Lapataganj
| Lapataganj | |
|---|---|
 Season 2 logo | |
| Also known as |
Lapataganj (season 1) Lapataganj – Ek Baar Phir (season 2) |
| Genre | Situation comedy |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language(s) | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes |
767 (Season 1) 310 (Season 2) |
| Release | |
| Original release | 26 October 2009 – 15 August 2014 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Lapataganj – Sharad Joshi Ki Kahaniyon Ka Pata[1] is an Indian television sitcom, aired on SAB TV from October 2009 to August 15, 2014. The series is based on Sharad Joshi’s novel of the same name.[2]
The show was produced by Ashwini Dheer and directed by Manjul Sinha.[3] Joshi's daughter Neha Sharad was the creative head of the show for first six months.[4]
Lapatagnj starred Rohitashv Gaud, Vineet Kumar, Preeti Amin, Sucheta, Shubhangi Gokhale, and the first episode aired on October 26, 2009.[5]
Synopsis
Based in an imaginary small town called Lapataganj (meaning a lost place), the story is inspired by the writings of Sharad Joshi, who was an eminent Hindi satirist. His wide range of work has highlighted the bitter truth of Indian society with a satirical punch. These stories, while making viewers laugh, also make them empathize with the situations people face in their daily lives.
Lapataganj is a town in some part of India which has been long forgotten by the system. The town struggles daily for basic facilities, yet the people residing there are the happiest of the lot. The show captures the spirit of the common man to lead a happy life against all odds.[6]
Seasons
Season 1.1
Première: 26 October 2009
Finale: 11 January 2013
No. of episodes:767
Season 2
Première: 10 June 2013
Finale: 15 August 2014
No. of episodes: 310
The 2nd season, titled Lapataganj – Ek Baar Phir, replaced the show Hum Aapke Hain In Laws and started its airing on 10 June 2013. This season had taken a 6-year leap in the show.[7]
Cast
- Rohitashv Gaud as Mukundilal Gupta[8]
- Sucheta Khanna as Indumati Gupta,[9] Mukundi's wife
- Vineet Kumar as Kachua Prasad/Kachua Chacha[10]
- Shubhangi Gokhale as Mishri Mausi[11]
- Sanjay Chaudhury as Chukundi [12]
- Anup Upadhyay as Chhotu Mama/Mamaji[13]
- Krishna Bhatt as Elizabeth Yadav/Elija[12]
- Rakesh Srivastav as Lallan [12]
- Mamta Verma as Bindumati[14]
- Kajal Nishad as Chameli,[15] Lallan's sister
- Sunil Kumar as Sutti Lal [12]
- Soma Rathod as Mircha,[16] Sutti Lal's wife
- Abbas Khan as Pappu Pandey alias Biji Pandey[17]
- Preeti Amin as Surili[18] (2009-2012)
- Aditi Tailang as Surili[19] (2013 onwards)
- Shilpa Shinde as Mary Demello[20] (season 2)
- Vineet Raina as Bajrang Bajpai/Lakhan[21] (season 2)
- Ashutosh Sinha as Guddu[22]
Crossovers
Lapataganj had crossovers with F.I.R. (TV series) on 9 March 2012 and with Chidiya Ghar on 27 May 2012.
Awards
The show and its actors won quite a few awards during its run time - including Indian Telly Awards,[23] Indian Television Academy Awards,[24] Zee Gold Awards.[25]
References
- ↑ Lapataganj. YouTube.
- ↑ "Papa kasam "Lapataganj" is back again". thehangoutjournal.com.
- ↑ "Hindi writer Sharad Joshi's stories inspire new TV serial". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ "SAB presents Lapataganj… Sharad Joshi Ki Kahaniyon Ka Pata". Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ Team, Tellychakkar. "Rajit Kapoor, Sumeet Raghvan in Lapataganj". Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ "Rohitashv praises SAB for shifting focus to common man". Sify. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ "'Lapataganj' returns with leap of six years - Times of India". Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ "Rohitash Gaud: I have a very strong bond with Indore as my family lives here - Times of India". Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ Team, Tellychakkar. ""Abbas (Khan) has been the most beautiful chapter in my life" - Sucheta Khanna". Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ "Return of Kachua Chacha - Times of India". Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ "Shubhangi Gokhale aka Mishri Mausi of the TV show 'Lapataganj' during the celebration of 'World Family Day' organized by SAB TV in Mumbai - Photogallery". photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- 1 2 3 4 "Lapataganj back on public demand". Business Standard. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ Team, Tellychakkar. "Our show Lapataganj reminds people of their roots - Anup Upadhyay". Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ IANS. "Mamta lauds 'Lapataganj' team's spirit". Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ Team, Tellychakkar. "Kajal Nishad". Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ "Double celebration for 'Chidiya Ghar' and 'Lapataganj' - Times of India". Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ "Biji Pandey gets busy on train - Times of India". Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ Team, Tellychakkar. "Preeti Amin aka Surili quits Lapataganj". Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ "Aditi Tailang replaces Preeti Amin in Lapataganj 2 - Times of India". Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ "Shilpa Shinde enters 'Lapataganj – Ek Baar Phir' - Times of India". Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ "Vineet Raina's entry in Lapataganj - Times of India". Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ "Ashutosh Sinha: I'm addicted to doing Lapataganj now - Times of India". Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ Team, Tellychakkar. "Rohitash Gaud". Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ "IndianTelevisionAcademy.com". www.indiantelevisionacademy.com. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ "indiantelevisionawards". indiantelevisionawards. Retrieved 2016-07-08.