Archive · 14 Jan 2026
ZEE5 Unveils New Punjabi Family Drama Series
ZEE5, a popular streaming platform, has announced a new series called 'Shabad – Reet Aur Riwaaz'.
This six-episode show is about a family in Punjab, India.
The story follows Ghuppi, a teenager who loves playing football but has to deal with his father's wish for him to become a Ragi singer, a traditional musical role in their family.
The series talks about how Ghuppi tries to find his own voice and make his own choices while respecting his family's traditions.
It stars Suvinder Vicky and Mihir Ahuja as the main characters, with Mahi Raj and Taranjit Kaur in supporting roles.
The show is produced by Rusk Media and directed by Ameet Guptha, who has worked on other successful series.
ZEE5 says this series is part of their focus on family dramas that are emotionally true and relatable to many people in India.
ZEE5 announces a new six-episode series titled 'Shabad – Reet Aur Riwaaz' set in Punjab, India.
The show stars Suvinder Vicky and Mihir Ahuja in lead roles, with Mahi Raj and Taranjit Kaur in supporting roles.
Produced by Rusk Media and directed by Ameet Guptha, the series explores themes of tradition, identity, and personal aspirations.
The story follows Ghuppi, a stammering teenager torn between his passion for football and his father's expectations to carry on the family's Ragi singing legacy.
ZEE5 aims to present emotionally authentic and relatable family dramas that honor tradition while embracing evolving aspirations.
- Who
- ZEE5, Rusk Media, Ameet Guptha, Suvinder Vicky, Mihir Ahuja, Mahi Raj, Taranjit Kaur
- What
- Launch of a new original series titled 'Shabad – Reet Aur Riwaaz'
- When
- Announced on January 14, debuting soon on ZEE5
- Where
- Set in Punjab, India
- Why
- To explore themes of tradition, identity, and personal aspirations within a Punjabi family
- Series Title
- Shabad – Reet Aur Riwaaz
- Production Company
- Rusk Media
- Director
- Ameet Guptha
- Lead Actors
- Suvinder Vicky, Mihir Ahuja
- Supporting Actors
- Mahi Raj, Taranjit Kaur
- Episode Count
- 6
- Setting
- Punjab, India
- Themes
- Inheritance, Identity, Fear, Courage, Tradition, Spirituality