Set in Lucknow, Zee TV’s next primetime fiction show ‘Bhootu’ introduces audiences to a cute seven-year-old ghost Pihu, who blithely unaware of her own death is in search of her mother. The show was premiered on August 21 and will air between Monday and Friday at 6.30pm, replacing Bin Kuchh Kahe.
The channel recently announced another show, Jeet Gayi To Piya Morre at 8.30 pm, replacing Sethji, which shifted to the early prime time 6pm slot, starting August 21.
As the storyline of Bhootu progresses, the audience will see how powerful is the bond between Pihu and her mother that even divinity bows down to her innocent love and keeps Pihu company in the form of Bal Krishna, a constant companion and comrade in her quest to reunite with her mother! With Bal Krishna’s divine intervention, Pihu soon meets a young vibrant girl, Shuchi, the only living person who will be able to see and hear her.
An adaptation of a successful show on Zee Bangla by the same name, the new primetime fiction series is produced by Essel Vision Productions. This endearing show intersperses tender emotions with moments of light-hearted fun, drama and find its viewers reaching out to their kerchiefs and laughing out loud alternatingly. The title track of ‘Bhootu’ has been composed by popular music composer Pritam Chakraborty and sung by Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs contestant Riya Biswas.
Deepak Rajadhyaksha
Deepak Rajadhyaksha, Deputy Business Head, Zee TV, said, “Creating an extremely endearing world wherein the realms of reality meet an after-life fantasy, Bhootu will tug at viewers’ heartstrings, depicting a powerful bond between a mother and her daughter. It has all the elements needed for a complete dose of entertainment– there’s comedy, drama, friendship and finer emotions. With a unique concept, a great creative team and a pool of talented actors, the show should hopefully attract audiences.”
The cute little Arshiya Mukherjee will be seen playing the role of Pihu, a fun loving, happy kid who loves to eat, play, laugh and love unconditionally like any other child her age, the only difference being that she is not visible to others and hence often feels alone. The gorgeous Sana Amin Sheikh will be seen playing the female lead Shuchi. Child actor Viraaj Kapoor will be seen essaying the role of Baal Krishna. Actress Akanksha Chamola will be seen essaying the character of Pihu’s mother Anindita Bose and Pihu’s father Subodh Bose will be played by actor Sameer Sharma.
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