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Instant Khichdi
''Instant Khichdi'' is an Indian sitcom that aired on STAR One from 1 July 2005 to 7 August 2005. The series served as the second season of ''Khichdi'' franchise and a sequel to the show ''Khichdi'', which aired on STAR Plus channel. The show has been made into a film: '' Khichdi: The Movie''. Plot The series portrays the life of an eccentric Gujarati joint family living in Mumbai. The family is led by the elderly Tulsidas Parekh and consists of his offspring, who he acquired at a local carnival. The first season, particularly the initial episodes, focus on the idiosyncratic members of the family who are only united by their desire to separate from each other. Since the patriarch does not permit them to sell off their house and separate into nuclear families, they live on hoping that he changes his mind or passes away. Eventually, they move into a much larger house left behind by a deceased aunt. -They become overnight millionaires when they discover oil in their older property. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitcom
A sitcom, a portmanteau of situation comedy, or situational comedy, is a genre of comedy centered on a fixed set of characters who mostly carry over from episode to episode. Sitcoms can be contrasted with sketch comedy, where a troupe may use new characters in each sketch, and stand-up comedy, where a comedian tells jokes and stories to an audience. Sitcoms originated in radio, but today are found mostly on television as one of its dominant narrative forms. A situation comedy television program may be recorded in front of a studio audience, depending on the program's production format. The effect of a live studio audience can be imitated or enhanced by the use of a laugh track. Critics disagree over the utility of the term "sitcom" in classifying shows that have come into existence since the turn of the century. Many contemporary American sitcoms use the single-camera setup and do not feature a laugh track, thus often resembling the dramedy shows of the 1980s and 1990s rather t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamnadas Majethia
Jamnadas Majethia (JD) (born 5 February 1969) is an Indian actor, director and producer. He is well known for his work in Gujarati language, Gujarati and Hindi language, Hindi plays, dramas, serials & film. Having given successful shows like ''Sarabhai vs Sarabhai'', and ''Khichdi (2002 TV series), Khichdi'', he is a very successful showmaker. On stage, he has been active in Gujarati theater for the last 20 years. He formed a company Hats Off Productions. While he is usually associated with comic roles, he is also known to portray supporting characters to a certain extent. He was nominated in 2011 for Apsara Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for his role as Himanshu Seth in ''Khichdi: The Movie''. In 2013, Majethia launched his acting academy, HatsOff Actors Studios. Personal life Jamnadas is married to Nipa Majethia. They have two daughters; Kesar and Mishri. Kesar was the narrator in the movie, Khichdi: The Movie, Khichdi. His second daughter Mishri worked in Khichdi as C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deven Bhojani
Deven Bhojani is an Indian actor and director. He is a theatre artist, who is best known for his Gujarati plays. He made his television debut with the famous show '' Malgudi Days'' in 1987. He mainly gained popularity for his comic roles and for playing some supporting characters. He has won three best director awards for ''Sarabhai vs Sarabhai'', The ITA Award, The Indian Telly Award and The Apsara Award. Early life Bhojani is a Gujarati, born and raised in Mumbai. Education He has completed his schooling from Gokalibai punamchand pitamber high school, Vile Parle, Mumbai. Bhojani completed his graduation in Commerce from SVKM's NMIMS, Mumbai. He studied film direction at the University of Southern California The University of Southern California (USC, SC, or Southern Cal) is a Private university, private research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 1880 by Robert M. Widney, it is the oldest private research university in C .... Filmography Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dinyar Contractor
