Old article about Bidaai going off air & highpoint

Star Plus bids farewell to 'Sapna Babul Ka Bidaai'

MUMBAI: Star Plus bids a colourful farewell to one of its most successful prime time telly drama- Sapna Babul Ka Bidaai with the two hour long finale Maha-episode this Saturday, November 13th at 7 pm. Adorning the Star Plus bouquet since Oct 2007, the show has sent the TRP charts soaring and has remained one of the most watched Hindi shows on Indian television and continues its slot leadership in its recent week with a 4.7 TVR (TAM Ratings, Week 44 of 2010).

This story of two sisters, Sadhna and Ragini, captured the imaginations of the Indian viewers who grew with these sisters, celebrated in their happiness and grieved in their sorrows. The characters played Sara Khan (Sadhna), Parul Chauhan (Ragini), Angad Hasija (Alekh), Ranveer (Kinshuk Mahajan), Alok Nath (Mamaji), Vibha Chibbar (Kaushalyaji), Apoorva Agnihotri (Anmol), Ashita Dhawan (Malti), Amardeep Jha (Sumitra), Naveen Saini(Vineet) became members of every Indian household. The show had some memorable moments like the romantic union of Ranveer and Ragini at Taj Mahotsav, the sisters clash at Natraj Mahatosav and the unforgettable Ragini-Ranveer wedding that fetched an average of 8.9 TVR, the highest that any Hindi GEC shows fetched in previous 100 weeks prior to week 2 of 2010. The most tragic turning point of the story, Sadhana's death, came as a shock to the fans, making it almost impossible for them to get used to the idea of Sadhna not there in their lives. Despite that, the show never failed to attract its viewers to tune in at 9 pm, day after day, week after week making it the staple diet of every television buff in the country.

As the show inches towards its climax this November 13, watch if the soul mates reunite on the show. Watch if misunderstandings stand a chance when faced with true love. What's in store for Ragini, Anmol, Alekh and Sakshi? Find out all this on the final episode of the show. Also Star Plus' most loved characters - Suhana & Ishaan (Sausral Genda Phool), Priya & Aditya (Maryaada) and many more will put together a special performance on this finale episode.

MILESTONES ACHIEVED BY BIDAAI
Star Plus bids farewell to its most successful telly drama 'Sapna Babul Ka Bidaai'
8th October, 2007 - Bidaai Launches at 4.6 TVR. The show replaced Meri Awaaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni which was rating 2.9TVR in its closing week. Bidaai was indeed a big boost for the slot.

December 2007 - The show went up another notch when the ratings touched 5.4TVR. This began from the episode where Ragini broke her marriage (her in-laws rejected her at the mandap because she was dark complexioned in comparison to her sister)
March 2008 - Bidaai reached a new high when Sadhana and Alekh's wedding took place in the show this month. The show touched a 6 TVR rating.

October 2008 - The show only climbed higher with the Taj Mahotsav event. Hema Malini participated in the Taj mahotsav with the sisters. The episode rated 8.8TVR which was the highest rating for a show on Hindi GEC in more than 500 days at that time)
October 2008 - January 2009 - Bidaai maintained the ratings with one hour episodes (between 9pm to 10pm).

January 2009 - Bidaai soared higher with Ragini Ranveer's wedding rating 9.6TVR!
Other facts you should know about Bidaai The show has been a slot leader for the longest time This has been the first show to beat Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi to the No.1 position in its early days The channel took a risk of knocking off the characters of Sadhana and Ranveer who were the life and blood of the show but still maintained the ratings. This only proved that people watched the show for the love of the story and not just the characters This show launched the careers of Parul, Kinshuk, Sara, Angad, Ashita and even Rajan Shahi. This show was also a great comeback for Alok Nath and Vibha Chibber.