Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
| Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | |
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| File:Tmkoc.jpg Promotional Poster | |
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | |
| Based on | ‘Duniya Ne Oondha Chashma’ by Taarak Mehta |
| Written by |
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| Directed by |
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| Starring | see (list of characters) |
| Opening theme | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 2,540 as of 24 August 2018 |
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| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 21 minutes (approx.) |
| Production company | Neela Tele Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | SAB TV |
| Release | 28 July 2008 – present |
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (commonly referred to as: TMKOC) (English: Taarak Mehta's Inverted Spectacles) is India's longest running sitcom serial.[2] It is produced by Neela Tele Films Private Limited. The show went on air on July 28, 2008. It airs from Monday to Friday on SAB TV. Reruns of the show started on Sony Pal on November 2, 2015.
The show is based on the column Duniya Ne Undha Chashma written by real-life columnist and journalist/playwright Taarak Mehta for Gujarati weekly magazine Chitralekha.
Plot summary
Gokuldham Society is a residential society in Powder Galli, Goregaon, Mumbai with four wings: A Wing, B Wing, C Wing and D Wing. Although the society has more than 50 flats, the show revolves around the lives of eight families:
- Jethalal Champaklal Gada, an electronics shop-owner from Kachchh district, Gujarat, and his wife Daya, father Champaklal Jayantilal Gada and son Tipendra (Tapu). Residents of B Wing.
- The narrator, Taarak Mehta, a column-writer and his wife Anjali, a disciplined dietician who are from Gujarat. Residents of B Wing.
- The society's secretary, Aatmaram Tukaram Bhide, a home tutor from Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, his wife Madhavi, a business woman and daughter Sonalika (Sonu). Residents of A Wing.
- Dr. Hansraj Hathi, the resident doctor from Uttar Pradesh, his wife Komal and son Gulabkumar (Goli). Residents of A Wing.
- Roshan Singh Sodhi, a car mechanic from Amritsar, Punjab and his Parsi wife, also named Roshan and their son Gurucharan (Gogi). Residents of A Wing.
- Krishnan Subramaniam Iyer, a Tamil scientist from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and his Bengali wife Babita from Kolkata, West Bengal. Residents of C Wing.
- Popatlal Pandey, a newspaper journalist working for Toofan Express and from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Residents of C Wing.
- Pankaj Diwan Sahay also called Pinku, part of the Tapu sena and resides in another society(Gulmohar Apartments) (the Tapu sena didn’t know about his personal background since the start of 2018).
There are also other recurring characters including Sundarlal (brother of Jethalal's wife Daya, from Ahmedabad, Gujarat)and his friends. Abdul, the shopkeeper of the provisions store located outside the society entrance, reporter Rita Shrivastav from 'Kal Tak' a news channel, Inspector Chalu Pandey, Asit Kumarr Modi as himself, Jethalal's shop assistants - Natwarlal Prabhashankar Udhaiwala (Natu Kaka) and his nephew Baagheshwar Dadu Udhaiwala (Baagha), who are often bent on doing the wrong job, and Baagha's fiancée Bawri Dhondulal Kanpuria.
The members of the society and other characters have a good psychological bond of love and sympathy for one another that makes them live like members of one family. They are often seen celebrating festivals and participating in events together. Although they are shown to live the lives of typical Indian families, the characters, more often than not Jethalal Gada, tend to find themselves in trouble, cropping up from routine activities that intensify in a comical manner.
The quirks of the individual characters seek to enhance the humour quotient of the show. Whatever the nature of the problem that a member of the society encounters, all the other members stand by them to extend every possible help. In an episode, the resolution of the problem that a character faces is usually followed by a moral message at the end by Taarak Mehta, which is meant for all the characters of the show as well as the viewers.
