The new Star Khanya channel goes live on DStv 160 and Openview 114 tonight (18 August), with a line-up that we've detailed
here.
The evening begins with Tunte at 18h00.
Here's a refresh of what it's about, followed by the teasers:
It tells 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.
Coming up in the first episodes:
Monday 18 August 2025
Episode 1
Tunte dreams of making traditional Tant sarees, famous amongst the youth. However, her fate lies in the hands of her wicked stepmother Shampa.
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Episode 2
The villagers praise Rangan for his great deed and Tunte gets threatened into finishing an order.
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Episode 3
Tunte agrees to guide Rongon if he helps her reach her destination fast. Later, she brings the saree required to complete the Goddess' worship at the mansion.
Thursday 21 August 2025
Episode 4
Roshan lashes out at Tunte for entering the Puja. However, Rangan comes to her aid and stops the security guard from hurting her.
Friday 22 August 2025
Episode 5
Rangan's family continues to perform the Puja. Later that day, Tunte ruins Rangan's car tyres during their camping trip.
Saturday 23 August 2025
Episode 6
Rangan catches Tunte scaring him and his friends. He then suspects Tunte after seeing the factory shut down.
Sunday 24 August 2025
Episode 7
Rangan tries to show Tunte up by tipping her. However, she refuses the money and lashes out at him instead.
Monday 25 August 2025
Episode 8
Soumili uses Shampa to harm Tunte, in return for a hefty sum of money. Elsewhere, Tunte's bag gets stolen, along with all her money.
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Episode 9
Tunte blames Rangan for her missing money. Meanwhile, Shampa tries to kill Subimal, as instructed by Soumili.
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Episode 10
Tunte decides to sell her house to arrange money for Subimal's treatment. Later, Shampa forces Tunte to move to the city.
Thursday 28 August 2025
Episode 11
Tunte signs the property papers after being influenced by Shampa. She tries hard to chase a thief who snatches her purse.
Friday 29 August 2025
Episode 12
Tunte ends up in an argument with Rangan when she bumps into him. She has a hard time finding her way to the Lahiri mansion within the huge city.
Saturday 30 Augst 2025
Episode 13
Tunte finds herself getting manipulated by Soumili to work as a domestic worker in the house. As a result, she refuses to accept the job offer at Lahiri Mansion.
Sunday 31 August 2025
Episode 14
Soumili finally convinces Tunte to work as a domestic worker. Rishika purposely burns Tunte's hand with boiling water to punish her.
Premiere episodes of Tunte air on Star Khanya from Mondays to Fridays at 18h00.