Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | |
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Also known as | TMKOC |
Genre | Sitcom |
Created by | Asit Kumarr Modi |
Based on | Duniya Ne Undha Chashmah by Tarak Mehta |
Directed by |
|
Starring | See below |
Narrated by |
Shailesh Lodha (2008–2022) Sachin Shroff (2022–present) |
Opening theme | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah |
Ending theme | Narration by
Shailesh Lodha (2008–2022) Sachin Shroff (2022–present) |
Composer | Sunil Patni |
Country of origin | India |
Original language | Hindi |
No. of episodes | 4,113 |
Production | |
Producers |
|
Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 22 minutes |
Production company | Neela Film Productions |
Original release | |
Network | Sony SAB |
Release | 28 July 2008 present | –
Related | |
Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah |
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, ( transl. Taarak Mehta's Inverted Spectacles) often abbreviated as TMKOC, is an Indian sitcom based on the weekly column Duniya Ne Undha Chasma by Tarak Mehta for the magazine, Chitralekha. Produced by Asit Kumarr Modi, it is one of the longest-running television series in India. The series premiered on 28 July 2008 on Sony SAB and is also digitally available on SonyLIV. [1]
The series takes place at the Gokuldham Co-operative Housing Society, an apartment complex in Powder Gali, Film City Road, Goregaon East, Mumbai, and focuses on the members of Gokuldham Society who come from different backgrounds.
Gokuldham is also referred to as "Mini India" or "the 8th wonder" in the show. The residents of Gokuldham are shown facing many problems and finding solutions for those problems. The show also occasionally highlights social issues. Most of the episodes are based on Jethalal being stuck in a problem and Taarak Mehta, his best friend, whom he calls his "Fire Brigade", rescues him. Society members live like a family and help each other with their problems, to promote unity in diversity. The members of Gokuldham celebrate all the festivals and organize various events.
The producers initially approached the StarPlus and Zee TV channels, to host the series. However, when they rejected their offer, Sony SAB decided to accept the script. [39]
When the series completed 1000 episodes on 6 November 2012, [40] Asit Kumarr Modi stated that it took eight years to get the show on air:
"Originally, it was a column in a Gujarati magazine, and I bought its rights in 2001. I approached every channel, but the trend of daily soaps had just started, and saas-bahu shows dominated the scene. Whoever I approached said there was no scope for comedy every day. But I had a feeling that one-day comedies, too, would become a daily trend. Finally, in 2008, Taarak Mehta... came on the air." [41]
The filming for the series takes place in Film City in Mumbai. External filming for specific scenes has taken place in locations, for example: Gujarat, New Delhi, Goa and in overseas locations such as Leicester, London, Brussels, Paris, Hong Kong and Singapore. [42] [43]
From March to June 2020, filming shut down in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India. [44] During the same period, it was revealed that it was originally planned for two years and might have gone off-air in 2010 itself as stated by the original plan. [45] The show started broadcasting its new episodes from 22 July 2020. [46]
The series was also dubbed in Telugu as Tarak Mama Ayyo Rama for ETV Plus [47] and Marathi as Gokuldhamchi Duniyadari for Fakt Marathi. [48]
In 2010, the cast of Khichdi made a special appearance to promote their film Khichdi: The Movie. [49] In that same year, Indira Krishnan appeared as Krishnaben to promote her show Krishnaben Khakhrawala. [50]
In the special episode "Anand Ka Safar", it paid tribute to Rajesh Khanna, airing in July 2012 in which the cast members danced to Khanna's songs. [51]
Crossover episodes with C.I.D. named "Mahasangam" aired in July 2014 in which CID visits Gokuldham Society to solve a murder mystery case. [28]
Sumeet Raghavan, Rupali Bhosale and Punit Talreja from Badi Doooor Se Aaye Hai appeared in an episode in 2015. [52]
In December 2021, cast of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah appeared in Kaun Banega Crorepati. [53] [54]
Comics based on characters from the series were launched as part of SAB Ke Comics series in 2014. [55]
An animated series based on the characters of the Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah titled Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah aired on Sony YAY! since 19 April 2021. [56]
In the first week of 2017, the show stood in the fourth position with 6,004 TVT ratings. In the fourth week, the show entered the top five and stood in the fifth position with 6,059 TVT ratings. In March 2017, the show remained within the top five shows urban-rural metrics. From 19 June to 25 June 2017, the show stood at the top spot with 6,092 TVT ratings. Just next week, the show stood at third spot with 6,049 TVT ratings. It is the longest-running scripted show on Indian television. In the first week of 2018, the show topped the chart with 6961 TVT ratings. [57] [58] From 14 October to 20 October 2019, the show stood at the first position with 7952 TVT ratings. From 13 July to 19 July 2020, the show emerged as the number one show after the COVID-19 lockdown with 6477 TVT ratings. [59]
