2025 was a landmark year for Hindi General Entertainment Channel COLORS, as the network delivered a diverse mix of reality, fiction, and fantasy programming that shaped viewer habits and sparked national conversations. From laughter-filled weekends to emotionally charged dramas and supernatural sagas, COLORS combined creativity, relatable storytelling, and larger-than-life formats to remain at the center of India’s television landscape.
Serving the first big milestone property was ‘Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment’. Across two popular seasons, the homegrown format dished out pure ‘dinner-tainment’ — celebrity first-time cooks, chaotic kitchens, and unfiltered humour that turned weekend viewing into a laughter-filled family ritual.
Fueling the chaos right alongside was ‘Bigg Boss 19’. With Salman Khan back at the helm, the house once again morphed into a pressure cooker of raw emotions, power plays, and headline-making drama. Adding a refreshingly relatable layer to the reality slate was ‘Dhamaal With Pati Patni Aur Panga’, which ditched glossy couple goals for real-life chemistry, everyday pangas, and laugh-out-loud marital moments that viewers instantly recognized as their own.
While reality kept the nation buzzing, fiction became the emotional backbone of 2025. COLORS continued to build a rich storytelling universe rooted in grit, transformation, and evolving relationships. ‘Mangal Lakshmi’ emerged as a moving portrait of modern womanhood and quiet resilience, while ‘Mannat: Har Khushi Paane Ki’ added a deeply emotional lens on fate and inner strength.
From the emotional intensity of ‘Seher Hone Ko Hai’ to the youthful chaos of ‘Tu Juliet Jatt Di’ where marriage happened first and love finds its way later, and the supernatural intrigue of ‘Noyontara’, the slate delivered a compelling mix of depth, energy, and imagination—stories that resonated deeply while offering viewers constant freshness.
Mythology and fantasy continued to command loyal audiences with ‘Shiv Shakti: Tap Tyag Tandav’. And shows like ‘Dhaakad Beera’, ‘Binddii’, ‘Meri Bhavya Life’, ‘Manpasand Ki Shaadi’, ‘Ram Bhavan’, ‘Suman Indori’, and ‘Doree 2’ explored themes of resilience, ambition, love, and reinvention—each in its own distinct voice.
But the year wasn’t done yet. Just when 2025 seemed ready for a grand finale, the cult franchise ‘Naagin’ returned to prime time—closing 2025 on a high and reaffirming its place as one of television’s most iconic fantasy sagas.
COLORS showcases Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment seasons 2 and 3
Dinner-tainment was a popular choice for viewers for three seasons. Setting the tone for the year was ‘Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment’ — the comedy-cooking reality show that turned kitchens into laughter arenas and became a widely watched non-fiction property.
Hosted by Bharti Singh, Host, COLORS and guided by celebrity chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, Chef, COLORS, the show blended culinary challenges with humour, as TV personalities donned aprons and attempted dishes under quirky, unpredictable tasks. With celebrity pairs competing in both recipes and banter, ‘Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment’ delivered a mix of chaos, camaraderie, and comedy that kept viewers engaged weekend after weekend.
Dhamaal With Pati Patni Aur Panga
Breaking away from glossy couple goals, COLORS introduced its homegrown property, ‘Dhamaal With Pati Patni Aur Panga’, a show that presented marriage as it is. The show explored celebrity homes and highlighted everyday realities of shaadi, where love languages clash, egos bruise easily, and simple tasks can lead to debates.
Seven celebrity pairs participated, facing various pangas. With host Sonali Bendre, Host, COLORS and co-host Munawar Faruqui, Co-Host, COLORS guiding the episodes, each installment delivered humour intertwined with honest moments.
Bigg Boss 19
‘Bigg Boss 19’ returned to COLORS with a political twist. Set inside a Parliament-inspired house, the theme ‘Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar’ shifted power from a single authority to the contestants, turning the game into a democracy driven by votes, alliances, and strategy.
Housemates shaped their own destinies, and every move carried consequences. Salman Khan, Host, COLORS anchored the season, which generated conversations around power, accountability, and leadership. Week after week, the show achieved high viewership and dominated social media with viral moments, maintaining its position as a widely watched reality television series.
Naagin 7
COLORS and Ekta Kapoor, Producer, Balaji Telefilms revived the fantasy franchise ‘Naagin’ with Season 7. Priyanka Chahar Choudhary plays the serpent queen.
