In the early 2000s, late Farooq Shaikh won hearts as the host of a very popular talk show, ‘Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai’, a popular celebrity talk show on Zee TV that gave viewers an intimate look into the personal and professional lives of some of Bollywood’s biggest stars. Now, actor R. Madhavan is donning Shaikh’s shoes to host, which will air on Zee5.
R Madhavan to hostJeena Isi Ka Naam Hai 2.0 ‘ on Zee 5
In a report in Hindustan Times, talking about hosting duties, Madhavan shared why he believes the show’s format continues to resonate with audiences, even in today’s social media-driven era.. “Today, we have unprecedented access to the lives of the people we admire. We know what they do, where they go and what they share, but we rarely know who they really are. This is what makes Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai so relevant even today.“The original show, under Farooq Shaikh, created a rare space for honest and deeply human conversations that celebrated the person beyond the public persona,” said the actor, adding, “Carrying forward a legacy like this is both an honor and a responsibility. As Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai returns to Zee 5, our endeavor is to preserve the soul of the original while making it resonate with today’s audience.”Madhavan also teased the kind of guests that version 2.0 of the show will have. “This season we will bring together extraordinary personalities and legends who have brought India to the global stage, while uncovering the defining moments, relationships and untold stories that shaped their journeys because beyond every achievement and every headline is a human story waiting to be told, and these are the stories that really stay with us,” he said.Zee5 has officially announced the return of the iconic talk show Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as part of its upcoming slate of content. The platform described the original series as “a cultural phenomenon” that left a lasting impact on audiences across generations, becoming synonymous with heartfelt and deeply personal conversations under the legendary direction of the late Farooq Shaikh.Actor R. Madhavan takes over as host, carrying forward the famous legacy of the show. ‘Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai 2.0’ will feature extraordinary personalities and pioneers who have put India on the world map. The broadcast date has not yet been confirmed by the channel.