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''Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!'' ( ''Is Sister-in-Law at Home?''), sometimes abbreviated as ''BGPH'', is an Indian
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that premiered on 2 March 2015 on &TV and is digitally available on
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. The series is produced under the banner of Edit II Productions. This comedy show revolves around two neighbouring couples, the Mishras and the Tiwaris, where the husbands are attracted to each other's wives and use various, ultimately unsuccessful, yet hilarious techniques to impress them. Since its inception, the show has garnered widespread acclaim from both critics and viewers alike. ''Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!'' is inspired by the 1990s Hindi sitcom ''Shrimaan Shrimati''. A spin-off sitcom, '' Happu Ki Ultan Paltan'', featuring the show's character Happu Singh, was also released in 2019.


Plot

The show is set in the fictional "Modern Colony" in
Kanpur Kanpur (Hindustani language, Hindustani: ), originally named Kanhapur and formerly anglicized as Cawnpore, is the second largest city of the Indian States and union territories of India, state of Uttar Pradesh after Lucknow. It was the primary ...
and revolves around two neighbouring couples. The husbands, Vibhuti Narayan Mishra and Manmohan Tiwari, have been married for seven years and are bored with their marriages while being smitten with each other's wives, unbeknownst to one another. Manmohan Tiwari is a successful undergarment businessman. Often referred to as "Kaccha Baniyaan" (a slang term for selling undergarments), he spends most of his time selling undergarments. In contrast, his wife, Angoori Tiwari, is a simple and naive housewife. Their neighbour, Vibhuti Narayan Mishra, was once an unsuccessful insurance agent and is now unemployed. Often referred to as "Nalla" (a slang term for being unemployed), he spends most of his time doing household chores. In contrast, his wife, Anita Mishra, is a headstrong, smart, modern woman who runs grooming classes. She is the breadwinner of the family and despises her husband's unemployment and laziness. Their houses are located across the street from each other, with the Tiwaris residing in House No. 6 and the Mishras in House No. 9. The Tiwaris own their house, while the Mishras live in a rental property that belonged to Anita's uncle. Most of the plot unfolds in their respective homes, and the characters often visit a nearby tea stall, 'Gupta Tea Center,' where they discuss their lives and general affairs. As both men devise schemes to impress each other's wives—Angoori and Anita—they end up undermining each other and creating more problems for everyone involved.


