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Colors unveils Seher Hone Ko Hai, starring Mahhi Vij
MUMBAI: Colours has announced Seher Hone Ko Hai, a socially charged family drama centred on a mother’s fight to secure a future her daughter is being denied. The show, which premieres on 2 December at 10pm and airs Monday to Friday on Colours and JioHotstar, marks the return of Mahhi Vij and Parth Samthaan to prime-time fiction.
Set in Lucknow, the series follows Kausar, played by Mahhi Vij, who was pushed into marriage as a child and is determined not to let her daughter, Seher, meet the same fate. Seher, portrayed by Rishita Kothari, dreams of becoming a doctor. But her father, Parvez, played by Vaquar Shaikh, plans to marry her off into an influential family headed by Osmaan, played by Deepak Qazir. Mahid, Osmaan’s grandson, is played by Parth Samthaan, whose character is undergoing treatment from Dr Farid, played by Apurva Agnihotri.
The narrative hinges on Kausar’s attempt to stop Seher from being forced into marriage and to ensure she gets the education she wants. The series blends themes of agency, aspiration and generational trauma.
Parth Samthaan described Mahid as “a beautifully conflicted soul”, adding that the role is the most challenging of his career. Mahhi Vij said returning to fiction as Kausar “feels like coming home”, calling the character a tribute to mothers who push against rigid norms to create better futures for their children. Rishita Kothari said playing Seher was an honour, noting that the character represents “countless girls who dream with a silent fire”.
Seher Hone Ko Hai continues Colours’ tradition of programming anchored in social realities, aiming to spotlight the struggle for education and autonomy faced by many young women.
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
