Enjoy a fantastic line-up of Comedy, Inspiration, Excitement, and Devotion only on &TV

8 Must-Watch Shows on &TV right now

In today's environment, we know that Social Distancing and the simple behavioural change of staying at home and reducing public contact can help curb the spread of this pandemic. Keeping this in mind, &TV urges everyone to follow this simple guiding thought - “Hum Ghar Ke Andhar, Toh Corona Bahar” (“We stay in, Corona Stays Out”) - to protect ourselves, our families and our fellow Indians. 

But being home-bound may not be as great as it sounds. It is tough to stay entertained with nowhere to go. Which is why we believe &TV’s line-up is just what you need to keep away any stay-at-home blues and be completely entertained. From stomach-clutching comedy to inspirational stories to devotional kathas, &TV shows have it all. Not to forget the exciting, heart-thumping weekend line-up of fantasy-horror and thrillers. 
1 : Gharelu Comedy - Happu ki Ultan Paltan

From the oil-slicked hair that perfectly twirls on his forehead, to his goofy paan-stained grin that highlights his atypical moustache – the funny potbellied Daroga Happu Singh (Yogesh Tripathi) has made viewers laugh like none other over the years. But is the sher of Kanpur's Modern Colony a bheegi billi at home? Happu’s 'gharelu' misadventures and comic tragedies are sure to tickle your funny bone. The show narrates the escapades of Daroga Happu Singh, his ‘Dabangg Dulhan’ Rajesh (Kamna Pathak), an obstinate mother Katori Amma - Himani Shivpuri) and his nine notorious children.

  

2 : Love Thy Neighbour – Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai  

Taking the audience on a joy ride of laughter is the Modern colony’s neighbouring couples, The Mishras and The Tiwari's who have a connection not only with each other but also with other’s their better halves! Believing in the very thought that ‘the grass is greener on the other side’ Vibhuti and Tiwari are constantly trying to impress the other’s wife. The show features popular faces like Shubhnagi Atre as Angoori Bhabhi, Rohitashv Gour as Manmohan Tiwari, Aasif Sheikh as Vibhuti Narayan Mishra and Soumya Tandon as Anita Bhabhi. If you've not seen this show which a cult is now in itself, you don't know what you are missing!

  

3 : An ordinary girl’s extraordinary tale - Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe Bhari

Bringing a strong local flavour of Madhya Pradesh, Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe Bhari is a light-hearted, fresh and homegrown narrative that will take you through the fascinating journey of Gudiya, intertwining the raw appeal of the region in its dialect, depiction, and characters. With new talent from Gwalior, Sarika Bahroliya essays the role of Gudiya with such finesse, one is sure to smile and get amused looking at her unique approach to life. 

  

4 : First time in Hindi GEC, the inspiring story of the founding father of the Indian Constitution - Ek Mahanayak – Dr. B.R Ambedkar)

Throughout its magnificent history, India has been led by some of the most notable leaders who have set a precedent for the future and served as an inspiration for all. One such leader in Indian history, who rallied a revolution and became a voice to reckon with, is Ek Mahanayak - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.  The founding father of the Indian constitution and a man who has etched a prominent place in millions of Indian hearts. A never-told-before life story in the Hindi GEC space of this extraordinary personality, his crusading spirit and how he became the precursor of united India.

 5 : Weekends got even more exciting with this edge-of-the-seat thriller - Raat Ka Khel Sara

Adding a huge dose of excitement to your weekends is Raat Ka Khel Sara. Set in the backdrop of a small village, the show presents the riveting paranormal occurrences the Manjrekars’ family experiences after the death of the patriarch, Sadanand Manjrekar. The series of inexplicable incidents which grip the family is sure to keep the viewers hooked to the edge of their seats. The show features popular actors such as Madhav Abhyankar, Shakuntala Nare, Mangesh Salvi, Suhas Sirat, Apurva Nemlekar, Sainkeet Kamat, amongst others.

6 : Hair-raising tales of Fantasy-Horror – Laal Ishq

Laal Ishq is a fantasy-horror series comprising of demons and monsters from various Indian folklores and fairy tales. The 'monsters' take many unimaginable and chilling shapes and forms, leaving you with an adrenaline rush like never before. Every weekend is a spine-chilling experience as you get to view these fantasy-horror stories, which also feature the popular and varied pairing of celebrities.
 

