South-India has a rich theatrical legacy. Among Karnataka's many stalwarts was Girish Karnad who wrote his first play Yayati in Kannada in 1961. B. V. Karanth, the iconic director of the National School of Drama, set up Benaka, one of Bengaluru's oldest theatre groups.

Zee Theatre launches socially-relevant teleplays in Kannada and Telugu

This April, Zee Theatre brings to you a vibrant melange of engrossing, well-written, multi-genre stories drenched in many shades of human experience. Be it a comedy about a controlling patriarch, an insightful exploration of old age, the untold story of a domestic worker or a tale about the quest for self-expression, you can enjoy nuanced and entertaining teleplays all through the month.

From family dramas to comedies, Zee Theatre teleplays you can watch this month

The year 2022 was big for theatre in India as it made inroads into TV. Merging two very important platforms for entertainment, Zee Theatre experimented with a new style of storytelling as it brought a dramatic feast of 30 plays in 30 days titled ‘Har Din Naya Drama’.

Theatre has been a part of the Indian ethos from the time of 'Natya Shastra', 'Mahabharat'

On Ambedkar Jayanti, well-known theatre, film and TV actor Vikram Kochhar grows pensive as he discusses ‘State vs Malti Mhaske’, a Zee Theatre presentation exploring deep-seated caste divisions in society.

Caste-based discrimination is like a virus: Zee Theatre's Vikram Kochhar

As we take stock of the challenges and triumphs of 2021, Zee Theatre brings a yearender special packed with five teleplays. These insightful and relatable stories will be screened from 27 to 31 December, on Tata Sky Theatre to signal the end of an eventful year.

Enjoy Zee Theatre's yearender special with five engrossing teleplays

On World Television Day, Zee Theatre brings teleplays that you can watch with your family from the comfort of your home. An overview of the teleplays: The Will: Six youngsters meet at an ancient mansion in the outskirts of Bhopal in the hope of a large inheritance.

Celebrate World Television Day with these multi-genre Zee Theatre teleplays

On Children’s Day (November 14), revisit the fondest memories of childhood, tune into innocence and the wonders of unfettered imagination with Zee Theatre teleplays.

Celebrate Children’s Day with Zee Theatre plays that take you back to the wonder years

Cinema and entertainment in general have always been a free spirit, never bound by geographical borders or caged by political states. Probably this is why Zee Theatre’s latest initiative ‘Yaar Julahey’ was such a massive success as it successfully brought talents from the Indian subcontinent together to make a unique property that truly mirrors our rich heritage of the forgotten past.

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Zee Theatre is all set to infuse your Sundays with suspense, thrill and drama with these gripping teleplays. Watch ‘Raid’ and ‘State vs Malti Mhaske,’ 12th and 19th September respectively at 2pm and 8pm.

Add a dose of suspense to your Sundays with these Zee Theatre teleplays

Zee Theatre continues to curate the best of Indian stories from across the country, and presents two memorable Gujarati plays all through this month. ‘Jenu Khisu Garam Eni Same Sau Naram' and ‘Papa Amara Prime Minister’ will be screened on Tata Sky Theatre.

Zee Theatre presents two Gujarati plays that explore the true meaning of the word, 'family'

For actor Aahana Kumra, shooting for Zee Theatre’s ‘Sir Sir Sarla’ was an immensely rewarding experience. She says, “The wonderful thing is that during the shoot, I did not lose the flow that I experience on stage while performing the play live.

This play feels like a breath of fresh air, says Aahana Kumra on Zee Theatre's 'Sir Sir Sarla'

In the news for curating the best of subcontinental literature, Zee Theatre’s new series ‘Yaar Julahay’, will screen Amrita Pritam’s classic tale, ‘Apna Apna Qarz’.

'Churails' actor Sania Saeed on new show on Zee Theatre: People will enjoy listening to classic stories

'Churails' actor Nimra Bucha will now appear in Zee Theatre's ‘Yaar Julahay', a series of dramatic readings featuring stories by writers from the subcontinent. Nimra will be reading ‘Mughal Bachcha,’ a short story by Padma Shree awardee, novelist and writer, Ismat Chughtai.

Nimra Bucha reads Ismat Chughtai’s ‘Mughal Bachcha’ in Zee Theatre’s ‘Yaar Julahay’

Playwright Ranjit Kapoor’s ’Janpath Kiss’, is a satirical comment on social mores and depicts how a random kiss caught on camera in a bustling market, ends up triggering a massive uproar.

Aditi Sharma on teleplay Janpath Kiss: The events are reflective of our society

World Theatre Day: Zee Theatre talents recount the challenges of the new normal

Zee Theatre presents the acclaimed play ‘Aaj Rang Hai’ on March 28t at 2 pm and 8 pm on TataSky Theatre. Written and directed by Purva Naresh, one of the most powerful and influential female voices in contemporary Indian theatre, 'Aaj Rang Hai’ is a musical celebration of India’s syncretic cultural and artistic traditions through the poetry of Amir Khusrau.

Celebrate Holi with Zee Theatre's musical ‘Aaj Rang Hai’

International Women’s day: Watch Zee Theatre teleplays that celebrate women’s stories

The concept of teleplay is not new to the end-user of today. While we must not have consumed as much number of teleplays as our parents once did with the advent and subsequent dominance of OTTs, streamers are now increasingly helping in broadcasting what was originally a theatrical play and what was meant to be consumed from across the stage.

Last seen in 'Aashram', Rajeev Siddhartha talks of Zee Theatre's teleplay 'Adhe Adhure' & more

Zee Theatre's latest offering is Mohan Rakesh’s timeless classic, 'Adhe Adhure.’ One of the most significant plays in the history of Indian theatre, ‘Adhe Adhure’ was published in 1968 but its characters and theme continue to be relatable.

Rajeev Siddhartha on his latest teleplay with Zee Theatre: Used the angst within to play the character

What started as an experiment for television producers to encourage and usher in a new era of teleplays having merged broadcast and theatre to bring celebrated content to a larger audience courtesy the wide reach of the medium -- teleplays have come a long way.

Pakistani filmmaker Kanwal Khoosat to WION on 'Zindagi Tamasha' becoming Oscars 2021 entry

Zee Theatre's curation of diverse human stories with a universal resonance continues to gather momentum in the new year. This month, with a special focus on regional narratives, it will screen three acclaimed Marathi plays, 'Selfie,' 'U-Turn,' and 'U-Turn 2' on Tata Sky Theatre.

Zee Theatre presents three insightful Marathi teleplays with a universal resonance

Sanjay Dadich shares a deep, emotional relationship with Zee Theatre's teleplay 'Sir Sir Sarla' Zee Theatre is currently screening Makarand Deshpande’s classic play Sir Sir Sarla on Airtel Spotlight.

Sanjay Dadich on sharing an emotional relationship with Zee Theatre's teleplay 'Sir Sir Sarla'

'Sakubai', 'Doll’s House': Watch Zee Theatre teleplays that celebrate women’s stories