Mughal Emperors and Gujarat's Legends brought to  Life only on Zee TV

Zee TV presents 'Shobha Somnath Ki' starting 21 June.

Following the glorious success of its immensely popular primetime show Jhansi Ki Rani, the leading entertainment channel Zee TV carries on its legacy of bringing viewers the most impactful stories from India's rich history.

Reopening a remarkable chapter lost in the by-lanes of Bharuch and passed on as a legend by mothers to their daughters in Gujarat, Zee TV brings you Shobha Somnath Ki, a historical drama that narrates the awe-inspiring story of India's unsung heroine Shobha who stood tall and strong in the face of a fiery invasion by Mughal emperor Mahmud of Ghazni. And she did not even wield a sword, but she held an army of over 200,000 plunderers at ransom with the dexterity of a shrewd, agile mind.

This new historical drama ushers in a fresh wave of programming content on the channel in the wake of its brand revamp exercise, Shobha Somnath Ki premieres on Zee TV on Tuesday 21 June, weekdays at 9:30pm. What is more, viewer's can enjoy the series for free until 8 July.

Shaney Burney, Head of Programming, Zee TV - Europe said, "Every detail of this historical event has been meticulously researched to ensure accuracy, from the set, costumes, jewellery, dialects and diction, traditions and rituals.  The result is an unarguably authentic re-creation of the royal lifestyles of Bharuch and Patan from over 10 centuries ago. What's more the series is shot on a Red HD camera with post-modern production techniques and state-of-the-art technology, giving it an extremely superior look."

As with the globally successful Jhansi Ki Rani, Zee is once again focusing on a strong female protagonist and taking its inspiration from India's rich history.  The true story of Shobha Somnath Ki is bound to touch hearts and have a particular connection with the huge Gujarati population living in Europe.

The heroine Shobha is born to a mother who succumbs to the pain of delivering her, Shobha is bereft of parental love all through her childhood. But the eternally hopeful and bright-eyed Shobha isn't one to give up easily.

The story follows her journey as she learns all about love, life, valour and sacrifice from her closest relatives, the noble King Daddachalukya and his beautiful wife Maharani Gayatri Devi of Bharuch. The beauty of her bond with cousin Chaula as the two girls blossom into strikingly attractive women and the twists and turns of fate that drive Shobha to emerge as a torch-bearing heroine of her time form the crux of this tale. Her shrewd game-plan for saving her beloved homeland from the clutches of Mughal emperor Mahmud Ghaznavi will be remembered by generations in Gujarat.

Shobha Somnath Ki is, doubtlessly, an epic drama you cannot afford to miss! Starting 21 June, stay tuned to Shobha Somnath Ki at 9:30pm every Monday to Friday only on Zee TV. Watch it FREE until 8 July.