Gaurav Khanna-Shraddha Arya, Fahmaan Khan-Brinda Dahal and more: The Fresh Pairs Of Indian TV To Look Forward To

While a successful TV show is a collaborative effort, there is no denying that the lead couple (known as a ‘jodi’) among Indian TV audiences is the first thing that grabs eyeballs. The social media era has made ’shipping intense and vitriolic. So, even as fans demand multiple shows with a hit pair, makers take risks to cast fresh faces for their new undertaking. A lot of thought goes into the same in the current milieu where actors’ social media following is also taken into consideration. Casting two popular actors gives a headstart to a show as it gets the initial hype. 

Here is a look at some of the fresh pairings on TV as 2026 nears to an end. 

Gaurav Khanna - Shraddha Arya 
Show: ‘Dil Ki Bewafaiyaan’

In a casting coup, Ektaa Kapoor has cast Gaurav Khanna and Shraddha Arya as the new leads of her upcoming show, “Dil Ki Bewafaiyaan,” which is her marquee project after “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2.” The producer has said that this is a show that hopes to reaffirm faith in love in times when people are dealing with severe trust issues. Khanna became a star with his performance as Anuj Kapadia in “Anupamaa,” while Arya has proved her acting chops in “Kundali Bhagya” for more than six years. The serial will air from November 24. 

Hiba Nawab-Adhik Mehta 
Show: ‘Lo Chudail Chali Sasural’

The comedy-fantasy is about a lovable witch, Urvashi (Hiba Nawab) who falls for a normal human, Aarav (Adhik Mehta). She decides to give up on her magical powers to adjust in his household. It is loosely inspired by the cult American sitcom, "Bewitched." Nawab is one of the actresses who rocks the sitcom space on Indian TV while Mehta is venturing into the same for the first time. It will air from November 18. 

Fahmaan Khan - Brinda Dahal 
Show: ‘Shubh Shagun Shahnaiyaan’

The two are coming together for “Shubh Shagun Shahnaiyaan,” on Zee TV. The serial is produced by filmmaker Atif Khan who has previously helmed serials like “Imlie,” “Ishqbaaaz” and “Nazar.” Khan is one of the most prolific male actors around while Dahal is getting her first big role in a daily soap. The combination of an experienced actor with a relatively new face always piques the audience's interest. 

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Pranali Rathod-Bharat Ahlawwat 
Show: 'Ishq Sarfira'

Pranali Rathod is best known as Akshara Goenka from "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai," where she was paired with Harshad Chopda. Ahlawwat was last seen in "Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile" as Raghav Suryavanshi. Rathod is going to play a shrink in the daily soap. Both these young actors have formidable acting skills so this is a couple to watch out for. 

Shagun Sharma - Kartavya 
Show: ‘Queen’

Actress Shagun Sharma will be seen as Neeti in the political drama, “Queen,” that airs on Colors TV and JioHotstar from November 14. Her leading man is Kartavya. Actress Shruti Seth will also play a key role in this series that deals with power struggles and high ambitions. Sharma and Kartavya have been paired in one of the most ambitious scripts written in recent times so it will be interesting to see how they deliver. 

Ankit Gupta - Anchal Sahu 
Show: ‘Mera Sindoor’ 

Ankit Gupta of “Udaariyaan” fame and Anchal Sahu who was seen in “Parineeti,” have teamed up for “Mera Sindoor.” The serial is set in Bihar. It will go on air in December. Gupta and Sahu are both known to excel in intense emotional roles, so this is a pairing that can surprise one and all. 

Namik Paul - Tanvi Dogra 
Show: ‘Mannat - Har Khushi Paane Ki’

Namik Paul is back on a daily soap as a leading man opposite Tanvi Dogra in “Mannat - Har Khushi Paane Ki.” They play the new leads after the generation leap on the show. Paul enjoys immense popularity with the female audience and this is one of the biggest shows for Dogra to shine as a leading lady.

Paras Kalnawat-Samiksha Jaiswal
Show: ‘Apsara’

“Anupamaa” actor Paras Kalnawat and Samiksha Jaiswal have teamed up for the fantasy thriller, “Apsara,” which has taken the slot of “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2.” Jaiswal is known to be quite choosy about her projects while Kalnawat is looking forward to his first onscreen outing on TV in a grey-shaded character.