‘Maa Hai Na’: Shilpa Shetty To Host New Cooking Show Featuring Sunita Ahuja and Tanya Mittal As Participants – Deets Inside
Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty is set to host the new reality series 'Maa Hai Na', a comedy cooking show exploring the dynamics between celebrity mothers and their children. The 10-episode production features a diverse cast, including Sunita Ahuja and 'Bigg Boss 19' finalist Tanya Mittal, as they navigate culinary challenges and generational gaps.
Bollywood actor and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty Kundra is set to return to the small screen as the host of a new non-fiction series titled Maa Hai Na. Formally announced by streaming platform ZEE5 on May 10, 2026, the 10-episode "comedy cooking show" focuses on the unique dynamics between celebrity mothers and their "Gen Z" children. The series aims to blend culinary challenges with emotional storytelling, exploring how different generations navigate tradition and modern lifestyles within the kitchen. Shilpa Shetty’s Viral ‘Husband on the Line’ Comment; the True Story Behind Raj Kundra’s Spiritual Shift.
Shilpa Shetty to Host Culinary Reality Show ‘Maa Hai Na’
Shilpa Shetty, who has previously judged popular dance reality shows like Super Dancer, transitions into the role of a host for this kitchen-centric format. Produced by Lil Frodo Productions, the show is designed to be more than a standard cooking competition.
Shilpa Shetty to Host ZEE5’s New Cooking Show ‘Maa Hai Na’
According to the makers, the series uses the kitchen as a backdrop for honest conversations, testing whether the younger generation can handle traditional household tasks while bridging communication gaps with their parents. The production team emphasised that Shetty was chosen for her ability to balance "warmth, relatability, and energy." The show’s structure focuses on "one recipe at a time," using food as a medium to trigger nostalgia, laughter, and even the occasional family argument, providing a look into the private lives of high-profile Indian households.
Sunita Ahuja and Tanya Mittal Lead ‘Maa Hai Na’ Participant Lineup
The show features a diverse roster of mother-child duos from the worlds of entertainment and social media. Highlighting the lineup is Sunita Ahuja, wife of Bollywood veteran Govinda, who will appear alongside her daughter, Tina Ahuja. Sunita recently expressed her excitement about the project, noting her desire to establish her own professional identity independent of her husband’s fame.
Joining them is Tanya Mittal, known for her recent stint as a finalist on Bigg Boss 19, who will participate with her mother, Sunita Mittal. Other confirmed pairs include: Urvashi Dholakia and her son, Kshitij Dholakia. Gullu (social media personality) and her mother, Munesh Tanwar. Shahida Ansari and her nephew, Afghan. Bhagyashre E Sharma and her mother, Rinju Sharma. MTV ‘Splitsvilla 16’ Finalists Revealed: Gullu-Kaira and Yogesh-Ruru Secure Spots; Makers Introduce Fan Voting Twist.
Maa Hai Na is expected to begin streaming on ZEE5 in the coming weeks, joining the platform's expanding portfolio of original non-fiction and lifestyle content.
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