For those already familiar with the Zee brand, it has been dominating the market for nearly decade that several broadcasters around the world including eExtra which resides in South Africa can't seem to get their paws off the cookie jar for reasons that are obvious.
As the year comes to a close eye we look at some upcoming productions for Zee World, Zee One and eExtra.
This list features various content part of which were rumoured for a very long time and I'd like to add that this is not the full plan for the coming year as some things are better off announced by the necessary parties.
Initially, we are going to unveil the content in batches but now we opted to supply it in one single post with others being unveiled in due course so here it is a list of content respectively coming to the relevant brands.
Everyday Novelas:
- Prediction: What to expect on Telemundo by next year?
- Prediction: eBolly to rollout on the Openview platform
- The Rebel Princess coming soon to eExtra
- Carmen And Razia Sultan coming soon to Zee One and Zee World
- Laxmi and more content awaiting launch on Star Life
- Daai Crazy Somer coming soon to e.tv
New
* Part of this is dated a while back
Trinayani
Trinayani's ability to foresee the future and the past often lands her in trouble. Despite the setbacks, she strives to use her gift to protect the people around her from harm.
Nakshi Kantha
Shabnam, a talented Muslim girl who aspires to become a doctor, escapes from home on being pressurised to marry. She accidentally comes across Jashojit, a Hindu doctor, and marries him. Thus begins Shabnam’s journey of the struggle of getting accepted by her in-laws, practising her religious beliefs, and pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor.
Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti (Fragmented Family)
The show will depict the world of 2 children who try to bring their parents together and rekindle their happy family.
Dayan, Destructive Beauty
Dayan, Destructive Beauty follows Janvi Maurya, a well-educated and family-oriented girl hailing from Ujjain, stumbles upon a dangerous ploy by an evil force as many unusual and mysterious happenings occur in her hometown. With a threat to her life, she must unmask the identity of a Daayan.
Razia Sultan
Based on the real life figure of the same name, Razia Sultan is a historical drama that charts the rise of a remarkable real-life figure, the first woman to ever rule the Delhi Sultanate. It has the typical court intrigue you can expect from "Game of Thrones" type series.
Kaala Teeka (The Jinxed)
Tells the story of Gauri and her father who was on a quest to keep his only daughter safe and protected. He discovers an abandoned baby girl can save his daughter from a familial curse, and he adopts her, naming her Kaali and making her Gauri's "Kaala Teeka". The series starred Simran Pareenja, Sukirti Kandpal, Karan Sharma and Fenil Umrigar.
The Diligent Daughter (Apna Time Bhi Aayega)
The show depicts the dreams and struggles of Ramadheer, a servant in a royal family of Jaipur, and his beloved daughter, Rani. While Ramadheer doesn’t wish for Rani to become a servant, circumstances force Rani to take that path. Will Rani fulfil her dreams, or will she remain a servant like her father?
Mithai
Mithai, a gifted sweet maker, is on a quest to establish her professional identity. What happens when Mithai’s world collides with Siddharth, a software engineer and heir to a traditional sweet making business.
Radha Mohan (Pyar Ka Pehla Naam: Radha Mohan)
In modern-day Vrindavan, Mohan, a charming flute player, loses his spark post a tragedy. Radha, who admires him since her childhood days, decides to remind him of his true love, Lord Krishna.
Inseparable Lovers (Firangi Bahu)
This show portrays the story of the Desai family and their firangi bahu Camili. Featuring key social issues like alcoholism, cultural prejudice, abortion and modern Indian family values; the plot follows the couple from their romantic university days in London to the not-so-ideal reality of a multi-generational household in India, The Desai's.
Our Good News (Hamari Wali Good News)
Set in Agra, Renuka Tiwari and Mukund Tiwari eagerly wait for their grandchildren but were devastated to learn that Navya their daughter-in-law can't conceive due to tubal occlusion. Mukund's step-sister diehard wants Good News from Navya and Aditya so she forces and badmouths Renuka. Also, Mukund berates her for every attempt.
Two Hearts Bound By Love (Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se)
The show traces the lives of two young people, Shivani, the granddaughter of a rich tycoon, and Raghu, her grandfather’s employee. Life takes a drastic turn for Shivani when she gets married to Raghu and is compelled to adjust with a man whom she always thought of as a house help but now has to accept as her life partner.
