Agar Tum Na Hote (translated: If You Were Not There) is a heartfelt Hindi serial that premiered on 9 November 2021 on Zee TV and concluded on 29 April 2022, airing Monday to Saturday at the 8:00 PM primetime slot, captivating audiences with its emotional drama spanning 123 episodes. All episodes remain available for streaming on ZEE5.
Telecast & Availability
- Channel: Zee TV (2021–2022)
- Streaming: ZEE5 for on‑demand viewing
- Total: 123 episodes, ~22 minutes each
Cast Line-up
- Simaran Kaur stars as Niyati Pandey, a compassionate nurse drawn to helping mental-health patients.
- Himanshu Soni plays Abhimanyu Pandey, a brooding soul struggling with emotional turmoil. His character transitions from isolation to finding love in Niyati’s care.
- Amreen Malhotra enters later as Nitya Mishra, adding new shades to the narrative.
- Riya Soni features as Shagun, while seasoned actor Avinash Wadhawan portrays Gajendra Pandey, Abhimanyu’s stern father.
- Other notable cast members include Anita Kulkarni, Vikrant Singh Rajput, Sangeeta Adhikari, Nikhil Chaddha, Harsh Vashisht, and Krishnakant Singh Bundela rounding out the family drama.
Story Premise
Niyati, a committed nurse in Mumbai, dedicates herself to caring for mentally unwell patients. When she meets Abhimanyu, an emotionally fragile man distanced from family, she feels a pull to help him through his struggles . As she nurses him back to wellness, a deep connection forms between them.
The series explores their evolving relationship—starting as caregiver and patient, then blossoming into love—fraught with family tensions, emotional trauma, and mental-health challenges. Interpersonal drama escalates as Gajendra Pandey and Manorama get drawn into the web of love and acceptance.
Later arcs introduce Nitya Mishra and antagonist Angad (played by Reyaansh Vir Chadha), adding complexity. Episodes mark turning points like Abhimanyu’s suicidal crises, family betrayals, and redemption arcs.
Production & Reception
Produced by Mahesh Pandey under Mahesh Pandey Productions, and co-directed by Khalid Akhtar and Bhupesh Kumar, the show won acclaim for handling mental-health themes sensitively.
The title track, sung by Palak Muchhal, added emotional resonance.
The series completed its 100th episode by March 2022, showcasing viewer love and consistency.
Final Word
Agar Tum Na Hote is a refreshing blend of emotional drama and sensitive storytelling, weaving mental-health awareness with familial conflict. Its well-paced narrative, memorable characters, and heartfelt moments made it a prime-time favorite. Catch it on Zee TV reruns or stream all episodes on ZEE5—perfect for an evening full of emotion and warmth.