Cast


Main

*
Aasif Sheikh Aasif Sheikh (born 11 November 1964) is an Indian film, stage, and television actor. He played the role of Prince Ajay Singh in '' Hum Log'', India's first daily soap opera. He has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and TV serials and is w ...
as Vibhuti "Vibhu" Narayan Mishra, an unsuccessful insurance agent, Anita's husband, David's nephew, and Helen's son. Often called "Nalla" for being unemployed, he has fallen for the simple-minded Angoori Tiwari, Manmohan’s wife. He is known to be highly educated but refuses to take a regular job due to his ego and laziness. His plans to woo Angoori usually fail due to her naivety, putting him in dire situations. He despises Manmohan Tiwari, believing that Tiwari doesn't deserve a wife like Angoori. Vibhuti has tried numerous times to ruin Tiwari's reputation in front of Angoori, but these attempts have led to negative results. Although he claims to be the "Chhapra University Topper," his Uncle David Mishra revealed that he bought the degree for him during his college years. *
Rohitash Gaud Rohitashv Gour is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films and television shows. He is best known for his leading roles in the popular TV sitcoms ''Lapataganj'' and '' Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!'', the latter ranks among the longest-running India ...
as Manmohan Tiwari, an successful undergarments businessman. Often called ‘Kaccha-Baniyaan’ for selling undergarments, he is attracted to the modern and elegant Anita Mishra, Vibhuti's wife. He is Ramkali's elder son, Laddu's elder brother, and Angoori's husband. He’s often depicted being short tempered and greedy, as he keeps all money to himself and refuses to give it to others. Throughout the series, it is frequently hinted, though never confirmed, that Manmohan may not be Ramkali's biological son from her husband Jummanlal Tiwari but rather from Pandit Ramphal, a priest from whom Ramkali regularly seeks remedies and spiritual advice. *
Shilpa Shinde Shilpa Shinde (born 28 August 1977) is an Indian television actress. She is known for playing Angoori Manmohan Tiwari in &TV's ''Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai!''. In 2017, she participated in ''Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series), Bigg Boss 11'' and emerged as ...
as Angoori Tiwari (2015–2016) – Shinde left the series after a dispute with the series' producer, Binaifer Kohli and former channel head
Vikas Gupta Vikas Gupta (born 7 May 1988) is an Indian television producer, creative director, screenwriter and host. He is known for participating in '' Bigg Boss 11'', '' Bigg Boss 14'' and hosting '' MTV Ace of Space''. Life Gupta was born on 7 May 19 ...
. ** Shubhangi Atre (2016–present) as Angoori Tiwari, a traditional Indian housewife who wears a lehenga-style saree,
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and mangalasutra and speaks with a
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accent. She is gullible, kind-hearted, and innocent, regarded as one of the most kindhearted women in her neighbourhood. She is Manmohan's wife, Bhoorey Lal's daughter, and Puttan's elder sister. Angoori performs various superstitious rituals, often suggested by her loving mother-in-law, Ramkali, leading to humorous outcomes. She occasionally mispronounces English words, prompting others to correct her in certain situations. *
Saumya Tandon Saumya Tandon (born 3 November 1984) is an Indian actress and television presenter, best known for her portrayal of Anita Vibhuti Narayan Mishra in the Hindi sitcom television series ''Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!''. She was a host on various TV show ...
as Anita "Annu" Mishra (2015–2020) On 21 August 2020, Tandon revealed via her social media accounts that she has opted to not renew her contract and has quit the show. **
Neha Pendse Nehha Pendse Bayas (''née'' Pendse; born 29 November 1984) is an Indian actress and producer known for her work primarily in Marathi language, Marathi and Hindi films and television, along with appearances in other language films. Pendse star ...
(2021–2022), Pendse replaced Tandon in February 2021. Pendse quit the show a year later, in February 2022. **
Vidisha Srivastava Vidisha Srivastava is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Telugu cinema, Telugu films and Hindi television. She is known for playing the Anita Vibhuti Narayan Mishra in ''Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!.'' Early life Vidisha hails from Varanasi, ...
(2022–present) as Anita "Annu" Mishra, Vibhuti's wife, a modern, elegant woman who leads grooming classes in Kanpur. She holds a black belt in
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, which she uses for self-defense. To fulfill her romantic fantasies, she frequently persuades Vibhuti to adopt various characters, such as a thief, robber, college stud, painter, dacoit, electrician, and cop, often leaving him frustrated. She shares a good friendship with Angoori.


