Aasai

Hi viewers from da 6th June theres a new serial happening in Vijay Star Tv called Aasai which will be aired from Monday 2 Thursday.

More info will be comin on da way

The characters involved in da serial

Suresh
An MBA graduate who runs a business unit along with his childhood friend. Suresh in short, is a smart, intelligent and a straight forward person. He is the eldest son of Sreenivasan and is loved by all his family members. He is true to himself and never wishes to change himself for the sake of others. Although he knows that he would be antagonizing his family members by getting married to the girl of his dreams, he believes in doing it his way. He has the strength and fortitude to bear all the trials and tribulations that come along his way, and with the help of his life partner, he manages to flash a smile at the end of the day.

Pooja
The only daughter of Meenakshi, the partner of SP Enterprises, and the childhood friend of Suresh. While Pooja considers Suresh more than a friend, Suresh has strictly drawn the line. She is too possessive of Suresh, which decides the person she eventually becomes. She clearly knows what she wants from life; going to any extent in acquiring it. She favours the person who would help her in getting what she wants. She hates others dictating her life and chooses to live an uncompromised life. She meets several challenges in life due to her attitude, but her knowledge and intelligence makes her cope with her predicament in life.

Archana
Hailing from a middle class family, the daughter of Jayaraman and Banumathi, she finds it tough to decide what is best for her. The word sacrifice becomes synonymous with her, as she wishes to forego even her deepest desires for the welfare of her family. Being patient and steadfast, she does achieve several laurels. Archana is the girl next door, to whom, anyone would go asking for help. All her life, she remains independent and is essentially a self-made person.

Ashok
Ashok is Pooja's lover who is as madly in love with Pooja, just as pooja is in love with Suresh. He has the special knack of turning his enemies into friends and is an opportunist when it comes to handling people. Twisting the truth, he gets people to favour him.

Sreenivasan
The affectionate head of the Ananda Bhavanam family, strict when need be. He tries to strike a balance between the strict rules laid down by his sister Vadivu and the aspirations of other family members. He is a doting father, understanding brother and a generous grandfather.

Ramesh
Suresh's brother, an engineering graduate, considers family happiness to be his first priority. But, when put in a situation, he refuses to understand the trauma Suresh goes through and remains indifferent. The way he looks at the world changes as per the situation he is placed in and he doesn't measure himself in the same scale that he uses to measure others.

Nandita
She is Suresh's sister and the only daughter of Sreenivasan. An intelligent girl pursuing her studies in Bangalore, she eventually falls in love with Ajay. Although shattered by Ajay's uninterested notions, she takes life as it comes, optimistically.

Vadivu
Vadivu is Sreenivasan's sister who is dominating by nature. Vadivu's overwhelming love and concern makes her treat all the family members as the coins on a chessboard. Clashes arise between her and the other family members, but it will take time and experience for her to stop playing the role of a 'Lady Hitler'. Her near and dear ones, enter her bad books by not listening to her. Her ego over-rules her love. Whether time will teach her to respect the feelings of others, is a million dollar question.

Nandini
Vadivu's daughter, who falls in love with Prakash and marries him much against the wishes of her mother. Although she had loved Prakash, she finds it difficult to get accustomed with the dire state off affairs at Prakash's house. Poverty and Vadivu's advice drives her away from Prakash's life and she parts ways with him. Only later does Nandini realize that marriage is made of much more solemn things and finds it tough to lead life, alone. Only time will tell whether she will understand Prakash's love for her.

Prakash
Nandini's husband and the father of Rahul and Raagini. Prakash ardently loves Nandini and truly adores his children and that is precisely why he takes all kinds of ill treatment meted out to him by Vadivu. Prakash waits patiently to dive home the point to Nandini and never once wishes to let go of his children.

Rahul
Rahul is Nandini and Prakash's son and Raagini's twin brother. Rahul is a clever boy who is also the pet of the family. Since his parents are separated, he feels dejected and lonely. Rocky, his pet dog, understands every emotion of his.

Raagini
Raagini is Rahul's twin sister and Nandini and Prakash's daughter. She worries what would become of Rahul and herself when their parents get divorced. Raagini speaks her mind and this gets Vadivu angry. Rocky, the obedient dog would listen only to Rahul and herself. Her favourite pastime is to tease Vadivu.

Rocky
This canine is the four-legged companion of Rahul and Raagini. Along with them, he terrifies Vadivu and thus brings out the lighter side to life.

Whats da show abt
AVM Kumaran's banner has come up with an all new enchanting daily soap, bound to get the viewers glued to their television sets. It deals with the desires embedded in a family household.

Sreenivasan, the head of the family is a widower, a father of a daughter and two sons. His eldest son Suresh is an MBA graduate who has started his own business unit along with his partner and childhood friend Pooja. Rahul and Raagini, Nandini's children, are the favourites of the Anandha Bhavanam household and their companion is Rocky, the pet dog. Together, they play pranks on Vadivu and win the love of one and all.

Ramesh and Nandita are Suresh's siblings. While Ramesh is a B.E graduate, Nandita is pursuing her studies at Bangalore.

