Sonali Bendre returns to host Pati Patni Aur Panga season 2

Sonali Bendre is returning to Colors TV for the second season of Dhamaal with Pati Patni Aur Panga, and this time she is not stepping into the unknown. The actor, who has spent more than three decades across Bollywood, web series and reality television, says hosting season one was her first time behind the microphone—and it turned into a surprise joy.

A hosting debut that clicked

Bendre, known for films such as Sarfarosh, Diljale and Hum Saath-Saath Hain and the web series Broken But Beautiful, says she did not expect to enjoy the first season as much as she did. Working with co-host Munawar Faruqui helped. She described him as “so talented” and “such a lovely person,” adding that when the team enjoys working, it becomes visible on screen.

The audience noticed. Fans began calling the pair Sonu and Monu, and Sonali says the bond came easily because neither tried to copy the other. “Munawar is a stand-up comedian, and I can’t be him; I am an actor. But actors can play characters, so I have adapted and started exploring this side too!” she said.

Why the show calls itself a celebration

Where most reality formats thrive on conflict, Sonali is pitching Dhamaal with Pati Patni Aur Panga as something gentler. She described it as “much more than a conventional reality contest—it is a heartfelt celebration of Indian marriage.” The heart of the show, she explains, is nok-jhok: small arguments, playful leg-pulling and the making up that follows.

That no-toxicity promise is a deliberate lane. For viewers who follow couples on Indian television, it offers a warm alternative to elimination-style tension—a format built around love, fun and the everyday quirks of desi marriages.

What season 2 brings

• The hosts: Sonali Bendre and Munawar Faruqui return together.
• The tone: Nok-jhok and shaadi-style celebration over cut-throat competition.
• The fan hook: The Sonu and Monu chemistry that defined season one is back.

For fans, the takeaway is simple: season two is designed as a feel-good watch. Sonali’s return to hosting gives the show its familiar warmth, while Munawar’s comic timing keeps the banter moving.

Indian reality television often runs on high-voltage arguments and elimination anxiety. A show that centres marriage without toxicity is a different bet—one that relies on relatability rather than shock. Sonali’s framing suggests the makers know exactly who they are serving: viewers who want entertainment with warmth, not edge.

Sonali’s career move matters because she is one of the few stars who has moved comfortably between 90s Bollywood, digital shows and television judging. Returning as a host, rather than a judge, lets her show a lighter, more playful side—one that aligns with the show’s relationship-first tone.

Source: IWMBuzz