Recurring

* Saanand Verma as Anokhelal Saxena, commonly known as Saxena Ji. He is eccentric and mentally unstable. He often electrocutes himself and consumes bizarre or unhealthy items like lizard soup and cockroach tea, followed by his trademark exclamation, "I like it!". Saxena is depicted with various occupations, including lawyer, artist, actor, writer, tailor and singer. *
Yogesh Tripathi Yogesh Tripathi (born on 13 August 1979) is an Indian actor best known for playing Happu Singh in the sitcom '' Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!'' and in its spin-off, '' Happu Ki Ultan Paltan'', where he plays the lead role. The former ranks among the l ...
as Daroga Happu Singh, a corrupt police inspector who has a secret crush on Anita and Gulfam Kali, whom he affectionately calls 'Gori Mem' (meaning "Fair Ma'am"). He frequently demands bribes and occasionally thrashes Tillu, Tika, and Malkhan for their mischief. * Jeetu Gupta as Dr. Gupta, a doctor who is often referred to as a "sage" because he frequently resorts to black magic to treat his patients, as his medical prescriptions almost never work. * Syed Salim Zaidi as Tillu, Tiwari's shop employee who constantly schemes against him to obtain his unpaid salary. To extort his wages, he has robbed Tiwari's house, made threatening calls, and even kidnapped Tiwari's younger brother, but he always fails in his attempts. * Soma Rathod as Ramkali Tiwari (Ammaji), Jummanlal's wife, Manmohan and Ladoos's mother who loves her daughter-in law, Angoori and younger son, Ladoo. Ramkali is a devoted follower of the renowned astrologer and priest, Pundit Ramphal, who suggests various rituals that she makes Angoori perform to attain health and wealth. The nature of Ramkali's relationship with Pundit Ramphal insinuates that he may be Manmohan Tiwari's biological father. * Vaibhav Mathur as Tika Ram, an unemployed dimwit who often accompanies his friends Tillu and Malkhan. The trio lives together in a rented place. Tika frequently flirts with girls alongside Malkhan. At times, he is depicted as a diploma holder, while at other times he is shown as illiterate. One of Tika's amusing quirks is his miscommunication; he often says, "I can't toilet," when he actually means, "I can't tolerate. *Deepesh Bhan (2015-2022) / Vipin Heero (2025-present) as Malkhan Singh. He and his two friends engage in money-making schemes involving chit funds, kidnapping, selling stolen items, and drinking alcohol, but they are frequently caught and jailed. Malkhan often flirts with girls alongside Tika and Tillu. Bhan passed away on 23 July 2022. (2015–2022) * Vishwajeet Soni as Prem Chaudhary, Vibhuti's best friend who is a rich, foul-mouthed cunning show-off and an impersonator of Indian film actor
Prem Chopra Prem Chopra (born 23 September 1935) is an Indian actor in Hindi films. He has acted in 380 films over a span of over 60 years. Life and education Chopra, the third of six children of Ranveerlal and Rooprani Chopra, a Punjabi Hindu family, was ...
. He often gambles and smuggles. * Akshay Patil as Pelu Chaurasia, the colony's mute rickshaw puller. He communicates by pulling out message slips out of his muffler tied around his head and smiles. He is known for his intelligence. He carries a portable radio, providing songs appropriate to often hilarious situations.He also has played various roles in this show. In the plane hijacking episode, it was revealed that he was a pilot for six years. *
Anup Upadhyay Anup Upadhyay is an Indian stage, film and television actor. He is known for portraying David Mishra "Chachaji" in the Hindi comedy series ''Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!''. He has also acted in ''F.I.R. (TV series), F.I.R.'', ''Lapataganj'' and in Lif ...
as David Mishra: Vibhuti's UK-based dubiously rich uncle who visits him in awkward situations. Whenever he visits Vibhuti, he brings papers to his ₹20 crore property, so he can name Vibhuti his heir. But, due to one reason or another, he and sometimes others, too, shred the papers, but this has been phased out in later episodes. *Sandeep Yadav as Sabzi Wala (2015–2017) * Kishore Bhanushali as Resham Pal Singh, the no-nonsense Commissioner of Kanpur Police Department. He is honest and dislikes Happu Singh's corrupt antics. Actor Kishore Bhanushali has been a lifelong impersonator of the late Indian film actor
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and he brings his characteristics to this role. He has also appeared as another character 'Sharma Uncle' in a one-hour horror special episode previously before taking on this character later. *
