In June 2008, we had broken the news of Shakuntalam Films’ new show Maa that was to make its way on Zee TV. We had also reported that Maa will mark Amar Upadhyay’s return to television. Six months later, the show is finally set to launch on 12 January. This daily will air at 7.00 pm in place of Vivaah, which is now shifted to 2.00 pm at the expense of Teen Bahuraaniyan.

Maa is a story about the struggles of three siblings who suddenly find themselves stripped of the shade and protection of their mother’s caring arms. Sacrifice, care, warmth, patience, tolerance, tenderness, shelter, etc come together to form the perfect image of a mother who stands in the face of challenges in life. Destiny intervenes and separates the mother and children from each other. ‘Maa’ is about this very severing of the maternal bond and the tribulations that arise thereof.

Chitrapama, who plays the central character of the mother Apara, returns to television after six years. Harshit Bharadwaj (Amar Upadhyay) is her husband. Amar is said to be playing a cameo and his character will die. Child actors Adit, Shyam and Hirak play the three kids.