by Suman Gupta
They say dreams come true with hard work, and Harishankar Verma’s story is a perfect example of this! Born and raised in Sultanpur, a small town in Uttar Pradesh, Verma comes from a family of farmers. He spent 20 years in the media and entertainment industry, working his way up from an Executive Producer and Scheduler to finally realizing his long-held aspiration of becoming a producer. MX Player’s latest thriller drama series, ‘Meri Pyari Nikkii,’ is the project that gave Verma the chance to bring his creative vision to life after dedicating more than two decades to the industry. He is ecstatic to have the opportunity to produce a project of his own and to see his hard work pay off.
Set in the bustling city of Mumbai, ‘Meri Pyari Nikkii’ is a gripping tale of a courier boy who targets women in happy marriages and demands that they love him like a real wife would. Any woman who refuses to comply meets a fatal end. The series follows the twisted journey of the protagonist as he weaves a web of lies and deceit, leaving a trail of death and destruction in his wake. With an engaging plot and talented cast, the series promises to be a must-watch for fans of the thriller genre.
Speaking about his debut as a producer, Harishankar Verma said, “It’s been a long time coming, and I couldn’t be more thrilled about this opportunity to finally have the opportunity to produce a project of my own. It’s no less than a dream come true, and it is very close to my heart. Meri Pyari Nikki is a product of hard work, perseverance, and diligence. Despite having limited resources at my disposal throughout my 20-year career, I poured my heart and soul into creating this series. Producing Meri Pyari Nikkii has been a tremendous learning experience for me; it’s been a challenging yet incredibly fulfilling experience to bring Meri Pyari Nikkii to life.”
“Although I had hoped to release it on a grander scale, circumstances prevented me from doing so. However, the story, climax, and exceptional performances by the cast have garnered an overwhelmingly positive response from the audience. What sets Meri Pyari Nikki apart is its unique and original concept, unlike anything one would find in Hollywood or Bollywood movies. While we are pleased with the viewers’ appreciation thus far, we hope and pray for their continued support so that we may create more such intriguing content for their enjoyment,” he added.
Produced by Harishankar Verma under the banner of Shoorra Films, Meri Pyari Nikki is written and directed by Rajeev Singh. The 5-episodic thriller drama features an ensemble cast of Anuj Jadhav, Rajeev Singh, Khushi Dani, Vivek Tripathi, Anuj Bhardwaj, and Pradeep Kumar Tiwari in pivotal roles.
