Om Namah Shivaya is a popular, hit and successful mythological Malayalam dubbed television serial directed by ace director
Dheeraj Kumar
. The show was originally created in Hindi Language and aired on the Doordarshan channel. Its dubbed version in Malayalam was launched by one of the leading and prominent Malayalam entertainment Amrita TV in June 2013 and is currently airing on the same channel on every weekdays from Monday through Friday from 5:30 pm onwards as per the Indian standard time (IST). The show mainly follows the stories depicted in the “
Shiv Mahapuran
” and portrays Lord Shiva as the supreme head of the Universe and narrates his life events and miracles. The show is immensely popular among the audiences. Filmed as a sweeping epic using stylistic sets and a large cast with period costumes, the serial is an engaging recreation of the stories and values embodied in the life and times of Lord Siva. Om Namah Shivaya is directed by Dheeraj Kumar and set to music by
Sharang Dev
. Amrita TV continues to experiment with various genres attuned to audience tastes. Popular mythologicals which are tastefully made with value-based storylines have become good vehicles for wholesome family entertainment, engaging both the young and old--and hence the space for more in this genre. Noted Hindi Television and film actor
Samar Jai Singh
essayed the role of Lord Shiva and popular and beautiful actress Gayatri Shashtri portrayed Mata Parvati/Goddess Shakti in this mythological mega serial.