Rakesh Bedi Rakesh Bedi (born 1 December 1954) is an Indian film, stage and television actor. He is known for his iconic comic roles in films such as ''Mera Damaad'' and ''Chashme Buddoor (1981 film), Chashme Buddoor'' (1981). He has also appeared in tele ...
as Bhoorey Lal, Angoori's alcoholic but loving father. He hates Tiwari for marrying her by lying about his business profession. * Vijay Kumar Singh as Master Bhoop Singh. He is a Masterji (
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) in Ladoo's school. Bhoop Singh is a believer of strict Indian moral values or "Sanskar" as he calls them. In the show, he is the caricature of old-fashioned teachers from rural India. He wears
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jacket, carries an Indian-style side-bag called "Jhola" and always has a long and thin bamboo stick called "Santi" to beat those who misbehave. When he witnesses improper behaviour in public, he recites his catchphrase, ''Sanskar naam ka cheez hai ki nahi?'' lit. (Do you have any moral values or not?). * Falguni Rajani as Gulfam Kali, (2015–2019) an infamous
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(courtesan) of Kanpur. She knows the male characters' secrets and uses these to manipulate them. Rajani quit the show in September 2020. * Khushboo Kamal as Badami, Gulfam Kali's younger sister(2018–2019)/Pammi Leoni (2015) various characters (2015–present) * Shekhar Shukla as Panditji: A disciple of pundit Ramphal (2015) ** Saurabh Kaushik replaced Shukla in the role (2016–2018) * Hardik Gohil as Laddoo Tiwari, who is the younger brother of Manmohan Tiwari and Ramkali's younger son. He has a subtle-telepathic ability and perceives others' thoughts.(2015–2019) * Feroz as Chhedi, a flirting
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(washerman) of the locality (2015–2021) * Rajeev Mehra as various characters including a Minister of
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and also as Makkhmal Makwana, the new police commissioner who had temporarily replaced Resham Pal Singh but was demoted for corruption. * Nitin Jadhav as Manohar the constable.(2019–present) * Manoj Santoshi (writer of ''Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!'') has appeared as various characters. * Sandeep Anand as Puttan: Angoori's brother who is a thief * Manju Brijnandan Sharma (2015–2016) as Helen Ahuti Narayan Mishra, Vibhuti's mother **
Pratima Kazmi Pratima Kazmi (also known as Pratima Kannan) is an Indian television actress who has worked in many Bollywood movies and Hindi television drama series. She started her career in 1997 with an English film called '' Sixth Happiness''. Filmography ...
as Helen Ahuti Narayan (2020–2021): * Akshita Sethi as Meenal: Anurag's wife, Anita's best friend, Vibhuti's college friend(2015–2023) * Ishwar Singh as Anurag: Minal's husband, Anita, Vibhuti's friend (2015–2021) *
Anang Desai Anang Desai (born 4 May 1953) is an Indian film and television actor. Desai has appeared in more than 100 television shows and 70 films, known for his portrayal of the character Babuji in the television series Khichdi and its eponymous film. H ...
as Danny Sharma: Anita's NRI father who disapproves Vibhuti because of their love marriage (2021) * Praful Chauhan as Yaad Ram's son (2015–present) * Anup Kumar Singh as various characters * Naveen Bawa as various characters *Saheb Das ManikPuri as various characters (2015–present) *Pallavi Kohli as Various Characters (2015–present) * Sohit Vijay Soni as News Anchor and other characters. * Anu Awasthi as Anu Awasthi (Anu Mama) Ramkali's brother, Manmohan Tiwari's uncle * KK Goswami as various characters * Liliput as Maamulal Chaurasiya, Vibhuti's Mamaji (mother's brother) who suffers from haemorrhoids and is led to believe that Vibhuti is a doctor. (2017) * Mithilesh Chaturvedi as various characters (2016–2019) * Navin Prabhakar as the mentally unstable Kavi (poet) Pramod Pralay Jhangirabadi who has been in love with Anita since college days. He again appeared briefly as a short-tempered musician Jaleel Chaudhary. * Pranay Dixit as various characters *Rajiv Kumar Tiwari as Pundit Ramphal (2019-present) *
Charul Malik Charul Malik is a news anchor and actress, known for portraying Russa in ''Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!'' and ''Happu Ki Ultan Paltan'' on &TV. She worked as an anchor and executive editor with ''India TV'', her previous associations were with ''Aaj ...
as Misti Mukherjee (2018) / Rusa (2021–2024): The commissioner's sister-in-law.She reprises her role from Happu Ki Ultan Paltan! *Sumit Arora as various characters (2021–present)


