Mumbai: The IN10 Media Network’s general entertainment channel, Ishara, has resumed the shooting of its original shows, which remained suspended for weeks due to the second wave of the pandemic.

The shows Agni-Vayu, a romantic thriller, Paapnaashini Ganga, a mythological show, and family drama, Janani have begun shooting for new episodes while adhering to all the government rules to protect its cast and crew, the channel announced on Friday.

"The pandemic hit us hard, and like many other industries, the media and entertainment sector was no exception. With shoots getting cancelled, the broadcasters had to make do with reruns of existing shows or bring back older popular shows to the small screen," said the channel in a statement.

Launched on 1 March, Ishara, is known for its version 2.0 of Indian soap operas. The shows cater to the changing mindset of the audiences while keeping the Indian culture and traditions intact.

Ever since the restrictions were announced on 14 April, television producers and broadcasters in Maharashtra had been struggling to run daily shows and bring fresh content. One of the worst-affected states, Maharashtra has now shown a consistent slowdown in the number of new infections in June, following which the state government began easing its strict rules in stages.

"With the situation improving and the government easing the restrictions, the GEC is ready to once again entertain the audiences with new plots & twists," it announced on Friday.