The show faced a controversy in 2020 when Neha Mehta left the show, stating that:
I do feel that in many areas discipline and decorum was not maintained on the sets. [60]
In 2022, she claimed that producers of the show have not cleared her dues after leaving the show. Neela Film Productions issued a statement:
We consider our artist as our family. We have contacted Neha Mehta multiple times to complete the formalities with us. Unfortunately, she has been reluctant to sign the exit documents without which we cannot do a full and final settlement as per company policy. She also stopped responding to all our communication from past 2 years and she left the show without meeting us. We wish she would have replied to our emails instead of making false accusations about the makers that have given her 12 years of fame and career. We reserve our rights for appropriate action. [61]
Shailesh Lodha left the show in 2022, and sued the makers of the show for being underpaid in 2023. [62] In May 2023, Monika Bhadoriya accused Asit Kumarr Modi and project head Sohail Ramani of encouraging a hostile workplace. She further claimed that the producers have withheld the money of many artists. [63]
Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal quit the show in March 2023 putting sexual harassment allegations on show producer Asit Kumarr Modi, executive producer Jatin Bajaj, and project head Sohail Ramani. [64]
Monika Bhadoriya who portrayed the role of Bawri, revealed that co-star Munmun Dutta argued frequently with producer Asit Kumarr Modi. [65]
Year | Category | Recipient(s) |
---|---|---|
2008 | Best Actress-Comedy | Disha Vakani [66] |
2009 | Best Actress-Comedy [67] | |
Best Serial–Comedy [67] | Neela Tele Films Private Limited | |
Best Serial-Comedy [68] | ||
2012 | Best Actor-Comedy | Dilip Joshi [69] |
2013 | The ITA Scroll Of Honour [70] | Neela Tele Films Private Limited |
2014 | Best Actor-Comedy | Dilip Joshi [71] |
Best Actress-Comedy | Disha Vakani [72] | |
2015 | Best Show – Comedy | Neela Tele Films Private Limited |
2016 | Best Serial- Comedy | Neela Tele Films Private Limited |
Year | Category | Recipient(s) |
---|---|---|
2009 | Best Actor in a Comic Role (Male) | Dilip Joshi [73] |
Best Actor in a Comic Role (Female) | Disha Vakani [73] | |
Best Sitcom [73] | Neela Tele Films Private Limited | |
Best Sitcom Writer | Raju Odedra and Rajen Upadhyay [73] | |
2010 | Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role (Male) | Dilip Joshi [74] |
Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role (Female) | Disha Vakani [74] | |
Most Popular Child Artist (Male) | Bhavya Gandhi [74] | |
Best Sitcom [74] | Neela Tele Films Private Limited | |
Best Sitcom Writer | Raju Odedra and Rajen Upadhyay [74] | |
2012 | Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role (Male) | Dilip Joshi [75] |
Best Actress in a Comic Role (Jury) | Disha Vakani [75] | |
Best Sitcom [75] | Neela Tele Films Private Limited | |
2013 | Actress in a Comic Role (Jury) | Disha Vakani [76] |
Best Director (Sitcom) | Harshad Joshi and Malav Rajda [76] | |
Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role | Dilip Joshi [76] | |
Best Sitcom / Comedy Program [76] | Neela Tele Films Private Limited | |
2019 | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Dilip Joshi |
Best Sitcom / Comedy Program | Neela Tele Films Private Limited | |
Best Ensemble Fiction | Sony SAB |
Year | Category | Recipient(s) |
---|---|---|
2011 | Best Actor in a Drama Series | Dilip Joshi |
2013 | Best Comedy Series | Neela Tele Films Private Limited |
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is one of the longest-running television series in India and has gained a cult status over the years. [78] In February 2015, Dilip Joshi, Disha Vakani, and Shailesh Lodha hosted the red carpet at the 60th Britannia Filmfare Awards to promote the Clean India campaign. [79] In 2018, the Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad took up the show as a case study. [80] It is also one of the most searched television series in India. [81]
Decoding the reason behind Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's success, Yashika Singla of The Print stated, "The major appeal of the television show is the idea of ethics and ‘Indian values’ at the very core of its scripts. To its credit, it also talked about a multitude of social issues and created awareness about them in its own light-hearted manner. It also had an age-inclusive cast that set it apart from other family dramas, beyond the confines of a typical female-audience focusing saas-bahu serial." [82]
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah team graced the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati 13 in the Shaandaar Shukravaar episode. They won Rs 25 lakh on the show.
The producers of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in a statement have said that actor Neha Mehta "stopped responding to all our communication from past 2 years and she left the show without meeting us."