Dinyar Contractor (January 23, 1941 – 5 June 2019) was an Indian stage actor, comedian and Bollywood/ Tollywood actor. He acted in Gujarati theatre and Hindi theatre, as well as Hindi movies. He started acting at school and began his professional career in 1966. He started working on television programs with Adi Marzban when Mumbai Doordarshan launched the DD-2 channel in Mumbai with ''Aao Marvao Meri Saathe'', a Gujarati program. He was awarded the Padma Shri in January 2019. He died on 5 June 2019 in Mumbai. Filmography *'' Cinema Cinema'' 1979 as Theatre Owner *'' Khiladi'' as Principal *'' Jawab'' as Principal *'' Daraar'' *'' Baadshah'' as Casino Manager * ''Kranti''(2002 film) as Judge *''Jhankaar Beats'' as Mr Roy *''Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'' as School Principal *''Chori Chori Chupke Chupke'' as general manager of the Hotel *''36 China Town ''36 China Town'' is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language mystery thriller comedy film directed by Abbas- Mustan and produced by Subhas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kishwer Merchantt
Kishwer Merchant Rai (born 3 February 1981) is an Indian television actress and model. Merchant is well known for acting in the shows ''Hip Hip Hurray'', '' Ek Hasina Thi'', '' Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar'', ''Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal'', ''Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani'' and ''Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan''. She was a contestant in the reality show '' Bigg Boss 9'' in 2015. Life and career Early life and debut show (1997–2009) Merchant was born into an Ismaili (Aga Khani Khoja) family in Mumbai to Siraj Merchant and Rizwana Merchant. She started her career in 1997 with the TV show ''Shaktimaan'', in which she played Julia, an assistant. She then played Nonie in the popular show ''Hip Hip Hurray'' from 1998 to 2000. Kishwar then appeared in many successful popular shows like '' Babul Ki Duwayen Leti Jaa'', ''Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand'', ''Kutumb'', '' Kasautii Zindagii Kay'', ''Kayaamat'', ''Hatim'' and ''Khichdi''. Kishwar appeared in many Balaji shows like ''Kkavyanjali'' and ''Kasamh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disha Vakani
Disha Vakani (born 17 August), is a former Indian film and television actress. She was known for playing the role of Daya Jethalal Gada on the sitcom ''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah''. Early life Disha Vakani was born in a Gujarati Jain family in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. She graduated in Dramatics from Gujarat College, Ahmedabad. Career She started her career as a stage actress in Gujarati theatre and has starred in plays like ''Kamal Patel v/s Dhamal Patel'' and ''Lali Lila''. She has played supporting roles in Hindi films like ''Devdas'' (2002) and ''Jodhaa Akbar'' (2008). She has played the lead role of Dayaben Gada in SAB TV's sitcom ''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'' since 2008. Her brother Mayur Vakani also plays her on-screen brother Sundarlal or Sundar. She went on maternity leave in September 2017 and did not return back. She was never seen on Television or Social media after leaving the Show. Personal life She married a Mumbai Mumbai (, ; also known as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sachin Shroff
Sachin Shroff (born 17 December 1972) is a businessman and TV personality. He is an actor, anchor and dancer. He played Gyan in ''Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai'' and Arjun in ''Naaginn''. Other appearances include ''Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka'', '' Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar'', ''Naam Gum Jayegaa'', ''Shagun'', Vishwaas and ''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah''. Personal life Sachin Shroff married television actress Juhi Parmar on 15 February 2009 at a palace in Jaipur Jaipur (; Hindi Language, Hindi: ''Jayapura''), formerly Jeypore, is the List of state and union territory capitals in India, capital and largest city of the Indian States and union territories of India, state of Rajasthan. , the city had a pop .... The couple have a daughter, Samaira Shroff, born on 27 January 2013. In early January 2018, Parmar confirmed that they had filed for divorce, which was finalised in July 2018. Parmar was granted custody of their daughter. Filmography Films Television Reference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delnaaz Irani
