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ZEE5 announces next Marathi Original – ‘Sex, Drugs & Theatre’ on Marathi Rangbhoomi Day
MUMBAI: Today, 5th November 2018 marks the joyous occasion of Marathi Rangbhoomi Day, in other words, the celebration of Marathi Theatre. ZEE5, India’s #2 OTT platform takes this opportunity to launch their opulent Original Marathi venture – ‘Sex, Drugs and Theatre’, that delves into and celebrates Marathi drama to its fullest. The series narrates the journey of 6 college students who are forcefully made to work on a prestigious drama competition that completely changes their life.
Directed, produced and written by National Award-winning film-maker, SujayDahake, who is known for his ambitious filmmaking in terms of narrative and subjects. After creating diverse films like Shala (school drama), Ajoba (based on true events wildlife film) and Phuntroo (Science Fiction), Sujay is now looking forward to venture into the digital space with ZEE5’s ‘Sex, Drugs & Theatre’.
The 10 episode series will feature a fairly new talented star cast with a script that is edgy and never been attempted before in Marathi mainstream media.
Commenting on the same, Manish Aggarwal, Business Head, ZEE5 India said, “We at ZEE5, have worked with the most renowned talent from the Marathi industry to produce and provide cutting edge, never seen before content that the audience can consume. Having worked with names like Bhau Kadam, SaieTamhankar previously and SujayDahake now, our aim is to create content that will revolutionize the digital space for Marathi audience. ‘Sex, Drugs & Theatre’, is a cool, youthful, vibrant show, something quite different from what the audience has seen so far. It is sure to set an industry benchmark.”
Creator, SujayDahakesaid, “I am glad to associate with ZEE5 on my first digital venture. ‘Sex, Drugs & Theatre’ is an intense college drama. College theatre & theatre competitions has always been dear to the Marathi audience. Also, sex & drugs are a huge taboo in our society. So, what happens when these worlds collide? The show will portray Marathi youth in a never seen before manner – cool, vibrant, raw, yet rooted. The show will definitely stand out because no other content has portrayed Marathi youth dynamics in a flamboyant & relatable yet aspirational manner. The star cast will be announced in the days to come.”
Written, produced and directed by SujayDahake under his banner, Pune Film Company, Sex, Drugs & Theatre will go on floors soon.
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Parineeti Chopra hosts new parenting series Mom Talks on Zee5 and Bullet
Celebrity parents share honest stories in 9-episode show launching 4 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Parineeti Chopra is stepping into a brand-new role not on the big screen, but as the warm, relatable host helping parents navigate the beautiful chaos of raising children. Bullet microdrama and Zee5 have announced the launch of Mom Talks, a fresh content-led IP hosted by the popular actress. The 9-episode series brings together celebrity parents including Imran Khan, Neha Dhupia, Vikrant Massey & Sheetal, and Gauahar Khan & Zaid Darbar to share candid, real-life perspectives on everyday parenting.
Positioned as a high-engagement format, Mom Talks taps into the growing demand for authentic and credible parenting content. It also offers seamless, contextual integration opportunities for brands. The series is backed by a strong lineup of partners including Johnson’s Baby, GSK, Aveeno Baby, Mini Klub, Titan Eye+ and Cordelia Cruises.
Bullet microdrama app, co-founder & chief business officer Azim Lalani said the show exemplifies how content is evolving towards more rooted, sustained engagement. “It’s about bringing content that people come back to, while creating a natural space for brands to be part of the narrative,” he noted.
Mom Talks creator Bullet head of AVOD & partnerships Munaf Merchant explained the core idea, “We wanted to build a safe, honest, one-stop destination for parents seeking real answers to everyday questions.”
The first episodes will stream for free on ee5 AVOD starting 4 April 2026, with new episodes dropping every Friday and Saturday. The series will also be available on the Bullet microdrama app.
Speaking about their association, Peeyush Unikkat from Johnson’s Baby highlighted the brand’s focus on supporting modern parenting journeys, while Aakash Mehta from GSK emphasised the show’s role in making important health conversations more relatable for new parents.
In a digital space often filled with filtered perfection, Mom Talks promises something refreshingly real honest conversations, celebrity insights, and practical wisdom, all wrapped in Parineeti Chopra’s engaging presence. For Indian parents, this could be the parenting series they’ve been waiting to binge.