  7 : And for the devout at heart, the age-old tradition of Vrat Kathas to attain peace and contentment in life - Santoshi Maa - Sunaye Vrat Katheyein

Indians have followed the culture of vrats for as long as one can remember, to demonstrate their devotion to God along with a means to overcome various obstacles and attain spiritual progress. Behind every vrat, there are several interesting mythological and historical stories, which are deeply rooted in our rituals and culture. And these are known as ‘Vrat Kathas’. Immerse yourself in several kathas through the socio-mythological show ‘Santoshi Maa Sunaye Vrat Kathayein’. The show marks the comeback of popular Bollywood actress Gracy Singh as Santoshi Maa. It also features Tanvi Dogra portraying the role of Swati, an ardent Maa devotee, who tackles various life’s problems under the guidance of Santoshi Maa and Ashish Kadian, portraying the role of Swati’s husband, Indresh.

8 : See untold stories and discover the purest form of devotion with Kahat Hanuman Jai Shri Ram   

For every God, there is a devotee, but it is Lord Hanuman’s unyielding devotion and selfless dedication to Lord Ram that truly sets him apart and makes him the epitome of ‘Bhakti’. A captivating story of devotion in its truest form, Kahat Hanuman Jai Shri Ram depicts the many unexplored sides of Lord Hanuman, including the purpose of his life. Giving viewers a glimpse of the unheard tale of Lord Shiva and the invincible evil Ravana, watch this fascinating mythological journey of how Bal Hanuman eventually emerges as the greatest devotee of Lord Ram and manages to bring a successful end to Ravana’s reign of terror. The show features Ekagra Dwivedi essaying the young lead character of Hanuman along with Nirbhay Wadhwa as Bali, Sneha Wagh as Anjani (Hanuman’s mother) and Jiten Lalwani as Kesari (Hanuman’s father) amongst others.

So, stay safe and stay at home. Pick up that remote and enjoy 8 fantastic shows only on &TV!

International Day of Happiness Celebrated by many Celebrities

Shubhangi Atre, Angoori Bhabhi from Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai

“The idea of happiness for me is primarily being my family, and my daughter especially. After a hectic day seeing her and hugging her or tucking her into bed at night, listening to her talk about her day is what makes me immensely happy. Now that I have some time, we’ve made a sort of to-do list to spend time together. Most of it includes trying all her craft DIYs (laughs) which she likes watching. Besides that cooking some delicious meals for her and my husband. Although I would have loved visiting my extended family back in Indore with her but looking at the current scenario it is in our best interest to stay at home. And this is something I would like to urge all our viewers too. Please take all the necessary precautions and stay indoors…Kyunki Hum Ghar Ke Andhar, Toh Corona Bahar! Stay safe, stay indoors and keep watching Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai! 

Tanvi Dogra, Swati from Santoshi Maa Sunaye Vrat Kathayein

“The happiest moment for me in my entire day is returning home to my dog after shooting for Santoshi Maa – Sunaye Vrat Kathayein. But now I am going to get to spend more time playing with him at home. Seeing his enthusiasm and joy the moment I walk in through the door is inexplainable. Whatever time of the day or night it might be, he greets me with so much love and excitement that I forget about how tired I am after a long working day. I believe happiness cannot be found outside, it is a state of mind. The moment you choose to be happy no matter what the situation is, you perceive things more differently and find contentment.”

Saumya Tandon, Anita Bhabhi from Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai

“I believe happiness is often found in the smallest of things. If you make simple things the foundation of your everyday life, happiness will come to you in abundance. For me, happiness is a good cup of coffee or delivering a dialogue well. It is coming home to my baby boy every day; to see the excitement in his eyes when he sees me after a long day, that’s a beautiful moment of happiness for me. Spending quality time with my husband, indulging in a heart to heart conversation with my mother, these are moments of real bliss and happiness. This International Day of Happiness I’d like to tell all the viewers of &TV to not worry about the past or stress about the future. Even amidst the current scenario, stay calm and count your blessings. Be hopeful and in every moment of your life have something to look forward to. Especially people who are artists or in performing arts, you must have inspiration in life and be self-motivated. Keep stirring the creativity in you. I did the interiors of my house lately. I’m still in the process of decorating and doing knick-knacks here and there, but it has been keeping me agile for about a year and am still excited about it! Live in the moment and look forward to something, even if it is a simple thing like setting a fitness goal. Remember? Happiness is often found in the smallest of things”

Sarika Bahroliya, Gudiya from Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe Bhari

“Happiness is a rare sight these days. Having to work all day, surrounded by different scripts, continuous preparation, camera, lighting, one barely gets time for ourselves at times, leave aside finding happy moments! But on sets, we do make it a point to find our moments of happiness. Besides, the days like International Day of Happiness, come as a reminder for us to be happy every day! My show Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe Bhari itself is the story of Gudiya (Me) who always looks at the brighter side of things and keeps herself happy no matter the situation. Little moments like grabbing food after a long and tiring day of shoot makes me happy! In general, food makes me happy (laughs)! A call from home from Mom or dad lightens up my mood instantly. We have so many things to be happy about, only if we just take a moment to look around and realise that. Here’s wishing all the lovely viewers of &TV a wonderful International Day of Happiness!