Sreenivasan's sister, Vadivu, is actually the head of the family. She rules not only the lives of the family members, but also their dreams. Vadivu out of her overwhelming love for them starts dictating their lives and since the youngsters have their own aspirations, clashes arise but everything brings out the love each family member has for the other.

Pooja, Suresh's childhood friend, has a special place for him in her heart. Pooja is so possessive of him that she would not let anyone steal him. Her mother Meenakshi, is a widow and she purely lives for Pooja's happiness.

Archana hailing from a middle class family joins work at Suresh's company. Suresh is impressed with Archana's character and falls in love with her. For Archana, it is her family that is the first priority. Hesitating initially, she rejects his proposal, but soon gives into his demands. Suresh's attitude towards Archana irritates Pooja.

Meanwhile Sreenivasan and Vadivu are mistaken that Pooja and Suresh are in love. Talking about their marriage with Pooja,, Vadivu is indebted to Meenakshi for her past deeds and thinks that this would be the best way to repay her. When marriage talks between Suresh and Pooja are underway, Suresh grows more attached to Archana.

Shweta, Archana's sister suffers from a heart ailment. With a retired father, Archana is weighed down by family responsibilities. When love enwraps her life, Archana tries to detach herself from the inimitable feeling, forcing herself to consider the welfare of her family. In deciding to get Archana married to Singapore Selvam, Banumati derives pleasure.

Pooja, knowing of Suresh's love for Archana, is now shattered. She stands stubborn and does all that she can to get united with Suresh, but sadly Suresh considers her only as his best friend and nothing more.

Archana, getting swayed by emotional blackmails, Suresh remains strong in his feelings for her. It is Shweta who asks Archana to reconsider Suresh's proposal. Well, it does take time for Archana to realize that she is sacrificing her dreams and thereby spoiling Suresh's life too, in the gamble. Various forces work together to get Archana together with Suresh. But what has destiny got in store for them?

Pooja has a lover named Ashok who is madly possessive of her. He is a typical opportunist, for he would spoil one person's name in front of the other, still getting favours done through them.

Will Pooja just take things lying down, or will she ensure that she ties the knot with her childhood sweetheart, Suresh? On the other hand, will Ashok let Pooja walk out on him?

Soon, Suresh and Ashok team up to stop Suresh's wedding with Pooja and also Archana's wedding with Singapore Selvam. So would love win over ego and how would fate twist the lives of these characters, even further?

Vadivu's daughter, Nandini, who loves Prakash, is not in anyway near her, in status and position. Once Rahul and Raagini were born to the couple, the relationship turned sour and they start living apart. Vadivu plans to get Nandini married to her friend's son, Kumar. Will Prakash and Nandini get reunited and live the life Rahul and Raagini have dreamt off?

Each individual has his own desire and this is where differences arise. Life is all about meeting challenges. Just like charity, love and understanding, too, begin at home.

Everything is fair in love and war, as also in this daily soap-Aasai. So, don't forget to watch it, premiering on June 6th 2005. Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm.

article found on the hindu newspaper

For the first time, AVM enters the portals of STARVijay with its mega, `Aasai,' whose telecast begins on June 6. "Talks with the channel have been going on for four years now, the culmination is `Aasai,'" smiles its maker AVM Shanmugham. "Interacting with Deepak Seagal, the programming head of the STAR group, and his team, has been an enriching experience. We are happy doing `Aasai' for Vijay," says Shanmugham.

Family drama


Of late romance has begun making the rounds on the small screen circuit. `Aasai' too will belong to the genre. "Love and parental and sibling affection are feelings that can never get stale. It's how you present them that matters," Shanmugham emphasises. `Aasai,' according to him, has a mature love angle, besides other elements of a family drama, and he is confident that it will win.

Another tearjerker of sorts? "Not really ... it will have elements of sadness subtly projected," says Shanmugham and adds: "Frankly, from grandpa's period AVM has always been known for its melodramas ... so ours will be ones that suit the times."

Stretched


But AVM's `Roja' on Jaya TV and `Geetanjali' on Raj, being stretched to exasperating limits, is a poser he needs to respond to.

"It's fashionable to comment that a mega is being unreasonably protracted ... that's more a psychological stand. When you know that a serial is 400 or 500 episodes old, you tend to feel that it's being prolonged unnecessarily.

We have a clear storyline and work according to it. Sometimes unwittingly certain episodes do get prolonged ... but that's rare.

Ask those who blame the protraction whether they have stopped watching the soap and the answer invariably is `No!' " laughs Shanmugham.

Shanmugham directly oversees two creative tables — scripting and editing. "We make a serial more like a film, with care and diligence. All AVM technicians are from cinema," he says.

