Amidst the tumultuous storm of a high-stakes trial, Anushka Raisinghani, a brilliant and dedicated criminal defense attorney, finds herself thrust into the center of a gripping legal drama when she takes on the case of Aditya Hooda, a charming but enigmatic man accused of the heinous murder of his second wife. As the trial progresses, Anushka is confronted with mounting evidence against Aditya, forcing her to confront the possibility that he may not be as innocent as he claims. Yet, amidst the chaos of the courtroom, sparks fly between them, igniting a forbidden romance that threatens to unravel both their lives.Caught between her professional obligations and her heart's desires, Anushka must navigate treacherous legal waters while grappling with her own internal turmoil. Complicating matters further is the striking resemblance between Anushka and Aditya's newly deceased wife, a fact not lost on the press, who whisper fervently of Aditya's alleged obsession with his late wife and the eerie parallels between her and his impassioned lawyer.
As the truth slowly unravels, Anushka must make a choice that will change the course of her life forever, all while questioning everything she thought she knew about justice, love, and the blurred lines that exist between them.
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Cast~
Aditya Hooda (Harshad Chopda): Suave and enigmatic, Aditya Hooda carries himself with an air of mystery that belies the darkness lurking within. Accused of the murder of his wife, Zoya, Aditya harbors a pained past and a complexity that draws others in even as it pushes them away. His sarcastic wit masks deeper layers of turmoil, making him a compelling and enigmatic figure.
Anushka Raisinghani (Jennifer Winget): Smart, confident, and unapologetically bold, Anushka Raisinghani is a force to be reckoned with both in and out of the courtroom. As a dedicated criminal defense attorney, she doesn't take any nonsense and is fiercely protective of her clients. Yet, beneath her tough exterior lies a compassionate heart and a keen intellect that drives her relentless pursuit of justice.
Zoya Hooda (Jennifer Winget): Zoya Hooda was the epitome of kindness and love, her gentle spirit leaving a lasting impression on all who knew her. As the late wife of Aditya Hooda, Zoya's untimely demise under mysterious circumstances casts a shadow over the lives of those she left behind. Her memory lingers like a ghost, haunting those who loved her and driving them to seek answers to the questions that still remain unanswered.
Virat Chowdhary (Karan Wahi): Charismatic and charming, Virat Chowdhary is a skilled lawyer whose silver tongue has won him many admirers - and more than a few enemies. As Anushka's ex-lover, Virat is haunted by the mistakes of his past, his betrayal of her trust casting a long shadow over their relationship. Despite still harboring feelings for Anushka, Virat's playboy persona and penchant for deceit threaten to derail any chance of reconciliation between them.
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A/N ~
Some points of clarification; Aditya and Zoya are from the show Bepannah, but if you haven't watched it, the premise is that Zoya's husband Yash and Aditya's wife Pooja cheated together, they were then found dead and during Aditya and Zoya's efforts to heal and find out the truth, they became friends and eventually fell in love. As time went on, Rajveer, Aditya's half brother wanted revenge against his father Harshvardhan and decided to take this out on Aditya out of jealousy which led to him blackmailing Zoya into having sex with him, he then proceeded to sexually assault her, but Aditya came in and found them in a compromising position.
This story follows on from that scene where later that night, Zoya was murdered and Aditya is being blamed, he gains Anushka as his lawyer who looks exactly like Zoya.
This is where the story merges with the second show Raisinghani Vs. Raisinghani, all you really need to know about this show is that both Anushka and Virat are lawyers, they were once in a relationship where Virat cheated on her, he does still have feelings for her, while she is impacted by their past, she is still trying to move on.
Anyway, that's all you really need to know about the two shows and the cast members, there may be some differences in this story and the shows in order to further the plot.
Lastly, I would like to dedicate this story to the two people who pushed me toward writing a story on Jennifer's new show with the addition of Harshad; @slaywithel & @seuthi
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Defence Of Desire
Hayran KurguAmidst the tumultuous storm of a high-stakes trial, Anushka Raisinghani, a brilliant and dedicated criminal defense attorney, finds herself thrust into the center of a gripping legal drama when she takes on the case of Aditya Hooda, a charming but e...