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | |
---|---|
Also known as | TMKOC |
Genre | Sitcom |
Created by | Asit Kumarr Modi |
Based on | Duniya Ne Undha Chashmah by Tarak Mehta |
Directed by |
|
Starring | See below |
Narrated by |
Shailesh Lodha (2008–2022) Sachin Shroff (2022–present) |
Opening theme | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah |
Ending theme | Narration by
Shailesh Lodha (2008–2022) Sachin Shroff (2022–present) |
Composer | Sunil Patni |
Country of origin | India |
Original language | Hindi |
No. of episodes | 4,113 |
Production | |
Producers |
|
Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 22 minutes |
Production company | Neela Film Productions |
Original release | |
Network | Sony SAB |
Release | 28 July 2008 present | –
Related | |
Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah |
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, ( transl. Taarak Mehta's Inverted Spectacles) often abbreviated as TMKOC, is an Indian sitcom based on the weekly column Duniya Ne Undha Chasma by Tarak Mehta for the magazine, Chitralekha. Produced by Asit Kumarr Modi, it is one of the longest-running television series in India. The series premiered on 28 July 2008 on Sony SAB and is also digitally available on SonyLIV. [1]
The series takes place at the Gokuldham Co-operative Housing Society, an apartment complex in Powder Gali, Film City Road, Goregaon East, Mumbai, and focuses on the members of Gokuldham Society who come from different backgrounds.
Gokuldham is also referred to as "Mini India" or "the 8th wonder" in the show. The residents of Gokuldham are shown facing many problems and finding solutions for those problems. The show also occasionally highlights social issues. Most of the episodes are based on Jethalal being stuck in a problem and Taarak Mehta, his best friend, whom he calls his "Fire Brigade", rescues him. Society members live like a family and help each other with their problems, to promote unity in diversity. The members of Gokuldham celebrate all the festivals and organize various events.
The producers initially approached the StarPlus and Zee TV channels, to host the series. However, when they rejected their offer, Sony SAB decided to accept the script. [39]
When the series completed 1000 episodes on 6 November 2012, [40] Asit Kumarr Modi stated that it took eight years to get the show on air:
"Originally, it was a column in a Gujarati magazine, and I bought its rights in 2001. I approached every channel, but the trend of daily soaps had just started, and saas-bahu shows dominated the scene. Whoever I approached said there was no scope for comedy every day. But I had a feeling that one-day comedies, too, would become a daily trend. Finally, in 2008, Taarak Mehta... came on the air." [41]
The filming for the series takes place in Film City in Mumbai. External filming for specific scenes has taken place in locations, for example: Gujarat, New Delhi, Goa and in overseas locations such as Leicester, London, Brussels, Paris, Hong Kong and Singapore. [42] [43]
From March to June 2020, filming shut down in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India. [44] During the same period, it was revealed that it was originally planned for two years and might have gone off-air in 2010 itself as stated by the original plan. [45] The show started broadcasting its new episodes from 22 July 2020. [46]
The series was also dubbed in Telugu as Tarak Mama Ayyo Rama for ETV Plus [47] and Marathi as Gokuldhamchi Duniyadari for Fakt Marathi. [48]
In 2010, the cast of Khichdi made a special appearance to promote their film Khichdi: The Movie. [49] In that same year, Indira Krishnan appeared as Krishnaben to promote her show Krishnaben Khakhrawala. [50]
In the special episode "Anand Ka Safar", it paid tribute to Rajesh Khanna, airing in July 2012 in which the cast members danced to Khanna's songs. [51]
Crossover episodes with C.I.D. named "Mahasangam" aired in July 2014 in which CID visits Gokuldham Society to solve a murder mystery case. [28]
Sumeet Raghavan, Rupali Bhosale and Punit Talreja from Badi Doooor Se Aaye Hai appeared in an episode in 2015. [52]
In December 2021, cast of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah appeared in Kaun Banega Crorepati. [53] [54]
Comics based on characters from the series were launched as part of SAB Ke Comics series in 2014. [55]
An animated series based on the characters of the Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah titled Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah aired on Sony YAY! since 19 April 2021. [56]
In the first week of 2017, the show stood in the fourth position with 6,004 TVT ratings. In the fourth week, the show entered the top five and stood in the fifth position with 6,059 TVT ratings. In March 2017, the show remained within the top five shows urban-rural metrics. From 19 June to 25 June 2017, the show stood at the top spot with 6,092 TVT ratings. Just next week, the show stood at third spot with 6,049 TVT ratings. It is the longest-running scripted show on Indian television. In the first week of 2018, the show topped the chart with 6961 TVT ratings. [57] [58] From 14 October to 20 October 2019, the show stood at the first position with 7952 TVT ratings. From 13 July to 19 July 2020, the show emerged as the number one show after the COVID-19 lockdown with 6477 TVT ratings. [59]
