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Musakaan – An Emotion a Mother Lives For
MUMBAI: We all have witnessed that there is no greater love than that of a mother’s. Traversing through this emotion, Star Bharat has come up with a show Musakaan which is about a little girl living her childhood, different from the usual. The story, beautifully weaves various emotions and moments that Musakaan experiences, which feel different from the others of her age and a mothers roller-coaster to give her daughter a bright and a healthy future. The journey revolves around hide and seek being the way of life for Musakaan and her mother. Why Musakaan is kept unaware of her reality? What makes her mother keep her hidden in a box?
Get to know the mystery behind the mother – daughter’s journey of hardships, rejections, acceptance, threats and the love that both of them share while playfully dealing with all of it. With the channel’s philosophy of Bhula De Darr, Kuch Alag Kar, Star Bharat has always strived to bring out strong and courageous characters as a source of inspiration and a remarkable revolution in the society, and Musakaan is exemplary of the philosophy.
The show is produced under the umbrella of Rashmi Sharma telefilms and directed by Dilip Kumar. The star cast includes Sonakshi Save as Musakaan and Ariena Dey playing the role of Musakaan’s mother as Aarti. Its current programming mix includes Jiji Maa, Kya Haal Mr. Paanchal, Nimki Mukhiya, Saam Daam Dand Bhed, Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki, Chandrashekar, Mayavi Maling and Savdhaan India.
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.