The Tapu Sena
The Tapu Sena is a five-member group of children residing in Gokuldham Society: Tapu (the leader of Tapu Sena), Goli, Gogi, Pinku and Sonu. These children have played significant roles, providing a fun young tone to the show. Usually, the group becomes a nuisance for the other members of the society because of their mischief, while at other times, it draws praises from the members by doing something laudable. The society secretary, Atmaram Tukaram Bhide is especially annoyed with the Tapu Sena for playing cricket in the society compound as sometimes they break the window glasses, or just cause a problem as shown in some episodes. Since the beginning of the show, the Tapu Sena has, with their childlike activities, characterized the typical frolicsome Indian children. As the children grow up and mature, the stories are tailored to suit their ages.[3][4]
Cast
Main
- Dilip Joshi as Jethalal Champaklal Gada
- Disha Vakani as Daya Jethalal Gada
- Bhavya Gandhi as Tipendra Jethalal Gada (Tapu) (2008–2017)
- Raj Anadkat as Tipendra Jethalal Gada]] (2017–present)
- Amit Bhatt as Champaklal Jayantilal Gada
- Shailesh Lodha as Taarak Mehta
- Neha Mehta as Anjali Taarak Mehta
- Tanuj Mahashabde as Krishnan Subramaniam Iyer
- Munmun Dutta as Babita Krishnan Iyer
- Mandar Chandwadkar as Aatmaram Tukaram Bhide
- Sonalika Joshi as Madhvi Aatmaram Bhide
- Jheel Mehta as Sonalika Aatmaram Bhide (Sonu) (2008–2012)
- Nidhi Bhanushali as Sonalika Aatmaram Bhide (Sonu)]] (2012–present)
- Gurucharan Singh as Roshan Singh Harjeet Singh Sodhi (2008–2013, 2014–present)
- Laad Singh Maan as Roshan Singh Harjeet Singh Sodhi]] (2013–2014)
- Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal as Roshan Kaur Roshan Singh Sodhi (2008–2013, 2016–present)
- Dilkhush Reporter as Roshan Kaur Roshan Singh Sodhi]] (2013–2016)
- Samay Shah as Gurcharan Singh Roshan Singh Sodhi (Gogi)
- Nirmal Soni as Dr. Hansraj Hathi (2008–2009)
- Kavi Kumar Azad as Dr. Hansraj Hathi]] (2009–2018) [5]
- Ambika Ranjankar as Komal Hansraj Hathi
- Kush Shah as Gulabkumar Hansraj Hathi (Goli)
- Shyam Pathak as Popatlal Pandey
- Sharad Sankla as Abdul
Recurring
- Azhar Shaikh as Pinku (Pankaj Diwan Sahay)
- Ghanashyam Nayak as Natwarlal Prabhashankar Udhaiwala Nattu Kaka (Nattukaka)
- Tanmay Vekaria as Bagheshwar Dadukh Udhaiwala(Bagha)
- Monika Bhadoriya as Bawree Dhondulal Kanpuria
- Mayur Vakani as Sundarlal
- Priya Ahuja Rajda as Reporter Rita Shrivastav
- Daya Shankar Pandey as Inspector Chalu Pandey
Production and promotion
The major part of the shooting is done in Mumbai. However, some parts of the show have also been shot in places such as Gujarat, New Delhi, Goa and in foreign locations such as London, Brussels, Paris and Hong Kong.[6]
To celebrate Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah completing 1,000 episodes on 6 November 2012,[7] the director "decided to shoot the film on a different canvas as he does not want the audience to feel that they are watching yet another episode of the serial."[8]
In October 2013, Joshi and Vakani participated in a promotional event held in New Jersey at the Expo Center.[9]
In February 2015, Joshi, Vakani, and Lodha hosted the red carpet at the 60th Britannia Filmfare awards to promote the 'Clean India' campaign.[10]
Reception and impact
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In 2010, the show beat Balika Vadhu to become the most watched television programme in India. The show has constantly achieved high ratings throughout its run, irrespective of the Indian Premier League. In the first week of 2017, the show stood in fourth position with 6,004 TVT ratings. In the fourth week, the show entered the top five and stood in fifth position with 6,059 TVT ratings. In March 2017, the show remained within the top five shows urban rural metrics. In the 25th week of 2017, the show stood at the top spot with 6,092 TVT ratings. In the 26th week of 2017, the show stood at third spot with 6,049 TVT ratings. It is the longest running scripted show on Indian television.In the 1st week of 2018 the show topped the trp chart with 6961 tvt ratings.[11][better source needed]
Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture and National Heritage, Piotr Glinski visited the sets of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in February 2016.
