~ Starring Shakti Anand as Mahadev, Sneha Wagh as Vidya, Manasi Salvi as Bhanu, Aasim Khan as Dheeraj, ‘Mahadev & Sons’ airs every Monday-Friday at 9:30 pm only on COLORS and JioHotstar ~
National, January 2026: ‘Kuch rishtey misaal ban jaate hain… aur kuch misaalon ka bojh ban kar reh jaate hain’. Bringing to life this sentiment, COLORS presents ‘Mahadev & Sons’, a compelling family drama born from forbidden love and shaped by lifelong consequences. Set in the sacred lanes of the temple town of Hardoi, the story is backdropped to the extraordinary rise of Mahadev, an orphan who entered the powerful Bajpai household as a servant and emerged as one of the town’s most respected and wealthy men. His forbidden love for Vidya, his master’s daughter, cost her everything – her home, her name, and her inheritance. Disowned and disgraced, the couple rebuilt their lives brick by brick, with discipline and tradition, choosing dignity over bitterness. What begins as a journey of sacrifice slowly grows into a close-knit, happy parivaar where days begin and end together with shared meals, temple visits, celebrations, and unspoken rituals that bind them as one. Mahadev is not just the head of the family but a doting husband and an involved, proud father (of three sons and two daughters), who believes that a family must work, worship, and celebrate together.
The respected patriarch is determined to protect the happiness he has built, even if it means ruling from fear of loss rather than a place of love, because beneath the harmony lies an old wound that refuses to heal. Living across from Mahadev & Sons, Vidya’s elder sister Bhanu stands in opposition, her unresolved resentment casting a long shadow over this seemingly perfect world. Burdened by the price of his own love story and terrified of history repeating itself, Mahadev draws one unbreakable line for his children: love marriages are forbidden. His rules keep the family together, but at a cost; his children obey him, yet silently yearn for choice, for voice, for love without fear. And among them stands Dheeraj, the youngest son… and the one most likely to rebel. Will the love Mahadev once fought society for become the very force that tests his family’s unity? Step into the world of ‘Mahadev & Sons’, starring Shakti Anand as Mahadev, Sneha Wagh as Vidya, Manasi Salvi as Bhanu, and Aasim Khan as Dheeraj; airs every Monday to Friday at 09:30 pm, only on COLORS and JioHotstar.
Saurabh Tewari, Producer, Parin Multimedia Pvt Ltd, shares, “It is an honour to have COLORS usher in the new year with our show Mahadev & Sons. This homecoming is special because of our longstanding relationship with the channel, which deeply understands the cultural fabric of India. The show was conceived from a simple yet powerful observation—that every family has a distinct character. We wanted to tell a story where emotions exist in shades of grey, where every character believes they are protecting something precious. Our focus was on emotional continuity rather than episodic relief, creating a narrative designed for longevity and evolving family dynamics. The intent was to craft a story that different generations can watch together, see themselves in, and feel emotionally invested in. I believe Mahadev & Sons carries a universal appeal that makes it a perfect fit for Indian households.”
Essaying the role of Mahadev, Shakti Anand says, “Mahadev is not written like a conventional TV patriarch; he is a man who has earned every inch of his authority through labour, humiliation, and restraint. He reminds me of countless fathers we know men who move heaven and earth for their families, often wanting to give children what they yearned for and lacked. Even after becoming a very successful businessman, he still lifts sacks with his workers because dignity, for him, comes from effort, not titles. His wounds from being born without a surname don’t turn into rage; they turn into rules, especially where his children are concerned. Audiences will see a father who loves fiercely but governs from fear, and that moral contradiction is what makes Mahadev so compelling. The viewers will understand why he is the way he is, recognising in him the unseen sacrifices and silent strength of fathers, hidden in plain sight.”
Expressing her sentiments about embodying Vidya, Sneha Wagh says, “For viewers, Vidya is the mother and wife who holds her family together while carrying the weight of difficult choices with grace. She is also the pillar and support system of Mahadev’s life, standing firmly by him even when her own emotions are conflicted. As a parent, she is gentler than Mahadev, lenient with the children, aware of the hold her husband has over them, and tries to soften his parenting grip. She is often caught between her love for her husband and her enduring affection for his sister and the larger family, yet she continues to choose love, knowing the price she will have to pay for it. She then spends her life silently absorbing that cost so others can feel safe. She never preaches out loud; she simply believes that kindness and honesty should come before pride or status. Through her, we see that families don’t survive on control, but on compassion. Playing Vidya felt like portraying a silent strength that often goes unnoticed in households.”
Sharing her thoughts about portraying the role of Bhanu, Manasi Salvi says, “Bhanu is a fascinating and complex character because her pride is both her armour and her prison. She has grown up believing that a family’s name is its greatest inheritance, and to her, Mahadev marrying her sister was not just a personal choice but a violation of that trust and honour. That wound hardened into a bitter resolve to reclaim what she believes was stolen from her family. Bhanu doesn’t merely disapprove of Mahadev; she wants to destroy the world he has built, to separate him from his sons and strip away the legacy he proudly carries forward. Her anger is emotional, born out of betrayal rather than cruelty for cruelty’s sake. Audiences may disagree with her actions, but they will recognise her – because families often have people who love fiercely but refuse to bend.”
The show also features a strong supporting cast, including Deepak Khati, Muohit Joushi, Aashutosh Tiwari, Abhay Bhargava, Bhavya Shinde, Garvita Sadhwani, Neelakshi Naithani, Neha Rana, Khushi Bhanushali, and Nishigandha Wad.
Watch a powerful saga of family, love, legacy, and rebellion in ‘Mahadev & Sons’, airs every Monday to Friday at 09:30 pm, exclusively on COLORS and JioHotstar.
About ‘COLORS’:
COLORS is a prominent Hindi general entertainment channel within the JioStar network. Launched on July 21, 2008, the channel offers a rich blend of emotions and variety, delivering content that resonates deeply with its viewers. From fiction and format-based shows to reality TV and blockbuster movies, the channel offers varied ‘Jazbaat Ke Rang’. COLORS is dedicated to promoting cohesive viewing, through shows such as Mangal Lakshmi, Mannat Har Khushi Paane Ki, Seher Hone Ko Hai, Tu Juliet Jatt Di, Naagin, Dhamaal with Pati Patni Aur Panga, Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment, Bigg Boss, and Khatron Ke Khiladi amongst others.
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