Durga, Kaali, Lakshmi, Annapoorna: Zee TV heroines brings divine power to the Zee Kutumb Awards 2026

The Zee Kutumb Awards 2026 turned into a spectacle of Shakti and storytelling as the leading ladies of Zee TV stepped beyond their on-screen worlds to embody the divine. In a performance that was as symbolic as it was powerful, the female leads from Vasudha, Saru, Tumm Se Tumm Tak , and Jagadhatri transformed into revered Indian goddesses, bringing alive not just mythology, but the very essence of their characters. Each act seamlessly blended performance with personality. Saru embodied Durga with fierce strength, Vasudha portrayed Annapoorna with nurturing grace, Jagadhatri channelled Kaali’s intense power, and Anu from Tumm Se Tumm Tak brought Lakshmi to life with elegance and warmth.

Speaking about becoming Durga, Mohak Matkar who plays Saru in Zee TV’s Saru said, “This performance was special because Ma Durga embodies strength and fearlessness, just like Saru. It demanded both physical intensity and emotional depth, and at times, I felt completely immersed in that shakti. It was exhausting, yet deeply empowering.”

Talking about embodying Annapoorna, Priya Thakur who plays Vasudha in Zee TV’s Vasudha said, “Vasudha has always been about nurturing others, so portraying Annapoorna felt like a natural extension of her journey. The act was rooted in grace and emotion, and I focused on conveying warmth and compassion, it was a calming yet powerful experience I’ll

always cherish.”

Reflecting on her transformation into Kaali, Sonakshi Batra who plays Jagadhatri in Zee Tv’s Jagadhatri said, “Playing Kaali was physically and emotionally intense. Jagadhatri’s soft exterior and fierce core align with Kaali’s peak shakti, demanding sharp, powerful energy in every move. It was challenging because we had to learn it with the ongoing shoot schedule, yet it felt incredibly liberating as an actor.”

Speaking about becoming Lakshmi, Niharika Chouksey who plays Anu in Zee Tv’s Tumm Se Tumm Tak said, “Lakshmi symbolises positivity, prosperity, and inner strength, just like Anu’s journey. For me, it was about balancing grace and strength, not just in appearance but in feeling. The audience’s love made it a truly divine moment.”

The goddesses were not just mythological representations; they were extensions of the women audiences have come to love every day. In a night that celebrated television’s finest, this act stood out as a tribute to the evolving portrayal of women on Zee TV, women who are not just protagonists of their stories, but forces of nature.

Get ready for the biggest celebration of the Zee family! Watch the Zee Kutumb Awards 2026 on 22nd March at 7 PM, exclusively on Zee TV!