The very popular comedy show "Hum Paanch" that starred the Bollywood star Vidya Balan in it's first season is making a comeback on TV with the 3rd season but with a modern twist.

The show, which will be aired on BIG Magic, is titled "Hum Paanch Fhir Se", read a statement from channel.

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Ekta Kapoor will no more produce the show and this time produced by Essel Vision Pvt Ltd, makers of the dance reality show Dance India Dance and Maharakshak Devi, the show will remain true to the intrinsic elements and the format of the 1990 show, but will be given a modern spin.

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Vidya Balan in 'Hum Paanch'

The show will launch various new faces and will give a modern twist to the classic comedy. As quoted by a source of TOI, "We will retain all the intrinsic elements and the format but will give it a modern spin. The production house is in the process of finalising the cast, which will comprise new faces."

The casting process is still on, and it is expected to go on air in May.

"Hum Paanch" first aired in 1995 and ran until 1999. With actors Ashok Saraf, Priya Tendulkar, Rakhee Tandon, Bhairavi Raichura, Vandana Pathak and Vidya Balan, the show narrated story of a family in a hilarious way. It's second season came in 2005.

With inputs from IANS