COLORS celebrates the magic of love with its heartwarming romance drama ‘Shayad Yahi Hai Pyaar’

Mumbai, September 28, 2026: Age is a number that marks birthdays, milestones and experience, but it was never meant to decide who gets to love whom. Yet, in matters of the heart, many in our society raise their eyebrows at romances that break the rules of age gap. Opening the umbrella of love, COLORS is set to turn these notions on their head with ‘Shayad Yahi Hai Pyaar’, a finite romance drama officially adapted from acclaimed Korean series ‘Something In The Rain’ that asks why age should have more say in our relationships than the way someone makes us feel.  
At the heart of the story is Preeti Arora (35), a working woman in Delhi who not just faces modern workplace challenges but is constantly judged by one question: why is she still unmarried? She was dating Gaurav Gulati (37) for five years, the seemingly perfect man who ticks every conventional box, but his betrayal leaves Preeti questioning everything she thought she wanted. While Preeti is at her lowest, enters Aarav Ahuja (25), ten years younger, a charming and emotionally mature game developer who returns to Delhi after studying in the US - and Preeti’s former childhood admirer, who happens to be her sister’s best friend. What begins as an unlikely friendship slowly blossoms into a love that challenges every rule Preeti has been taught to follow. Aarav sees her beyond society’s checklist, making her feel seen, safe and happy, and helps her rediscover the woman beneath years of pressure and expectations. As Preeti navigates workplace politics, parental expectations, societal judgment and the fear of starting over at 35, she must confront a fundamental question: between the love that looks right and the love that feels right, which one will she choose? Starring Aditi Dev Sharma as Preeti Arora, Daksh Puri as Aarav Ahuja and Kunal Karan Kapoor as Gaurav Gulati, produced by Pocket Aces, 'Shayad Yahi Hai Pyaar' premieres on 28th September at 9:30 PM and thereafter airs every Monday to Friday at 9:30 PM only on COLORS and JioHotstar. 
Speaking about playing Preeti Arora, Aditi Dev Sharma says, “Shayad Yahi Hai Pyaar is my first modern age-gap romance, and what drew me to Preeti is that her biggest battle is with the rules she has been taught to believe in. At 35, society expects a woman to have her life and love figured out, making falling in love - especially with a younger man - feel like breaking an invisible rule. Preeti represents many modern women who put their happiness aside because of age and expectations. Her journey is about unlearning these rules and discovering how liberating it can be to choose love and start over at any age.”
Speaking about stepping into the world of Aarav Ahuja, Daksh Puri says, “Love may be timeless, but society has always tried to put a number on it. My character Aarav challenges the idea that maturity can be measured in years and believes that love can make magic happen. At 25, he is emotionally mature, understands responsibility and sees Preeti for who she truly is, not her age. His feelings stem from friendship, understanding and genuine connection. More importantly, he makes Preeti feel seen and heard for the woman she is, without judging her or trying to define her. He never tries to ‘save’ her - he simply gives her the space to rediscover herself, makes her feel seen and reminds her that she deserves to be understood and valued. Their story is a reminder that sometimes the person society considers ‘too young’ can understand your heart better than anyone else.”
Speaking about playing Gaurav Gulati, Kunal Karan Kapoor says, “Gaurav represents the conventional idea of success - a life built around status, approval and stability. Somewhere along the way, he loses sight of Preeti and begins to see their relationship through what it offers him. His insecurity and need for validation eventually turn into possessiveness when he sees her moving on. Through Gaurav, the show explores how society often celebrates ambition in men while expecting women to compromise for stability, and questions whether the obvious choice is always the right one.”