Mahadev and Sons: 5 reasons to watch Shakti Anand and Sneha Wagh's this Hindi family drama on OTT

Shakti Anand, who rose to fame with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, returns as an elderly father for four adult children in Mahadev and Sons, releasing soon in JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium).

Mahadev and Sons

Shakti Anand and Sneha Wagh's latest TV show, Mahadev and Sons, is coming next year on JioHotstar (accessible via OTTplay Premium) on January 5, 2026. The TV show will begin airing on Colors TV channel from the same date at 8pm. Mahadev and Sons features Anand and Wagh as a middle-aged couple, who has four adult children including three sons and one daughter. The TV show focuses on the rivalry between two traditional families over modern-day perspectives.

Reasons to watch Mahadev and Sons:

Intense family drama and conflict

Mahadev and Sons is build around a deep-rooted rivalry between two families that begins when the daughter of the wealthy family decides to marry poor Mahadev against her parents and siblings' wishes. Itthe show promises to explore themes of middle-class upbringing, traditional values (sanskaar) and how they clash with modern choices and love.

Emotional rollercoaster

Viewers can expect powerful emotional twists when Mahadev's three sons will go against his strict values to marry their respective lovers, rejecting arrange marriages. This clash between father and his children promises an intense family drama, highlights modern-day thinking and importance. The story promises to highlight moral dilemmas within a cultural backdrop, making each relationship highly relatable to a wide audience.

Powerful performances

Viewers will get to witness Shakti Anand, Senha Wagh and Manasi Salvi's strong performance as they maintain the family rivalry. While Shakti will be seen as Mahadev, a man of strict principles and values, Sneha will be seen as his wife who belongs from the wealthy rival family, providing a core emotional dimension to the conflict. Meanwhile, Manasi Salvi portays the elder sister of Sneha's character, who's keeping the conflict intact for years.

Narrative difference from typical soap-operas

Unlike typical 'saas-bahu clash' sagas that primarily focus of elaborated family politics, love triangles and endless drama, Mahadev and Sons claims to dive into relevant, relatable social issues, such as caste/class differences in marriage and how parental values navigate modern choices. The makers of Mahadev and Sons aim to create a more grounded slice-of-life drama with natural dialogues and major plot twists to keep viewers engaged.

Exploration of modern lifestyle and choices

By focusing on the youngster's perspective and their fight for justice, the makers of Mahadev and Sons aim to catch the attention of the young audience. Meanwhile, the show also promises to bring a father's life struggle to light to make the young audience understanding the sacrifice they make to provide a good life for their children.

Mahadev and Sons FAQs:

Q. Where to watch Shaki Anand's Mahadev and Sons?

A. Mahadev and Sons is coming to Colors TV and JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) from next year, January 5, 2026, every Monday to Friday, at 8 pm.

Q. Who are the cast members of Mahadev and Sons?

A. While Shakti Anand plays Mahadev, other pivotal cast members include Sneha Wagh as his wife, Aasim Khan and Muohit Joshi as his adult sons. Meanwhile, Manasi Salvi, Garvita Sadhwani, Neha Rana, Aashutosh Tiwari, Bhavya Shinde, Abhay Bhargava, Nishigandha Wad and Neelakshi Naithani will be seen in supporting roles.

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