From ‘Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment’, ‘Dhamaal with Pati Patni Aur Panga’ to ‘Naagin 7’: COLORS owns 2025 as a year of landmark mass entertainment

If 2025 had a remote control, chances are it was tuned to COLORS. The year unfolded as a celebration of everything Indian television does best — different emotions, bigger personalities, and stories that stayed with viewers long after the screen faded to black. From shows that sparked debates and memes to formats that turned everyday viewing into shared national moments, COLORS didn’t just reflect what India wanted to watch—it shaped it. Serving the first big milestone property was ‘Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment’. Across two wildly 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 iconic 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 Indian television’s most iconic fantasy sagas.

The Home of Superhit Non-Fiction — It’s Called COLORS
Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment Season 2 and Season 3 ~ India Ka Favourite Kitchen, Ab Sirf Laughter Ka Main Course ~

Dinner-tainment was right at the top of viewers’ menu for three seasons straight! Setting the tone for the year was ‘Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment’ — the comedy-cooking reality show that turned kitchens into laughter arenas and became one of India’s most loved non-fiction properties. Hosted by the ever-energetic Bharti Singh and guided by celebrity chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, the show blended culinary challenges with side-splitting humour, as beloved TV faces donned aprons and attempted dishes under quirky, unpredictable tasks. With celebrity pairs battling both recipes and rib-tickling banter, Laughter Chefs served up a delightful mix of chaos, camaraderie, and comedy that kept viewers coming back weekend after weekend and turned light-hearted fun into a national viewing favourite.

Dhamaal With Pati Patni Aur Panga ~REAL-ationship Ka Asli Panga~

Breaking away from glossy ‘couple goals’ and choreographed perfection, COLORS ventured into refreshingly honest territory with its new homegrown property, ‘Dhamaal With Pati Patni Aur Panga’, India’s first REALationship show that celebrated marriage as it truly is. Flipping the lens inward, the show unlocked celebrity homes and shed light on the everyday realities of shaadi, where love languages clash, egos bruise easily, and a simple to-do list can spark a full-blown debate. Seven much-loved jodis stepped into the spotlight, but the real test was facing the pangas. With host Sonali Bendre’s warmth and co-host Munawar Faruqui’s razorsharp wit steering the chaos, every episode delivered laughter laced with truth bombs.

Bigg Boss 19 ~ Abki Baar Gharwaalon Ki Sarkaar ~

The baap of reality television made a thunderous return to COLORS with a bold political twist in ‘Bigg Boss 19’, emerging as one of its most successful seasons yet. Set inside a Parliament-inspired house, the theme ‘Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar’ shifted power from a single authority to the contestants themselves, turning the game into a high-voltage democracy driven by votes, alliances, and rebellion. With housemates shaping their own destinies, every move carried real consequences. Megastar Salman Khan anchored the chaos as the ultimate host, while the season sparked nationwide conversations around power, accountability, and leadership. Week after week, the show topped viewership charts, dominated social media, and generated viral moments that fuelled daily pop-culture conversations. Reinforcing its unmatched legacy, Bigg Boss 19 once again proved why it remains India’s undisputed reality television phenomenon.

FANTASY RULING PRIME TIME Naagin 7 ~ Enter the Naagin Realm ~

COLORS and Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms revived their iconic fantasy franchise ‘Naagin’ with Season 7, marking a decade of dominance. This chapter takes the naagin-verse in a bold new direction, with Priyanka Chahar Choudhary stepping in as the serpent queen. For the first time, the Naagin’s fight is not driven by personal revenge, but by a larger national threat. Sparked by a prophecy from the 2001 Kumbh Mela and arare planetary alignment in 2025, the story follows Purvi, a young woman unaware of her destiny until a devastating toxic attack throws the country into crisis.

