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| Tu Hi Re Dil Mein | |
|---|---|
| Genre | |
| Directed by |
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| Creative director | Siddharth Vankar |
| Starring |
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| Opening theme | "Tu Hi Re Dil Mein" by Chetan Bharanga[1] Lyrics: Sandeep Sharare |
| Composer | Ankit-Chetan |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 36 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Aman Sachdeva |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 20 minutes |
| Production companies | Film & Shots Production |
| Original release | |
| Network | Zee TV |
| Release | 15 June 2026 – present |
Tu Hi Re Dil Mein (transl. You Are In My Heart) is an Indian Hindi-language television family drama series which premiered on Zee TV on 15 June 2026 and stream digitally on ZEE5. [2][3] Produced by Films and Shots Production, the series stars Priyanshi Yadav, Abrar Qazi and Simran Rawal.[4] It is an official remake of the Malayalam TV series Mizhi Randilum of Zee Keralam.[5]
Premise
[edit]Believed to bring luck, Vrinda marries her dream man, Sanjay, who loves Divya. Living in his home as a caretaker, Vrinda faces silent sacrifices and soul ties, uncertain if fate will ever choose her.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Priyanshi Yadav[6] as Vrinda
- Abrar Qazi[7][8] as Sanjay
- Simran Rawal[9] as Swati
Recurring
[edit]- Pallavi Pradhan as Dhankor
- Deepali Pansare as Kavita
- Roopa Divatia as
- Pyumori Mehta Ghosh as Sarita
- Dolphin Dubey as Rupal
- Farida Dadi
- Gouri Tonk as Madhavi Shah
- Amardeep Jha
- Drashti Jaiswal
- Susheel Parashar
- Jivansh Gupta as Nandu
- Anuj Khurana
- Mithil Jain
- Jitendra Bohara
- Anuraj Chahal
- Saatvik Sharma
- Aadvik Misal
Production
[edit]Casting
[edit]Abrar Qazi was confirmed to play the male lead, Sanjay.[10][11] Priyanshi Yadav was selected to portray Vrindha.[12] Simran Rawal was cast to play Swati, making her television debut as a lead actor.[13]
Premiere
[edit]The show was put on hold for some time from March dut to the lukewarm response from the audience for the first teaser and title dispute with Ekta Kapoor.[14] Makers spend time in developing the love triangle and Sanjay's dilemma tracks.[15] After the delay, the show premiered on 15 June 2026, replacing Saru.[16]
Controversy
[edit]Title dispute
[edit]When Zee TV announced the title as "Pavithra Rista" in December 2025, the creator of the 2009 iconic TV series by the same name, Ekta Kapoor slammed the makers for using the same title.[17][18] She shared a sharp, critical note on her Instagram stating:
“When you can't create an IP, u feed on an established one of another creator! Terrible ethics of intellectual bankruptcy!! or both!! Nothing Pavitra about it!!!”
After the intense backlash from fans and producer Ekta, the channel changed the title to "Tu Hi Re Dil Mein" in April 2026.[21][22]
Director opted out
[edit]In June 2026, director Ameet Guptha went public with social media evidence. He shared screenshots proving his name had been entirely chopped from the first episode’s on-screen credits despite he dedicated six months to pre-production and filming the initial episodes.[23] Broadcaster ZEE Network officially withdrew its internal "rotational credit" policy in July after intense pressure from the Screenwriters Association.[24]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Tu Hi Re Dil Mein-Title Song Out Now". YouTube.
- ↑ "Zee TV launches new drama 'Tu Hi Re Dil Mein'". Indian Broadcasting World. 10 June 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ "जून में TV पर गर्दा उड़ाने के लिए तैयार हैं ये 7 नए शो, TRP में उधेड़ेंगे 'अनुपमा' और तुलसी की बखिया". Times Now Navbharat (in Hindi). 2026-05-25. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
- ↑ Network, Bollywood Hungama News; Hungama, Bollywood (2026-06-10). "Abrar Qazi, Priyanshi Yadav, and Simran Rawal talk about joining hands for Zee TV's new drama Tu Hi Re Dil Mein". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ "Abrar Qazi, Priyanshi Yadav, and Simran Rawal talk about joining hands for Zee TV's new drama Tu Hi Re Dil Mein". Bollywood Hungama. 10 June 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ indiatribune (2026-06-14). "Priyanshi Yadav calls Vrinda from Tu Hi Re Dil Mein 'one of the most challenging characters'". India Tribune - Chicago -. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ "Tu Hi Re Dil Mein actor Abrar Qazi gets candid about his role; says 'Playing a good character is tough since one has to bring authenticity'". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ indiatribune (2026-06-09). "Abrar Qazi calls his 'Tu Hi Re Dil Mein' deeply emotional but rooted in values". India Tribune - Chicago -. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ "Priyanshi Yadav and Simran Rawal on Tu Hi Re Dil Mein's Vrinda-Swati bond: "Not every relationship between two women has to be defined by rivalry"". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ "Abrar Qazi calls his 'Tu Hi Re Dil Mein' deeply emotional but rooted in values". India Tribune. 9 June 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ Tapiawala, Shachi (23 April 2026). "Abrar Qazi's cryptic post on being respected on the sets raises eyebrows; says, 'Asking a simple question can trigger…'". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ "Abrar Qazi, Priyanshi Yadav, and Simran Rawal talk about joining hands for Zee TV's new drama Tu Hi Re Dil Mein : Bollywood News". Bollywood Hungama. 2026-06-10. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
- ↑ Network, Bollywood Hungama News; Hungama, Bollywood (2026-06-20). "Simran Rawal reveals what makes Swati stand out in Tu Hi Re Dil Mein: "She breaks the usual stereotype"". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
- ↑ Network, Bollywood Hungama News; Hungama, Bollywood (2025-12-29). "Ektaa R Kapoor slams Zee TV ahead of introducing new show titled Pavitra Rishta; addresses it as misuse of 'established IP'". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ Network, Bollywood Hungama News; Hungama, Bollywood (2026-07-09). "Abrar Qazi on Sanjay's dilemma in Tu Hi Re Dil Mein; says, "People are quick to blame the man"". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ Rajesh, Srividya (2026-06-08). "Exclusive: Saru moves to the 6.30 PM slot to make way for Tu Hi Re Dil Mein". IWMBuzz. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
- ↑ "Ekta Kapoor slams makers of new show 'Pavitra Rishta' for use of title". 2025-12-29. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ "Ekta Kapoor Slams Zee TV For Reusing Pavitra Rishta Title Without Her Knowledge". News18. Archived from the original on 2026-01-01. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ "Ekta Kapoor Slams Zee TV as channel reuses Pavitra Title without her knowledge". Hindustan Times.
- ↑ "Is Ekta Kapoor's possible disappointment the reason behind Abrar Qazi's Zee TV show Pavitra Rishta getting a new title?". www.tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ "ZEE TV drops first teaser of new fiction 'Tu Hi Re Dill Mein'". 2026-04-13. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ "Ekta Kapoor Slams A New Show Named 'Pavitra Rishta', Calls Title Reuse As 'Intellectual Bankruptcy'". BollywoodShaadis. 2025-12-29. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ "Abrar Qazi-Priyanshi Yadav's Tu Hi Re Controversy Deepens! Director Makes Shocking Claim About Missing Credits - Telly Tales". 2026-06-24. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ Rao, Justin (2026-07-30). "Exclusive | ZEE Network Withdraws 'Rotational Credit' Policy For TV Writers After Screenwriters Association Pushback". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 2026-08-07.