Mumbai: Actor-turned-producer Sonu Sood, along with producer Sonali Sood, is literally making waves in the OTT space with Sarpanch Sahab, a hard-hitting political drama debuting April 30 on WAVES OTT.
Set in rural India, the 7-part series marks a striking shift toward grounded, socially relevant storytelling, tapping into themes of legacy, rebellion, and reform. The show has been directed by Shahid Khan, who also serves as co-producer and stars Vineet Kumar, Sunita Rajwar, Pankaj Jha, Anuj Singh Dhaka, Yukti Kapoor, Neeraj Sood and Vijay Pandey, all delivering grounded, powerful performances that bring the landscape vividly to life.
Set in the fictional village of Rampura, Sarpanch Sahab follows Sanju, a young man fresh out of college, who finds himself entangled in the murky world of local politics under the reign of the powerful and corrupt village head, Mahendra Singh. Initially drawn by the allure of influence and status, Sanju's world begins to unravel when tragedy, betrayal, and disillusionment force him to question everything he once admired.
Writer & Director Shahid Khan said “With Sarpanch Sahab, we set out to tell a story that strips politics down to its human core. Collaborating with Sonu and Sonali Sood has been incredibly fulfilling, they brought vision and passion on every front. We can’t wait for audiences to experience this journey on Waves OTT.”
“With stakes that are both political and deeply personal, Sarpanch Sahab is as much about courage as it is about conscience,” he added.
For producers Sonu and Sonali Sood, Sarpanch Sahab is more than just a story. “We’ve always believed in stories that inspire and provoke thought,” says Sonali Sood.
Sonu Sood added saying, “This one spoke to us because it’s about standing up, no matter how small you feel. It’s about fighting for what’s right—even when it’s not easy. We can’t wait for audiences to watch it on the platform and experience it.”
At its core, it asks one powerful question: Can one voice really shake a system built on decades of control? Find out when Sarpanch Sahab streams exclusively on WAVES OTT starting April 30, 2025.
