Mumbai: Bollywood’s fitness icon and celebrated actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra is all set to grace the digital screen as the host of ZEE5’s latest non-fiction offering, ‘Maa Hai Na’. Announced this Sunday, the show is envisioned as a Hindi comedy cooking series that goes beyond recipes to explore the intricate emotional fabric of Indian households.
The Show’s Concept: Cooking with a Twist
Produced by Lil Frodo Productions House, the 10-episode series features six Gen Z celebrities paired with their mothers. The kitchen serves as a backdrop for high-stakes cooking challenges, but more importantly, it becomes a space for heart-to-heart conversations and rediscovering family bonds.
The makers describe the format as a study of “what happens when two generations are forced to truly listen to each other, one recipe at a time.” From nostalgia and laughter to the inevitable mother-child arguments, ‘Maa Hai Na’ captures the raw and authentic dynamics of modern Indian families.
Participating Celebrity Pairs
The contestant lineup features diverse personalities from the digital and entertainment world:
- Sunita Ahuja with daughter Tina Ahuja
- Urvashi Dholakia with son Kshitij Dholakia
- Tanya Mittal with mother Sunita Mittal
- Gullu with mother Munesh Tanwar
- Shahida Ansari with her nephew Afghan
- Bhagyashre E Sharma with mother Rinju Sharma
Shilpa Shetty as the Host
Known for her charisma and culinary expertise, Shilpa Shetty Kundra is the perfect anchor for this format. Producers Neeti and Preeti noted that Shilpa brings a “perfect balance of warmth and energy,” making the interactions feel organic and engaging for the audience.
Fresh Format for Digital Audiences
Kaveri Das, Chief Channel Officer, &TV and Business Head, Hindi ZEE5, emphasized that despite the fast-paced modern lifestyle, the relationship with one’s mother remains a grounding force. The platform aims to provide a “fresh, entertaining, and deeply relatable” experience for younger viewers through this show.
Streaming Details: ‘Maa Hai Na’ is described as a heartwarming and emotionally rich series, set to stream soon exclusively on ZEE5.
Disclaimer: This article is prepared based on media agency feeds and press statements regarding the upcoming show ‘Maa Hai Na’. For final release dates and episodic details, please refer to the official ZEE5 app or website.
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