The iconic talk show ‘Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai’ is all set to return with a new season on Zee 5. This time, actor R. Madhavan will step in as host, carrying forward the legacy of the show, which was originally helmed by the late Farooq Shaikh.
R as the return of the iconic talk show on ZEE5. Madhavan to host Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai 2.0
According to the makers, Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai 2.0 will feature conversations with celebrities who have made significant contributions in their respective fields. The new season aims to explore his personal journeys, relationships and defining moments beyond his public achievements.
Talking about hosting the show, Madhavan said, “Today, we have unprecedented access to the lives of people we admire. We know what they do, where they go and what they share, but we rarely know who they really are. That’s what makes Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai so relevant even today.”
He also reflected on the legacy of the original series and its former host. He said, “The original show, under Farooq Sheikh’s leadership, created a rare space for honest, deeply human conversations that celebrated the individual beyond his public persona. It is both an honor and a responsibility to carry on such a legacy.”
Madhavan said that the makers hope to retain the essence of the original while making it relevant for today’s audience. “As Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai returns to Zee 5, our endeavor is to preserve the soul of the original as well as connect it with today’s audience. This season, we will bring together extraordinary personalities and legends who have taken India to the global stage, as well as highlight the defining moments, relationships and untold stories that shaped their journey because beyond every achievement and every headline is a human story waiting to be told, and they The stories are what really stay with us,” he concluded.
