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&TV presents ‘Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe Bhari’, a light-hearted drama of an ordinary girl with an extraordinary outlook
MUMBAI: Through its differentiated and disruptive brand point-of-view, &TV has crafted stories and characters that our viewers strongly connect to and enjoy. Keeping this core thought in mind, &TV is all set to present a fresh and homegrown narrative with the strong local flavour, Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe Bhari, a light-hearted drama alive with simplicity and warmth of its protagonist, Gudiya. Set in the backdrop of Madhya Pradesh, the story will take the viewers through the fascinating journey of Gudiya, intertwining the raw appeal of the region in its dialect, depiction, characters, way of life and overall narrative and introduce a new face – Sarika Bahroliya, a native of Gwalior, who will be essaying the role of Gudiya along with well-known television actor Sarrtaj Gill portraying the role of Muddu. Produced by Essel Visions Productions, the show is slated to go on air on 27th August 2019 at 9:30 pm only on &TV.
Co-written by eminent writers, Ravi Mahashabde and Samta Sagar, Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe Bhari is a slice of the life story of Gudiya, the youngest daughter of Radhe (portrayed by Ravi Mahashabde) and Sarla (portrayed by Samta Sagar), having her own unique quips and quirks to life and situations. Most often Gudiya lands up in unusual situations but then her upbeat attitude and unique approach snap her out of it. Gudiya embodies a girl who isn’t restricted by her current reality or any societal norms. Giving us a peek into Gudiya’s ‘all’s well’ world, the show sets a light-hearted and humorous tone while depicting her simple yet unbridled approach towards life.
Commenting on bringing in a fresh concept to &TV’s bouquet of shows Vishnu Shankar, Business Head &TV said, “Rarely do we come across a character so authentic, relatable and astounding. Gudiya’s perspective is so unique and different from others that it often confounds people around her. But it is this very unique point of view that will amuse viewers and get them to reconsider their own way of thinking. It has been our constant endeavour to present characters that resonate with our viewers and become a part of their daily lives by giving them a moment of joviality and happiness. And Gudiya does just that. Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe Bhari’s homegrown and light-hearted narrative will make for wholesome family entertainment, connecting the audience on an emotional level besides bringing a smile to everyone’s face.”
Talking about the unique ‘slice of life’ story with a rustic local flavour of Madhya Pradesh, Shariq Patel, CEO, Essel Vision Productions Ltd said, “The story of Gudiya is that of an ordinary girl with an extraordinary outlook towards life. Gudiya isn’t your regular girl; right from her unusual comebacks to her unpretentious demeanour, she is a bag full of surprises. Bringing the authenticity of the local flavour and rustic cultural elements to the storyline we wanted to keep the narrative very simple yet extremely relatable and engaging. We went all-out to find a face among the commoners anchoring traditional ethos, the raw appeal of the region and way of life. For the role of Gudiya and other characters, we have done extensive casting workshops in the grassroots across MP and UP to get talent who fit the roles perfectly. Our show, Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe Bhari will be a breath of fresh air between the current clutter of heavy dramas on Indian television and we are confident that our Gudiya will strike the right chords with our viewers through her upbeat attitude and atypical approach to life.”
Talking about her debut, Sarika Bahroliya said, “Bagging the role of Gudiya is a dream come true for me. I never thought that I will be seeing myself on the silver screen one day. I couldn't have asked for a better start to my television journey than with a character like Gudiya who is so simple, yet so unique. This character is extremely special to me not because it is my first on television but because I relate to Gudiya in more ways than one. Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe Bhari is the story of a cheery young girl who can find her own happy bits in every situation. She isn’t restricted by her current reality or any societal norms. She never hesitates to speak her mind irrespective of how people might perceive it. The way she moulds the harshest situations into lighter moments sets her apart and will win the hearts of the viewers.”
Talking about his character of Muddu, Sarrtaj Gill said “Muddu is a young village simpleton who assists his father in a local grocery shop. Although he appears to be tough from outside, he is soft-hearted and extremely passionate about wrestling, an interest that he couldn’t pursue due to pressing issues at home. All his life, he has dreamt of being married to a girl who resembles Madhuri Dixit, but his dreams come crashing down when he ends up marrying Gudiya, much to his dismay. Unlike other roles I have played on television, Muddu’s character was a refreshing change but came with few challenges. The character of Muddu has a peculiar rawness and a non-glamorous look which enthused me towards the role, and I hope the viewers would love seeing this different version of me.”
Adding further, the actor said, “I urge my fans and viewers to please tune in to Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe Bhari by subscribing to the Zee bouquet of channels as per the new TRAI mandate. After all, Zee is the No. 1 network for family entertainment, a one-stop-shop with programmes of interest for every member of the family. So, to continue enjoying our show on &TV, please buy the Zee Family Pack – Hindi SD/HD today by choosing the ZEE HSM Bouquet.”
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Zee5 launches five free FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus India
New genre-led channels bring comedy, drama, horror, classics and South films to Smart TVs.
MUMBAI: Zee5 just turned Samsung Smart TVs into a free entertainment buffet because when premium content costs nothing, even the remote control starts smiling. Zee5 has launched five curated free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels on Samsung TV Plus India, making high-quality, genre-specific entertainment available subscription-free to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners across the country.
The five channels now live are:
Zee Comedy Nation – Popular comedy shows and movies
Zee Dil Se – Compelling drama series
ZEE Horror Nights – Horror and supernatural content
ZEE Cine Classic – Timeless Indian films
ZEE South Flix – High-energy South Indian films dubbed in Hindi
All content is drawn from Zee5’s extensive library and programmed in a lean-back, always-on format ideal for large-screen viewing. This launch strengthens Zee5’s Connected TV strategy at a time when 64 per cent of its premium content watch time already comes from connected devices.
Zee5 chief business officer Siju Prabhakaran said, “At Zee5, we believe accessibility and scale will define the next phase of digital entertainment growth in India. Our presence on Samsung TV Plus strengthens our Connected TV strategy, enabling viewers to discover curated, genre-led content in a seamless, free, and premium environment.”
Samsung TV Plus India head of partnerships Kunal Mehta added, “Local partnerships are at the heart of how we grow Samsung TV Plus in India. Zee Entertainment is one of India’s most iconic media brands, and bringing their channels to our service means millions more Samsung Smart TV owners can enjoy premium local content, subscription-free.”
The channels are available directly through the pre-installed Samsung TV Plus app with no login or subscription required. This marks another milestone in Zee5’s CTV expansion and builds on its growing international presence, with Zee channels already available on Samsung TV Plus across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
In a streaming world where paywalls often block the fun, Zee5 and Samsung have quietly opened the gates, proving that sometimes the best things in life (and on your TV) really are free especially when they come with a side of comedy, drama, horror, classics and South Indian blockbuster energy.







