Star Life's new novela Madhubala - One Love One Passion premieres today at 16h00, with a repeat at 23h00, replacing
You Are My Love which ended last night.
It starts with one hour long episode and then two half-hour episodes thereafter.
You'll find details on the story and themes by tapping here:
The struggle for a ticket to the top
Comin' up in the opening epsiodes:
Thursday 13 August 2026
Episode 1
Padmini escapes her violent marriage with Trishna after discovering she is pregnant with another girl, fleeing her son-obsessed husband Balraj to protect both children from him.
Friday 14 August 2026
Episode 2
Fleeing Balraj's men, Padmini and Trishna reach a Mumbai film studio, where she meets Roma. However, she must leave as Balraj, enraged by her escape, continues searching for them.
Episode 3
Roma allows Padmini to stay with her. Balraj boards a train to Mumbai, where Shamsher challenges his authority and puts his power to the test, creating further tension.
Saturday 15 August 2026
Episode 4
With support from her new friends and neighbours, Padmini starts a new life while Balraj continues searching for his runaway wife. She remains determined to keep her family safe.
Episode 5
With Roma's help, Padmini gets a job and gives birth to a baby girl on a film set. Hangal names the newborn Madhubala, giving Padmini hope for a better future and a new beginning.
Sunday 16 August 2026
Episode 6
When Padmini hesitates to accept Balraj as her husband, Shamsher claims to be the child's father. During the celebrations, Balraj suddenly arrives and threatens their happiness.
Episode 7
Balraj forcibly tries to take Padmini and the children away, but Shamsher stops him. While fleeing, Padmini and the children are struck by a truck, leaving their safety uncertain.
Monday 17 August 2026
Episode 8
Shamsher plans to fake the deaths of Padmini and the children to protect them from Balraj. Padmini asks him to become their father, hoping to keep Balraj away from them safely.
Episode 9
Roma sees promise in Trishna after she vows to become a famous actress. Years pass, and a grown-up Madhubala is shown talking with her mother as a new chapter begins for them.
Tuesday 18 August 2026
Episode 10
Madhu feels guilty for causing trouble to her mother and Rajni. She is upset about the situation and makes it clear that she does not want to get married at this time.
Episode 11
Roma helps Trishna forge a fake mark sheet. When Madhubala urges her to tell Padmini the truth, Padmini decides Trishna should get married, upsetting her daughter greatly.
Wednesday 19 August 2026
Episode 12
Trishna argues with Padmini, calling herself her stepdaughter and defending her dream of fame. Hurt and angry, she agrees to get married despite her own wishes and ambitions.
Episode 13
The family prepares for a prospective groom's visit for Trishna. However, Madhubala's gossip sabotages the meeting, leaving Trishna and the family heartbroken and disappointed.
Thursday 20 August 2026
Episode 14
Trishna is unhappy with Madhubala's actions, so Madhubala asks Padmini to give Trishna a choice. Later, Roma arranges an audition for Trishna in RK's film, giving her hope.
Episode 15
Roma boosts Trishna's confidence as she auditions for RK's film. Meanwhile, Madhubala attacks a salesman who approaches her while trying to sell his products to her.
Friday 21 August 2026
Episode 16
Roma's attempt to eliminate Trishna backfires, resulting in Trishna being removed from the auditions. Mukund arrives and delivers product samples to Madhubala at home.
Episode 17
Roma gives Trishna an opportunity to act alongside RK, and they prepare her for the audition. However, Madhubala's expired cream threatens to ruin her chances and disappoint Trishna.
Saturday 22 August 2026
Episode 18
Padmini helps Trishna overcome her dilemma and encourages her to move forward. Mukund teaches his dishonest boss a lesson, while Madhubala worries about Trishna.
Episode 19
Mukund displays his products at the chawl, but Madhubala recognizes him. She exposes his true identity before the gathered crowd and reveals the truth about his intentions.
Sunday 23 August 2026
Episode 20
Mukund is injured in a car accident, and Madhubala rushes him to the hospital. Inspector Pradhan flirts with her while promising to arrest the driver responsible.
Episode 21
Mukund's parents berate him, but Madhubala defends him. At the police station, Pradhan pressures her to drop the case because of the car owner's influence and powerful connections.
Monday 24 August 2026
Episode 22
RK orders Inspector Pradhan to shut the case. Madhubala firmly tells Mukund that she will never take back the case, despite the pressure and threats surrounding her.
Episode 23
Mukund struggles to choose between pursuing the court case or accepting an out-of-court settlement to resolve the dispute.
Tuesday 25 August 2026
Episode 24
RK insults Pradhan when he suggests apologising. Pradhan retaliates by informing the media about RK's case, and reporters soon arrive at Madhubala's doorstep seeking answers.
Episode 25
RK arranges a press conference as the media reaches Madhubala's home. Trishna blames Madhubala for ruining her acting career, increasing the tension within the family.
Wednesday 26 August 2026
Episode 26
Madhubala confronts RK at his press conference, accusing him of being a show-off and vowing to teach him a lesson for all the trouble he has caused her and her family.
Episode 27
Pradhan offers Mukund's mother a large sum to stay silent. RK invites Trishna over, then has the doors shut after she and Roma enter his house, leaving them trapped.
Thursday 27 August 2026
Episode 28
Madhubala worries about Roma and Trishna as RK and Bittu offer Trishna a film role in exchange for Madhubala withdrawing the case, trapping them in a difficult situation.
Episode 29
Mukund's mother refuses to withdraw the case and claims her son is critical to the media despite his recovery. Madhubala grows suspicious and questions whether she is telling the truth.
Friday 28 August 2026
Episode 30
After police arrest RK, Bittu offers Mukund's mother Rs 2.5 million. Madhubala is shocked when she accepts the money happily, realizing the case may have been influenced by greed.
Episode 31
Mukund refuses the offer, making Madhubala the target of her sister's anger again. Meanwhile, RK must remain in jail for three days because the weekend delays his release.
Saturday 29 August 2026
Episode 32
RK discovers that Trishna and Madhubala's father share a connection with his jail partner. Both men hate Madhubala, bringing RK and his enemy together over their common grudge.
Episode 33
RK tells Trishna he will have her card cancelled and vows to teach Madhubala a lesson. After several arguments, Madhubala decides to distance herself from the situation.
Sunday 30 August 2026
Episode 34
Mukund pays his bills and confesses his feelings for Madhubala, but she does not feel the same way. The growing distance between Madhubala and Trishna continues.
Episode 35
Mukund's mother asks to meet Padmini, while RK continues plotting revenge against Madhubala by offering acting roles to Roma and Trishna, further driving the sisters apart.
Monday 31 August 2026
Episode 36
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Episode 37
Mukund's mother warns Madhubala against him before unexpectedly proposing marriage to her. Meanwhile, Trishna auditions for a role in RK's film, hoping to advance her career.
Premiere episodes of Madhubala - One Love One Passion air on Star Life from Mondays to Sundays at 16h00.