Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 11: Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has described his upcoming OTT series ‘O Saathi Re’ as a modern romance with a vintage heart, revealing that the story explores the growth of affection between a couple going through a divorce.

The series stars Aditi Rao Hydari, Avinash Tiwary and Arjun Rampal. It has been created, written and showrun by Imtiaz Ali, while Arif Ali has directed it.

Speaking about the show, Imtiaz said, “‘O Saathi Re’ is a modern romantic show with a vintage heart. Sometimes, love surprises you by showing itself in the most unexpected corners. This is the story of the growth of affection in a divorcing couple. Affection has a throbbing heart, love is beautiful, but a relationship can be unequal. To be a matched couple can often be a burden.”

He added that the series explores how love is not just about yearning, dreaming and coming together, but can also involve the process of letting go. Describing the characters as multi-layered and lifelike, he said the makers had opted for accomplished actors to bring their stories to life.

The series explores complex emotions and an unconventional relationship in which love was never equal.

Imtiaz further praised the cast, saying Aditi Rao Hydari, Avinash Tiwary and Arjun Rampal navigate the emotional complexities and sensitive moments of the story under Arif Ali's direction.

He also highlighted his association with Netflix, recalling their previous collaborations on ‘She’ and ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’.

“We couldn't have conceived this series without them. We present ‘O Saathi Re’ with love and hope people like it,” he said.

The series is produced by Imtiaz Ali, Mohit Choudhary and Shibasish Sarkar. It follows layered characters as they navigate the emotional imbalances that can exist within relationships.

Tanya Bami, Series Head, Netflix India, said romance remained a much-loved genre but was relatively underserved in the series format. Following ‘Musafir Cafe’, the platform is excited to bring another romance offering with Imtiaz Ali's ‘O Saathi Re’.

She said the complexity of the story sets it apart by examining a familiar emotion through the dynamics of a relationship and raising the question of whether all love is truly equal.

Bami also praised Imtiaz's understanding of human relationships and emotions, saying his distinctive storytelling approach brings deeper meaning to everyday experiences.

Recalling their collaboration on ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’, she said the upcoming series marks another special partnership with the filmmaker. She added that the impressive cast, featuring Aditi Rao Hydari, Avinash Tiwary and Arjun Rampal, brings unique perspectives to the story.

‘O Saathi Re’ is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on December 4, 2026.