Asha Parekh to make soap for Sahara

MUMBAI: Old time Bollywood actor turned television producer Asha Parekh is back with another soap, this time on Sahara TV.
 

After Kora Kagaz and Kangan on Star Plus, Parekh has now made Kuch Pal Saath Tumhara for Sahara, in partnership with another Bollywood veteran, Shammi Aunty, under their banner Akruti Production. Written by Rajesh Saksham, the soap is about an orphan girl, who lives at her fathers friends home. The younger son, an air force officer, takes a liking to her. They get married, after which he leaves to fight for his country. He is subsequently killed in action. The story then revolves around what happens to the wife and the family he has left behind. 

The half hour weekly serial is expected to hit the airwaves by May, say industry sources.

The music for the soap has been composed by Usha Khanna, lyrics have been penned by Nida Fazli, while Ajit Patnaik has created the sets, and Cartlon DMello contributes to the cinematography.