In 2009, India’s legacy content powerhouse ZEE TV and content czarina Ekta R Kapoor curated a show titled Pavitra Rishta which with 1424 episodes, ran for 5 long years on ZEE TV and made Archana and Manav an iconic couple everyone looked upto. The show lived in the hearts of the fans for many years so much so that Ekta R Kapoor and ZEE5 decided to keep the legacy on by renewing the show, and naming it, ‘Pavitra Rishta… it’s never too late’. While Ankita Lokhande reprised her role of Ankita, Shaheer Sheikh stepped into the shoes of Manav and together, they captured people’s hearts and minds. Now, ZEE5 is back with another season of the series which is set to premiere on 28th January.
Season 2 is centred around Manav and Archana, and how their marriage, which was based on a sham, falls apart only for them to realise that their Pavitra Rishta was never bound by just vows and responsibilities. It was infact woven with love and faith so strong that even destiny had to re-write its plan for them. As seen in the trailer, Manav and Archana’s story in season 2 starts from where their marriage ended, and they went their individual way only to cross paths time and again. While they never stopped loving each other and waiting for each other, but will they find their way back to each other as lovers and soulmates?
Ankita Lokhande said, “Shooting for Pavitra Rishta is like coming home as Archana’s character feels like second skin to me. This show changed my life back in the days and this time around too, it has proven extremely lucky for me as it has reinstated my faith in love, second chances and that ‘It’s never too late’. So, it gives me immense joy to announce that your favourite show is back with a new season, 8 fresh episodes, same old Archana-Manav chemistry and renewed drama. We hope that you feel the love we felt while shooting for this series”.
Shaheer Sheikh said, “I was stepping into unknown shoes in the first season but the love from the fans made me realise that there is a Manav in me. Manav’s innocence and relatability struck a chord with many hearts, and I hope that the viewers continue to love and accept him in the new season”.
Actor turned producer Bhairavi Raichura’s 24 Frames Production has helmed the digital series which will be exclusively available on ZEE5. Directed by Nandita Mehra, written by Nikita Dhond, Gautam Hegde and Ritu Bhatia, ‘Pavitra Rishta…it’s never too late’ S2 will premiere on ZEE5 on 28th January.