| Genre: | Indian soap opera Drama |
| Runtime: | 25 mins approx |
| Creator: | Spellbound Productions |
| Director: | Sandeep Vijay Niraj Pandey Inder Das |
| Producer: | Pearl Grey Rajeev Singh |
| Company: | Spellbound Productions Ideaz Pictures Pvt Ltd |
| Starring: | See below |
| Num Episodes: | 482 |
| Country: | India |
| Location: | Jhansi Mumbai |
| Language: | Hindi |
| Channel: | ZEE TV |
Doli Armaanon Ki, (Palanquin of dreams) (International title: Lies of the Heart), was an Indian television drama series[1] [2] It premiered on 2 December 2013,[3] [4] and ran until 25 September 2015.[5] that aired on ZEE TV Monday through Friday.[6] It stars Neha Marda and Mohit Malik in the lead roles.
Urmi Singh, a girl in Jhansi, dreams of marrying 'the perfect' man who might be her 'prince charming'. Her marriage is arranged with a wealthy businessman, Samrat Singh Rathore, who is selfish, arrogant, and short-tempered, unbeknownst to Urmi, as she was told by Samrat's best friend, Ishaan Sinha, that he is a gentleman. During the wedding preparations, Urmi's cousin, Trisha, sees many red flags in Samrat, but Urmi ignores her and marries Samrat.
On their wedding night, Samrat shows his true colours and Urmi is devastated. He begins abusing Urmi, as no one in Samrat's family is willing to stand up to him for her because even they fear his temper. His father, Rudra Singh Rathore and his brother, Dewaker, try to help Urmi, but he ignores them and loses his temper. Ishaan discovers he is deceiving Urmi by abusing and cheating on her, so he breaks ties with Urmi and flees abroad. Urmi leaves Samrat's house on the day of Holi and returns to her parents' house, but soon returns after finding out that she is pregnant with Samrat's child.
Urmi and Samrat have a son, Shaurya. On Shaurya's birthday, Urmi has an argument with an old man and is surprised to know that he is Samrat's uncle. He helps Urmi to stand up for herself, but it angers Samrat. Samrat beats up Urmi badly. Urmi files a case against Samrat accusing domestic Violence but retracts it due to her and his family's pressure. With advice from his uncle, Samrat begins changing his rude and disgusting behaviour with love towards Urmi, only for it to be revealed later on, that he was faking it just so she can stay with him. Urmi falls for Samrats tricks and decides to forgive him one more time. However, a while later, she finds him cheating on her and that becomes the last straw for her. She leaves the house with Shaurya. Samrat begins to make Urmis life hell, and even begins manipulating Shaurya just so she can return but this time Urmi stays firm. Ishaan returns to India and helps Urmi to get a divorce. Samrat is sentenced to six years in prison.
Urmi owns a restaurant with Ishaan's help. Ishaan proposes to Urmi. Samrat returns to take revenge on Urmi and Ishaan. He marries Ishaan's sister, Taani to get closer to them. Urmi is revealed to be pregnant. Samrat tries to kill her but Ishaan dies while saving Samrat. Overcome by guilt, Samrat kills himself. Ishaan's mother, Damini blames Urmi for Ishaan's death.
Urmi's children, Shaurya and Ishaani are grown up. Manipulated by Damini, Ishaani hates Urmi believing she killed Ishaan. Shaurya falls in love with Diya and they marry. Ishaani realizes Damini's reality and reconciles with Urmi. Damini is imprisoned. She returns and tries to kill the entire family, but Urmi shoots Damini and the family is reunited.
Initially Mohit Malik rejected the role then Rahil Azam was signed for the show but was eventually replaced by Mohit Malik.
Chhavi Pandey auditioned for Parvati Sehgal's role but was rejected by the makers.
Karan Tacker was approached for Ishaan's role before finalizing Vibhav Roy in it but Karan rejected the role because of some personal issues.
Nikita Sharma was offered a role in the show which was earlier played by Priya Shinde in the show.
Falaq Naaz was chosen for playing the elder Anushka in the show after the five-year leap replacing Mehendi Jain as the younger one which was a strong character of an IPS Officer in the show but the makers scrapped her role because of excess characters in the six-year leap.
Mohit Malik was to play the role of adult Shaurya after leap but he quit the show because of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa.
Saurabh Raaj Jain was offered Shaurya's role which was later played by Kunal Karan Kapoor in the show.
Kanchi Singh was offered Nalini Negi's role but declined it as she thought it was a negative character.
Rajat Tokas was approached for the show but declined the part Gaurav Chopra played the part later.
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Zee Rishtey Awards | Favourite Beti | Neha Marda (favourite jodi along with Mohit Malik) | Won |
| Favourite Nayi Jodi | Nominated | |||
| Favourite Behen | Nominated | |||
| Favourite Jodi | Nominated | |||
| Indian Television Academy Awards | GR8! Performer of the Year – Female | Nominated |
| 2015 | ITA Award | Best Actor In A Negative Role (Male) | Mohit Malik | Won |