Untold & Unheard Stories in 2021 that created an impact

In 2021, And TV's new programming line-up offered an interesting mix of untold and unheard stories presented in the Hindi GEC space for the first time. Each unique storyline gave the viewers the flavour of varied emotions, comedy, drama, and dhamkedaar entertainment. These include:

Baal Shiva

While there have been several fascinating shows on Lord Shiva and his various roops, one story that has not been shown before on Indian television is the story of his Baal Roop. Aptly positioned as Mahadev Ki Undekhi Gatha, the show Baal Shiv depicts the mythical Katha of the mother and son, Mahasati Anusuya and Baal Shiv and their eternal bond. Considered Infinite and the Unborn, Lord Shiva had taken many avatars, but he had never experienced childhood and mother's love. However, post his marriage with Devi Parvati, Mahadev takes the form of a child to fulfil Devi Parvati's wish and becomes the dutiful son of Mahasati Anusuya. 

Ghar Ek Mandir - Kripa Agrasen Maharaj Ki

&TV's 'Ghar Ek Mandir-Kripa Agrasen Maharaja Ki' is a never-seen-before socio drama on Indian television built around the context of the legendary king, Agrasen Maharaja. The story depicts Agrasen Maharaja's core principles through his ardent bhakt and the show's lead protagonist, Genda, a devoted girl belonging to a low-income family, now married into a business family. The show brings a heart-warming and captivating story of faith, family and life. Produced by Zee Studios, the show has a stellar star cast comprising of Shrenu Parekh as Genda among others.

Aur Bhai Kya Chal Raha Hai?

A situational comedy revolving around two culturally opposite families forced to share a roof. Set against the backdrop of Lucknow, the show is a situational comedy, which ensues when two culturally opposite families are forced to share a roof, manoeuvre day-to-day concerns of small-town-living and highly competitive wives. The show captures the long-standing Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb of Lucknow through the two families – the Mishras and the Mirzas, cohabiting in an old nawabi haweli. Each wishing to own the haveli and not share it with the other causes constant bickering and amusing scuffles around everyday issues and incidents.

Mauka-E-Vardaat

A riveting weekday crime series unravelling the mysteries of the most inconceivable crimes. Launched in March 2021, Mauka-E-Vardaat', a riveting weekday crime series, presented extraordinary tales of impossible crimes that challenged imagination and left one speechless. The show featured several famous faces, including Manoj Tiwari, Ravi Kishan, Sapna Choudhary and Mona Singh as the sutradhaars.

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