Guests

Several celebrities and actors have appeared on the show as guest stars, either to promote their films or for special appearances. *
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as himself *
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as herself *
Govinda (actor) Govinda Arun Ahuja (born 21 December 1963), known mononymously as Govinda is an Cinema of India, Indian actor-Politician, turned-politician, who has appeared in more than 165 Hindi cinema, Hindi-language films. A leading actor throughout 1990 ...
as himself *
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promoted ''
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promoted '' Ki & Ka'' *
Ritesh Deshmukh Riteish Deshmukh (born 17 December 1978) is an Indian actor, filmmaker and television presenter who predominantly works in Hindi cinema, Hindi and Marathi cinema, Marathi films. Known for his comic portrayals, Deshmukh is a recipient of several ...
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promoted '' Great Grand Masti'' *
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promoted '' UnIndian''. *
Sunny Leone Karenjit "Karen" Kaur Vohra (born May 13, 1981), known by her stage name Sunny Leone, is a Canadian American actress, model, and former pornographic actress. She was named ''Penthouse (magazine), Penthouse'' Pet of the Year in 2003, was a co ...
appeared as herself in ''Bhabi ji Ghar Par Hai!: Sunny Leone Special'' * Shaan promoted '' The Voice India (Season 2)''. *
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promoted '' Jolly LLB 2,'' '' Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'' and ''
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promoted '' Badrinath Ki Dulhania'' *
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promoted ''
Phillauri Shardha Ram Phillauri (September 1837 Singh Bedi, Harmohinder. ''Shardha Ram Granthawali''. Nirmal Publisher. (A three-volume work by the dean and head of the Guru Nanak Dev University Hindi Department.) – 24 June 1881) was an Indian w ...
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Ayushmann Khurrana Ayushmann Khurrana (born Nishant Khurrana; 14 September 1984) is an Indian actor and singer who works in Hindi films. Known for his portrayals of ordinary men often battling social norms, he is the recipient of several awards, including a Na ...
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promoted ''
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'' * Nitin Goswami promoted '' Siddhi Vinayak'' *
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and Ahmed Khan promoted the reality dance show ''High Fever - Dance Ka Naya Tevar'' *
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and Nazia Hussain promoted '' Teri Bhabhi Hai Pagle'' *
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promoted ''Bharat'' * Karan Kundrra as Rahul


Background and production


Development and writing

After the launch of &pictures in November 2014, ZEE network launched its second channel under the "&" network brand, "&tv", to be launched in March 2015. The channel's original content line-up was announced in early 2015 with "Bhabiji..." included, announced as a light-hearted comedy sitcom. All promos were featured on ZEE. The channel intended to place "Bhabiji..." in a late-night slot as a comedy show for adults.


Casting

Before the show went into production, Rashmi Desai was chosen to play the character of 'Angoori'. But Desai rejected the role because of age differences between her and co-actor
Rohitash Gaud Rohitashv Gour is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films and television shows. He is best known for his leading roles in the popular TV sitcoms ''Lapataganj'' and '' Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!'', the latter ranks among the longest-running India ...
and the role went to
Shilpa Shinde Shilpa Shinde (born 28 August 1977) is an Indian television actress. She is known for playing Angoori Manmohan Tiwari in &TV's ''Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai!''. In 2017, she participated in ''Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series), Bigg Boss 11'' and emerged as ...
. Actor
Aasif Sheikh Aasif Sheikh (born 11 November 1964) is an Indian film, stage, and television actor. He played the role of Prince Ajay Singh in '' Hum Log'', India's first daily soap opera. He has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and TV serials and is w ...
revealed that before production started, he suggested the makers cast Shilpa Shinde, when he heard about the character of 'Angoori' for the first time. After one year in April 2016, approximately 80 actresses auditioned for the role of Angoori and Shubhangi Atre was selected after the unexpected exit of Shinde from the series.


Filming

The set of ''Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!'' is located in
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. In October 2016, film actress
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came in for a sequence shoot on the set of ''Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai!''. While on set, she refused to say Angoori's
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"''Sahi Pakde Hain''" ("You got it right!") as she thought it has a vulgar meaning. It took approximately one hour for the makers to convince her that Angoori says this line in literal context and that it has no vulgar meaning and the shoot was resumed. In March 2018, the show's entire cast and crew went to Goa, a beach holiday destination, to celebrate the show's third anniversary and shot an entire story sequence named 'Kanpur To Goa'.


Music

The "BhabiJi Rap Song" was sung, composed and written by Anmol Malik and
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. The soundtrack for the serial was released on 25 February 2017 by
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Themes