Sai Ramakrishna, the seasoned director of AVM's `Innati Ramayanam' that saw a successful 600-episode run on ETV, heads the crew of `Aasai.' The cast includes Prem (the hero of `Kannamma') Vanaja, Rindhiya, Vadivukkarasi and Madurai Rajamani. "We have chosen talented actors who at the same time are not jaded faces on TV," Shanmugham says. Running through Monday to Thursday, on the niche 7.30 p.m. slot, `Aasai,' will present a triangular love story, "with wholesome family appeal," he assures

information found @ chennaionline

AASAI, a new serial is all set to hit television screens on June 6, 2005 on Vijay TV. Produced by AVM productions, this show airs at 1930 hrs (Mon-Thu). AVM productions, one of the leading production houses in the country, partners with VIJAY for the first time.

The serial is about the different facets of any relationship. An engaging story, about love, heart-break, emotions and sacrifice all intertwined into one whole, AASAI, a perfect combination of love & hatred; sacrifice & revenge is aimed at satisfying all audiences, said its spokesperson.

Sreenivasan, the head of the family is a widower and father of two sons and a daughter. His eldest son Suresh is an MBA graduate who has started his own business unit along with his partner and childhood friend Pooja. Rahul and Raagini, Nandini’s children are the favourites of the Anandha Bhavanam household and their companion is Rocky the pet dog. Together, they play pranks on Vadivu and win the love of one and all.

Sreenivasan’s sister Vadivu is actually the head of the family. She rules not only the lives of the family members, but also their dreams; and that’s what makes her a ‘lady Hitler’ in the eyes of the characters. Vadivu, out of overwhelming love for them, starts dictating their lives and since the youngsters have their own aspirations, clashes arise but everything brings out the love each family member has for the other.

Pooja, Suresh’s childhood friend, has a special place for him in her heart. Pooja is so possessive of him that she would not let anyone steal him or his love away from her. Pooja’s mother Meenakshi is a widow and she purely lives for Pooja’s happiness. Pooja has the final say in everything with regard to her life.

Archana hailing from a middle-class family joins work at Suresh’s company. Suresh is impressed with Archana’s character and falls in love with her at the very first sight. For Archana, it is her family that is the first priority and therefore she hesitates initially and later agrees to his proposal. Will Archana’s love prevail over Pooja’s friendship? Will Vadivu’s wish of Pooja and Suresh getting married come true?

The serial has a popular cast like Prem, Vanaja, Rindhya and Vadivukarasi among others.

Tune in to AASAI, premiering on June 6th 2005. Monday to Thursday at 7.30 pm.

episode guide from @ vijay star tv

Members of Anandabhavanam celebrate the birthday of Rahul and Raagini (Nandini's children). As the party progresses, Prakash enters and is insulted by Vadivu and Nandini. Humiliated, Prakash leaves the house when requested by Srinivasan.

Pooja gets up from a dream of a past incident with Suresh and talks to his photograph. But denies it when her mother enquires.

Banumathi scolds Shweta for being careless with Archana's interview card. Shweta being a heart patient is quiet disturbed. Meanwhile, Archana leaves to office, saying that she has the interview card.

Archana fights with Pooja on the way for an auto and finally leaves in the auto. At the interview, Archana impresses Suresh and appoints her. She is asked to wait in Pooja's cabin. Irritated by the tiff at the auto stand, Pooja comes in late and is shocked to find Archana seated in her own cabin!


Pooja quarrels with Suresh for having appointed Archana in her absence. He tries convincing her but then, Rahul calls up. The phone at Srinivasan's house is on speaker mode. Overhearing their conversation, they mistake that Suresh and Pooja are in love.

Pooja finally agrees to accept the appointment but treats Archana rudely making it clear that it is she who is her boss and not Suresh.

Rahul and Raagini have a discussion on Love and get beaten up by Vadivu who overhears them. Nandini comes to their rescue, asking Vadivu to make arrangements for Pooja and Suresh's marriage.

Suresh appreciates Archana for her quotation. He tries to praise her, but is interrupted by Pooja who enters asking for a file. Archana tells Pooja that she could not find the file and instead realises that this was only a trick. Pooja scolds her for being in Suresh's cabin. Archana retorts saying that she was in Suresh's cabin only because he had called her. She then asks Pooja to clarify the same with Suresh.


Rahul and Raagini are angry with Vadivu. Srinivasan talks to Vadivu about Suresh and Pooja. They decide to carry on with the proposal and Vadivu thanks Rahul and Raagini for all this.

Banu and Jayaraman discuss about the ECG that has to be taken for Shweta. Archana assures them that Shweta's treatment is important and leaves. Banumathi is happy hearing this.

Suresh admires Archana and falls in love with her. Pooja sees Suresh in a romantic mood and mistakes that he loves her. Pooja is hurt to know that he loves Archana and not her.

Prakash meets Rahul and Raagini after school and treats them with ice cream. Rahul and Raagini complain that only Rocky cares for them at home. By then, Nandini comes there. Noticing her, Raagini pretends as though she is also unhappy seeing her father there. Prakash understands and smiles back.

Meanwhile, Pooja comes back home and locks herself in the bedroom. Ashok bangs the door. Suresh notices her absence in office and calls her. Pooja tells her mother that she doesn't want to speak to Suresh as he has cheated her. Just as the members of the family try to convince her, Vadivu comes there and arranges Suresh and Pooja's wedding.