In this season, the Naagin’s fight is driven by a national threat rather than personal revenge. Sparked by a prophecy from the 2001 Kumbh Mela and a planetary alignment in 2025, the story follows Purvi, a young woman unaware of her destiny until a toxic attack affects the country.
Noyontara
After the IPL season ended, COLORS introduced ‘Noyontara’, a supernatural thriller. The story centers on Noyontara, played by Shruti Bhist, Actor, COLORS, a young woman who can hear the dead. Her marriage into the Pari Mahal begins a journey into secrets that remain hidden.
Arjun Chakrabarty, Actor, COLORS plays Surjo, Noyontara’s husband, who struggles between reason and belief, while Narayani Shastri, Actor, COLORS portrays Lalita, an enigmatic maternal figure. The haveli becomes a battleground of logic versus superstition as the story explores moral ambiguity and shifting realities.
Mangal Lakshmi
‘Mangal Lakshmi’ portrayed women whose strength is quiet but impactful. The show focused on the bond between Mangal and Lakshmi, highlighting sisterhood, self-respect, and the courage to support families while maintaining individuality.
Deepika Singh, Actor, COLORS played Mangal and Sanika Amit, Actor, COLORS played Lakshmi, bringing emotional depth to characters who chose dignity in everyday challenges. As Mangal’s world developed—from enduring silently to building her own identity and livelihood—the narrative explored resilience and self-belief.
Meri Bhavya Life
‘Meri Bhavya Life’ explored societal perspectives on women’s bodies. The story centers on Bhavya, played by Prisha Dhatwalia, Actor, COLORS, a plus-sized architect who maintains confidence without seeking approval or changing herself to fit in. She stands for respect, dignity, and recognition based on talent and ambition.
Her journey intersects with Karan Vohra, Actor, COLORS, who plays Rishank, a fitness-driven perfectionist shaped by strict ideals and personal experiences. As Bhavya encounters judgement, rejection, and professional setbacks, the narrative highlights her growth and resilience in the face of societal expectations.
Doree 2
‘Doree 2’ revisited a story about family bonds formed by choice. Eleven years after being raised by Amar Upadhyay, Actor, COLORS, Doree, played by Priyanshi Yadav, Actor, COLORS, grew into a young woman guided by compassion and her father’s values.
When she rescued an infant discarded by Sreejita De, Actor, COLORS, who plays Thakurain Rajnandini, Doree chose single motherhood and worked on her saree business. As Rajnandini returned to protect the Thakurs’ handloom legacy, the story explored themes of love, justice, control, and responsibility.
Tu Juliet Jatt Di
Most campuses see crushes, confessions, and young love. COLORS presented ‘Tu Juliet Jatt Di’, where marriage happened first, followed by challenges, and love developed later.
Set in Chandigarh Prime University, the story follows Nawab, played by Syed Raza, Actor, COLORS, a bold and impulsive Jatt, and Heer, played by Jasmeet Kaur, Actor, COLORS, a disciplined and practical girl. Fate led them into marriage before college began, and the series explored their clashes and evolving relationship.
Manpasand Ki Shaadi
‘Manpasand Ki Shaadi’ explored choice in marriage beyond love or arranged categories. Set in Indore, the story followed Aarohi Shinde, played by Ekta Suryawanshi, Actor, COLORS, a sharp-minded engineer from a modest household who believes love can be intentional and self-chosen.
Her path crosses with Abhishek Choudhary, played by Akshun Mahajan, Actor, COLORS, the heir to a masala business, whose background contrasts with Aarohi’s grounded worldview. The show focused on companionship based on mutual choice.
Seher Hone Ko Hai
In ‘Seher Hone Ko Hai’, a mother who was forced into childhood marriage works to ensure her daughter Seher can pursue her dreams. Mahhi Vij, Actor, COLORS plays Kausar, who protects her daughter’s aspiration of becoming a doctor, while Vaqaur Shaikh, Actor, COLORS plays Parvez, Seher’s father, who plans to marry her into the family of Osmaan, played by Deepak Qazir, Actor, COLORS.
Seher, played by Rishita Kothari, Actor, COLORS, navigates challenges at the intersection of tradition and opportunity, with Parth Samthaan, Actor, COLORS as Mahid and Apurva Agnihotri, Actor, COLORS as Dr. Farid influencing her path. The story explores her journey toward independence and the evolving relationship between Seher and Mahid.
Mannat Har Khushi Paane Ki
Set in Mumbai’s fine-dining industry, ‘Mannat: Har Khushi Paane Ki’ follows the journey of Mannat, played by Ayesha Singh, Actor, COLORS, a young chef determined to establish herself in a professional kitchen where she is judged by class and background. She relies on her skill and persistence while navigating workplace challenges.