The show primarily follows an episodic structure, where continuity between episodes is minimal. The show features self-contained story arcs that begin and conclude within a few episodes, each arc with its own title. This format allows for individual storylines to wrap up independently, with a new arc beginning in the following episodes. In earlier episodes, minor elements such as character names, locations, or specific details often varied between arcs. Over time, however, the series introduced a degree of continuity, with certain recurring themes, settings, and character traits remaining consistent across episodes. The show explores a variety of comedic themes, blending
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, and social commentary to create a unique and humorous narrative. At its core, the show revolves around two neighbouring couples: Vibhuti and Anita Mishra, and Manmohan and Angoori Tiwari. A central theme is the humorous attempts by Vibhuti and Manmohan to impress each other's wives—Vibhuti's infatuation with the innocent and traditional Angoori, and Manmohan's admiration for the sophisticated and modern Anita. These antics often spiral into absurd situations, creating a comical dynamic that forms the backbone of the series. The show also highlights Vibhuti's chronic unemployment. His frequent, often comically failed attempts at various jobs to impress Angoori lead to numerous misadventures. His schemes to win her over often result in unintended consequences, showcasing his character's mix of cleverness and incompetence. Angoori's character brings in elements of superstitions and traditional remedies, which often lead to chaotic, humorous outcomes. Her naïveté and strong belief in superstitions provide a satirical take on rural beliefs, as her practices frequently backfire in unexpected ways. Supernatural comedy is another recurring theme, with episodes that feature ghosts, spirits, and superstitious events adding a layer of fantastical humour. The show occasionally explores themes of jealousy, social status, and everyday struggles in middle-class life, but in a lighthearted, exaggerated manner. The show is also known for its subtle use of adult humour, with dialogues and scenarios containing innuendos and double meanings. These jokes are cleverly crafted to be subtle, allowing the humour to stay light and accessible while adding a layer of wit that may not be immediately obvious. Throughout, ''Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai!'' presents a satire of marriage, relationships, and societal norms, using each character's quirks to explore issues like aspiration, deception, innocence, and desire, all under a humorous lens. This blend of themes has helped the show resonate with a wide audience, balancing light-hearted fun with subtle social commentary. The show, while having a more adult premise than most other Indian TV shows, tried to defy the gender expectations of a female character on the show, according to the female lead
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. While explaining the norms of Indian television industry, she said: In August 2018, Shubhangi Atre said audiences want a wife like her character Angoori.


Specials

In November 2016, the show was extended by one more day, named "Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai Shanivaar Special" in which celebrities visit the sets. Nine Shanivaar Special episodes were aired on Saturdays, with celebrity guest stars appearing as part of a plot woven around them and were subsequently interviewed by the main cast. A 'Sunday Horror Special' was aired in June 2016. * Episode 1:
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Spin-off

In 2017, it was reported the show will be adapted for British and Anglo-Spanish audiences, produced by ZEE Studios under the title ''Love Thy Neighbor''. A spin-off titled '' Happu Ki Ultan Paltan'', based upon the character of Daroga Happu Singh, had been green-lighted by
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in late 2018. The spin-off revolves around Happu's domestic life not seen in "Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!". The show premiered on 4 March 2019.


Reception


Critical reception

Since the show's inception in 2015, it has garnered positive reviews and acclaim from the critics and viewers alike. In 2015, TVR ratings confirmed that ''Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai!'' had higher viewership than the popular reality show ''
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'', which had the same time-slot and was hosted by actor Salman Khan. ''Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai!'' is one of the most-watched sitcoms in Pakistan. In a 2016 interview, the show's director Shashank Bali acknowledged that when
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left the show and Shubhangi Atre was roped in for the role of 'Angoori', the show's ratings declined. He said, "Viewers were so involved with the original cast. When Shilpa got replaced, the connection broke with the viewers; hence we dropped in numbers. Now we have again recovered the original rating". In 2017, the show's publicity was questioned when co-actress, Shilpa Shinde participated in
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. In an interview, a reporter asked actor
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whether Shilpa Shinde's participation in Bigg Boss 11 publicised the show, to which Aasif Sheikh replied, "Our show is doing good, which is what matters. Publicity is publicity whether it is good or bad". According to
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, ''Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai!'' is a top-ranking sitcom on local primetime television. In 2018, union minister
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in his tweet, stated he and his wife are enthusiastic followers of ''Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai!''
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used by the characters, particularly Angoori's "''Sahi Pakde Hain''", Vibhuti's "I am ''sa-a-ah-ree'' (a humorously exaggerated take on "sorry")...I'm really, really ''sah-ree''", that of Saxena Ji's "I like it", Happu Singh's "Arre Dada" and Masterji's "Sanskar naam ka cheez hai ki nahi" have become popular outside the show.
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who plays the role of Vibhuti Narayan Mishra in the show has been acknowledged by World Book of Records London for Performing More than 300 Different Characters in a single running Television show on 19 October 2021. In a 2023 interview, actor Aasif Sheikh also revealed that when Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain debuted, nobody was confident about it and thought it would not run beyond six months. He said, “We had never imagined that Bhabi Ji would run for 8 years and would complete 2000 episodes.


