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{{short description|Indian television program}}
{{infobox Television |
| show_name = Dekh Bhai Dekhh
{{for|2009 Bollywood film|Dekh Bhai Dekh (film)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}
| format = [[Comedy]]
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
| runtime = 22 minutes
{{Infobox television
| author = [[Liliput]]
| image = Dekh Bhai Dekh.jpg
| directory = [[Anand Mahendru]]
| caption =
| executive_producer = [[AB Corp.]]
| genre = Sitcom
| starring = [[Sushma Seth]]<br>[[Navin Nischol]]<br>[[Shekhar Suman]]<br>[[Farida Jalal]] <br>[[Bhavana Balsavar]]<br>[[Vishal Singh]]<br>[[Amar Upadhyay]]<br>[[Deven Bhojani]]
| creator = [[Anand Mahendroo]]
| country = {{flagcountry|India}}
| developer =
| network = [[Doordarshan]]
| first_aired = [[1993]]
| writer = [[Rajeev B Agarwal]]
| director =
|}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[N K Shivpuri]]
* [[Sushma Seth]]
* [[Navin Nischol]]
* [[Shekhar Suman]]
* [[Farida Jalal]]
* [[Bhavana Balsavar]]
* [[Vishal Singh (actor, born 1974)|Vishal Singh]]
* [[Nattasha Singh]]
* [[Urvashi Dholakia]]
* [[Amar Upadhyay]]
* [[Deven Bhojani]]
* [[Arrhan Singh (actor)|Arrhan Singh]]
}}
| opentheme = "Dekh Bhai Dekh" by [[Udit Narayan]]
| endtheme =
| composer =
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 65
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer = [[Amitabh Bachchan Corporation]]
| producer = [[Jaya Bachchan]]
| camera = Multi-camera
| runtime = 22 minutes
| company =
| network = [[DD Metro]]
| first_aired = {{start date|df=y|1993|5|6}}
| last_aired = {{end date|df=y|1994|8|11}}
| image_alt =
}}


'''''Dekh Bhai Dekh''''' ({{Translation|Look, brother, look}}) is an Indian [[Hindi]] [[sitcom]] which premiered on [[DD Metro]] on 6 May 1993. It was created, developed, edited, directed by [[Anand Mahendroo]] and produced by [[Jaya Bachchan]] under the banner of Saraswati Audio Visuals Pvt Ltd. It starred [[Shekhar Suman]], [[Navin Nischol]], [[Farida Jalal]], [[Bhavana Balsavar]], [[Deven Bhojani]], [[Sushma Seth]], [[N K Shivpuri]], [[Vishal Singh (actor, born 1974)|Vishal Singh]], and [[Nattasha Singh]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first1=Nisha |date=December 12, 2019 |title=Throwback Thursday: Dekh Bhai Dekh, the TV show that made India keep up with Diwans |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/throwback-thursday-dekh-bhai-dekh-the-tv-show-that-made-india-keep-up-with-diwans-1627663-2019-12-12 |website=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/the-cast-of-dekh-bhai-dekh-where-are-they-now-5687528/|title=The actors of Dekh Bhai Dekh: Where are they now?|date=26 December 2019}}</ref>
'''''Dekh Bhai Dekh''''' is a [[Hindi]] [[sitcom]] revolving around the Diwan family, who live as an extended family in an ancestral bungalow in the suburbs of [[Bombay]]. The family consists of 11 members, aged from 6 years to 65 years, including a father, mother, two sons and their families. The serial takes the viewer through the various ups and downs faced by the family and through crazy and unexpected things which happen to them with unfailing regularity. Their never-say-die attitude helps them overcome [[sibling rivalry]], [[boyfriend]] troubles, business problems, in-law problems, etc. A distinctive feature of this show was its ''fast speaking'' characters.


== Plot ==
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The story revolves around three generations of the Diwan family, who live as an extended family in an ancestral bungalow in the [[suburbs]] of [[Mumbai]]. The show takes the family through relationship troubles, business problems, irksome parents, and in-laws.


==Cast==
==Major characters==
*[[Sushma Seth]] as Sarla Durgadas Diwan
*'''The Grandparents''' — The role of Dadiji (grandmother) is played by [[Sushma Seth]]. She is a busy socialite who is involved with various charity organizations. She is the stern one in the house and is undoubtedly the head of the family. Dadaji (grandfather), her hen-pecked husband, is a loving, endearing person and is mostly up to mischief along with the kids.
* N.K. Shivpuri as Durgadas Diwan
*'''The Sons''' — The two sons are Balraj ([[Navin Nischol]]) and Sameer ([[Shekhar Suman]]). Balraj is the serious and sensible son who is always seen watching the events that take place in the house with an amused smile. Sameer on the other hand is funny and witty, and always pulling everyone’s leg.
*[[Navin Nischol]] as Balraj Durgadas Diwan
*'''The Wives''' — Suhasini ([[Farida Jalal]]) is the wife of Balraj and Sonu ([[Bhavna Balsavar]]) is the wife of Sameer. Suhasini owns a beauty parlour and is very charming and sweet. Sonu is affectionately called ''Chaachi'' by the younger members of the family. The dumb, innocent and adorable Chaachi is a writer who takes her job very seriously, much to the amusement of her family members.
*[[Shekhar Suman]] as Sameer Durgadas Diwan<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/shekhar-suman-dekh-bhai-dekh-rerun-movers-and-shakers-the-great-indian-laughter-challenge-6431568/|title=Shekhar Suman: Shooting for Dekh Bhai Dekh was challenging, but a lot of fun|date=31 May 2020}}</ref>
*'''The Kids''' — Sanju and Kirthi are the teenaged children of Balraj and Suhasini, while Vishal and Aabha are Sameer and Sonu’s children. Sanju spends most of his time on the phone with his girlfriend Shilpa, who is always suspicious of him. Everything he does becomes a huge disaster and he is always seeking advice from others to woo Shilpa back. The kids and their friends provide many comic situations to which the viewers can actually relate.
*[[Farida Jalal]] as Suhasini Balraj Diwan

