Hey Kay Navin?

Hey Kay Navin?
GenreDrama
Slice of life
Created byVarun Narvekar
Directed byVarun Narvekar
Starring
Country of originIndia
Original languageMarathi
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes8
Production
Production companies
  • Pratisaad Productions
  • Bahawa Entertainment
Original release
NetworkZEE5 (Marathi)
Release31 March 2026 (2026-03-31)

Hey Kay Navin? is an Indian Marathi language drama web series directed by Varun Narvekar. Produced by Pratisaad Productions and Bahawa Entertainment, the series stars real-life couple Priya Bapat and Umesh Kamat in the lead roles. The show was released on ZEE5 on 31 March 2026.

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

Production

Hey Kay Navin? is the second digital project featuring Bapat and Kamat, who previously appeared together in the series Aani Kay Hava. Directed and written by Varun Narvekar, the series' trailer was released on 21 March 2026 on ZEE5.

Episodes

Season 1
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TitleDirected byOriginal release date
11"Something New"Varun NarvekarMarch 31, 2026 (2026-03-31)
Rama, a corporate professional, decides to take a sabbatical to start her own clothing brand, "Kala," with her husband Aditya's support.
22"Full Throttle"Varun NarvekarMarch 31, 2026 (2026-03-31)
Rama begins setting up her venture, but quickly realizes that entrepreneurship is far more demanding than her previous corporate life.
33"Reality Hits"Varun NarvekarMarch 31, 2026 (2026-03-31)
As business pressures mount, Rama feels an emotional void and begins comparing her child-free life to the milestones of those around her.
44"Nothing's Working"Varun NarvekarMarch 31, 2026 (2026-03-31)
Technical setbacks and creative blocks leave Rama feeling defeated, causing her to deeply question her decision to leave her job.
55"A Fresh Start"Varun NarvekarMarch 31, 2026 (2026-03-31)
Encouraged by Aditya, Rama gains a new perspective and begins collaborating with a young designer to revive her vision.
66"The First Order"Varun NarvekarMarch 31, 2026 (2026-03-31)
The team works intensely on their first official client order, but the stress of a looming deadline begins to strain Rama’s nerves.
77"The Biggest Question"Varun NarvekarMarch 31, 2026 (2026-03-31)
A disastrous fitting trial leads to a major confrontation between Rama and Aditya, forcing them to address long-ignored issues in their marriage.
88"The Turning Point"Varun NarvekarMarch 31, 2026 (2026-03-31)
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. The Hindu noted Varun Narvekar's direction and the series' "slice-of-life" storytelling.

References

  1. ↑ "'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.
  2. ↑ "Priya Bapat on Hey Kay Navin?: `Entire family can sit and watch together`". Mid-day. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "'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.
  5. ↑ "Priya Bapat, Umesh Kamath & Director Varun Narvekar bring the Hey Kay Navin?". Nagpur Today. 2026-03-23. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  6. ↑ "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.
  7. ↑ "'Hey Kay Navin?' review: New-old ideas about marriage and motherhood". Scroll.in. 31 March 2026.
  8. ↑ "'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.