Zee TV has consistently entertained audiences with differentiated content that has resonated with its core positioning of Umeed. The channel now brings its viewers yet another story of hope, Satrangi Sasural. The show centers around Aarushi who marries Vihaan Narmada Vatsal, a man raised by not one, but seven very strong and independent mothers. Starting 3 December, every Monday to Friday at 10 PM on Zee TV, join Aarushi on her journey of deftly managing the expectations of her seven mothers-in- law, who only have Vihaan’s best interests at heart. The sensitive depiction of the unique dynamics between a bahu and her seven mothers-in-law, is the first-of-its-kind on Indian television. Based in Delhi, the Vastals are a unique family that represents a cross section of India’s vibrant culture as each of the mothers hail from diverse backgrounds and have their own individual personalities. While Dadi Maa influences Vihaan in terms of having a mature point of view while tackling the problems of life, Narmada Maa, his biological mother, is his emotional anchor and coaches him on being sensitive to others. Bua Maa inculcates in him an intrinsic strength and the ability to stand up for what is right. Chachi Maa takes care of his diet and ensures he’s eating right at all times. Mini Maa, being the fitness enthusiast she is, looks into his health and well-being. Tai Maa is his spiritual anchor, teaching him to stay connected with God and Maasi Maa is his intellectual guide who ensures that he excels in his career. How will his wife Aarushi, who hails from a nuclear family of modest means, where she is the sole bread winner, adapt to a joint family with seven mother figures? Only time will tell! One of the most challenging aspects of the show was to arrive at its casting as each of these mother figures called for actors of a certain caliber and maturity to portray the nuances effortlessly. The ensemble star cast includes some of the most iconic faces of Indian television. Veteran actor Farida Jalal returns to the small screen as Vihaan’s grandmother who binds them all together! Powerhouse performers like Bhavana Balsaver, Sadia Siddiqui, Resham Tipnis, Sheetal Thakkar, Sonali Sachdev and Samta Sagar have stepped in to play the other mothers. Satrangi Sasural has Ravish Desai as the male lead protagonist – Vihaan, opposite Mugdha Chaphekar who essays the role of Aarushi. The show is produced by 24 Frames spearheaded by Purnendu Shekhar, Nandita Mehra, Gajra Kottary and Bhairavi Raichura. Talking about the show, Namit Sharma – Programming Head, Zee TV said, “Having launched differentiated content such as Jamai Raja and Kumkum Bhagya, the superhero series Maharakshak Aryan and Bandhan that explores a bond of sibling love between man and animal, we now bring our viewers Satrangi Sasural – a show that explores a unique scenario where the man of the house has been raised by seven mother figures – and is all set to marry a girl who must then stand up to the expectations of each of these doting mothers, adapt to this new environment and build relationships within the family. Written by Purnendu Shekhar, whose partnership with Zee, has produced gems like Astitva … Ek Prem Kahaani and Saat Phere, the show has a stellar cast in place. So, we look forward to entertaining our viewers with yet another interesting story!” The writer of the show Purnendu Shekhar said, “Working with Zee is like coming back to family. Right since we first began discussing the show with the team at Zee, we were very clear that we did not want just another saas bahu drama. The manner in which we’ve treated the subject of a mother-son equation and the various aspects of caring and nurturing that each of Vihaan’s mothers embodies and the challenges Aarushi will face as their bahu, makes it the first of its kind on Indian television. The concept lends itself beautifully to presenting a vibrant cross section of contemporary Indian culture and we’ve gone about it in a slice-of-life manner. Fortunately, we’ve been able to sign on some of the most memorable faces of Indian television loved by audiences over the years. Each of them have sunk their teeth into these roles and what we have on our hands is pure magic!” With the mother-in-law defining the character of any sasuraal and shaping the contours of a bride’s everyday life, how will Arushi manage the challenge of making seven promises not only to Vihaan, but one to each of his seven mother figures as well…? Are you excited to watch the show? Let us know in the comment section below.