Special episodes
Awards
Indian Television Academy Awards
| Year | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Best Actress-Comedy | Disha Vakani[12] | Won |
| 2009 | Best Actress-Comedy[13] | Won | |
| Best Serial–Comedy[13] | Neela Tele Films Private Limited | Won | |
| 2010 | Best Serial-Comedy[14] | Won | |
| 2012 | Best Actor-Comedy | Dilip Joshi[15] | Won |
| 2013 | The ITA Scroll Of Honour[16] | Neela Tele Films Private Limited | Won |
| 2014 | Best Actor-Comedy | Dilip Joshi[17] | Won |
| Best Actress-Comedy | Disha Vakani[18] | Won | |
| 2015 | Best Show - Comedy | Neela Tele Films Private Limited | Won |
| 2016 | Best Serial- Comedy | Neela Tele Films Private Limited | Won |
Indian Telly Awards
| Year | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
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| 2009 | Best Actor in a Comic Role (Male) | Dilip Joshi[19] | Won |
| Best Actor in a Comic Role (Female) | Disha Vakani[19] | Won | |
| Best Sitcom[19] | Neela Tele Films Private Limited | Won | |
| Best Sitcom Writer | Raju Odedra and Rajan Upadhyay[19] | Won | |
| 2010 | Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role (Male) | Dilip Joshi[20] | Won |
| Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role (Female) | Disha Vakani[20] | Won | |
| Most Popular Child Artist (Male) | Bhavya Gandhi[20] | Won | |
| Best Sitcom[20] | Neela Tele Films Private Limited | Won | |
| Best Sitcom Writer | Raju Odedra and Rajan Upadhyay[20] | Won | |
| 2012 | Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role (Male) | Dilip Joshi[21] | Won |
| Best Actress in a Comic Role (Jury) | Disha Vakani[21] | Won | |
| Best Sitcom[21] | Neela Tele Films Private Limited | Won | |
| 2013 | Actress in a Comic Role (Jury) | Disha Vakani[22] | Won |
| Best Director (Sitcom) | Harshad Joshi and Malav Rajda[22] | Won | |
| Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role | Dilip Joshi[22] | Won | |
| Best Sitcom / Comedy Program[22] | Neela Tele Films Private Limited | Won |
Star Guild Awards
| Year | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
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| 2011 | Best Actor in a Drama Series | Dilip Joshi | Won |
| 2013 | Best Comedy Series | Neela Tele Films Private Limited | Won |
Other awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2011 | Global Honours | Best Actor in a Comic Role (Male)[23] | Won |
See also
References
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- ^ "MUNMUN DUTTA OPENS UP ABOUT THE CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING TAARAK MEHTA KA OOLTAH CHASHMAH; COMES OUT IN SUPPORT OF GURCHARAN SINGH (SODHI)".
- ^ "TMKOC Tapu Sena". timesofindia.com. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
- ^ "TMKOC Tapu Sena". timesofindia.com. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
- ^ "Dr Haathi of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma aka Kavi Kumar Azad dead". Retrieved July 9, 2018.
- ^ Shruti Jambhekar (November 21, 2012). "Gujarat comes alive on TV". Retrieved December 3, 2012.
- ^ Awaasthi, Kavita (October 24, 2012). "Taarak Mehta... completes 1,000 episodes". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on April 7, 2014. Retrieved April 6, 2014.
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- ^ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah goes to New Jersey! - Rediff.com Movies". Rediff.com. October 14, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
- ^ "Taarak Mehta's team brings Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan to the red carpet - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
- ^ http://www.barcindia.co.in/statistic.aspx
- ^ "IndianTelevisionAcademy.com". IndianTelevisionAcademy.com. Archived from the original on April 21, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
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External links
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