Kumkum Bhagya: Raunak vs. Shivansh in Epic Battle for Prathana

Overview

Zee TV’s Kumkum Bhagya, produced by Balaji Telefilms, unleashes a seismic shift in its June 4, 2025 episode, as Raunak and Shivansh wage an intense battle for Prathana’s love. With Raunak refusing to surrender and Shivansh fueled by fury, Prathana’s heart hangs in the balance, promising iconic drama. Airing daily at 9:00 PM IST on ZEE5, the show continues to grip audiences with its fourth-generation saga.

Highlights: Raunak vs. Shivansh

In the June 4, 2025 episode of Kumkum Bhagya, aired at 9:00 PM IST on Zee TV, the battle for Prathana’s (Pranali Rathod) heart erupts. Raunak (Akshay Bindra), devastated by Shivansh’s (Namik Paul) marriage to Prathana, storms into their home, declaring, “This fake marriage means nothing—come back to me!” Prathana, torn by Shivansh’s recent heroics—saving her from a human trafficking trap—is conflicted, murmuring, “I can’t betray him.” Raunak, unyielding, insists, “You belong with me!” and whisks her away. Bua Maa (Hina Dani) alerts Shivansh, who, enraged, vows, “Raunak will pay for this!” Shivansh, driven by his complex motives tied to Smita’s (Gurdip Punjj) abandonment, refuses to let Raunak reclaim Prathana easily. As their “iconic” war intensifies, Prathana grapples with her loyalties. Will she resolve the feud between the half-brothers, or will their rivalry destroy her? Tune in to find out!

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Background

Since its premiere on April 15, 2014, Kumkum Bhagya, produced by Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms, has chronicled generational love stories on Zee TV, streaming on ZEE5. Inspired by Jane Austen’s *Sense and Sensibility*, it began with Pragya (Sriti Jha) and Abhi (Shabir Ahluwalia), followed by Prachi-Ranbir and Rajvansh-Purvi. The fourth-generation arc, launched in February 2025, stars Pranali Rathod as Prathana and Akshay Bindra as Raunak, with Namik Paul’s Shivansh entering in April 2025 as Raunak’s half-brother, seeking revenge against their mother, Smita, for abandoning him. Shivansh’s forced marriage to Prathana, orchestrated to hurt Raunak, has sparked a love triangle, intensified by Prathana’s recent kidnapping and Shivansh’s heroic rescue. Despite Smita’s opposition and Raunak’s persistence, Prathana’s empathy for Shivansh complicates her choice, setting the stage for this explosive conflict.

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Social Media Buzz

The Raunak-Shivansh showdown in Kumkum Bhagya has X ablaze! @GossipsTv tweeted on June 3, 2025, “#KumkumBhagya: Raunak demands Prarthna to end namesake relation with Shivansh!,” igniting fan debates. @banisha23522919 posted on May 30, 2025, “Shivansh n Prarthana has the spark/fire the u need to create main lead couples #KumkumBhagya,” favoring the new dynamic. Conversely, @LelaDevi2 lamented on June 1, 2025, “Raunak-Prathana forever—Shivansh can’t replace true love! #KumkumBhagya,” reflecting nostalgia. Fans like @SoapLover88 raved, “Prathana’s dilemma is killing me—Team Shivansh!” while @DramaFan23 fumed, “Raunak’s obsession needs to stop!” The clash trends with polarized passion!

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Cast & Crew

Pranali Rathod stars as Prathana, with Akshay Bindra as Raunak Zaveri and Namik Paul as Shivansh Randhawa. Gurdip Punjj plays Smita Zaveri, Hina Dani as Bua Maa, and Vijhay Badlaani as Kanti Zaveri. Supporting roles include Isha Pandhe (Sneha) and Aarchi Sachdeva (Payal). The series is produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor under Balaji Telefilms, directed by Deepak Chavan.

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