Star Utsav Schedule Today: 2026 Timing and Program List

Star Utsav remains the top destination for rural and semi-urban audiences in 2026, primarily through its strategic presence on the DD Free Dish platform (LCN 25). The channel’s 2026 lineup is anchored by the return of Smriti Irani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 and the generational evolution of the longest-running drama, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

Star Utsav Schedule Today: January 2026 Timings

Note: Technical parameters for Star Utsav on DD Free Dish are GSAT-15 satellite, 93.5° E, Frequency 11170 MHz, Polarization Vertical.

Star Utsav Current Program List with Details

• Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: A landmark revival that premiered on July 29, 2025. In January 2026, the series celebrated its 2,000th episode (counting the original legacy). The plot currently follows Tulsi Virani (Smriti Irani) as an entrepreneur managing her “Bandhej Co-operative Business” while the younger generation struggles to save the Virani family business from corporate debt.
• Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (YRKKH): Ongoing since 2009, the show remains a viewership giant. The 2026 narrative focuses on the separation of Abhira and Armaan and their daughter Maira. Mid-January 2026 episodes featured Maira’s emotional birthday celebration and the surfacing of long-hidden secrets regarding the character Anita.
• Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin (GHKPM): A staple of the 9:30 PM slot. The early 2026 arc follows the mentor-student dynamic of Savi and Ishaan that has evolved into a complex marital saga, continuing to resonate with younger female audiences.
• Yeh Hai Mohabbatein: Relive the iconic romance of Ishita and Raman. Due to massive audience demand, Star Utsav has returned this classic to the 8:30 PM slot, allowing fans to experience the “IshRa” magic once again on the Free-To-Air platform.
• Diya Aur Baati Hum: The journey of Sandhya Rathi’s aspiration to become an IPS officer while balancing her life in a traditional Rajasthani household remains a fan favorite in the early evening 5:00 PM slot.

DD Free Dish and Distribution Context

Star Utsav’s sustainability in 2026 is tied to the government’s Direct-To-Home (DTH) auctions. Prasar Bharati scheduled the 94th annual online e-auction in January 2026 to allot MPEG-2 slots for the upcoming fiscal cycle starting April 1, 2026. Star Utsav consistently maintains its position as one of the most accessible channels in the Hindi Heartland, frequently ranking in the top 3 channels nationally for total reach.

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