Om Namah Shivay is a landmark Hindi mythological television series based on the Shiva Purana, depicting the divine life, teachings, and cosmic significance of Lord Shiva.
The show begins with the creation of the universe and unfolds through major events such as the marriage of Shiva and Sati, Sati's sacrifice, Shiva's union with Parvati, the birth of Ganesha and Kartikeya, and numerous legendary battles between gods and demons. It became one of the most celebrated devotional serials of the 1990s.
Produced by Creative Eye Limited and directed by Dheeraj Kumar, the series starred Samar Jai Singh and Yashodhan Rana as Lord Shiva, alongside Gayatri Shastri as Parvati. The devotional title track sung by Pandit Jasraj became iconic and remains widely remembered by audiences. Even decades after its original telecast on DD National, the show continues to enjoy strong nostalgia among viewers, who frequently praise its music, storytelling, and spiritual atmosphere.
| Show Name | : | Om Namah Shivay |
| Release Date | : | 19 January 1997 |
| Starring | : | Samar Jai Singh, Yashodhan Rana, Gayatri Shastri, Manjeet Kullar, Amit Pachori, Jagesh Mukati |
| Director | : | Dheeraj Kumar |
| Producer | : | Zuby Kochhar |
| Executive Producer | : | Zuby Kochhar |
| Theme Music Composer | : | Shaarang Dev |
| Opening Theme | : | "Om Namah Shivay" (sung by Pt. Jasraj) |
| Country | : | India |
| Language | : | Hindi |
| Network | : | DD National |
| Genre | : | Mythological, Spiritual, Drama |
| Created By | : | Creative Eye Limited |
| Setting | : | Mythological Hindu Universe (Shiva Purana) |
| Running Time | : | Approx. 45 Minutes |
| Episodes | : | 208 |
| Original Run | : | 19 January 1997 – 1999 |