Ties Of Bond (Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi)
Set in Mumbai, the series focuses on the wealthy Gujarati Virani family where the three daughters-in-law – Savita, Daksha and Gayatri, control the whole family, creating trouble for their wise and kind-hearted mother-in-law Amba.
Ramayan
Ramayan is a timeless classic based on Valmiki’s ancient epic and Tulsidas’ Ramcharitmanas. Tracing the journey of Lord Rama, the show highlights the ideals and principles that form the crux of Indian culture and upbringing. Centuries after the original epic was first written, its relevance in contemporary times remains unquestioned.
Man Of Honour (Khaki Ek Vachan)
The story traces the journey of an honest cop, who chooses to fight for everyone who has been denied justice. He forms a team of like-minded cops and together, they become a force to reckon with. Khaki – Ek Vachan celebrates the dedication of such brave and selfless police officers, who work hard to keep our society safe.
Teri Meri Ikk Jindri
Beautiful and independent, Amritsar’s resident Mahi falls in love with Jogi, and the duo gets married. However, Mahi refuses to bow down to the rules laid down by her brother-in-law, Pappuji, and struggles to win the much-deserved respect and recognition for her love. With obstacles in abundance, will Mahi be able to win everyone’s heart?
eExtra Updates:
- Die Vertroueling coming soon to eExtra
- Charlize Theron faces backlash over the Afrikaans language
- eExtra alongside the 3 other channels to go dark on the DStv platform
- Vierspel Vuurspel getting a Romanian adaptation
- kykNET Vs. eExtra: MultiChoice purposed attempt at replacing Kuiertyd
Rebroadcasts
* Part of this is premieres for the relevant brands
Surrender In Love (Qurbaan Hua)
The story revolves around the famous chef Neel and the happy-go-lucky girl Chahat and they're mad desire to destroy each other's families.
Unspoken Love (Bin Kuch Kahe)
A light-hearted drama that looks at the lives of the daughters of the Kohli family. This all-women family has an eccentric matriarch, idiosyncratic members and dysfunctional modern-day problems, yet are bound with immense love and warmth. This bittersweet modern tale of love will not only make you smile but also leave a lump in your throat.
Siddhi Vinayak
The story showcases the relationship journey of two childhood friends. Vinayak is the next superstar to hit the silver screen while Siddhi, a hardworking backup dancer in the Hindi film industry, is fated to be a catalyst in his journey to stardom. The show beautifully traces the journey of these two friends who love to hate each other.
Manmohini (Curse Of The Sands)
A witch named Mohini has waited for her unrequited love of 500 years, Rana Saa, who has been reborn as Ram. Ram is a businessman who lives with his wife, Siya, and his half brother, Vivian. Ram and Siya were on the verge of divorce. However, when Siya learns of Mohini, she decides not to divorce Ram to save him.
Begusarai
Set in the land of Bihar, the series focuses on the Takur family where bullets speak louder than words. The series starred Vishal Aditya Singh, Shweta Tiwari, Shivangi Joshi, and Sartaj Gill in lead roles.
Gangaa
Early in life, Ganga meets a tragic turn when she becomes a widow on the day of her marriage. Eventually, her love for Sagar, her childhood friend, is reciprocated, but they must endure separation.
Ring Of Fire
Ring of Fire is a romantic story of a bachelor with two potential suitors. The series sets out the narrative of Anurag, Ragini, and Srishti, who are caught up in a love triangle that gets worse over time and turns wild.
Jodha Akbar
Jodha Akbar is a saga of love between Emperor Akbar, the vanquisher of foes and conqueror of nations, and Queen Jodha, a beautiful Rajput princess, a symphony of beauty and benevolence. After their initial tussle and a bitter-sweet relationship, together they build an empire where love defeats hatred.
King Of Hearts
Siddharth, a hotelier, takes up the responsibility of repairing the relationship between his independent wife, Roshni, and his enterprising mother-in-law, Durga Devi.
Ishq Subhan Allah
A story about the union of two people, who may be poles apart from each other, but want to spend their lives together. This show traces the beautiful journey of Kabir and Zara, two individuals with contrastingly opposite nature, views and beliefs, and the challenges that life throws at them after they are bound in matrimony.
Everyday Novelas:
- Die Vertroueling coming soon to eExtra
- The Heartless coming soon to TLNovelas
- Lord Of The Skies renewed for 8th season on Telemundo
- Chrysalis currently streaming on eVOD
- 3AM coming soon to KIX
