Category: Kumkum Bhagya

Kumkum Bhagya is a beloved Indian Hindi-language romantic drama on Zee TV, premiered on April 15, 2014, airing daily at 9:00 PM on Zee TV and ZEE5. Produced by Ekta Kapoor under Balaji Telefilms, this adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility follows Pragya Arora (Sriti Jha), a college teacher, and rockstar Abhishek Mehra (Shabir Ahluwalia), whose marriage, sparked by family pressures, evolves into a deep love despite challenges from Abhi’s sister Alia (Shikha Singh) and rival Tanu (Madhurima Tuli). After a 20-year leap in February 2025, the story shifts to their daughters, with Pranali Rathod as Prarthna and Namik Paul as Shivansh, navigating love and family conflicts. With over 3000 episodes, it’s Zee TV’s longest-running series, known for emotional storytelling and strong performances, though criticized for repetitive plots.