Colors has given one of its popular family dramas a fresh start. Mannat – Har Khushi Paane Ki began a new chapter, promoted as Mannat 2.0 (and Mannat 2 in on-screen branding), on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, with a new lead pair, new characters and a new storyline.

Premiere, channel and timing

The new chapter airs on Colors in the 7:30 pm IST slot, the same slot the show already held, and streams on JioHotstar. The channel's own promo on its official YouTube account says viewers can watch Mannat 2 from 27 October at 7:30 pm on Colors and JioHotstar. Trade reports describe it as a daily show in that slot.

The original Mannat – Har Khushi Paane Ki premiered on Colors on 6 January 2025 with Ayesha Singh and Adnan Khan in the lead roles. In October 2026 BizAsiaLive reported that the channel was giving the show a major creative overhaul, keeping the Mannat name but bringing in a new cast and story.

Cast

  • Tanvi Dogra as Mannat Juneja
  • Namik Paul as Kabir Oberoi
  • Kishori Shahane as Sarika Oberoi
  • Supriya Shukla as Jolly Juneja

Reports also list Vikram Bham and Megha Prasad in the new ensemble. Ayesha Singh and Adnan Khan, who led the first chapter, were credited by the channel for building the show's foundation.

Storyline

The new chapter is set around food and rivalry. Mannat runs Viraat Da Dhaba, the family dhaba she inherited from her late father, and believes in cooking rooted in authenticity, love and memories. Kabir, who was adopted into a wealthy family, owns Mezbaani, an upscale fine-dining restaurant where precision and innovation matter most.

Their cuisines and egos clash, which leads to sharp banter and, slowly, a connection. Both carry burdens of their own: Mannat feels pressure to live up to her mother's faith, while Kabir hides a complicated past connected to a tragedy that once hit Mannat's family. The question the show sets up is whether their differences will bring them together, or whether the truths they are hiding will keep them apart.

In the channel's announcement, Tanvi Dogra called it "an absolute honour to step into the title role", while Namik Paul described the show as offering viewers a romance to root for.

Production house

The show is produced by Mukta Dhond's Malhar banner (credited as Malhar Content Creations; the channel's release names it Malhar Productions). Mukta Dhond is also the producer behind StarPlus's new show Apsara.

Where to watch

  • TV: Colors, 7:30 pm IST
  • Streaming: JioHotstar
  • Premiere of the new chapter: 27 October 2026

With new faces in the lead and a restaurant rivalry at its centre, Mannat 2.0 is Colors' attempt to give a familiar title a second life in the early-evening slot.

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