Karma (Indian TV series)
First Balaji Telefilms action-thriller superhero series.
Karma – Koi Aa Raha Hai Waqt Badalney is an Indian superhero television series that aired on StarPlus from 20 August 2004 to 11 February 2005. It was the first action-thriller show produced by Balaji Telefilms, written by Subodh Chopra and directed by Pavan S Kaul. The series is notable for being the first superhero offering from the prominent Indian production house.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Superhero action drama
- Creator
- Ekta Kapoor
- Writer
- Subodh Chopra
- Director
- Pavan S Kaul, Santram Varma
- Open Theme
- "Karma" by KK
- Country
- India
- Language
- Hindi
- Num Seasons
- 1
- Num Episodes
- 26
- Producer
- Ekta Kapoor / Shobha Kapoor
- Editor
- K Rajdeep and Janak Chauhan
- Cinematography
- Prakash Barot
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Lore & Background
The series follows Karan Kapoor, a young man born with supernatural powers who remains unaware of them until his twenty-first birthday, when his powers increase rapidly. He learns he is the 'chosen one' destined to defeat the evil forces of Markesh. After being beaten to death by classmates for reporting cheating, he is revived by his maternal grandfather Devdutt using the power of seven stars, gaining superpowers and becoming the masked hero Karma. The show is set in the fictitious city of Panaki and was shot in Mumbai and other Indian cities.
Reader's Guide
Karma holds significance as Balaji Telefilms' first venture into the action-thriller and superhero genre, marking a departure from the production house's typical family dramas. Originally titled Kalki, the pilot was rejected by StarPlus in early 2003, leading to a rework and renaming. The series featured a cast including Siddharth Choudhary, Riva Bubber, and Tinnu Anand, and later re-aired on Star Utsav and Pogo. Its abrupt ending, with Karan stating he must continue his duty without expecting fortune, left the narrative unresolved. The show's legacy lies in its pioneering role in Indian television superhero storytelling.
Did You Know?
- The series was originally titled Kalki before being renamed Karma – Koi Aa Raha Hai Waqt Badalney.
- The pilot episode titled Kalki was rejected by StarPlus in early 2003.
- The show was the first action-thriller series from Balaji Telefilms.
- The series re-aired on Star Utsav and Pogo after its original run.
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