Sony SAB is strengthening its programming slatewith its upcoming mythological offering, Hastinapur Ke Veer. The show will bring to life the epic tale behind the making of the legends of the Mahabharata. Premiering on 2nd June,the show willair Monday to Saturday at 9 PM on Sony SAB and Sony LIV.
Hastinapur Ke Veer reimagines one of India’s most revered epics for contemporary audiences, offering a fresh and immersive perspective. It delves into the formative years of the Pandavas and Kauravasexploring their childhood, relationships, rivalries, and the experiences that shape their personalities and destinies in the grand backdrop of Hastinapur.
At its core, the show goes beyond larger-than-life moments to uncover the human stories beneath the bonds of brotherhood, the weight of expectations, the influence of upbringing, and the choices that define who they become. By focusing on these early years, the show offers audiences a nuanced understanding of how these iconic characters evolve into the legendary figures known across generations.
Adding to its grandeur is a stellar ensemble cast, bringing together some of the finest talents to portray these legendary characters with depth and authenticity. Produced by Peninsula Pictures, the show features Toral Rasputra as Kunti, Athar Khan as Yudhishthir, Subhash Khatri as Bheem, Urva Savaliya as Arjun, Harit Gabani as Nakul, Mayank Yadav as Sahdev, Ayudh Bhanushali as Duryodhan, Shaurya Upadhyay as Dushasan, Jiten Lalwani as Dronacharya, Chandan Anand as Shakuni, Manish Wadhwa as Bhishm Pitamah among others. Mounted on a grand scale, the show brings together breathtaking sets, intricate costumes and splendid production design that recreate the magnificence of an era defined by power, honour, and destiny.
Comments:
Ajay Bhalwankar, Chief Content Officer, Sony SAB:
“At Sony SAB, our mission is to tell stories that families can watch together and carry forward as shared experiences. With Hastinapur Ke Veer, we are not just revisiting mythology — we are presenting the formative journeys of the Pandavas and Kauravas in a way that highlights values, relationships, and choices, that remain relevant even today. This show reflects Sony SAB’s commitment to meaningful, family-friendly storytelling that entertains while also inspiring audiences across generations.”
Toral Rasputra, actor:
“Playing Kunti has been an incredibly enriching experience for me as an actor. She is often remembered as a strong, composed mother, but what fascinated me was exploring the woman behind that strength, her fears, her sacrifices, and the emotional weight she carries as a mother shaping the future of her children. As an actor, it challenged me to portray both her inner conflicts and her outward strength with nuance. I believe audiences will see a side of Kunti that feels more real and relatable, not just as a mythological figure, but as a woman, a mother, and an individual whose decisions play a crucial role in shaping history.”
Tune in to witness this grand saga of legacy, courage and destiny unfold in Hastinapur Ke Veer, starting 2nd June, Monday to Saturday at 9 PM, only on Sony SAB
About SONY SAB:
Launched in March 2005, SONY SAB is part of the network of television channels owned by Sony Pictures Networks India. Sony SAB evolved from its ‘Haste Raho’ tagline in 2017 to ‘Khushiyon Wali Feeling’ in 2019 to now being a channel that tells stories which resonate with the everyday lives of people. The reinvigorated Sony SAB is transitioning even more strongly to being a channel which is forward looking and approaches life’s problems with a lens of hope, offering diverse, lighthearted yet meaningful storytelling.
With an impressive line-up of fresh, progressive and value-driven content dealing with the real issues that people face in life, the stories tap into the aspirations of different generations in the family. Sony SAB is dedicated to promoting an enjoyable family-viewing experience and can truly define Sony SAB as the ‘living room brand’ with something to appeal to everyone in the family.
The current programming mix by Sony SAB includes daily shows like Pushpa Impossible, Itti Si Khushi, Ganesh Kartikey and Taarak Mehta Ka OoltahChashmah amongst others. Sony SAB is dedicated to strengthening its line-up of shows further to provide non-stop entertainment for its viewers.
Sony SAB is the undisputed family entertainer and is watched by 1 out of every 3 households with a massive 130 Mn+ individuals watching it every month. (Source | BARC | SD+HD | TV+OOH | India UR 2+)
About Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited (formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India):
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) is the consumer-facing identity of Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited which is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, Japan.
A leading media and entertainment conglomerate, SPNI comprises 28 Premium Channels in both SD and HD formats, including leading Hindi General Entertainment Television Channels – Sony Entertainment Television; Sony SAB and Sony PAL; Marathi General Entertainment Channel – Sony Marathi; Bangla General Entertainment Channel – Sony AATH; Hindi Movie Channels – Sony MAX, Sony MAX 1, Sony MAX 2 and Sony WAH; renowned destination for sports fans – Sony Sports Network comprising Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 4, Sony Sports Ten 5; Kids Entertainment Channel – Sony YAY!; English Movie Channel – Sony PIX; Factual Entertainment Channel – Sony BBC Earth; Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channel in the US and Canada – Sony KAL; Digital entertainment OTT platform – Sony LIV and the independent production venture for original content and IPs for TV and digital media – Studio NEXT. This Network reaches out to over 700 million viewers in India and is available in over 150 countries.
Recognised as an employer of choice within and outside the media industry, SPNI is a recipient of several awards, including India’s Best Companies to Work For 2021 by the Great Place to Work® Institute, India, Exemplars of Inclusion in AVTAR &Seramount’s Most Inclusive Companies Index 2024 and listed as one of the 100 Best Companies for Women in India for eight consecutive years by AVTAR &Seramount. In recognition of the company’s unique workplace culture and exceptional people practices SPNI won the ET Future Skills 2024 for Best Learning Program Supporting Change Transformation Business Strategy, and the TISS LeapVault CLO Awards 2024 for Best Employee Engagement Program and Best Games Based Learning Program.
SPNI is in its 30th year of operations in India. Besides having overseas subsidiaries, it has a subsidiary MSM-Worldwide Factual Media Private Limited, and an affiliate, Bangla Entertainment Private Limited in India.
