Prime Time Is Still Family Time Scroll through reels all you want, but when the clock hits eight, most Indian homes still end up with one thing: the TV remote in the middle of the sofa, everyone fighting over it, and—more often than not—a family TV serial playing in the background. Grandma nodding, kids peeking, […]
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The Rise of Anita Hassanandani in Chhoriyan Chali Gaon
A Show That Looks Simple, But Isn’t Rural reality shows always sound straightforward on paper. Drop a bunch of celebrities in a village, strip away their comforts, and see what happens. But Chhoriyan Chali Gaon isn’t just about surviving on mud floors or cooking over a chulha. It’s about connection, ego, empathy, and how much […]
Read MoreHonouring Priya Marathe: A Path of Roles, Bright Echoes, and a Life Cut Short
A Loss That Feels Personal Some news stings more than others. The television world mourns after learning that actress Priya Marathe died at the age of 38, after a brave fight with cancer that tested her true strength. It feels too soon, too unfair. For fans who grew up watching her glide from Marathi serials […]
Read More7 Longest-Running Family Serials on ZEE5 (and Why We Still Can’t Look Away)
Why These Shows Matter More Than We Admit Let’s be real: family serials aren’t just “TV.” They’re routine. They’re that sound floating from the living room while dinner simmers, that argument you overhear because dadi is shouting at the villain onscreen, that title song you can hum even if you’ve never sat through a whole […]
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