New channel alert!
As we mentioned
here, DStv and Openview debuts Star Khanya this Monday 18 August at 18h00 - a new Star Life spin-off channel featuring a line-up of eight Indian series dubbed into isiZulu with English subtitles.
It's going to be on Channel 160 on DStv and 114 on Openview and it includes movies too.
What are the series?
Tuck in...
Tunte
Time: 18h00
Tunte is the story of a small-town girl with big dreams.
Tunte comes from a rural weaving family and moves to the city to become a fashion designer but ends up working as a domestic worker in a wealthy household.
Her resilience and determination help her fight social barriers and chase her dreams.
Original Bengali title: Tunte
Uthando Lweqiniso
Time: 18h30
This series centres round Anandi, a woman determined to rebuild her life after escaping a difficult marriage.
Despite the stigma of being divorced, she faces society’s judgments with courage and hope.
Original Tamil title: Poongatru Thirumbuma
Titli
Time: 19h00
Titli follows the journey of a young, ambitious girl who loses her hearing in a childhood accident but refuses to give up on her dreams.
Determined to become a pilot, she moves cities, where she finds an ally in Sunny, the son of her father’s friend.
Together, they strive to overcome every obstacle to make her dream take flight.
Original Hindi title: Titli
Flash fact:
This series aired on Star Life with an English-dub last year.
Elinye Ithuba
Time: 19h30
Pallavi is a young widow who bravely navigates familial responsibilities. She crosses paths with Raghav, a guarded business tycoon and this sparks a complex and emotional union.
Original Hindi title: Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali
Isivumelwano
Time: 20h00
Mishri, orphaned and living with her foster father, encounters Arjun, a respected criminal lawyer.
To help bail her foster father out of jail, Arjun proposes a one-year contract marriage with her.
Their marriage brings them face-to-face with misunderstandings, manipulations by family members, and evolving feelings - over time, and they fall in love while working together to expose deceit and protect justice.
Original Marathi title: Tharala Tar Mag!
Ithemba Alibulali
Time: 20h30
After marrying the emotionally distant surgeon, Rani discovers she’s pregnant - but refuses to give up her aspirations.
The show blends personal struggles with societal expectations, celebrating resilience, ambition and the balance between motherhood and career.
Original Hindi title: Pocket Main Aasman
Unami na?
Time: 21h00
This show blends horror and romance in a tale of love, loss and the supernatural.
After his beloved wife tragically dies, superstar Swaraj Joshi is haunted by her memory - until her soul returns to uncover hidden evils and guide him toward a new soulmate.
Original Marathi title: Sang Tu Aahes Ka?
Inhliziyo Ayiphakelwa
Time: 21h30
Strong-willed Manjiri, who resists marriage, clashes with feared local gangster Raaya.
Their intense confrontations gradually spark unexpected chemistry and love. The series blends drama, romance, and societal themes.
Original Marathi title: Yed Lagla Premacha