The show faced a controversy in 2020 when Neha Mehta left the show, stating that:
I do feel that in many areas discipline and decorum was not maintained on the sets. [60]
In 2022, she claimed that producers of the show have not cleared her dues after leaving the show. Neela Film Productions issued a statement:
We consider our artist as our family. We have contacted Neha Mehta multiple times to complete the formalities with us. Unfortunately, she has been reluctant to sign the exit documents without which we cannot do a full and final settlement as per company policy. She also stopped responding to all our communication from past 2 years and she left the show without meeting us. We wish she would have replied to our emails instead of making false accusations about the makers that have given her 12 years of fame and career. We reserve our rights for appropriate action. [61]
Shailesh Lodha left the show in 2022, and sued the makers of the show for being underpaid in 2023. [62] In May 2023, Monika Bhadoriya accused Asit Kumarr Modi and project head Sohail Ramani of encouraging a hostile workplace. She further claimed that the producers have withheld the money of many artists. [63]
Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal quit the show in March 2023 putting sexual harassment allegations on show producer Asit Kumarr Modi, executive producer Jatin Bajaj, and project head Sohail Ramani. [64]
Monika Bhadoriya who portrayed the role of Bawri, revealed that co-star Munmun Dutta argued frequently with producer Asit Kumarr Modi. [65]
Year | Category | Recipient(s) |
---|---|---|
2008 | Best Actress-Comedy | Disha Vakani [66] |
2009 | Best Actress-Comedy [67] | |
Best Serial–Comedy [67] | Neela Tele Films Private Limited | |
Best Serial-Comedy [68] | ||
2012 | Best Actor-Comedy | Dilip Joshi [69] |
2013 | The ITA Scroll Of Honour [70] | Neela Tele Films Private Limited |
2014 | Best Actor-Comedy | Dilip Joshi [71] |
Best Actress-Comedy | Disha Vakani [72] | |
2015 | Best Show – Comedy | Neela Tele Films Private Limited |
2016 | Best Serial- Comedy | Neela Tele Films Private Limited |
Year | Category | Recipient(s) |
---|---|---|
2009 | Best Actor in a Comic Role (Male) | Dilip Joshi [73] |
Best Actor in a Comic Role (Female) | Disha Vakani [73] | |
Best Sitcom [73] | Neela Tele Films Private Limited | |
Best Sitcom Writer | Raju Odedra and Rajen Upadhyay [73] | |
2010 | Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role (Male) | Dilip Joshi [74] |
Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role (Female) | Disha Vakani [74] | |
Most Popular Child Artist (Male) | Bhavya Gandhi [74] | |
Best Sitcom [74] | Neela Tele Films Private Limited | |
Best Sitcom Writer | Raju Odedra and Rajen Upadhyay [74] | |
2012 | Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role (Male) | Dilip Joshi [75] |
Best Actress in a Comic Role (Jury) | Disha Vakani [75] | |
Best Sitcom [75] | Neela Tele Films Private Limited | |
2013 | Actress in a Comic Role (Jury) | Disha Vakani [76] |
Best Director (Sitcom) | Harshad Joshi and Malav Rajda [76] | |
Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role | Dilip Joshi [76] | |
Best Sitcom / Comedy Program [76] | Neela Tele Films Private Limited | |
2019 | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Dilip Joshi |
Best Sitcom / Comedy Program | Neela Tele Films Private Limited | |
Best Ensemble Fiction | Sony SAB |
Year | Category | Recipient(s) |
---|---|---|
2011 | Best Actor in a Drama Series | Dilip Joshi |
2013 | Best Comedy Series | Neela Tele Films Private Limited |
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is one of the longest-running television series in India and has gained a cult status over the years. [78] In February 2015, Dilip Joshi, Disha Vakani, and Shailesh Lodha hosted the red carpet at the 60th Britannia Filmfare Awards to promote the Clean India campaign. [79] In 2018, the Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad took up the show as a case study. [80] It is also one of the most searched television series in India. [81]
Decoding the reason behind Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's success, Yashika Singla of The Print stated, "The major appeal of the television show is the idea of ethics and ‘Indian values’ at the very core of its scripts. To its credit, it also talked about a multitude of social issues and created awareness about them in its own light-hearted manner. It also had an age-inclusive cast that set it apart from other family dramas, beyond the confines of a typical female-audience focusing saas-bahu serial." [82]
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah team graced the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati 13 in the Shaandaar Shukravaar episode. They won Rs 25 lakh on the show.
The producers of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in a statement have said that actor Neha Mehta "stopped responding to all our communication from past 2 years and she left the show without meeting us."