Yashoda Marathi Serial Cast Name, Timing, Story & More

“Mala Shyamcha Aai” (“यशोदा – गोष्ठा श्यामच्या आईची”) is a Marathi historical / biographical television serial that aired on Zee Marathi. The show focuses on the life of Yashodabai Sane, mother of the famous Marathi author and social activist Pandurang Sadashiv Sane (Sane Guruji), exploring her struggles, values, and how she shaped her son’s ideals. The series is produced by Piccolo Films, under Viren Pradhan, and directed by Ganesh Rasane.

It premiered on 13 February 2023 in the afternoon “Dupar” slot on Zee Marathi. Over time, due to popularity and viewer interest, the airing time changed.

Overview

Story / Plot

• Yashoda – Goshta Shyamchya Aaichi tells the story of Yashodabai Sane, popularly known as “Bayo” or Yashoda, who is the mother of Sane Guruji (born Pandurang Sadashiv Sane).
• The serial explores her early life, marriage, and how she faces hardships (including economic difficulties, illness, social constraints), yet remains strong, traditional but independent. Her ways of raising Shyam (her son), imparting values of compassion, morality, service, and education are central to the narrative.
• It shows how despite her own challenges, her influence shapes Shyam’s character, his social consciousness, and eventual path as a thinker, writer and social reformer. The emotional bond between mother and son is a core theme.

Cast Details

Here are some key names and roles featured in the serial:

• Varada Deodhar as Bayo Parchure / Yashoda Sadashiv Sane (Mother)
• Sarthak Ketkar as Sadashiv “Shyam” Sane (the son, later Sane Guruji)
• Rohini Hattangadi as Rukmini Parchure (Yashoda’s elder family member / mother figure)
• Nayana Apte Joshi as Kaveri Sane
• Abhijeet Chavan as Pralhad Keshav Atre
• Mrunmayee Gondhalekar as Radha Parchure
• Vishakh Mhamankar as Narayan Parchure
• Sai Aditi Tushar as Uma Parchure-Jog
• And many in supporting / recurring roles: Tarka Pednekar, Mohit Vaidya, others.

Timing, Broadcast & Reception

• The serial started in the afternoon slot (12:30 PM IST) on weekdays (Mon-Sat) from the date of its premiere on 13 February 2023.
• Later, on 7 May 2023, the time was shifted to 6:00 PM slot. The reason cited was “khas lokāgrahaštav” (due to high audience interest), meaning the serial’s popularity demanded a more favorable timeslot.
• The show completed 165 episodes, going off-air on 19 August 2023.

What Makes it Special / Themes

• The show stands out because it’s not just fictional drama — it is historical / biographical in nature, based on real personalities (Yashodabai and Sane Guruji), giving viewers insight into Marathi culture, values, and social history.
• Strong focus on maternal influence: the narrative delves into how a mother’s sacrifices, ethics, and resilience shape her child’s worldview. The emotional depth between Bayo and Shyam is central.
• Traditions vs change: Yashoda is shown Tamil traditional, social constraints, economic hardships; yet shows independence in thought and in instilling values.
• Social context of the time: caste, poverty, family honour, illness, and social reform movements (as influenced or later propagated by Sane Guruji) are implicit in the narrative.