For the first time on Indian television, an untold and unheard story on Mahadev’s Baal Roop is going to be presented by &TV. It is bringing its new mythological show, ‘Baal Shiv’ which is set to premiere on August 31, at 8:00 pm, airing every Monday to Friday.
Baal Shiv is being produced by ZEE Studios and will be having an impressive cast including Aan Tiwari as Baal Shiv, Siddharth Arora as Mahadev, Mouli Ganguly as Mahasati Anusuya, Shivya Pathania as Devi Parvati, Praneet Bhatt as Narad Muni, Krrip Kapur Suri as Asur Andhak, Danish Akhtar Saifi as Nandi, Ravi Khanvilkar as Archarya Dandpani, Dakssh Ajit Singh as Indra, Anjita Poonia as Indrani, Pallavi Pradhan as Maina Devi, Rajeev Bhardwaj as Rishi Atri, among others.
Talking about the show, Vishnu Shankar, Business Head – &TV, says, “Indian mythology is a treasure trove of extraordinary tales and our fascination with them is limitless. We’ve all grown up hearing them so many times and yet we never miss a chance to revisit them. Among these are the legends and tales of Lord Shiva and his various avatars. However, there is one roop which is rarely spoken about and that is his Baal Roop. At &TV we are proud to present for the first time on Indian television this untold, unseen story of Mahadev’s Baal Roop, through our show ‘Baal Shiv’. Through this show, we want to narrate the tale of his childhood and the beautiful relationship he shares with his mother Anusuya. We invite all our viewers and Lord Shiva’s ardent devotees to watch and enjoy the show wholeheartedly.”
Adding to this, Anshul Khullar, Business Head, Zee Studios, says, “We at Zee Studios are pleased to bring an unheard story and another unique concept on-air called Baal Shiv. We all have grown up listening to stories of Lord Shiva, but this endearing story of Baal Shiv is a welcome change in the mythological space of Indian Television. The energy and the excitement with which this project is being worked upon is unprecedented. I sincerely hope that our audiences like this initiative and fall in love with the characters, the show and Baal Shiv.”
Sharing his excitement on portraying Baal Shiv, little Aan Tiwari says, “I am very happy to be a part of the show and play Baal Shiv’s role. Lord Shiva is my most favourite deity, and I worship him. I know his stutis by heart and can recite them effortlessly.”
Elated to portray Mahasati Anusuya’s role, Mouli Ganguly says, “Anusuya’s character is one of the most prominent roles in the show. She is the perfect balance of compassion and determination. As the headteacher of Gurukul, Anusuya takes care of its children as her own, imparts the best of her knowledge and cultivates discipline in them. She did not have any children of her own. So, she performed severe penance and received the vardaan to be Tridev’s mother. Her unwavering faith and devotion in her husband earned her the title of Mahasati.”
On his role of Lord Shiva, Siddharth Arora says, “I have this eternal belief that one doesn’t choose the role of Lord Shiva. It comes to them as a blessing from Him! It is obvious how blessed I feel to have been chosen to essay Lord Shiv’s character. It is not the typical depiction of what the audience has seen before. Viewers will get to see a different side of him in the show. I hail from Benaras, the land of spirituality and Shivji has been a huge part of my life. I have grown up listening to his tales and he is undoubtedly one of the most revered Gods on my side of the family and personally for me. I could not have asked for anything more significant than essaying his character on screen.”
