Ramesh Deo Productions' next on Ahilyabai Holkar for Star Plus

Their last show 'Tamanna', a finite series, won accolades for its unique concept. The story revolved around Dharaa (Anuja Sathe), who wanted to become a cricketer and the sacrifices she made in order to achieve her dream. It ended in June and the team at

Ramesh Deo Productions

has already started working on their next project. This time around, the makers are exploring the historical genre on the small screen.
According to our sources, the show is on the life of

Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar

(May 31, 1725 - August 13, 1795). She was the Holkar Queen of the Maratha-ruled Malwa kingdom. Addressed as Rajmata, Ahilyabai was born in the village of Chondi in Jamkhed, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. She was crowned queen after her husband was killed in the battle of Kumbher in 1754 and her father-in-law died 12 years later. It is said that she tried to protect her kingdom from invaders and personally led armies into battle. The show is in the casting stage and the team is looking at roping in popular faces to play various characters.
Ajinkya Deo of producer-duo Ajinkya-Abhinay, confirmed the news.