Kkusum was a television series produced by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms, that aired on Sony from 2001-2005.
The show starred Nausheen Sardar Ali in the titular role, and after a generation leap, it was played by Manasi Joshi Roy and Shilpa Saklani. Actor Anuj Saxena starred opposite her.
Kkusum was the story of a girl from a middle class family, who is married to a businessman, Abhay Kapoor (Anuj Saxena). The show took a generation leap, in 2003.
Nausheen Sardar Ali as Kkusum (2001-2005)
Anuj Saxena as Abhay Kapoor
Sandeep Rajora as Siddharth Kawar; Kkusum's second husband
Karanvir Bohra as Nakul Oberoi
Manasi Joshi Roy as Kkusum before face surgery (2004-2005)
Shilpa Saklani as Kkusum post-face surgery/ Swati Anand- Kkusum's look-alike Double Role (2005)
Poonam Narula as Mahi Sohan Kapoor
Mouli Ganguly as Vidhi Trishul Kapoor
Aashka Goradia as Kumud Kapoor; Abhay and Kkusum's daughter (2003-2005)
Rucha Gujrathi as Kali, Abhay and Mahi's daughter (2003-2005)
Chetan Hansraj as Garv (2003-2005)
Amit Sareen as Kshitij
Eijaz Khan as Advocate Sohan Kapoor
Shweta Kawatra as Esha
Manav Gohil as Vishal Mehra