Paaru is an interesting Marathi-language family drama television series that aired on Zee Marathi. It is the official remake of the Telugu television serial Muddha Mandaram and has become quite popular due to its touching storyline, family bonds, and interesting performances. The show is a mixture of romantic, dramatic, and family elements, so Paaru can be considered one of the best Marathi TV series of modern times.

Overview

Title: Paaru

Language: Marathi

Genre: Family Drama

Country: India

Director: Raju Sawant

Producer: Sarita Tejendra Neswankar

Writer: Kiran Kulkarni

Production House: Trrump Carrd Production

Original Series: Muddha Mandaram (Telugu)

TV Channel: Zee Marathi

OTT Platform: ZEE5

Running Time: About 22 minutes per episode

Filming Location: Satara, Maharashtra, India

Release Date

Paaru was released on 12 February 2024 on Zee Marathi and immediately became one of the most viewed family dramas of the channel. It ended in February 2026.

Main Cast

• Sharayu Sonawane as Parvati Maruti Semse (Paaru)
• Prasad Jawade as Aditya Shrikant Kirloskar
• Mugdha Karnik as Ahilyadevi Shrikant Kirloskar

• Supporting Cast
• Vijay Patwardhan as Shrikant Kirloskar
• Anuj Salunkhe as Pritam Kirloskar
• Sanjana Kale as Priya Bhosale / Priya Kirloskar
• Shantanu Gangane as Mohan Kirloskar
• Shrutkirti Sawant as Damini Kirloskar
• Bharat Jadhav as Suryakant Kadam
• Sunil Barve as Sayajirao Bhosale
• Atul Kaswa as Maruti Semse
• Sachin Deshpande as Ajay
• Shweta Kharat as Anushka
• Rugved Phadke as Nanu
• Purva Shinde as Disha
• Aatish More as Harish
• Pari Telang as Meera
• Devdatta Ghone as Ganesh “Gani” Semse
• Nikhil Zope as Mihir Rajshekhar
• Prajakta Wadye as Savitri
• Anup Belwalkar as Vishal

Story

This story revolves around Parvati “Paaru” Semse, a young, compassionate woman who transforms her life after being inducted into the Kirloskar family. This heartwarming story unfolds through the trials and tribulations faced by Paaru with family strife, misunderstandings, and emotional upheavals. Her tenacity, integrity, and dedication guide her through this difficult journey

Awards and Recognition

The serial gained popularity and won various awards in the Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards 2024, namely:

Best Actor – Prasad Jawade

Best Daughter – Sharayu Sonawane

ZEE5 Popular Character (Female) – Sharayu Sonawane

Best Comedy Female – Shrutkirti Sawant

Best Supporting Male – Anuj Salunkhe

Best Mother – Mugdha Karnik

Best Family – Kirloskar Family

Best Series – Producer Sarita Neswankar

Interesting Facts

Paaru is the Marathi version of the popular Telugu show Muddha Mandaram.

The filming took place mostly in Satara, Maharashtra.

It was telecast on Zee Marathi as well as available for viewing online via ZEE5.

The show had special crossover (“Mahasangram”) episodes that included other Zee Marathi shows.

Emotional storylines and superb acting of the cast helped it become one of the successful family dramas of the channel.

Conclusion

Through the entertaining storylines and great cast members, Paaru has become one of the most loved Marathi family dramas. Under the lead roles of Sharayu Sonawane, Prasad Jawade, and Mugdha Karnik, the series managed to attract many viewers with its romantic and family storylines. Even after it ended, Paaru still remains one of the popular Marathi TV serials.