbroken and live in the memories of each other for months untill they meet again. Meera gets her answer from Haider's friend and Haider gets to know that Meera is not at fault for Raza's death from Raza's mother. Haider realises his mistake. They both come to their special place and open up. Haider proposes to Meera and they are on their love journey again.

Cast

On 3 June 2016, first teaser of the web show was released. On 30 September 2016, a 3-minute trailer of the web show was released on YouTube. On 14 February 2017, all episodes of the web series were aired on Hotstar.