#ThrowbackThursday: Popular Hindi sitcoms from the 90s

Priyamm Dangi

 Feb 2, 2023

Office Office

Featuring Pankaj Kapur in the lead role, Office Office aired on SAB TV in 2001. The show - directed by Rajiv Nehrt - was a witty take on the prevalent corruption in India.

Family No. 1

This comedy series - starring Kanwaljit Singh and Tanvi Azmi - aired on Sony TV in 1998-1999. Created by Sanjay Kohli, the show was about the misadventures of two families living in the same house.

Hum Paanch

Premiered in 1995, Hum Paanch featured Ashok Saraf, Vidya Balan and the late Priya Tendulkar, among others. The show was popular for the humorous antics of a businessman and his five daughters.

Shrimaan Shrimati

Starring the late Jatin Kanakia, Reema Lagoo and Archana Puran Singh, Shrimaan Shrimati is built on the premise of ‘love thy neighbour’s wife’. Directed by Rajan Waghdhare, the series aired between 1994 and 1997.

Tu Tu Main Main

The late Reema Lagoo and Shriya Pilgaonkar starred in this saas-bahu comedy show that originally aired in DD Metro in 1994. The series was directed by Sachin Pilgaonkar.

Dekh Bhai Dekh

Starring Shekhar Suman and Sushma Seth among others, this star-studded TV show showcased the humorous dynamics of a joint family. Created by Aanand Mahendroo, it was first aired on DD Metro in 1993.

Zabaan Sambhalke

Starring Pankaj Kapur, Bhavana Balsavar and Tannaz Irani, Zabaan Sambhalke was a remake of British sitcom Mind Your Language. Directed by Rajiv Mehra, the show started airing on DD Metro in 1993.

Filmi Chakkar

With Ratna Pathak Shah and Satish Shah in key roles, Filmi Chakkar showcased a Bollywood obsessed couple. The show aired on Zee TV in 1993, and it was directed by Ashoke Pandit.

Yes Boss

Yes Boss premiered on SAB TV in 1999. The show was directed by Rajan Waghdhare, and it starred Aasif Sheikh, Rakesh Bedi and Kavita Kapoor.

Flop Show

Flop Show premiered in 1989 on DD National. It was the late Jaspal Bhatti’s (actor-director) satirical take on various social issues. The show also featured Savita Bhatti and Vivek Shauq.