Zee Theatre’s new teleplay Hasmukh Sahab Ki Wasihat is a riveting family drama full of intrigue, humour and irony. Written and directed by Mahesh Dattani, the teleplay revolves around a rich autocratic businessman, who doesn’t relinquish control of his family even after his death! He tries to control them through his will; however, he is in for a surprise! Actress Achint Kaur, who plays a prominent role in the teleplay, says, “My character Kiran Jhaveri is not the prototype of a mistress. She is a business executive, a woman of substance and the surprise package that turns the tables on a man, who does not want to let go of his power even after death. Because of her, the women in the family will eventually unite against the man who set out to rule them forever.”

She adds, “Real change will come only from within even though certain obvious external issues must be addressed collectively by us. If we don’t change, patriarchal systems will continue to exist. I trust Mahesh Dattani and his vision completely, and that is why when he told me about this play and the cast, I came on board immediately.”

The play also stars veterans Mohan Agashe and Seema Pahwa, along with Mona Wasu and Gagan Sethi.