Noyontara ~ Bhooton Ne Dikhaya Insaano Ka Sach ~

Right after the IPL frenzy faded, COLORS summoned a different kind of thrill with ‘Noyontara’, a supernatural thriller that kept viewers hooked. At its core is Noyontara (Shruti Bhist), a young woman gifted with the ability to hear the dead. Her marriage into the eerie, grief-soaked Pari Mahal marks the beginning of a chilling descent into secrets that refuse to stay buried. As Surjo (Arjun Chakrabarty), Noyontara’s husband, struggles between reason and belief, and Lalita (Narayani Shastri) looms as an enigma wrapped in maternal authority, the haveli becomes a battleground of logic versus superstition. With its twisted dual mother-in-law mystery, moral greys, and constantly shifting realities, Noyontara redefined supernatural storytelling.

INSPIRATION THAT MOVED A NATION

Mangal Lakshmi – ~ Chutki Bhar Sammaan Ki Kimmat ~

COLORS’ ‘Mangal Lakshmi’ became a stirring portrait of women whose strength speaks softly but carries generations. Through Mangal and Lakshmi’s bond, the show celebrated sisterhood, self-respect, and the quiet courage it takes to hold families together without losing oneself. Deepika Singh as Mangal and Sanika Amit as Lakshmi brought rare emotional depth to characters who chose dignity over defeat, even in the face of everyday injustice. As Mangal’s world expanded—from enduring silently to standing independently, building her own identity and livelihood—the narrative evolved into one of resilience and self-belief.

Meri Bhavya Life ~ Jab Duniya Ne Badla Apna Nazariyaa ~

COLORS’ ‘Meri Bhavya Life’ challenges one of television’s most familiar ideas by asking a simple question: is the problem a woman’s body, or the way society looks at it? At the heart of the story is Bhavya (Prisha Dhatwalia), a confident plus-sized architect who refuses to seek approval or change herself to fit in. She stands firm for respect, dignity, and recognition based on her talent and ambition. Her journey crosses paths with Rishank (Karan Vohra), a fitness-driven perfectionist shaped by rigid ideals and personal baggage. As Bhavya faces judgement, rejection, and professional setbacks, she grows into a voice for women who are constantly told to make themselves smaller to be accepted.

Doree 2 ~ Khoon Se Badhkar Hota Hai Dil Ka Rishta ~
With ‘Doree 2’, COLORS revisited a story that redefined the family, proving that the deepest bonds were formed by choice, not blood. Eleven years after being raised by Ganga Prasad (Amar Upadhyay), the onceabandoned Doree (Priyanshi Yadav) grew into a resilient young woman guided by compassion and her father’s values. When she rescued an infant discarded by the ruthless Thakurain Rajnandini (Sreejita De), Doree chose single motherhood and building a future through her growing saree business. As Rajnandini returned to protect the Thakurs’ handloom legacy, the story unfolded into a compelling clash of power and purpose—love and justice versus control and greed.

WHERE LOVE FINDS A WAY

Tu Juliet Jatt Di ~ Pehle Shaadi, Phir College Aur Akhir Mein Pyaar ~

Most campuses witness crushes, confessions, and the birth of young love. But COLORS flipped the script with ‘Tu Juliet Jatt Di’, where marriage happened first; panga followed, and love found its way last. Set in the vibrant world of Chandigarh Prime University, this new-age romance crackled with chemistry and chaos as complete opposites were pushed into an unexpected bond. Nawab (Syed Raza), the bold, impulsive, commitment-phobic Jatt with a king-sized attitude, collided with Heer (Jasmeet Kaur), a disciplined and practical girl who had her entire life planned—except love. Fate intervened with a twist that forced them into marriage even before college life began. What followed was a rollercoaster of clashes, campus camaraderie, reluctant attachment, and the slow blooming of a love neither believed in.

