Hey Kay Navin?
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| Genre | Drama Slice of life |
| Created by | Varun Narvekar |
| Directed by | Varun Narvekar |
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| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Marathi |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Network | ZEE5 (Marathi) |
| Release | 31 March 2026 |
Hey Kay Navin? is an Indian Marathi language drama web series directed by Varun Narvekar.[1] Produced by Pratisaad Productions and Bahawa Entertainment, the series stars real-life couple Priya Bapat and Umesh Kamat in the lead roles.[2] The show was released on ZEE5 on 31 March 2026.[3]
Plot
Rama and Aditya are an urban couple who have been married for ten years and maintain stable corporate careers. The series follows Rama as she takes a four-month sabbatical from her job to launch a clothing brand. As she pursues her new business, the couple navigates professional challenges, societal expectations, and pressure from their in-laws to have children.
Cast
- Priya Bapat as Rama
- Umesh Kamat as Aditya
- Shubhangi Gokhale as Rama's Mother
- Uday Tikekar as Rama's Father
- Suyog Gorhe as Nikhil
- Rajasi Bhave as Sakshi
- Omkar Govardhan as Swapnil
- Tanvi Kulkarni as Gauri
- Payal Jadhav as Rashmi
- Raunak Bhise as Purva
- Sakshi Mokadam as Isha
Production
Hey Kay Navin? is the second digital project featuring Bapat and Kamat, who previously appeared together in the series Aani Kay Hava.[4] Directed and written by Varun Narvekar,[5] the series' trailer was released on 21 March 2026 on ZEE5.[6]
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Something New" | Varun Narvekar | March 31, 2026 | |
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Rama, a corporate professional, decides to take a sabbatical to start her own clothing brand, "Kala," with her husband Aditya's support. | |||||
| 2 | 2 | "Full Throttle" | Varun Narvekar | March 31, 2026 | |
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Rama begins setting up her venture, but quickly realizes that entrepreneurship is far more demanding than her previous corporate life. | |||||
| 3 | 3 | "Reality Hits" | Varun Narvekar | March 31, 2026 | |
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As business pressures mount, Rama feels an emotional void and begins comparing her child-free life to the milestones of those around her. | |||||
| 4 | 4 | "Nothing's Working" | Varun Narvekar | March 31, 2026 | |
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Technical setbacks and creative blocks leave Rama feeling defeated, causing her to deeply question her decision to leave her job. | |||||
| 5 | 5 | "A Fresh Start" | Varun Narvekar | March 31, 2026 | |
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Encouraged by Aditya, Rama gains a new perspective and begins collaborating with a young designer to revive her vision. | |||||
| 6 | 6 | "The First Order" | Varun Narvekar | March 31, 2026 | |
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The team works intensely on their first official client order, but the stress of a looming deadline begins to strain Rama’s nerves. | |||||
| 7 | 7 | "The Biggest Question" | Varun Narvekar | March 31, 2026 | |
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A disastrous fitting trial leads to a major confrontation between Rama and Aditya, forcing them to address long-ignored issues in their marriage. | |||||
| 8 | 8 | "The Turning Point" | Varun Narvekar | March 31, 2026 | |
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Following their argument, Rama and Aditya must decide if they are still emotionally aligned as they navigate the future of their relationship. | |||||
Reception
The series received generally positive reviews with critics praising its portrayal of long-term marriage. Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in called it a "seriocomic" exploration of "new-old ideas about marriage and motherhood," particularly praising Priya Bapat's performance.[7] The Hindu noted Varun Narvekar's direction and the series' "slice-of-life" storytelling.[8]
References
- ↑ "'The Honeymoon Phase Is Over': Priya Bapat On Love, Marriage In Hay Kay Navin?". News18. Archived from the original on 2026-03-27. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Priya Bapat on Hey Kay Navin?: `Entire family can sit and watch together`". Mid-day. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Watch: Real-life couple Priya Bapat and Umesh Kamat team up for marital drama 'Hey Kay Navin'". Scroll.in. 2026-03-23. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "'Hey Kay Navin?' की Screening में Priya Bapat, Umesh Kamat, Sachin Pilgaonkar और Amey Wagh हुए शामिल". mayapuri.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Priya Bapat, Umesh Kamath & Director Varun Narvekar bring the Hey Kay Navin?". Nagpur Today. 2026-03-23. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Hey Kay Navin? Trailer OUT: Umesh Kamat, Priya Bapat's heartfelt take on marriage, identity and life beyond 'happily ever after'". Moneycontrol. Archived from the original on 2026-03-21. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "'Hey Kay Navin?' review: New-old ideas about marriage and motherhood". Scroll.in. 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "'Hey Kay Navin?' series review: Varun Narvekar redefines feel-good in this breezy rom-com". The Hindu. 2026-03-31. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
External links
- Hey Kay Navin? at IMDb
- Hey Kay Navin? at ZEE5