‘Jai Malhar’ the biggest saga and first mythological soap is coming soon on Zee Marathi. The show explores the life of Maharashtra’s most famous family deity, Khandoba. According to the maker Mr. Mahesh Kothare, it will be a grand, mythological drama which will be set in that time. Khandoba is worshipped as Martanda Bhairava, a form of Shiva, mainly in the Deccan plateau of India, especially in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. He is also the patron deity of warrior, farming, herding as well as some Brahmin castes, the hunters and gatherers of the hills and forests.

Khandoba is mostly known for his battle with demons Malla & Mani. But, this serial will be exploring the lesser known side of his life. Among his many wives, there were 2, who were his favorites- Mhalsa & Banai. While Khandoba’s first wife Mhalsa was from the high caste merchant community, his second wife Banai was a Dhangar (shepherd caste). Mhalsa had a regular ritualistic marriage with Khandoba; while, for Banai, it was a love marriage. Mhalsa, known to be fulfilling Parvati’s promise to Shiva, had taken the mohini avtaar;while Banai who was beautiful & attractive, who didn’t even know how to cook. Because of their possessiveness towards Khandoba, both Mhalsa & Banai never got along with each other & Khandoba used to be at receiving end, during their quarrels. ‘Jai Malhar’ will be a mega show on Marathi television; which would depict a love story of Khandoba and his two wives; is all set to release on 18th May 2014.