Delnaaz Irani is an Indian actress. She is known for her role of Kavita Vinod Verma in '' Yes Boss'' and Jaspreet "Sweetu" Kapoor in ''Kal Ho Naa Ho''. Irani also participated in '' Nach Baliye 1'' and '' Bigg Boss 6''. Career Delnaaz debuted in Baba Sehgal's music video "Ga Ga Ga Gori Gori" in the early 1990s. In 1999 she played the role of Kavita Vinod Verma in sitcom Yes Boss opposite Aasif Sheikh. She later acted in several comic roles in Bollywood movies, including ''Kal Ho Naa Ho'' (2003). Irani participated in ''Nach Baliye'', a reality dance show with then husband, Rajeev Paul. She was a contestant in '' Bigg Boss 6'' and got evicted on the 93rd day. She came in 6th in the race for the title, being evicted in a dramatic midnight eviction. She participated in ''Power Couple'' with Percy Karkaria as her partner. However, they were eliminated and failed to reach the final. Filmography Films Television Personal life Delnaaz met TV actor Rajeev Paul on the sets o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ami Trivedi
Ami Trivedi (born 15 July 1982) is an Indian television and theatre artist. She is most known for her roles of ''"Kittu"'' in '' Kituu Sab Janti Hai'' (2005–06) and ''"Kokila"'' in popular comedy sitcom '' Papad Pol'' (2010–11). she is currently portraying Manjari Harshvardhan Birla in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Trivedi has done Gujarati theatre for many years and has appeared in number of Hindi serials also. Her father is a well-known theatre actor, Tushar Trivedi who has been involved in Gujarati plays for over 20 years. Her younger brother, Karan Trivedi, is also a theatre actor and voice-over artist. Early life Career Acting Trivedi started acting at a very young age. As a child artist, she has acted in Hindi serials like ''Hamrahi'' and ''Zee Horror Show'' in small cameo roles. In 1994, she acted in Prakash Jha's telefilm ''Didi'' which focused on the education of female children in rural areas. After taking a gap for studies in class 10th and 12th, Trivedi ret ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lily Patel
''Instant Khichdi'' is an Indian sitcom that aired on STAR One from 1 July 2005 to 7 August 2005. The series served as the second season of ''Khichdi'' franchise and a sequel to the show ''Khichdi'', which aired on STAR Plus channel. The show has been made into a film: '' Khichdi: The Movie''. Plot The series portrays the life of an eccentric Gujarati joint family living in Mumbai. The family is led by the elderly Tulsidas Parekh and consists of his offspring, who he acquired at a local carnival. The first season, particularly the initial episodes, focus on the idiosyncratic members of the family who are only united by their desire to separate from each other. Since the patriarch does not permit them to sell off their house and separate into nuclear families, they live on hoping that he changes his mind or passes away. Eventually, they move into a much larger house left behind by a deceased aunt. -They become overnight millionaires when they discover oil in their older property. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gireesh Sahedev
Gireesh Sahdev is an Indian film and television actor who appears in Hindi films and serials. He is best known for his roles in the serials '' Best of Luck Nikki'', '' Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal'', '' Ardhangini – Ek Khoobsurat Jeevan Saathi'', ''Aladdin - Naam Toh Suna Hoga'' and ''Instant Khichdi''. He has also appeared as a supporting actor in several films including ''Jab Tak Hai Jaan'', ''Dabangg 2'' and '' Khichdi: The Movie''. His brother Piyush Sahdev and sister Meher Vij are also actors. Personal life Gireesh Sahdev's brother Piyush, sister Meher and brother-in-law Manav Vij are also actors. In 2009, she married Manav Vij in Mumbai Mumbai (, ; also known as Bombay — the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the ''de facto'' financial centre of India. According to the United Nations, as of 2018, Mumbai is the second- .... Filmography Film Television Dubbing roles Animated films Refere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamlesh Oza
Kamlesh Oza is an Indian television actor. He is notable for playing the role of Hemal Thakkar in Hats Off Productions' ''Baa Bahoo Aur Baby'' which is aired on STAR Plus, Bhavesh Kumar in ''Instant Khichdi''. Bansuriwala in crime patrol satrak Hindi movies: Ghulam....Ghaath...dil to badha hai jee. Dil mange more.....Break k baad ...Loins of Punjab Hamari bahu malinis iyer with sridevi on sahara channel. Oza is also a veteran of the Gujrati Stage and has acted in number of gujarati plays since 1986. He has adapted, directed, acted in and produced 2 idiots play and thappo and working with umesh shukla on his play ek room rasodu Partial filmography * ''Ghulam'' - Avinash - Hari's Brother (film) * ''X Zone'' - Episode-99 * ''Baa Bahoo Aur Baby'' - Hemal (television) * ''Khichdi (TV series)'' - Bhavesh Kumar (television) * ''Hasratein'' - Chetan * '' Break Ke Baad'' - Rishabh (film) * ''Mrs. Tendulkar'' - Gangaram Godbole Bank Owner's son * ''Malini Iyer'' - Bobby Sabarwal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
