Son Pari is an Indian Hindi-language children's fantasy television series that originally aired on Star Plus. Produced by Balaji Telefilms, the show became one of the most popular children's programmes on Indian television in the early 2000s and is often regarded as a milestone in domestic fantasy programming aimed at younger audiences.
| Title | Son Pari |
|---|---|
| Genre | Children's fantasy, drama |
| Language | Hindi |
| Original network | Star Plus |
| Production house | Balaji Telefilms |
| Producer | Ekta Kapoor |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original run | 2000–2004 |
The series follows Fruity, a young girl living with her father and grandmother after the death of her mother. Lonely and often troubled, she befriends Son Pari, a fairy from the magical realm of Pari Lok. Son Pari arrives in the human world to be Fruity's companion and protector, accompanied by Altu, a small magical helper. The narrative blends everyday situations with episodic fantasy adventures involving fairies, wizards, and supernatural antagonists.
The show featured a recurring ensemble of fairies and villains from Pari Lok, with several guest characters appearing across its multi-season run.
Son Pari was produced by Balaji Telefilms, the production banner founded by Shobha Kapoor and led creatively by Ekta Kapoor. While Balaji was primarily known during this period for its prime-time family dramas, Son Pari represented one of its notable forays into children's content. The series made extensive use of chroma key visual effects, prosthetics, and costume design that were considered ambitious for an Indian children's programme of its time.
The show began airing on Star Plus in 2000 and continued, with breaks and seasonal arcs, until 2004. It was telecast in afternoon and weekend children's slots and was later rerun on other channels. Dubbed versions were broadcast in regional Indian languages, expanding its audience beyond the Hindi belt.
Son Pari achieved wide popularity among Indian children in the early 2000s and is frequently cited alongside contemporaries such as Shaka Laka Boom Boom and Shararat as part of a wave of homegrown fantasy shows that competed with foreign and animated programming. Tanvi Hegde, who played Fruity, became a recognised child performer on Indian television as a result of the series. The show is often referenced in retrospective coverage of Indian television nostalgia from the early 2000s.