ZEE5 Brings a Power-Packed October Watchlist to Audiences Across the U.S. and Canada

New York/Toronto,October 1, 2026: 
As South Asian communities across the United States and Canada gear up for the festive season, ZEE5 Global is bringing audiences a packed October entertainment slate featuring fresh movies, series and some of India’s most-loved non-fiction franchises across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bangla and other Indian languages.

Leading the Hindi lineup is Pooja Meri Jaan, premiering October 2 and starring Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi. Directed by Navjot Gulati and produced by Maddock Films, the intense drama explores rejection, obsession, consent, and the complexities of truth through multiple perspectives. Joining it on the October movie slate is Sumo Didi, adding another fresh Hindi story to the month’s watchlist.

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Brings the Music of India to North America
Adding a special dose of music and celebration to the festive season is Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2026, one of ZEE TV’s biggest and grandest entertainment shows.

For audiences across the U.S. and Canada, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9 PM ET/PT on ZEE TV. Viewers can also enjoy the show anytime, anywhere on ZEE5, with all episodes available to catch up and stream on demand.

The musical celebration extends across languages this October, with Sa Re Ga Ma Pa also featuring in Tamil, Marathi and Malayalam, bringing the much-loved franchise to regional-language audiences across North America.

ZEE5’s October regional slate further strengthens the festive watchlist. Tamil audiences can look forward to Sattamum Needhiyum 2 and Thee Kural, while the Telugu lineup includes Jayammu Nischayammuraa with Jagapathi 2 and Rudravanam PS.

For Bangla audiences, October brings Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat, Shwetkali 2 and Dadagiri Unlimited Season 11, offering a mix of movies, series and non-fiction entertainment.

Harish Goyal, Territory Head – Americas, ZEE Entertainment, said, “The festive season is one of the most special times of the year for South Asian families across the U.S. and Canada — a time when entertainment, music and shared experiences naturally bring people together. Our October lineup reflects that spirit, with a strong mix of Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Bangla stories alongside the scale and celebration of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. Whether families are gathering at home for the festivities or watching on the go, we want ZEE5 to be their entertainment destination — bringing the stories, stars, and music of India closer to them.”

With new movies, returning series, reality entertainment and programming across multiple Indian languages, ZEE5’s October lineup offers a strong festive-season watchlist for Indian and South Asian audiences across the United States and Canada.

This festive season, celebrate more stories, more languages, and more entertainment — anytime, anywhere on ZEE5.