''Lapataganj – Sharad Joshi Ki Kahaniyon Ka Pata'' is an

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, aired on

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from October 2009 to 15 August 2014. The series is based on

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’s novel of the same name. The show was produced by Ashwini Dheer and directed by Dharam Verma. Joshi's daughter

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was the creative head of the show for first six months. Lapatagnj starred

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, Sucheta,

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, and the first episode aired on 26 October 2009.

Synopsis

Based in an imaginary small town called Lapataganj (meaning a lost place), the story is inspired by the writings of Sharad Joshi, who was a Hindi satirist. His wide range of work has highlighted the bitter truth of Indian society with a satirical punch. These stories, while making viewers laugh, also make them empathize with the situations people face in their daily lives. Lapataganj is a town in some part of India which has been long forgotten by the system. The town struggles daily for basic facilities, yet the people residing there are the happiest of the lot. The show captures the spirit of the common man to lead a happy life against all odds.

Seasons

Season 1

Premiere: 26 October 2009
Finale: 11 January 2013
No. of episodes:767

Season 2

Premiere: 10 June 2013
Finale: 15 August 2014
No. of episodes: 311 The 2nd season, titled ''Lapataganj – Ek Baar Phir'', replaced by the show ''

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'' and started its airing on 10 June 2013. This season had taken a 6-year leap in the show.

Cast

* Rohitashv Gaud as Mukundilal Gupta *

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as Indumati Gupta, Mukundi's wife *

as Kachua Prasad/Kachua Chacha *

as Mishri Mausi * Neel Patel as Chukundi * Anup Upadhyay as Chhotu Mama/Mamaji * Krishna Bhatt as Elizabeth Yadav/Elija * Rakesh Srivastav as Lallan * Mamta Gurnani/ Mamta Verma as Bindumati *

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as Chameli, Lallan's sister * Sunil Kumar as Sutti Lal * Soma Rathod as Mircha, Sutti Lal's wife * Abbas Khan as Pappu Pandey alias Biji Pandey *

as Surili (2009-2012) *

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as Surili (2013 onwards) *

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as Mary Demello (season 2) *

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as Bajrang Bajpai/Lakhan (season 2) * Ashutosh Sinha as Guddu * Firoz Ali as Thakursaab

Awards

The show and its actors won awards during its run time - including Indian Telly Awards, Indian Television Academy Awards, Zee Gold Awards.

References

External links

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Lapataganj Official Site on SAB TV
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