Awards and nominations

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, - , rowspan="7", 2015 , , Shilpa Shinde , , rowspan="2", Best Actress in a Comic Role , , , - , Saumya Tandon , , , - , Rohitash Gaud , , rowspan="2", Best Actor in a Comic Role , , , - , Aashif Sheikh , , , - , Shashank Bali , , Best Director (Sitcom) , , rowspan="3" , - , Manoj Santoshi , , Best Dialogue Writer (Sitcom or Comedy) , - , Raghuvir Shekhawat , , Best Screenplay Writer (Sitcom/Comedy) ;
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, - , rowspan="7", 2016 , , Shubhangi Atre , , rowspan="2", ''Best Actress – Comedy'' , , , - , Saumya Tandon , , , - , Aashif Sheikh , , rowspan="2", ''Best Actor – Comedy'' , , , - , Rohitash Gaud , , , - , Shashank Bali , , Best Director – Comedy (Jury) , , rowspan="2" , - , Manoj Santoshi , , Best Dialogues (Jury)


Controversy

In March 2016, actress
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unexpectedly left the show. Shinde made several allegations against producers Benaifer Kohli, Sanjay Kohli, co-actress
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, and &TV programming head
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. Shinde stated that she was forced to leave the show and was owed  lakh (3.2 million rupees). Benaifer Kohli responded in September 2016 that Shinde's salary had twice been raised in the past as per her demand. The matter was taken to Cine and TV Artists Association (CINTAA) and soon after that, Edit II Productions dispatched a legal document to Shinde for her unexplained absence from the production, which continued. Shinde mentioned that the makers favoured Tandon over her, citing lack of personal staff for her. Benaifer Kohli denied the discrimination claim and said that she never refused any demand from Shinde regarding her costumes, jewellery or make-up. Tandon stated: "At the beginning of the show when I signed the contract, I had made it clear to the producers that I will manage my own designer and make-up". On 3 March 2016, Sanjay Kohli announced that the show would replace Shinde, whom he accused of unprofessional behaviour. Shinde stated &TV falsely accused her of unprofessionalism because she refused to sign a new contract with a clause that she not portray a character like Angoori in the future. Binaifer Kohli demanded approximately 12 crore (120 million rupees) from Shinde, citing
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as Shinde was trying to work on another show. Shinde said there was no such clause and accused Kohli of contract-tempering. In March 2017, Shinde filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Sanjay Kohli, whom she accused of
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. According to the FIR: Shinde also stated that she talked about the matter to her co-actress
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. Shinde further said that after listening to the matter, Tandon's reply was: "No one rapes in our industry, Shilpa". Shinde stated that Benaifer Kohli tried to bury the matter and threatened her. Tandon responded to Shinde's statement: In April 2017, actress Sameeksha Singh, who worked with producers Binaifer Kholi and Sanjay Kholi in their serial ''
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'', stated that she was in the same situation when she was working with them. She said Sanjay Kohli used to flirt with her but his actions were unacceptable in Shinde's situation. Television actress
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who worked with Sanjay Kohli on his show ''FIR'', questioned why Shinde was quiet for one year and accused her of being a bad example for other girls. Shinde replied that she was facing many problems at that time and that it is difficult to publicly address sexual harassment. In April 2017, Benaifer Kohli and Sanjay Kohli registered a case against Shinde for defamation. On 13 February 2018, Shinde stated the show's makers had approached her and requested her to finish the matter and she had retracted her FIR against Sanjay Kohli.


Film adaptation

A film based on the series is set to release in 2025. It will be directed by the director of the television series, Shashank Bali. It is produced by Sanjay Kohli, Binaifer Kohli and Vihaan Kohli.


See also

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References


External links

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