Manpasand Ki Shaadi

~ Love Marriage Nahi, Arrange Marriage Nahi… Only Manpasand Ki Shaadi ~

In a world where marriages are often boxed into rigid binaries of love and arranged marriage, COLORS  softened the debate with ‘Manpasand Ki Shaadi’, a warm, progressive tale that placed choice at the heart of companionship. Rooted in the cultural warmth of Indore and infused with Rajshri Productions’ timeless parivaar values, the show followed Aarohi Shinde (Ekta Suryawanshi), a sharp-minded engineer from a modest household who dares to believe that love can be intentional, equal, and self-chosen. Her path crosses with Abhishek Choudhary (Akshun Mahajan), the polished heir to a thriving masala empire, whose privilege contrasts sharply with Aarohi’s grounded worldview.

FAMILY DRAMAS, TOLD THE COLORS WAY

Seher Hone Ko Hai ~ Riwaazon Ki Raat Se Umeedon Ki Seher Tak ~

They say it’s only darkest before the dawn. In COLORS’ socially-driven saga, ‘Seher Hone Ko Hai’, a mother  who was once robbed of her childhood now rises like the first light of dawn to ensure her daughter never meets the same fate. Kausar (Mahhi Vij), forced into marriage as a child, refuses to let history chain Seher’s dreams. In the tehzeebi lanes of Lucknow, she shields her daughter’s aspiration of becoming a doctor, even as Parvez (Vaqaur Shaikh), Seher’s rigid father, plots to marry her off to the influential family of Osmaan (Deepak Qazir). But destiny folds in unexpected ways. Mahid (Parth Samthaan), Osmaan’s heir, seeks healing from the rational Dr. Farid (Apurva Agnihotri), standing at the exact crossroads where Seher’s
future hangs by a thread. The story has the viewers wondering whether Seher (Rishita Kothari) will step into her own sunrise or will the shadows of tradition swallow her dreams whole. The growing affection between Seher and Mahid in the show has gripped viewers and sparked a sensational trend as #MaHer, hinting at a romance to remember.

Mannat: Har Khushi Paane Ki

~ Sapno Ki Dawaat ~

Set in Mumbai’s cut-throat fine-dining world, ‘Mannat: Har Khushi Paane Ki’ stands out as one of COLORS’ most emotionally charged dramas of the year. The story centres on Mannat (Ayesha Singh), a gifted young chef determined to earn her place in a kitchen that constantly judges her by class and background. She refuses to be talked down to or pushed aside, holding her ground with skill and grit. Standing in her way is Aishwarya (Mona Vasu), a powerful restaurateur who dismisses Mannat before recognising her talent, unaware that the young woman she undermines is the daughter she abandoned 22 years ago. When Vikrant (Adnan Khan), the restaurant’s co-owner, spots Mannat’s raw potential and supports her against Aishwarya’s resistance, the kitchen turns into a space of rising tension, hidden truths, and fragile authority. After a seven-year leap, Mannat and Vikrant are torn apart, living separate lives shaped by grief and deception and setting the stage for an explosive reunion driven by unresolved pain and a quest for justice.

Binddii

~ Ek Qaid Maa Ke Aazaad Sapno Ki Kahani ~

‘Binddii’, COLORS’ emotionally charged social drama, opened its eyes inside a prison cell, where a child wasborn with chains in her destiny but fire in her soul. Binddii (Saachi Bhoyar), raised within iron walls by her devoted mother Kajal (Radhika Muthukumar), grows up knowing only two things: love and captivity. When fate cruelly separates them and Binddii is released into a world she doesn’t understand, her innocence collides with betrayal at every turn. The truth about her father’s deception and the shadow of a powerful criminal (Manav Gohil) tied to her mother’s suffering shakes her to the core. Yet Binddii refuses to break. With Aviraj (Krushal Ahuja) entering her turbulent journey, she chooses education as her weapon and justice as her goal, determined to free Kajal and reunite with her. After a 15-year leap, the show reinvents itself as ‘Binddii – Dil Se Daring’, entering a suspenseful phase led by Shruti Choudhary as Binddii and Aashay Mishra as Maahi, where forbidden love defies fate, and a long-buried truth threatens to erupt.

