Shanno Ki Shaadi

Shanno Ki Shaadi
GenreSitcom
Directed byRajiv Mehra
StarringDivya Dutta
Vikas Bhalla
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
Production
Production companyUTV Motion Pictures
Original release
NetworkStarPlus
Release7 August 2005 (2005-08-07) –
2006 (2006)

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] It is based on the American film My Big Fat Greek Wedding.[2] Produced by UTV Motion Pictures, it starred Divya Dutta and Vikas Bhalla.[3] Initially aired on Sunday nights only, since December 2005, it became biweekly.[2][4]

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.[5]

Plot

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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

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Reception

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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."[8][9]

Rediff stated, "The show's USP appears to be its simplicity and the way the audience can relate to the characters."[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Are you a serial victim". The Financial Express. Archived from the original on 20 July 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Of Shanno, shaadi and smiles". Daily News and Analysis. Archived from the original on 2 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Shanno finally has her shaadi!". Rediff. Archived from the original on 23 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Shanno's Big Fat Punjabi Wedding". Daily News and Analysis. Archived from the original on 2 August 2023.
  5. ^ "UTV SOFTWARE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED". p. 47. [dead link]
  6. ^ "Vikas Bhalla praises his better half". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023.
  7. ^ "Shilpa enters Shanno Ki Shadi as Shalu". Disney India. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020.
  8. ^ "From the couch". The Telegraph (India). Archived from the original on 2 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Big fat Punjabi wedding". The Tribune. Archived from the original on 2 August 2023.
  10. ^ "The funniest stuff on Indian TV!". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 30 March 2021.
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