StarPlus has moved into supernatural fantasy with Apsara, a new fiction show that premiered on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. Built around the guardians of Amrit, the divine nectar of Hindu mythology, it took over the late-evening slot after Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 came to an end.

Premiere, channel and timing

Apsara airs on StarPlus at 10:30 pm IST and streams on JioHotstar. The channel's official YouTube promo announced it as a new show "from 21st October, 10:30 pm", and BizAsiaLive reported that it would take over the daily slot left by Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2.

Cast

  • Samiksha Jaiswal as Sunheri, the lead
  • Paras Kalnawat as Shaurya
  • Anushka Merchande as Dhaara
  • Poorva Gokhale as Nirritti
  • Adaa Khan, Mona Vasu and Leena Jumani in supporting roles
  • Avika Gor and Manish Raisinghan in special appearances

The show marks a television return for Paras Kalnawat, known for Anupamaa, while Avika Gor, remembered for Balika Vadhu and Sasural Simar Ka, appears in a special role.

Storyline

The story draws on the Samudra Manthan, the churning of the ocean that produced Amrit. In the show's world, Apsaras are the guardians of the nectar. One of them, Nirritti, turns against the heavenly realm in pursuit of power and the nectar itself.

A queen of the Apsaras comes down to Earth and builds a life with a human family, and her twin daughters grow up apart, unaware of the powers they carry. Sunheri, raised by a loving family, finds those powers awakening, and her path crosses Shaurya's, a young man tied to the very forces she must stand against. The show mixes fantasy, family drama and romance, with good and evil fighting over the elixir.

Producer and production house

Apsara is created and produced by Mukta Dhond, whose banner Malhar Content Creations is behind the show, and it is directed by Vikram Ghai. Dhond also produces Colors' Mannat – Har Khushi Paane Ki.

Why it matters

Fantasy and supernatural shows have long been a draw on Hindi television, and BizAsiaLive described Apsara as StarPlus's answer to Colors' Naagin franchise. Placing it at 10:30 pm, the slot that carried the high-profile Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi sequel, shows how much the channel is backing it.

Where to watch

  • TV: StarPlus, 10:30 pm IST
  • Streaming: JioHotstar
  • Premiere: 21 October 2026

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