Sonali Bendre on hosting Pati Patni Aur Panga S2 with Munawar Faruqui
Synopsis
Sonali Bendre is back hosting 'Pati Patni Aur Panga' Season 2 on JioHotstar — and she confesses Munawar Faruqui's humour still makes her lose track of the job. With seven celebrity couples and a more confident host, the show is betting that its celebration of chaotic Indian marriage will find an even bigger audience the second time around.
Key Takeaways
Sonali Bendre returns as host of 'Pati Patni Aur Panga' Season 2 , which premiered on 10 October on JioHotstar .
She says co-host Munawar Faruqui's humour often makes her forget her hosting duties mid-show.
Bendre credits Season 1 as a learning experience and says she is 'more prepared' this season.
The show features seven celebrity couples including Rahul Vaidya–Disha Parmar , Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya–Vivek Dahiya , and Archana Puran Singh–Parmeet Sethi .
Sonali describes the show as 'a home-grown IP' that celebrates the unique drama and warmth of Indian marriages.
Actress Sonali Bendre has returned as host of 'Pati Patni Aur Panga' Season 2, and she admits that co-host and stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui still manages to pull her out of work mode. 'Sometimes I forget that I have to host because I enjoy listening to him and I start laughing,' she said ahead of the show's premiere. The second season debuted on 10 October on JioHotstar.
What Sonali Said About Munawar
The 'Hum Sath Sath Hai' and 'Sarfarosh' actress described Faruqui as 'such a presentable person, a stand-up comic' whose wit frequently made her lose track of her hosting responsibilities during the first season. 'In the first season of Pati Patni Aur Panga, I was hosting for the first time with Munawar,' she said. 'I learned a lot from him, and I think I have prepared a little more in the second season.'
Bendre acknowledged she was still finding her footing during Season 1 but feels considerably more at ease now. 'In the first season, I was finding my feet, and I am enjoying it even more,' she added.
Why the Show Celebrates Indian Marriages
Sonali described 'Pati Patni Aur Panga' as 'a home-grown IP, an original show of India' that captures something uniquely local. 'Marriage, and Indian marriage, is such a major thing and such a different thing in the world. There are no such marriages like Indian marriages,' she said.
She elaborated on what makes that distinctiveness so entertaining on screen: 'In our marriages, there are all kinds of entertainment. There is drama, love, fight, anger, getting angry, celebrating, eating, drinking, dancing, singing. And on top of that, there is also roasting. The girls are teasing the boys, and the boys are teasing the girls.'
Season 2 Cast and Premiere
The new season brings together seven celebrity couples: Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar, Arjun Bijlani and Neha Swami Bijlani, Shabir Ahluwalia and Kanchi Kaul, Deepika Singh and Rohit Raj Goyal, Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya and Vivek Dahiya, Manoj Tiwari and Surabhi Tiwari, and Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi. The ensemble spans television veterans and reality-show favourites, giving the format a broad appeal.
Audience Response and What Comes Next
Bendre noted that uncertainty about audience reception was part of Season 1's journey. 'When we were doing the first season, I didn't know how the audience would like it or not. Now we know that the audience gave us so much love that we are bringing the second season,' she said. The renewal reflects strong enough viewership on JioHotstar to justify another run of the format. With a more confident host and a high-profile cast, Season 2 looks to build on that foundation.
Point of View
But it also points to a real hosting chemistry that helped Season 1 find an audience. The more interesting question is whether a celebrity-couples format — now crowding the JioHotstar and OTT space — can retain novelty with a second season, or whether familiarity breeds diminishing returns. Bendre's growing ease on screen is an asset; sustaining genuine spontaneity across a full season run is a harder editorial challenge than a launch-day interview suggests.
NationPress
11 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is hosting Pati Patni Aur Panga Season 2?
Actress Sonali Bendre and comedian Munawar Faruqui are co-hosting Season 2. Bendre reprises her role from the first season and says she feels more confident and prepared this time around.
When did Pati Patni Aur Panga Season 2 premiere?
The show premiered on 10 October on JioHotstar. It follows the success of the first season, which drew enough audience interest to prompt a renewal.
Which celebrity couples are featured in Season 2?
Season 2 features seven couples: Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar, Arjun Bijlani and Neha Swami Bijlani, Shabir Ahluwalia and Kanchi Kaul, Deepika Singh and Rohit Raj Goyal, Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya and Vivek Dahiya, Manoj Tiwari and Surabhi Tiwari, and Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi.
What did Sonali Bendre say about Munawar Faruqui's impact on the show?
Bendre said Faruqui's natural comedic ability often makes her forget she is the host. 'Sometimes I forget that I have to host because I enjoy listening to him and I start laughing,' she said, adding that she learned a great deal from him in Season 1.
What is the concept behind Pati Patni Aur Panga?
The show is described by Sonali Bendre as a 'home-grown IP' that celebrates Indian marriages, capturing their blend of drama, love, celebration, and playful banter between couples. It positions itself as a uniquely Indian format rooted in the everyday dynamics of married life.
