Mumbai, March 28 Actress Gia Manek reminisced about her time on the set of "Saath Nibhaana Saathiya," sharing behind-the-scenes moments from her iconic role as Gopi Bahu.
Gia's character, Gopi Bahu, was known for her innocence, unwavering devotion, and strong moral values. Her journey from a naive, shy girl to a confident woman made her a relatable and enduring character for viewers.
Gia shared three throwback photos on Instagram. The first featured her alongside Rupal Patel, who played her mother-in-law, Kokila Desai Modi, and Mohammad Nazim, who played her husband, Ahem Modi.
The second photo was a dramatic scene between Rupal and Gia. The first image only featured Gia as Gopi Bahu.
In the caption, Gia wrote: "From playful arguments to intimate moments... we gave you all the drama. But behind the scenes? Just laughter, madness, and countless memories. #onset #flashback."
"Saath Nibhaana Saathiya" became one of the longest-running television series in India. The series starred Gia Manek, Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Rucha Hasabnis, Rupal Patel, Mohammad Nazim, Vishal Singh, and Loveleen Kaur Sasan.
The series followed the lives of the members of the Modi family, exploring the morals and values of a typical Gujarati joint family.
Initially, it focused on cousins Gopi and Rashi and their lives in the Modi house after marrying the Modis' sons, Ahem and Jigar, respectively. After a time jump, the series focused on Gopi's daughters, Meera and Vidya. A further time jump focused on Ramakant, Gopi's son, and Sita.
The storyline frequently skipped forward in time: a year in June 2013, eight years in February 2014, ten years in February 2015, four years in May 2016, and three months in March 2017. The series concluded in 2017, completing 2,182 episodes.
The second season of the series, "Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2," premiered in October 2020 featuring Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Rupal Patel, and Mohammad Nazim in cameo roles, and starring Sneha Jain and Harsh Nagar as protagonists.
