| Shanno Ki Shaadi | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Directed by | Rajiv Mehra |
| Starring | Divya Dutta Vikas Bhalla |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Production company | UTV Motion Pictures |
| Original release | |
| Network | StarPlus |
| Release | 7 August 2005 – 2006 |
| Related | |
| My Big Fat Greek Wedding | |
Shanno Ki Shaadi is an Indian Hindi sitcom which aired on StarPlus from 7 August 2005 to 2006 on Sunday and later weekend nights.[1][2] [better source needed] It is based on the American film My Big Fat Greek Wedding.[3] Produced by UTV Motion Pictures, it starred Divya Dutta and Vikas Bhalla.[4] Initially aired on Sunday nights only, since December 2005, it became biweekly.[3][5]
Initially it was planned for premiering on Star One and eight episodes were given to the channel. However it was decided to air the series on StarPlus.[6]
Plot[edit]
Set in the backdrop of Punjab, the series follows the journey of a 26 year old, simple and ordinary girl, Shanno, who is unmarried and loves to make Parathas (flat bread) in her father's Dhaba. She loses her interest in marriage on not finding a suitable groom for her while her family is keen for her marriage as soon as possible. Soon, she crosses paths with a NRI Sindhi man Arjun and they both fall in love after many confusions. They soon get married and their life goes on.
Cast[edit]
- Divya Dutta as Shanno Mrs Arjun Sadarangani Shano ki Season 2
- Vikas Bhalla as Arjun Sadarangani[7]
- Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Shantilal Halwai: Shanno's father
- Shoma Anand as Swaran: Shanno's mother
- Kamini Kaushal as Bebe: Shanno's grandmother
- Rajendra Mehra as Nanhelal
- Neelu Kohli as Kaanta: Shanno's aunt
- Shilpa Saklani as Shalu: Shanno's childhood friend[8]
- Karan Veer Mehra as Kunnu
- Shagufta Ali as Mrs. Sadarangani: Arjun's mother
- Darshan Jariwala as Mr. Sadarangani: Arjun's father
- Harsh Vashisht
- Ravee Gupta
Reception[edit]
The Tribune stated, "Star’s shanno Ki Shaadi looks far less shambolic. We’re happy to see the ultra-gifted Divya Dutta back on the medium. She has a way of lighting up the medium. Most of the characters are true to life. And the sequences revolving around a Punjabi wedding add to the credibility of the sitcom."[9][10]
Rediff stated, "The show's USP appears to be its simplicity and the way the audience can relate to the characters."[11]
References[edit]
- ^ "Are you a serial victim". The Financial Express.
- ^ "Shanno gets ready for her shaadi, finally!". Archived from the original on 2 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Of Shanno, shaadi and smiles". Daily News and Analysis.
- ^ "Shanno finally has her shaadi!". Rediff.
- ^ "Shanno's Big Fat Punjabi Wedding". Daily News and Analysis.
- ^ "UTV SOFTWARE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED". p. 47. [dead link]
- ^ "Vikas Bhalla praises his better half". The Times of India.
- ^ "Shilpa enters Shanno Ki Shadi as Shalu". Disney India.
- ^ "From the couch". The Telegraph (India).
- ^ "Big fat Punjabi wedding". The Tribune.
- ^ "The funniest stuff on Indian TV!". Rediff.com.
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