Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya is a Hindi family drama television series that aired on Sony Entertainment Television in 2008.
Produced by Creative Eye Limited, the story centers on Rudra, an adopted girl who grows up longing for love and acceptance from her family. Despite facing constant neglect, emotional struggles, and mistreatment from several family members, Rudra remains kind-hearted and devoted to her loved ones. The series explores themes of identity, sacrifice, family relationships, and the search for belonging.
The show starred Payel Sarkar as Rudra, alongside Rucha Gujarathi, Sachin Shroff, Nishigandha Wad, Mukesh Khanna, and Kishori Shahane in pivotal roles. As the story unfolds, hidden truths about Rudra's real parentage and inheritance gradually come to light, leading to dramatic twists within the Raichoudhury family. The emotional narrative, combined with strong performances and family-centered storytelling, helped the series gain attention among viewers during its run on Sony TV.
| Show Name | : | Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya |
| Release Date | : | 14 April 2008 |
| Starring | : | Payel Sarkar, Rucha Gujarathi, Sachin Shroff, Nishigandha Wad, Mukesh Khanna, Kishori Shahane |
| Director | : | Rajiv Bhanot, Ajay Kumar, Vivek Kumar |
| Producer | : | Dheeraj Kumar, Zuby Kochhar |
| Executive Producer | : | Anup Magar |
| Theme Music Composer | : | Anjan Biswas |
| Opening Theme | : | "Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya" |
| Country | : | India |
| Language | : | Hindi |
| Network | : | Sony Entertainment Television |
| Genre | : | Drama, Family |
| Created By | : | Vikas Kapoor |
| Setting | : | Kolkata, India |
| Running Time | : | Approx. 23 Minutes |
| Episodes | : | 116 |
| Original Run | : | 14 April 2008 – 30 October 2008 |