ZEE5 announces new web series Shabad – Reet Aur Riwaaz

Fundamentally, Shabad – Reet Aur Riwaaz combines a son's desire for self-expression with a father's commitment to legacy.

• ZEE5 announces new web series Shabad – Reet Aur Riwaaz starring Suvinder Vicky
• Series explores a father-son conflict over music legacy and personal dreams
• Set in Punjab, the show premieres soon with six episodes

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Streaming platform Hindi ZEE5 today announced its upcoming original web series Shabad – Reet Aur Riwaaz, starring Suvinder Vicky and Mihir Ahuja in compelling lead roles as a father–son duo.

Supported by Mahi Raj and Taranjit Kaur as Mihir’s sister and mother respectively, the series is produced by Rusk Media and directed by Ameet Guptha who is best known for directing ZEE5’s critically acclaimed series, Bakaiti.

Shabad-Reet Aur Riwaaz, set in a close-knit household bound by faith, tradition, and inherited expectations, is an intimate and profoundly human family drama with its roots in the cultural heartland of Punjab.

The show, which consists of six episodes, centres on Ghuppi, a stammering adolescent whose intense love of football contrasts sharply with the life his father—a respected Ragi singer who is determined to see his son continue the family's hallowed musical heritage—envisions for him.

Fundamentally, Shabad – Reet Aur Riwaaz combines a son's desire for self-expression with a father's commitment to legacy. However, its emotional canvas explores identity, courage, and fear in addition to generational conflict.

As Ghuppi grapples with the weight of inheritance and the vulnerability of his stammer, he embarks on a journey to find his own voice—both literal and emotional—in a world shaped by sacred sound, spiritual discipline, and deeply held belief systems.

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Producer Mayank Yadav, Rusk Media said, “ With Shabad – Reet Aur Riwaaz, we wanted to tell a story that feels lived-in and honest. The world of Ragi singing, the pressures of legacy, and a young boy’s silent rebellion through sport felt like a powerful metaphor for so many families today. We’re proud to collaborate with ZEE5 on a series that is as soulful as it is relevant.”

‘Shabad – Reet Aur Riwaaz’ will premiere soon only on Hindi ZEE5.