Har Shaakh Pe Ullu Baithaa Hai

Har Shaakh Pe Ullu Baithaa Hai is an Indian sitcom television series, that premiered on 26 February 2018 on StarPlus.[1] The Show stars Rajeev Nigam and Samta Sagar in Lead Roles.[2] The Show is produced by Garima Productions.[3] The Show derives its title from the famous sher by Shauq Bahraichi.[4][5][6]

Har Shaakh Pe Ullu Baithaa Hai
GenreSitcom
Created byAshwni Dhir
Written byAshwni Dhir
Directed byAshwni Dhir
StarringRajeev Nigam
Samta Sagar
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of episodes140
Production
ProducerAshwni Dhir
Production locationMumbai
Running time22 min. approx.
Production companyGarima Productions
DistributorStar India
Release
Original networkStarPlus
Picture format
Original release26 February (2018-02-26) –
7 September 2018 (2018-09-07)
External links
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Plot

“Promise what benefits them and do what benefits us!” has been the mantra of our opportunistic politicians for ages now. Still, whenever some shrewd politician shows up with sweet words and a welcoming smile the junta votes again hoping that the solution has arrived! Shri Chaitu Lal (Rajeev Nigam) is Chief Minister of a fictional state named Ulta Pradesh. This Chief Minister is known for fooling the innocent citizens by making false promises. Like any other neta Chaitu is a fairly manipulative, wise with words and is of an opportunistic kind. His 'thenga party' vouches only for black money by manipulating the system. He promises what benefits the common man but does what benefits him. Supporting him in this comedy show is his wife Imli Devi (Samta Sagar). She stands by her husband through the thick and thin. Even though Chaitu is the leader of the ruling party when it comes to home, his wife is his biggest support system. Imli hopes to see her brother and CM's enthusiastic brother-in-law, Putan (Ishtiyak Khan) as the Prime Minister of the nation. Putan a youth icon of his state is as shrewd as his Jijaji. He has 13 cases lodged against him and has purchased degrees from all the top colleges of the state. Puttan is no less to Chaitu in any way when it comes to politics and corruption.

Cast

Main Cast
  • Rajeev Nigam as Chaitu Lal - The Chief Minister of Ulta Pradesh (Fictional State)[7]
  • Samta Sagar as Imli Devi - Chaitu Lal's Wife
  • Ishtiyak Khan as Puttan - Chaitu Lal's Brother-in-law

Recurring Cast
  • Melissa Pais as Malai Devi - Chaitu Lal's Sister-in-law
  • Shraddha Sharma as Genda Devi - Leader of Opposition Party
  • Dishank Arora as Genda Devi's Paternal Aunt's Husband
  • Poornima Verma as Rajneeti
  • Alika Nair as Party
  • Sonam Shekhawat as Ghotali
  • Riya Raval as Sarkar
  • Naitik Chudasama as Bahumat
  • Kinjal Mehta as Haseena Devi
  • Lalita Sen as Monica - Chaitu's First Personal Assistant
  • Babita Anand as Chaaya - Chaitu's Second Personal Assistant
  • Gazala Selmin as Parvati
  • Abhishek Agarwal as Bundi

Reception

The show is a satirical take on the common man's issues.[8] It shows Chaitu Laal dealing with common man's issues such as education, infrastructure, corruption etc. while also focusing on events like the rigged elections, buying and selling of MLAs and the foundation of random committees that misuse public money. It is through these events that the show unveils the ugly side of politics in a slapstick manner with funny situations.[9]

Talking about the show, Rajeev Nigam who plays the Lead Role of Chaitu Lal says,

In this day and age where politics is no less than a masaledaar pot-boiler, a show like this is a fantastic move by Star Plus. The subject is such that it spawns interest and draws sharp opinions even by the non-voters, who have strong opinions about political parties, their ideologies or individuals. As Chaitu Lal I got an opportunity to understand and translate on screen the malpractices of our corrupt politicians. I hope the audience love me so much as a devious corrupt politician who promises welfare to the public only to end up profiting his own family and friends. Viewers will start hating me for being a silly, selfish, and an ignorant Chief Minister of a state.

References
  1. "Star Plus to bring a new show- 'Har Shaakh Pe Ullu Baithaa Hai'". www.adgully.com. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  2. "'UP mein har koi neta hota hai': Rajeev Nigam - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  3. "Har Shaakh Pe Ullu Baithaa Hai about a corrupt and funny politician". The Tribune. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  4. "Star Plus to launch slapstick comed 'Har Shaakh Pe Ull Baithaa Hai' on 19 Feb". Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  5. "Star Plus confirms launch of Har Shaakh Pe Ullu Baitha Hai". BizAsia. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  6. "Star Plus to shift 'Chakravyuh' for 'Har Shaakh Pe Ullu Baitha Hai'?". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music. 6 February 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  7. "Rajeev Nigam to play crooked politician in Har Shaakh Pe Ullu Baithaa Hai". mid-day. 24 February 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  8. Team, Tellychakkar. "Garima Productions' next moves from Happii to Star Plus; to launch on 19 February". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  9. Kumar, Anuj (9 April 2018). "Politics has become entertainment". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
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