Seher Hone Ko Hai's Rishita Kothari REVEALS watching Pakistani show 'Meri Zindagi Hai Tu': 'Humare show ko..'

Rishita Kothari stepped into the spotlight with her very first acting project, Colors TV’s Seher Hone Ko Hai, and the response has been overwhelming for the newcomer. She plays Seher, a determined and ambitious young Muslim girl who wants to study and become a doctor even when her family and surroundings try to limit her choices. The story is set in Lucknow and centers on the bond between Seher and her mother Kausar, portrayed by Mahhi Vij, who returns to daily fiction after a long gap. Together they fight against deep rooted beliefs that have held women back for generations. Parth Samthaan joins the cast as Mahid, a complex and intense character whose presence changes the course of Seher’s life. The show has been noted for its emotional depth and its focus on education, freedom, and the courage to start over.

Lately, conversations around Seher Hone Ko Hai have included comparisons with the Pakistani series Meri Zindagi Hai Tu featuring Hania Aamir and Bilal Abbas as the leads. Reacting to these ongoing comparisons, Rishita told Telly Masala that she decided to watch the Pakistani drama herself. She says, ''I will say ki sabse pehle toh main Turkish dramas toh bahut dekhti thi but usme itna Urdu hota nahi hai. I started watching 'Meri Zindagi Hai Tu' kyunki humare show ko usse compare bhi bahut kiya gaya toh mujhe laga ke mujhe dekhna chaiye ke kya hai kya chal raha hai, kaisa hai and characters ka graph kaisa hai, kaise bolte hai to understand, so I watched that show. ''

I will say ki sabse pehle toh main Turkish dramas toh bahut dekhti thi but usme itna Urdu hota nahi hai. I started watching 'Meri Zindagi Hai Tu' kyunki humare show ko usse compare bhi bahut kiya gaya toh mujhe laga ke mujhe dekhna chaiye ke kya hai kya chal raha hai, kaisa hai and characters ka graph kaisa hai, kaise bolte hai to understand, so I watched that show.

- Rishita Kothari

For viewers wondering about the origin, Seher Hone Ko Hai is the Indian adaptation of the well known Turkish drama Kizil Goncalar. Produced by Richa Yamini under Icecream Dreams and Aarambh Entertainment, the show went on air on 2 December 2025 on Colors TV and is available on JioHotstar.

The plot opens with Kausar bringing Seher to Lucknow to give her a better future through education. Their plans face resistance from Seher’s father, played by Vaquar Shaikh, who believes in traditional roles and arranges her marriage with Mahid. The promos set the tone early when Seher’s books are destroyed to stop her from studying, while Kausar vows that her daughter will not repeat her story. Apurva Agnihotri also plays a key part in the unfolding drama.

Over the past weeks, Seher Hone Ko Hai has seen a steady rise in viewership. The channel has moved the show to a primary time slot, a decision that signals strong audience engagement and positive feedback. Social media discussions around the lead pair, the mother daughter track, and the show’s message on women’s education have kept it trending. With its culturally rooted storytelling and a fresh face leading the cast, Seher Hone Ko Hai is finding its place among daily dramas and giving Rishita Kothari a memorable debut to build on. As the narrative continues to evolve, Seher Hone Ko Hai is expected to further explore the emotional and social conflicts at its core. With growing audience investment, the makers have an opportunity to deepen character arcs while staying true to the show’s central message. The coming episodes will likely determine how strongly it sustains its momentum.