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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]]
| writer = [[Rajeev B Agarwal]]
| first_aired = 1993
| 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 [[Mumbai]]. 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 ==
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), played by [[N.K. Shivpuri]], 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 Sunita ([[Bhavna Balsavar]]) affectionately referred to as ''Sonu'' by her husband, is the wife of Sameer. Suhasini owns a beauty parlour and is very charming and sweet. Sonu is affectionately called ''Chaachi'' (Aunty) by the younger members of the family. The dumb, innocent and adorable Chaachi is an amateur 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''' — Sanjay ([[Vishal Singh]]), called ''Sanju'' by family and friends and Kirti ([[Natasha Singh]]) are the teenaged children of Balraj and Suhasini, while Vishal (Sunny Singh) and Aabha (Karishma Acharya) are Sameer and Sonu’s children. Sanju spends most of his time on the phone with his girlfriend Shilpa ([[Urvashi Dholakia]]), 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.Kirti also has a boy friend & his name is Deepak, he is a decent guy & he always writes poems for Kirti
*[[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>
*[[Vishal Singh (actor, born 1974)|Vishal Singh]] as Sanjay Balraj Diwan
*[[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==
==Other characters==
{{Reflist}}
There are various other characters who come on and off and add to the fun, including Kareema ([[Deven Bhojani]]) the Diwan household's servant, the wacko assistant of Suhasini ([[Shammi]]), the cute mother of Sonu with her popular refrain, ''Tere mooh mein keede, Tere moonh mein Dhool'' ("May there be worms and dust in your mouth"), the bespectacled Deepak, Kirti's boyfriend, the weird friend of Sanju, and Amar Upadhyay of [[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]] fame who acted as ''Saahil Chaachu'' in this comedy. Actor [[Lilliput]], also the screenplay writer of the sitcom, plays a bunch of guest appearances in this serial, doubling up for


==Cast and Crew==
==External links==
*{{IMDb title|tt2445744}}
[[Sushma Seth]] ... Mummyji </n>
[[N K Shivpuri]] ... Pappaji </n>
[[Navin Nischol]] ... Balraj Diwan </n>
[[Farida Jalal]] ... Suhasini Diwan </n>
[[Bhavna Balsavar]] ... Sunita Diwan </n>
[[Deven Bhojani]] ... Karima </n>
[[Vishal Singh]] ... Sanju </n>
[[Natasha singh]] ... Kirti </n>
[[Sunny Gingh]] ... Vishal </n>
[[Karishma Aacharya]] ... Aabha </n>
[[Amar Upadhyay]] ... Chachu </n>
with
[[Daisy Irani]] ... Daisy Mausi </n>
and
[[Shekhar Suman]] ... Samir Diwan </n>


[[Category:Hindi comedy shows]]
with
[[Category:DD Metro original programming]]
[[Liliput]] </n>
[[Category:Indian television sitcoms]]
[[Divya Seth]] </n>
[[Category:1993 Indian television series debuts]]
[[Benu Kalsi]] </n>
[[Category:1994 Indian television series endings]]
[[Shammi]] </n>
[[Urvashi Dholakia]] </n>

==References==
* [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]
* [http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/bhav.htm http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/bhav.htm]
[[Category:Indian television comedy series]]
[[Category:Doordarshan television series]]

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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