Tujhyat Jiv Rangala is a very popular Marathi TV drama that also has very dedicated fans. It ran from 2016, and what made it stand out was the emotional delivery, rural background, and great acting. Very soon, it became a hit and ruled the ratings during its airplay. In 2026, we see the show still very much a part of the conversation as it plays again on TV and via the internet, and we still see that the characters and that great love story are brought up by fans.
Cast and Characters with Real Names
In the centre of the show was character Rana Da, who was played by Hardeek Joshi. Rana was a strong yet simple village wrestler who had family and tradition at the core of his life. Across from him was Anjali Pathak, played by Akshaya Deodhar, a very educated and confident woman from a different social stratum. Their chemistry, which played out, became the highlight of the series.
Dhanashri Kadgaonkar took on the role of Nandita Gaikwad, who was Rana’s past love and also the main antagonist. She brought depth and dramatic turns to the role. Amol Naik played Barkat, who was Rana’s devoted friend; he brought to the story comic relief and also provided very emotional support.
Other actors who supported the run of the show did very well in their roles, which was that of family members and villagers; they, in turn, shaped the social and emotional environment in the story. Each character that they played had a depth that made the village setting very real and relatable.
Crew and Production Team
Tujhyat Jiv Rangala put out by Kothare Vision Pvt. Ltd, which is a well-known player in the Marathi content space. The series, which went on air on Zee Marathi, was directed at various points by Anil V. Kumar and Bhausaheb Birajdar. The writing team did a great job in putting across rural dialects and cultural elements, which in turn became the show’s strong point.
The background score and title track did, in fact, play a key role in the emotional intensity. The music augmented the storytelling, which in turn did very well during dramatic and romantic sequences. Also, the realist set designs and use of location enhanced the authenticity of village life.
Story Overview
In the story, which is that of Rana, a talented wrestler from a traditional village background, and Anjali, an educated woman who breaks social norms. Their relationship, which starts in misunderstanding, grows into a very deep emotional bond over time. The theme that we see play out is that of love, which transcends social divides, personal growth, and the clash between the old and new ways of thought.
As the series goes on, we see family disputes, political jockeying, jealousy, and emotional issues play out. Upon Nandita’s return, she brings in a new dynamic that causes Rana and Anjali’s marriage issues to come to a head, and we see very dramatic results. The show also does a great job at including romance, family values, and social issues, which, at the same time, is very entertaining.
Legacy and Popularity in 2026
Even through the years since it first aired, Tujhyat Jiv Rangala has maintained a special place in Marathi TV history. Even now, in 2026, it’s still a big deal—a go-to example of rural romance in Marathi entertainment. Fans still quote its lines, remember those big emotional scenes, and talk about the characters as they know them. The show just stuck with people. It’s also very much a part of changing the game in regional TV storytelling, which shows that deeply culturally based stories can indeed stand the test of time.
