---
title: "Queen of Jhansi"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/queen-of-jhansi-2009"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 18654
imdb_id: "tt1685078"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 480
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Queen of Jhansi (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/queen-of-jhansi-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Indian television series "Ek Veer Stree Ki Kahaani... Jhansi Ki Rani" is a historical drama based on the life of a leading figure of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The series premiered on Zee TV and was directed by Jitendra Srivastava. It was written by a team of four individuals including Rajesh Saksham, Ila Dutta Bedi, Malavika Asthana, and Mairaj Zaidi. The show features two actresses in the lead role of the queen, with Ulka Gupta playing the character initially and Kratika Sengar taking over later in the series. The series aired on Zee TV for several years before its conclusion.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "This historical drama chronicles the life of Lakshmi Bai, a central figure in the Indian Rebellion."

### Why Watch
- Explores a significant historical figure
- Features a multi-year narrative scope

### Caveats & Content Note
- The lead actress changes mid-series
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a historical drama centered on themes of war and politics.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, dramatic, political, biographical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Zee5 | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (480 Episodes)
Queen of Jhansi is an Indian historical drama television series. The series is based on the life of a brave woman, specifically referred to as the Queen of Jhansi. It portrays her in various roles, including as a daughter, wife, mother, and warrior, showcasing her abilities in each of these capacities. The series is part of a larger narrative, Ek Veer Stree Ki Kahaani... Jhansi Ki Rani, which explores the life of the Queen of Jhansi.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 480
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (1%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 477 (99%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Abhimanyu Singh
- **Networks / Studios**: Zee TV

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Amit Pachori** as *Raghunath Singh*
- **Ulka Gupta** as *young Rani Lakshmibai / Kaali*
- **Kratika Sengar** as *Rani Lakshmibai*
- **Sameer Dharmadhikari** as *King Gangadhar Rao Newalkar*
- **Ravindra Mankani** as *Baji Rao II*
- **Siddharth Vasudev** as *Samar Singh*
- **Shailesh Dattar** as *Moropant Tambe*
- **Ashnoor Kaur** as *Prachi*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character?
The series is based on the life of Lakshmi Bai, the Rani of Jhansi.

### Q: When did the show air?
The series premiered on August 18, 2009, and concluded on June 19, 2011.

### Q: Who played the lead role?
Ulka Gupta played the Queen initially, with Kratika Sengar taking over the role in 2010.

### Q: What is the historical context?
The story centers on the life of a leading figure during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

### Q: Where can the show be viewed?
The series originally premiered on the Zee TV network.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Queen of Jhansi — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/18654)
- [Queen of Jhansi (TV Series 2009-2021) - Fonds d'écran — The Movi…](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/18654-jhansi-ki-rani/images/backdrops?image_language=xx)

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