A near-fatal accident for Ashish Kadian on the set of &TV’s Santoshi Maa – Sunaye Vrat Kathayein

Talk about the power of the divine and you’ll notice how we are protected by the almighty in so many ways throughout our busy day. A recent horrific incident with actor Ashish Kadian’s made his belief in the almighty even stronger than ever. The actor who plays the character of Indresh in &TV’s mythology show Santoshi Maa – Sunaye Vrat Kathayein was left shocked when his reel accident scene turned to a real one!

While shooting for an intense accident sequence with a truck charging towards him (Ashish) at great speed, midway got stuck in a pothole and was about to tilt and fall onto the actor. Tanvi Dogra who essays the role of his wife Swati on the show too was part of this sequence. The ones who believe in the divine power and who witnessed this mishap would certainly say that the accident was averted due to divine power. The incident shook both Tanvi and Ashish who escaped unscathed as the driver took control of the wheel and managed to bring the vehicle to a steady halt at the right time. Although the shoot had to be stalled for a couple of hours so that both could relax a bit and resume.

Talking about the horrifying experience that left everyone in shock Ashish shared, “It was a very intense accident sequence that took almost 5 days to complete. Although such scenes are carried out under expert supervision there are times when things get out of control. I’ve never experienced something like that and honestly was extremely scared. The incident happened in a fraction of second, but thankfully no one was hurt. Times like these make us realize how important it is to be under the protecting power of the almighty by praying and believing.”

Tune in to watch Santoshi Maa – Sunaye Vrat Kathayein from Monday – Friday at 9.00 pm only on &TV

Miraggio - A Milan Inspired Handbag Brand

Being a unique lifestyle brand, bags by Miraggio never fails to mirror the cool, brisk, bold and courageous side of every woman. Bringing the aesthetic craftsmanship to the forefront, the compelling designs, experimental cuts and arresting bag patterns mesmerize the fashion circuit.

Heading the road of empowering individuality, the brand makes quality handbags suitable for all occasions. Without deviating from contemporary, romantic fashion, the brand precisely creates a balance between experimental and classic designs. It breaks the stigma of luxurious handbags being handsomely expensive by establishing itself as one of the proud product lines where rich texture and epitome of elegance is achieved at an economical price.Exploring the cheerful yet practical aspect of a person, Miraggio embraces flexibility with sheer will.

Little Bal Hanuman of &TV’s Kahat Hanuman Jai Shri Ram brings in his 5th birthday with a giant ladoo

Bright orange and pleasant yellow like the Marigolds, the ladoo is known to be a blessed deity offering of Lord Hanuman owing to the latter’s love for the sweet. Sharing a mutual love for ladoos is Ekagrah Dwivedi, the young Bal Hanuman of &TV’s Kahat Hanuman Jai Shri Ram. Celebrating a rather grand fifth birthday on the sets of the show with the entire cast and crew, Ekagrah received a surprise cake which was not the usual cake that one gets during celebrations but a bright orange and huge Ladoo cake that surely got him gleaming with joy.

Not only did the cake leave Ekagrah surprised but the entire cast seemed awed at how wonderfully it had been prepared to celebrate the mutual connection that Ekagrah shared with Lord Hanuman. As each one of the members sang to the tunes of the birthday song and offered a piece of the ladoo cake to the young actor, a delighted Ekagrah was seen devouring the cake in utter joy.

Commenting on the grand celebration, Ekagrah said, “Mujhe sachi mein laga woh cake ek ladoo hi hai. Cake and ladoos are my favourite and I’m very happy that it was a mix of both. Bahut mazza aaya!”

Adding to her son’s thoughts, Ekagrah’s mother said, “This was a very different birthday for Ekagrah, and we were overjoyed seeing him thoroughly enjoying it. Ekagrah shares an extreme love for ladoos and he was excited seeing a giant one. Of course, cakes are his second favourite, so this was like a double surprise for him. A special thanks for making his birthday a memorable one!”

The little wonder who is making a huge impact as Bal Hanuman was celebrating his birthday along with his co-stars - Sneha Wagh, Jiten Lalwani, Ekagrah Dwivedi, Nirbhay Wadhwa, Meer Ali, Sanjay Kaushik amongst others.

Stay tuned to “Kahat Hanuman Jai Shri Ram” every Monday to Friday at 9.30 pm only on &TV