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  • Sahara looks to expand viewer base with new shows

    Sahara looks to expand viewer base with new shows

    MUMBAI: Sahara seems to be finally getting its prime time programming line up in shape. Apart from the star studded Karishma – The Miracle of Destiny and Humaari Bahu Malini Iyer, two new serials are ready for launch in the next two weeks.

    Producer actor Sachin Pilgaonkar makes his debut on Sahara with a children’s programme Gilli Danda, beginning 1 May. Yesteryear’s film star Saira Banu also premieres her debut production Kisse Apna Kahein on 18 May on the channel.

    Both shows are placed strategically, one a little before the Karishma show, and the other immediately after, presumably to keep the viewer engaged and hooked for more. Kisse Apna Kahein replaces the year old family saga Virasat, while Gilli Danda replaces the Ruby Bhatia anchored Hello.

    Sahara TV programming head V Basav Raj says: “Just like its namesake local Indian game ‘gilli-danda’, the kids programme scheduled to air on Thursdays at 7 pm is a good old fashion entertainment for kids.”

    The storyline sounds suspiciously similar to famous cartoon strip Dennis the menace and explores the relationship between Gulshan aka ‘Gilli’ and the next-door retired neighbour Mr. Dhandha, ‘Danda uncle’. Produced under the Sushriya Arts banner, by the Tu Tu Main Main director and Chalti ka naam antakshari anchor, the show, claims an official release, is fictional story minus any special effects.

    Kisse apna kahein, meanwhile, is a daily that has been in the pipeline for some time now. Starting on 18 May, the programme is a prime time daily soap tentatively scheduled to air at 9:30 pm, just after the big ticket Karisma Kapoor show. Based on the trial and tribulations of a Muslim family, the show promises to offer something different than the previous ones based on Muslim families.

  • Sridevi to be ‘Humaari Bahu Malini Iyer’ on Sahara

    MUMBAI: The much hyped and talked about sitcom which marks former cine star Sridevi’s debut in a television series, will go on the floors in the next two weeks. Twenty episodes of the series have already been penned.
    The sitcom, titled Humaari Bahu Malini Iyer (HBMI)is being produced by Boney Kapoor’s Sri Devi Productions and directed by Satish Kaushik. It is scheduled to air on Sahara TV as part of the bouquet of mega serials being launched this year.
    Contrary to rumours circulating in the industry that the show would be a Hindi remake of popular American comedy I Love Lucy; the sitcom revolves around the struggle of Malini Iyer (played by Sridevi), a south Indian woman who gets married to a north Indian boy living in a joint family.
    “I have designed Malini Iyer’s character in such a manner that it justifies Sridevi’s versatility as an actor and will be successful in making her a household name,” says HBMI scriptwriter Sanjay Chhel.
    HBMI revolves around Malini Iyer’s struggle to gel with the family members and the many challenges she faces in her day to day life. Her character has been etched out to be that of an extremely likeable, vulnerable, down to earth, naive, middle class housewife who is constantly fooled by people.
    “The show slated for a post World Cup launch, is not a mere comedy. It has a unique emotional touch and portrays an Indian woman in a positive light . It talks about about values and traditions, through the antics and comic trials of Malini Iyer,” elaborates Chhel.