Fiction
Sima Taparia & Kian team up to find a life partner for his mother
Mumbai: Zee TV’s upcoming fiction offering, Main Hoon Saath Tere, introduces viewers to Janvi (played by Ulka Gupta), a single mother navigating the challenges of parenthood all by herself. Set against the backdrop of Gwalior, Janvi lives with her son, Kian (portrayed by Nihan Jain), who is the nucleus of her world. 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’s path intersects with Aryaman (Karan Vohra), a wealthy businessman, and they find themselves sharing the same workplace. While Aryaman expresses romantic interest in Janvi, the fate of their love story rests in the hands of little Kian. Will he approve of this match?
To guide him in this situation and to show him the right way, renowned matchmaker Sima Taparia joined hands with him. In a one-of-its-kind collaboration, Sima with her act parameters for arranged marriage pairings and her famous one-liners, helps young Kian analyze whether Aryaman ticks all the boxes for Janvi. She looks at the profiles of Janvi and Aryaman and is surprised to see the perfect compatibility between them. With her expertise and intuition at play, she gives Aryaman a green light, and calls Janvi and Aryaman’s jodi, a match made in heaven!
Talking about this association, Sima Taparia said, “When Zee TV approached me with this unique concept of their upcoming show where a young kid is on the lookout for a suitable partner for his single mom, I immediately signed up for it as it is a truly unique plot. As the character of young Kian embarks on a journey of finding a suitable companion for Janvi, my years of experience in matchmaking will help him decide whether Aryaman is the right choice for her. Let’s hope this promotional collaboration helps this endearing story reach a larger audience across India.”
While Kian will be seen testing Aryaman on whether he is the perfect match for his mother in the show, Aryaman tries everything possible to convince him. Will Janvi and Aryaman get Kian’s approval after all? It will be interesting for the viewers to watch an innocent take on love, life, and relationships, which is all set to unfold.
Produced by Full House Media Pvt Ltd, Main Hoon Saath Tere will premiere starting 29 April, at 07:30 pm only on Zee TV!
MUMBAI: On Christmas morning, whilst most of Mumbai slept off festive cheer, Satyam Tripathi’s heart gave out. 25 December proved cruelly ironic for a man who’d spent his career crafting drama—this time, there would be no second take. He was only 57.
Tripathi was a scriptwriter’s scriptwriter. Within India’s chaotic television industry, where writers are treated rather like spare parts, he’d carved out something rare: respect. For years, he sat on the executive committee of the Screen Writers Association, helping transform along with other leaders, what was once a talking shop into an organisation with teeth. When writers’ rights were little more than punchlines, Tripathi helped pen a different ending.
His credits read like a greatest hits of Indian telly: Hitler Didi, 12/24 Karol Bagh, Ek Mutthi Aasman, Parvarrish Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi. Millions laughed, cried and switched channels to his work. He also championed the association’s Screen Writing Awards, ensuring that good writing didn’t go unnoticed in an industry obsessed with ratings and revenue.
Those who knew him speak of an affable soul, generous with time and advice. In a cut-throat business, Tripathi was that rarest of creatures: genuinely helpful.
His remains were cremated the same evening in the presence of industry associates and friends. The credits rolled quickly. But his final script—a better deal for India’s writers—continues to play out. That’s the sort of ending he’d have appreciated.
(Scriptwriters, producers and friends will be getting together to honour Satyam Kumud Tripathi’s memory and to hold a prayer meeting on 29 December. The location: Shri Guru Singh Sabha Gurudwara, 4 Bungalows, Andheri West, Mumbai. The time: between 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM.)
