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  • A child’s innocent attempts to find a companion for his mother!

    A child’s innocent attempts to find a companion for his mother!

    Mumbai: Ever seen a little child in search of a match for his mother? Not because he misses a father figure but because he doesn’t want to see his mother go through life all alone, managing everything single-handedly? Zee TV, the channel that has been at the forefront of presenting thought-provoking and heartwarming tales to viewers for over three decades, is all set to tug at the heartstrings of its audiences with its latest fiction offering – Main Hoon Saath Tere. The narrative follows the journey of a single mother Janvi, underlining the countless challenges that she must go through while doubling up as a parent. Based in Gwalior, the show takes us on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as Janvi tries to keep the nucleus of her world – her son Kian, happy at all times. Although Kian doesn’t miss a father figure, he still feels the void of a man in his mother’s life, especially since he sees her taking care of everything single-handedly. The plot thickens when Janvi crosses paths with an affluent businessman Aryaman and the two end up working under the same roof. As Aryaman expresses interest in Janvi, will Kian approve of the match and play a role in bringing his single mother closer to the man who loves her …? Find out as Main Hoon Saath Tere,  produced by Full House Media,  premieres on 29 April and airs every day at 7.30 PM on Zee TV.

    Viewers of Main Hoon Saath Tere will find themselves rooting for Kian to approve of Aryaman as the perfect partner for his mother Janvi. Despite being deprived of his father’s love all through his childhood, he develops a beautiful bond with young Kian and Janvi. And it will be interesting to see if Kian becomes the catalyst for this love story to unfold. Stay tuned as an innocent take on love, life, and relationships is all set to unfold on Zee TV!

    While Janvi and Kian will be played by the talented Ulka Gupta and the adorable Nihan Jain respectively, Aryaman will be played by none other than the television heartthrob- Karan Vohra. The show’s promo got massive traction on social media, and after managing to generate a lot of intrigue, Main Hoon Saath Tere was unveiled in front of the media at a mega launch event in Mumbai where Kian threw challenges at Aryaman to test whether he’s the right partner for his mother.

    Full House Media Pvt Ltd producer Sonali Jaffar, said, “It is not every day that you see a child in search of a companion for his mother, so in that sense, our concept is truly differentiated. Main Hoon Saath Tere is not only a family drama, but also an innocent take on love, life and relationships from the lens of a single mother Janvi and her child, Kian who truly cares about his mother and her happiness. It’s the child that will decide the fate of this love story. It is a heartwarming tale that touches upon tender emotions and will hopefully touch a chord with our viewers.”

    Karan Vohra said, “With a character like Aryaman, my belief that in a domain that is known to be women-centric, there can still be interesting roles for men to play.    I believe that my character as well as this touching storyline will surely connect with the audience. I am really excited to portray a father figure to Kian on-screen, as I believe through this, I am preparing myself to be a better father to my twin boys when they are of his age. These delicate relationships are the core pillars of our story and will hopefully find their way into the hearts of our audience.”

    Ulka Gupta said, “I am very excited about this new journey, but I am a bit nervous too. When I was offered this character, I knew it was meant for me as we are quite similar in terms of loving our families, following our passions, and juggling different roles as a woman. It is interesting that I am getting to play a mother so early on in my career. My mother has been my source of inspiration while playing Janvi. It is a very big responsibility to play a single mother on Indian television and I hope Janvi’s simplicity, warmth and never-say-die attitude in the face of adversity will inspire viewers.”

    Stay tuned to Main Hoon Saath Tere, starting 29th April, every day at 7.30 PM, only on Zee TV!

  • Life OK promises sci-fi twist with new show -Bahu Hamari Rajni_Kant

    Life OK promises sci-fi twist with new show -Bahu Hamari Rajni_Kant

    MUMBAI: Hindi general entrainment channel (GEC) Life OK rings in 2016 with a new comedy drama titled Bahu Hamari Rajni_Kant which is based around the familiar saas bahu concept but with a science fiction twist to it. Conceptualised over a span of six months, the show will be produced by Sonali Jaffar and Aamir Jaffar of Full House Media.

     

    “After over six months of planning, research and execution, we are finally ready with this refreshing new concept to hit television screens. Don’t be wary with the name ‘bahu’ in the title. This show is anything but a typical saas bahu series. I can’t reveal more but I would add that it is quite the opposite,” says Sonali.

     

    Though channel hasn’t confirmed the exact launch date for the show, Sonali informs Indiantelevision.com of the two possibilities. “We haven’t locked down on any dates so far but the pilot episode will mostly likely air from either 8 February or 15 February,” she says.

     

    As of now, the time slot too remains undecided for the show, though a source close to the development shared that the channel is considering a serious reshuffling of its programming slots to make room for this newcomer in the early prime time band of 8 pm. As the channel’s 7.30 pm show Zindagi Abhi Baaki Hai Mere Ghost goes off air from 7 February, it is rumoured to be replaced by the 8 pm time slot occupant Jaane Kya Hoga Rama Re, thereby leaving the band open for Bahu Hamari Rajni_Kant. 

     

    A weekday entertainer airing from Monday to Friday, Bahu Hamari Rajni_Kan will depict a dysfunctional modern family where women are hardly at home. In fact, unlike the typical mother and daughter-in-law dynamics one is used to seeing on television, the mother-in-law encourages her daughters-in-law to step out and do something in life.

     

    “I would say the entire family are the main characters for the show and hence it is a complete family entertainer where audiences from all demographies will have their share of interest. There are several elements that will draw in men and kids to the show as well,” Sonali shares on the show’s target audience.

     

    According to sources, w an ensemble cast consisting of new and old actors, the estimated per episode production cost of the show is in the range of Rs 9  – 10 lakh.

     

    Given the science fiction element in the plot, the show is expected to incur a high cost, although the same reason will also ensure that the channel can target several electronic brands as potential advertisers, as it will showcase several gadgets and electronics. According to a source close to the development, the sitcom has already roped in Amazon.in and Panasonic as advertisers, though the details pertaining to the deal remain undisclosed.  

     

    While Sonali refused to divulge the particulars of the plot, a source informs that it is inspired by yesteryears’ children show Small Wonder with a completely new treatment.

    The story will revolve around how a scientist is forced to marry his own brainchild ‘Rajni’ the robot under hilarious circumstances and the robot protagonist’s interactions with the entire family.

     

    It is not the first time that a local show had borrowed the Small Wonder concept for a sitcom on Indian television. In fact Star had earlier attempted the format in their primary GEC channel Star Plus with Karishma Ka Karishma, which was produced by Sunil Doshi of Alliance Media & Entertainment. At a time when several GECs are revisiting the saas-bahu formula to keep the rural audience appeased, one can wonder if this challenging new concept will help the channel in the race for ratings.