Shilpa Shetty is returning to main viewing times with “Maa Hai Na,” a comedy cooking show on ZEE5 where Gen Z celebrities cook with their mothers. It was announced on Mother’s Day, and this ten-part series will use humor, disagreements, and how well the moms and kids work together in the kitchen to get you to watch all the episodes at once and have some family drama.
Why this format could click
The central idea is straightforward: kids of today and their mothers’ time-tested wisdom meet each other while cooking. The people making the show say the kitchen will be where things are misunderstood, where there’s stress, love, and finding comfort again, and where even simple recipes will lead to realizations.
ZEE5 says “Maa Hai Na” is about the cooking itself, the time spent together, and the funny things that happen as they make each recipe. It will be a warm and cheerful look at the never-ending argument between Gen Z’s way of life and the wisdom of mothers.
Who is cooking with whom
The series brings together six Gen Z celebrities and their mothers. The first slate of duos is already fueling curiosity. Announced pairs include:
– Urvashi Dholakia with son Kshitij Dholakia
– Tanya Mittal with mother Sunita Mittal
– Sunita Ahuja with daughter Tina Ahuja
– Gullu with mother Munesh Tanwar
– Bhagyashre E Sharma with mother Rinju Sharma
– Shahida Ansari with nephew Afghan
We don’t know when it will be available to watch yet, but the celebrities chosen for the show suggest it will bring back memories, have honest talks, and provide lines that are perfect for memes.
Shilpa Shetty sets the tone
Shilpa told her followers on Instagram to be sure to save the news: “I’m back with a new show! I’m giving you flavor, drama, and your mom’s judgement…it’s going to be a bit messy, a lot of fun and completely magical! ‘Maa Hai Na,’ coming to ZEE5 soon.”
Neeti and Preeti from Lil Frodo Productions House say the kitchen is the most honest place in a home, and Shilpa Shetty adds warmth, a sense of connection and lots of energy. They think this mix will create lively conversation and make what’s at risk very personal.
What the creators and platform say
Kaveri Das, the head of &TV and Hindi ZEE5, describes the show’s concept as being about the one relationship that keeps everyone stable. She says that no matter how much we rely on ourselves or how fast our lives go, our relationship with our mothers is always something that keeps us grounded. and the bond we share with our mothers is one of them.
She also said “Maa Hai Na” puts together the energy, humor and typical mess of Gen Z with the warmth, gut feelings and life experience that only a mother can have. Her goal is to have a style that accurately reflects how modern families work and to remind viewers that, whatever happens, “Maa Hai Na” (Mom is there).
Lil Frodo Productions House says the show isn’t just about who can cook best. They emphasize that the show captures what Indian families feel by letting the two generations actually hear what each other is saying, one dish at a time.
Release timeline and how to watch
“Maa Hai Na” will be on ZEE5. The streaming platform has said there will be ten episodes, but has not yet announced a release date.
Once the episodes are available, here’s what will happen: cooking challenges made to get people talking, hilarious messes, and small moments that reveal larger truths. Those who grew up with short videos and raised by their mothers might especially like this.
If you like television that’s comforting but also has something to it, watch for this combination of spice and emotion. “Maa Hai Na” is designed to give you a good amount of both.