Ram Bhavan

~ Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai ~

Every house has its whispers and issues. In ‘Ram Bhavan’, COLORS unlocks the doors to a grand mansion in Prayagraj where pride, power, and plotting rule the corridors. At the center of this crackling family feud stands Gayatri (Samiksha Jaiswal), the iron-fisted empress of the mansion, holding both the wealth and the power in her sasural. Her tyranny fuels Om (Mishkat Varma), the jugaadu devar with big dreams and an even bigger ego, who wages a quiet war to reclaim dignity for his crumbling home. But fate throws Om an unexpected ally – Isha (Khushi Rajendra), a once-privileged princess now rebuilding her life brick by brick under her boss Gayatri’s ruthless gaze. Their unlikely partnership threatens to shake Gayatri’s control and change the balance of power inside Ram Bhavan.

Dhaakad Beera

~ Jab Masoomiyat Banti Hai Sabse Badi Taakat ~

They say revolutions are led by the strong, but in COLORS’ heart-wrenching saga ‘Dhaakad Beera’, the bravest warrior is barely eight years old. Set against the unforgiving codes of a regressive village, the story follows Samrat (Divyam Shukla), a child forced to grow up overnight when his newborn sister Kishmish is marked for murder simply because she is a girl. With innocence as his armour and love as his only weapon, Samrat takes on a world that tells him to stay silent. Standing in his way is the fiercest antagonist of all: his own grandmother, Bhanwari Devi (Rakshanda Khan), whose iron will and merciless beliefs threaten to snuff out Kishmish’s very existence.

Suman Indori

~ Swaabhimaan Takraaya Abhimaan Se ~

Set in the bustling heart of Indore, COLORS’ ‘Suman Indori’ is a fiery family drama with an explosive rivalry.  At its centre is Suman (Ashnoor Kaur), bold, outspoken, and unapologetically rooted in the streets that raised her. Thrust into marriage with Teerth (Zain Imaam), a politician with ambitions as slick as his strategies, Suman enters a sasural ruled by the formidable Devika (Anita Hassanandani), a teztaraar jethani determined to maintain her iron grip on power. What follows is a crackling battle of wills, where swaabhimaan locks horns with abhimaan at every turn.

THE DIVINE CALLING

Shiv Shakti – Tap Tyag Tandav

In 2023, COLORS unveiled the first love story of the universe with ‘Shiv Shakti – Tap Tyag Tandav’, a  mythological saga that traced the eternal bond of Mahadev and Shakti through tap, tyag, and tandav. Portrayed with profound grace by Ram Yashvardhan and Subha Rajput, the show brought to life moments etched deep into India’s cultural consciousness, resonating with devotees and viewers alike. In the current arc, arrogance blinds Raavan to Mahadev’s warnings, leading him to commit a grave act that breaks Vedvati’s sacred vow. Shattered and driven to despair, Vedvati turns her suffering into a prophecy, cursing Raavan and declaring that she will be reborn as an avatar of Lakshmi who will bring about his end. Witnessing this irreversible moment, Shiv breaks all ties with Raavan, setting powerful events into motion.

Zindadil. Raw. Bold. A New Era of Entertainment.

As COLORS steps into 2026, the promise is inimitable — a Zindadil, Bold, and Raw new chapter defined by bigger stories, higher stakes, and television that grips viewers from the very first moment. The upcoming slate brings together powerful emotion, heightened drama, and raw adrenaline, delivering experiences that are distinct yet equally compelling. ‘Mahadev & Sons’traces the journey of an orphan ostracised for marrying his master’s daughter, who grows into a fiercely protective father—bold in his choices and willing to go to any lengths for his family. Adding another poignant layer is ‘Mounaraagam’, a deeply moving family drama set in Bihar. Balancing this emotional intensity is the return of ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’, hosted by Rohit Shetty, as the iconic franchise marks its landmark 15th season. With tougher stunts, deeper fears, and zero margin for hesitation, the raw, high-octane spectacle pushes courage to its limits and keeps audiences on edge at every turn.