Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra is all set to host a brand-new Hindi cooking reality show, “Maa Hai Na”, on ZEE5. The upcoming non-fiction series promises a unique mix of comedy, emotions, family bonding, and delicious food, bringing together celebrities and their mothers in a refreshing format.
Produced by Lil Frodo Productions House, “Maa Hai Na” will feature 10 entertaining episodes where six Gen Z personalities team up with their mothers in the kitchen. The show aims to highlight the beautiful yet often chaotic relationship between modern-day youngsters and traditional mothers through cooking challenges and heartfelt conversations.
According to the makers, the kitchen in the show is more than just a cooking space. It becomes a place filled with memories, laughter, emotional moments, arguments, nostalgia, and reconnecting family ties. The concept focuses on how two generations learn to understand each other better “one recipe at a time.”
The celebrity contestants announced for the show include Sunita Ahuja with daughter Tina Ahuja, Urvashi Dholakia with son Kshitij Dholakia, influencer Tanya Mittal with mother Sunita Mittal, content creator Gullu with mother Munesh Tanwar, Shahida Ansari with nephew Afghan, and Bhagyashre E Sharma with mother Rinju Sharma.
Speaking about the show, Kaveri Das, Chief Channel Officer of &TV and Business Head of Hindi ZEE5, said the platform wanted to create a show that reflects the emotional bond between mothers and children in a fun and relatable way for today’s audience.
She added that despite modern lifestyles becoming increasingly fast-paced and independent, the connection with mothers continues to remain strong and grounding. The show combines Gen Z energy, humour, and daily chaos with the warmth, wisdom, and emotional support that mothers naturally bring.
Described as emotional, funny, and heartwarming, “Maa Hai Na” is expected to offer viewers a refreshing blend of entertainment and family emotions. The show will soon premiere exclusively on Hindi ZEE5.
