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Balaji Telefilms stirs up drama with food and family
MUMBAI: Get ready to spice up your screen time! Balaji Telefilms is back with its latest Youtube original, Saas Bahu Aur Swaad, premiering October 7, blending family drama with the irresistible aroma of home-cooked nostalgia.
Set in the vibrant city of Agra, the series follows Indu Rastogi, a devoted homemaker whose cooking keeps the family together, even if her efforts often go unnoticed. Enter Riya, the spirited new bahu with dreams of carving her own identity. What starts as a clash of values soon turns into unexpected companionship when Riya discovers Indu’s hidden culinary talent. Together, they navigate a world where age-old traditions meet modern aspirations, served with laughter, warmth, and plenty of relatable family moments.
Starring Chahat Pandey and Abhishek Malik in lead roles, the show also features Shaktee Singh, Mahi Sharma, Seema Singh, Kushal Shah, and Shreya Acharya. It promises a perfect festive-season watch that is light-hearted yet emotional, nostalgic yet fresh.
Balaji Telefilms Digital group chief revenue officer Nitin Burman said, “This series celebrates women, families, and the everyday magic that happens around the dining table. Audiences will join the Rastogi family for a story filled with warmth, humour, and flavour.”
Chahat Pandey added, “Riya’s journey celebrates every woman who dares to dream big. The mix of humour, heartfelt moments, and food makes the show so relatable, and I can’t wait for viewers to laugh, cry, and cheer along with us.”
Abhishek Malik, playing Karan, reflected, “Karan represents the modern Indian son and husband, balancing tradition and progress. The show is full of laughter, food, and genuine emotion, and I hope it sparks empathy and a few surprises for viewers.”
With its unique blend of heartfelt storytelling, humour, and the comfort of home-cooked nostalgia, Saas Bahu Aur Swaad is set to become a must-watch for families everywhere. Episodes stream every Tuesday and Thursday, exclusively on the Balaji Telefilms Youtube Channel.
MUMBAI: Move over fancy plating and fast food postpartum plates are having a moment. Foodxp, the food and lifestyle entertainment channel, is set to debut a refreshingly grounded culinary series titled Diapers to Delight, spotlighting the often-overlooked world of postpartum nourishment. Premiering 26 May at 9:00 PM IST, the show will air across India, Bangladesh, the US, and the UAE, bringing heartfelt recipes and ancient Ayurvedic wisdom to modern screens.
Hosted by chef Deepa Chauhan, the series features 15 plus carefully curated dishes designed to nurture new mothers from the protein-packed Gond ke laddoo to warming Raab and Moringa soup. The recipes are as practical as they are healing, tapping into traditional Indian kitchens to serve dishes that comfort both body and spirit.
“Diapers to Delight isn’t your typical food show. While most focus on street snacks or fancy plating, this one asks a question we often forget: what should a new mom eat after childbirth? With warmth, wisdom, and a dash of spice, it serves up answers rooted in care and tradition,” says Foodxp creative director Geetika Jain.
At a time when fast-paced living has edged out age-old practices, the show aims to reclaim the kitchen as a space of support, healing, and family wisdom not just for Indian audiences, but also for diaspora families seeking cultural reconnection through food.
To take its mission further, Foodxp is launching a free digital companion recipe book, featuring all the dishes from the show. It’s a small but meaningful step in helping new mothers and caregivers whip up recovery-friendly meals with ease.
“When I had my children, I wish I had access to something like this. Through this show, I hope to make that journey easier for other women,” shares chef Deepa Chauhan.
So whether you’re a first-time parent, a curious caregiver, or someone who just loves a good bowl of warm, healing food mark your calendars. Diapers to Delight is not just cooking; it’s caring served hot.
