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Even as the entire human race collectively grappled with the pandemic over the past couple of months, it has been a constant endeavour for Zee TV, as India’s leading Hindi general entertainment channel and a responsible broadcaster, to keep its audience engaged and entertained. With Zee TV having consistently led the weekday primetime, it goes without saying that the key protagonists of the channel’s primetime dramas have forged a strong connect with audiences as their preferred dinner-table companions. Naturally, with shoots stalled, viewers missed tuning into fresh episodes of their favourite fiction shows and are now eagerly waiting for the shows to make a comeback so they can once again take charge of their remote and reunite with their beloved characters. So, with the lockdown gradually lifting and people across the country stepping out into the new normal, the channel is gearing up to resume shoots in line with government directives and bring all-new episodes of its popular shows back into the lives of its loyalists. Zee TV invites its audiences to reconnect with the journeys of Pragya, Preeta, Guddan and Kalyani as fresh episodes will be up on air starting 13th July. Catch each of these role models for countless Indian viewers reassure their loyalists saying, “Saath Bitaye Pal, Mil Kar likhen ek naya kal” – A strong message of solidarity and support for our viewers as they try and bounce back, assuring them that their favorite TV characters will constantly help them navigate the new realities of life and work towards a better tomorrow for all.

The latest season of Zee TV’s widely followed non-fiction franchise Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs that had connected strongly with audiences with its remarkable talent including Zaid, Sai, Saksham, Aryananda and Madhav as also the easy-going camaraderie between host Maniesh Paul and the judges will be back with fresh episodes starting 18th July.

Picking up the narratives unfolding across shows before lockdown, Zee TV’s popular primetime dramas like Kumkum Bhagya and Kundali Bhagya, Tujhse Hai Raabta and Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega will return with their protagonists keeping you engaged with unprecedented twists and turns in the fresh episodes. Here’s what the actors had to say about the resumption of shoots…

Commenting on what’s brewing in Kumkum Bhagya, actor Sriti Jha aka Pragya revealed, “It feels fantastic that we’re soon going to resume shoots. The story of Prachi and Ranbir is on the brink of a major turning point. Their silence could spell separation for the duo while their confession of love for each other could be the beginning of another true romance viewers have been waiting to watch. We are getting ready to shoot for this turning point and I cannot wait to be back on the sets with my Kumkum Bhagya family. The upcoming track is going to be very interesting and I hope the audience will find it refreshing and entertaining.”

As the new episodes of Kundali Bhagya will unravel the fate of her love for Karan, Shraddha Arya aka Preeta said, “Preeta isn’t sure if she should let her head rule her heart or vice versa when it comes to Karan. But the all-new episodes may bring forth a more determined Preeta who will open Karan’s eyes to the conspiracies plotted by miscreants just to wreak havoc in their relationship. We are yet to shoot how and when will Preeta get to reveal Sherlyn’s truth to save her love. But I’m sure this revelation will be worth the wait for my viewers as I urge my fans to drop everything and tune in to the exciting new episodes of Kundali Bhagya.”

Actor Reem Shaikh who plays Kalyani in Tujhse Hai Raabta said, “I am very excited to shoot for a new turn of events in Kalyani and Malhar’s life. While they both are in love, they cannot see eye to eye in their parental approach. They both want a bone marrow for their son Shlok but their methods of getting the same are very different. The story forward is intriguing and full of surprising revelations that will shock and thrill our audiences.”

Kanika Mann who plays the title role in Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega shared, “I am thrilled and nostalgic to return to my sets. This show has been the biggest milestone in my life. The storyline has always kept its audience engaged and the new episodes will be even more interesting with exciting twists and turns.”

Kahaani Ab Tak Aur Aage…

Before lockdown, Prachi had started maintaining her distance from Ranbir after he confessed his love for her, entirely denying the fact that she had herself fallen for him. After all, he is engaged to be married to Maya! But with his grandmother Daljeet and mother Pallavi seeing Ranbir and Prachi’s chemistry in the mall, will they decide to stop Ranbir’s engagement with Maya in the nick of time?

Karan and Preeta before lockdown. But their happiness was short-lived as Sherlyn blamed Preeta for pushing Karan’s father Mahesh back into coma even though he had shown clear signs of recovery. Infuriated, Karan agrees to marry Mahira while Preeta discovers Sherlyn’s conspiracy with the help of Sameer. Will Preeta be able to prove her innocence and expose Sherlyn’s manoeuvres?

Kalyani’s life has turned upside down in Tujhse Hai Raabta since she agreed to accept the dashing Trilok Marathe’s offer to save her child Moksh’s life with a bone marrow transplant in lieu of Kalyani shifting into his house and coming on board as a nanny to his daughter who has lost her voice following her mother’s death. As she enters Trilok’s palatial mansion, she is convinced there is something negative about the space … some dark secret that is buried deep within the walls of the house … she is shocked to see Trilok’s wife bearing a strong resemblance to her when she spots what looks like her own picture on the wall with a garland around it. What is the mystery around Trilok’s past? What is he hiding from Malhar and Kalyani and what are his ulterior motives?

Prior to lockdown, viewers had seen how Ganga, who is a huge fan of Guddan, organised a competition to prove that she is her biggest fan while Saraswati drew up a plan to seek revenge after being humiliated by Guddan. Will Guddan be able to save herself from the complex maze that Saraswati is going to spin around her? Stay tuned to fresh new episodes of Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega to find out!