Worldwide actress Taranjit Kaur will probably be seen within the extremely anticipated sequence Shabad – Reet Aur Riwaz. The present was premiered on 6 February 2026 on Zee5. Set in opposition to the backdrop of a family the place “custom” is an expectation, Shabad explores the dynamics between a cussed father, a teenage son, and the mom caught within the crossfire. Taranjit performs the mom of {the teenager} on this compelling household portrait. Kaur’s movie credit embody BAFTA-nominated Mouth of Hell, Ankhon Dekhi (a Display Award winner), Airlift, Asur, and Saanjh. Not too long ago, her theatre manufacturing The Chai Queens, which has toured internationally.
Taranjit Kaur on Shabad
Speaking to mid-day about this present, she stated, “In Shabad – Reet Aur Riwaaz, I play Manjot, the emotional spine of the household, the one who holds everybody collectively. She is consistently caught within the battle between the daddy and the son: the daddy desires his son to hold ahead the household custom and change into a Ragi, whereas the son desires of turning into a footballer. Manjot stands within the center, making an attempt to guard each. She believes in permitting her youngsters to observe their desires, however she additionally understands the burden of custom. Her journey is about discovering steadiness, empathy, and braveness in a house filled with strain, and expectation.”
There’s fairly a narrative in how she bagged it. “I acquired this function whereas I used to be in Chandigarh, visiting my mother and father. I obtained a name to audition for the function of Manjot and managed to ship my first check. Inside a few days, I used to be knowledgeable that I had been shortlisted. Then got here an sudden twist — I used to be requested to ship one other check late at evening, round 11 p.m., and finally ended up capturing it near 1 a.m. I initially hesitated as a result of my mother and father had been asleep and I didn’t need to disturb them, however the group was very persuasive as time was extraordinarily tight earlier than the shoot. Round 2–2:30 a.m., I obtained a name from the director and producer telling me I had been finalized and asking if I might an early morning flight to finalize the whole lot .I needed to decline — I felt it could be unfair for my mother and father to get up and discover I had immediately disappeared. So I requested them to attend till I returned to Mumbai to finish the formalities within the coming days. It was really an uncommon and intense journey, being finalized simply days earlier than happening ground. I’m particularly grateful to the director, Ameet who inspired me to take the leap of religion, and our present runner Jayati, who strongly believed in me.”
Taranjit on why the present felt private
The theme of the present hit house. “The present is deeply rooted in our traditions and highlights the generational battle that usually arises when youngsters and fogeys wrestle to speak overtly. The daddy is decided for his son to hold ahead the household’s non secular legacy, whereas the son has desires of his personal, aspiring to change into a footballer. As seen in lots of households, the mom turns into the bridge between father and son, making an attempt to maintain the peace, keep communication, and maintain the household collectively whereas honouring each love and ambition. My expertise working has been deeply fulfilling. Coming from a Sikh household, I grew up in a family the place prayers and singing Shabads had been an on a regular basis a part of life. This made the story really feel private and emotionally acquainted. In Indian cinema, Sikh or Punjabi households are sometimes portrayed via clichés — exaggerated, loud, or handled as caricatures. This present, nevertheless, gives an genuine portrayal of Sikh household life. I consider it presents a truthful and respectful reflection of our neighborhood and its values,” she stated.
Speaking about her expertise of capturing the present, she stated, “Over the previous couple of years, I’ve principally labored in theatre and movies, enjoying a variety of characters. Nonetheless, that is the primary time I’m portraying an authentically Punjabi character who’s deeply rooted in my very own cultural background. In some ways, it felt like coming again to my roots, and it has been each enriching and deeply significant to symbolize my very own neighborhood on display screen. All the course of was enriching, and I used to be lucky to work with a beautiful group. Mihir Ahuja and Mahi Raj, who play my youngsters, are extremely gifted and introduced sincerity to their roles. Suvinder Vicky has been a robust and supportive co-actor. I really hope the present reaches viewers throughout Punjab and past, resonating with households far and extensive.”