We had previously reported about Shabad - Reet aur Riwaaz, one of ZEE5’s upcoming Hindi original shows slated for premiere in February. On Wednesday, the makers unveiled the official trailer of their series, also confirming February 6 as the premiere date.
Starring Mihir Ahuja and Kohrra fame Suvinder Vicky in the lead, and set against the evocative backdrop of Punjab, Shabad promises to tell a classic father-son tale, where the ambitious and rebellion son Ghuppi must choose between following his dream of becoming a footballer, and following his family’s firmly rooted legacy of Gurbani singing. What makes Ghuppi’s journey more challenging is his chronic stammer even as he strives to find his true sense of freedom.
As generational tensions rise and emotional fault lines deepen, Shabad sensitively explores the conflict between legacy and aspiration, inheritance and individuality. The series poses a compelling question: is legacy something we inherit, or something we choose for ourselves?
Speaking about his character, Mihir Ahuja shared, “Ghuppi is one of the most vulnerable characters I’ve played. His stammer isn’t just a speech condition — it reflects everything he struggles to express - fear, desire, ambition, and the need to be accepted. Shabad captures that pivotal moment in every young person’s life when you’re torn between being a good child and being true to yourself.” Suvinder Vicky added, “What moved me about Shabad is that it doesn’t villainise parents — it shows how unspoken emotions and unrealised dreams influence our actions. This story is deeply rooted, emotional, and reflective of many Indian households.”
Ameet Guptha, who helms direction for the show, remarked, “Shabad is a story about listening — to children, to parents, and to the silence that exists between them. It explores how love, when intertwined with expectation, can become pressure, and how empathy can heal what authority cannot.”
Made as a six-episode drama, Shabad is produced by Rusk Media. Taranjit Kaur and Maahi Jain play supporting roles in the series.
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