*[[Bhavna Balsavar]] as Sunita Sameer Diwan<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/bhav.htm|title=An Interview with Bhavana Balsavar|website=indiantelevision.com}}</ref>
==Other characters==
*[[Vishal Singh (actor, born 1974)|Vishal Singh]] as Sanjay Balraj Diwan
There are various other characters who come on and off and add to the fun, including Kareema ([[Deven Bhojani]]) the servant, the wacko assistant of Suhasini, the cute mother of Sonu with her popular “Tere mooh mein keede… ”, the bespectacled Deepak, a friend of Kirthi, the weirdo friend of Sanju, and [[Amar Upadhyay]] of [[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]] fame who acted as Saahil Chaachu in this comedy. Actor Lilliput plays a bunch of guest appearances in this serial, doubling up for quite a few characters including a mad author, a share broker and much more.
*[[Nattasha Singh]] as Kirti Balraj Diwan
* [[Arrhan Singh (actor)|Arrhan Singh]] as Vishal Sameer Diwan
* Karishma Acharya as Aabha Sameer Diwan
* [[Amar Upadhyay]] as Sahil Diwan<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/amar-upadhyay-shares-interesting-anecdote-when-he-met-jaya-bachchan-on-the-sets-of-dekh-bhai-dekh-23197541|title=Amar Upadhyay shares interesting anecdote from when he met Jaya Bachchan on the sets of 'Dekh Bhai Dekh'|date=21 October 2021|website=www.mid-day.com}}</ref>
* [[Deven Bhojani]] as Kareema
* [[Urvashi Dholakia]] as Shilpa<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/top-ten-episodes-of-dekh-bhai-dekh-6413385/|title=Top 10 episodes of Dekh Bhai Dekh|date=17 May 2020}}</ref>
* Rakesh Thareja as Dingoo
* [[Satish Shah]] as M.K. Rai / Madan
* [[Divya Seth]] as Priya
* Benu Kalsi as Badi Nani
* [[Shammi (actress)|Shammi]] as Choti Nani
* [[Daisy Irani (actress)|Daisy Irani]] as Daisy Mausi
* [[Rakhee Tandon (actress)|Rakhee Tandon]] as Shivani
* [[Mona Ambegaonkar]] as Neeru
* [[Ananya Khare]] as Zubeida / Leena
*[[Lilliput (actor)|Lilliput]] as Various characters
* [[Alyy Khan]] as Vikram, Vishal's detective friend
* Mushtaq Merchant as Various characters
* [[Anant Mahadevan]] as L.M. Narayan
* Deepika Amin episode38 as Richa, Rohit's (Keerti's London returned friend) girlfriend
* [[Anita Kanwal]] as Suzie


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
* [http://store.nehaflix.com/debhdetvse9d.html http://store.nehaflix.com/debhdetvse9d.html]

* [http://www.mid-day.com/mumbaikar/2004/november/97640.htm http://www.mid-day.com/mumbaikar/2004/november/97640.htm]
==External links==
* [http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/bhav.htm http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/bhav.htm]
*{{IMDb title|tt2445744}}
[[Category:Indian television comedy series]]

[[Category:Doordarshan television series]]
[[Category:Hindi comedy shows]]
[[Category:DD Metro original programming]]
[[Category:Indian television sitcoms]]
[[Category:1993 Indian television series debuts]]
[[Category:1994 Indian television series endings]]

Latest revision as of 09:42, 21 June 2024

For 2009 Bollywood film, see Dekh Bhai Dekh (film).

Dekh Bhai Dekh
GenreSitcom
Created byAnand Mahendroo
Written byRajeev B Agarwal
Starring
Opening theme"Dekh Bhai Dekh" by Udit Narayan
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes65
Production
Executive producerAmitabh Bachchan Corporation
ProducerJaya Bachchan
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time22 minutes
Original release
NetworkDD Metro
Release6 May 1993 (1993-05-06) –
11 August 1994 (1994-08-11)

Dekh Bhai Dekh (transl. Look, brother, look) is an Indian Hindi sitcom which premiered on DD Metro on 6 May 1993. It was created, developed, edited, directed by Anand Mahendroo and produced by Jaya Bachchan under the banner of Saraswati Audio Visuals Pvt Ltd. It starred Shekhar Suman, Navin Nischol, Farida Jalal, Bhavana Balsavar, Deven Bhojani, Sushma Seth, N K Shivpuri, Vishal Singh, and Nattasha Singh.[1][2]

Plot

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The story revolves around three generations of the Diwan family, who live as an extended family in an ancestral bungalow in the suburbs of Mumbai. The show takes the family through relationship troubles, business problems, irksome parents, and in-laws.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Singh, Nisha (12 December 2019). "Throwback Thursday: Dekh Bhai Dekh, the TV show that made India keep up with Diwans". India Today.
  2. ^ "The actors of Dekh Bhai Dekh: Where are they now?". 26 December 2019.
  3. ^ "Shekhar Suman: Shooting for Dekh Bhai Dekh was challenging, but a lot of fun". 31 May 2020.
  4. ^ "An Interview with Bhavana Balsavar". indiantelevision.com.
  5. ^ "Amar Upadhyay shares interesting anecdote from when he met Jaya Bachchan on the sets of 'Dekh Bhai Dekh'". www.mid-day.com. 21 October 2021.
  6. ^ "Top 10 episodes of Dekh Bhai Dekh". 17 May 2020.
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