Kolkata: Zee Bangla has announced the launch of its latest fiction series Jowar Bhata, a gripping emotional thriller from Boyhood Productions. The show intertwines the fragility of sisterhood, the fire of revenge, and the ache of forbidden love, set against the rustic backdrop of rural Bengal.
Starring Aratrika Maity as the gentle and ambitious Uji, and Shruti Das as the bold and unpredictable Nisha, Jowar Bhata follows two sisters raised by their widowed father in the fading village of Benagram. While Uji dreams of studying her way out of poverty, Nisha’s impatience draws her into online scams. Their lives take a tragic turn when their father’s sudden death—after a collapsed land deal with the powerful Banerjee family—sets Nisha on a path of revenge. She convinces Uji to impersonate a wealthy NRI to infiltrate the Banerjee household. As Uji wins the trust of the family and the love of Sidharth Banerjee, she is torn between loyalty to her sister and her own desires.
“At Zee Bangla, our focus has always been to present stories that resonate deeply with our viewers while offering something fresh and engaging. Jowar Bhata brings together the themes of love, revenge, and moral conflict, layered within a story of two sisters, a bond rarely explored with such intensity on television. We are confident it will strike a strong chord with the audience across Bengal,” said Samrat Ghosh, Chief Cluster Officer – East, North & Premium Cluster, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.
Navnita Chakraborty, Business Head, Zee Bangla & Chief Content Officer, ZEE TV, added, “Audiences today are looking for narratives that are both relatable and aspirational. The story of Jowar Bhata, rooted in the soil of Bengal, beautifully captures the duality of rural resilience and modern desperation. With its emotional highs, dramatic turns and authentic characters, we believe this show will create a deep connect with our viewers. Led by the powerful performances of Aratrika Maity and Shruti Das, the show promises to bring this compelling story to life in a way that is both heartfelt and memorable.”
Jowar Bhata premieres 8th September 2025, airing Monday to Saturday at 9 pm on Zee Bangla.