Opposing her is Aishwarya, played by Mona Vasu, Actor, COLORS, a restaurateur who initially dismisses Mannat without knowing that she is the daughter she abandoned 22 years earlier. Adnan Khan, Actor, COLORS plays Vikrant, the restaurant’s co-owner, who recognizes Mannat’s potential and supports her, creating tension shaped by authority, hidden truths, and personal conflict. After a seven-year leap, Mannat and Vikrant live separate lives influenced by loss and deception, leading toward a confrontation rooted in unresolved issues and the pursuit of justice.
Binddii
‘Binddii’ begins inside a prison, where Binddii, played by Saachi Bhoyar, Actor, COLORS, is born and raised by her mother Kajal, played by Radhika Muthukumar, Actor, COLORS. Growing up within prison walls, Binddii’s world is shaped by confinement and her bond with her mother.
After being separated from Kajal and released into an unfamiliar world, Binddii faces betrayal and learns the truth about her father’s deception and the role of a criminal figure, played by Manav Gohil, Actor, COLORS, connected to her mother’s suffering. Krushal Ahuja, Actor, COLORS plays Aviraj, who becomes part of her journey as Binddii turns to education and seeks justice to reunite with her mother.
Following a 15-year leap, the story continues as ‘Binddii – Dil Se Daring’, with Shruti Choudhary, Actor, COLORS portraying Binddii and Aashay Mishra, Actor, COLORS playing Maahi. The narrative moves into a phase involving concealed truths and evolving relationships.
Ram Bhavan
‘Ram Bhavan’ is set inside a mansion in Prayagraj, where family relationships are shaped by authority, control, and internal conflict. At the centre of the household is Gayatri, played by Samiksha Jaiswal, Actor, COLORS, who holds control over both wealth and decision-making within the family.
Her authority is challenged by Om, played by Mishkat Varma, Actor, COLORS, a member of the family who seeks dignity and stability for his home. Om finds an ally in Isha, played by Khushi Rajendra, Actor, COLORS, who is rebuilding her life while working under Gayatri. Their association begins to alter the dynamics within Ram Bhavan and shifts the balance of power inside the household.
Dhaakad Beera
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‘Dhaakad Beera’ is set in a village shaped by rigid social norms. The story follows Samrat, played by Divyam Shukla, Actor, COLORS, a young boy whose life changes when his newborn sister Kishmish is marked for harm because she is a girl. Samrat responds by trying to protect her, despite his age and limited power.
Opposing him is his grandmother Bhanwari Devi, played by Rakshanda Khan, Actor, COLORS, whose beliefs and authority place Kishmish at risk. The narrative focuses on Samrat’s actions as he confronts the circumstances around him.
Suman Indori
Set in Indore, ‘Suman Indori’ follows Suman, played by Ashnoor Kaur, Actor, COLORS, a woman shaped by her upbringing and sense of self-respect. After her marriage to Teerth, played by Zain Imaam, Actor, COLORS, a politician with defined ambitions, Suman enters a household governed by established power structures.
Within the family, Devika, played by Anita Hassanandani, Actor, COLORS, exercises control over household dynamics. The story examines ongoing conflicts driven by differing values, authority, and personal pride.
Shiv Shakti Tap Tyag Tandav
In 2023, COLORS introduced ‘Shiv Shakti – Tap Tyag Tandav’, a mythological series that explored the bond of Mahadev and Shakti through tap, tyag, and tandav. Ram Yashvardhan, Actor, COLORS and Subha Rajput, Actor, COLORS portrayed the central characters, drawing from episodes rooted in mythology and cultural narratives.
In the current storyline, Raavan’s disregard for Mahadev’s warnings leads him to break Vedvati’s sacred vow. In response, Vedvati foretells her rebirth as an avatar of Lakshmi, destined to end Raavan’s path. Following this act, Shiv severs ties with Raavan, setting a sequence of events in motion within the narrative.
COLORS outlines upcoming programming slate
As COLORS moves toward 2026, the network outlined its upcoming programming slate. ‘Mahadev and Sons’ follows the journey of an orphan who faces social exclusion after marrying his employer’s daughter and later becomes a protective father.
The slate also includes ‘Mounaraagam’, a family drama set in Bihar. Returning to the lineup is ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’, hosted by Rohit Shetty, Host, COLORS, as the franchise reaches its 15th season, featuring a series of stunts and competitive challenges.
