India’s most loved show, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah recently won an award for the most popular comedy show. 15 years later, the show continues to win over people and their hearts while proving that clean humour is and will always be appreciated by Indian audiences. The show continues to educate the public about current social events whilst also making it humorous. This genre has been nailed by the show and no other show comes close.
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Created by Asit Kumarr Modi, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has entertained Indians as well as the rest of the Indian diaspora across the globe. Culturally, the show has always been associated with the finest of Indian Prime Time Entertainment, all while overcoming the label of simply being just another daily sitcom.
A fan favourite, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is watched by people of all ages. Statistically, the popularity of the show is ever growing. It has several unbeaten records ever since its inception and has managed to keep the audience engaged even after so many years.
Asit Kumarr Modi is one of the most accomplished show creators the entertainment industry has ever seen. Over the years, he has carefully comprehended the pulse of the Indian audience, paying special attention to detail. He has addressed everything from the way cultural nuances influence tastes to the larger topics that appeal with Indian audiences. Commenting on the win, he said, “The audience is the reason the show keeps going and the love showered by them is just beyond my imagination. It couldn’t have been possible without them.Year by year, I feel more and more responsible to my audience, because it is only because of them that we have come this far. We really owe to the love of the people for the show. There is nothing more I could ask for.”
The show follows the lives of the residents of Mumbai’s Gokuldham Co-operative Housing Society, particularly the family of Jethalal Gada. Taarak Mehta is a friend, philosopher, and guide for him. Although the show is largely a family comedy, the episodes frequently address socially important subjects. It is based on the weekly column, ‘Duniya Ne Undha Chasma’ by Taarak Mehta in Chitralekha magazine.
