Close X
Friday, September 20, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

Alok Nath to play 'Babuji' again

Darpan News Desk IANS, 24 Jun, 2014 04:09 PM
  • Alok Nath to play 'Babuji' again
After becoming the butt of jokes on social networking platforms, veteran actor Alok Nath is back to playing 'Babuji' - this time for a new family comedy series, "Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai". He is gung-ho about the unique project, where the actors will get a chance to perform in front of a live audience.
 
"I'm truly excited to be a part of 'Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai'. This will be my first tryst with a comedy TV series on the small screen. The beauty of the show is that it is filmed in front of a live audience and has an amazing star cast," Bollywood's beloved 'Babuji' said in a statement.
 
"The satisfaction that one gets from entertaining live audiences has a different feel. We all know humour is evolving and I am positive that the audiences will love our show," added the actor, who has essayed a father's role in umpteen films.
 
Produced by FRAMES and directed by Rajan Waghdhare, the show will hit SAB TV July 7.
 
An innovative family comedy show, about the lives of the owners and the tenants living under the same roof of Bungalow No. 5, "Tu Mere..." shall explore the funny side of the incidents that happen in the daily lives of all the characters. The USP is the presence of live audience on the sets.
 
Anooj Kapoor, senior executive vice president and business head, SAB TV, said: "The show is a multi-level domestic fictional comedy in a stand-up format. It will showcase the set-up of a bungalow and its tenants with live audience; it would be interesting to see how this innovative concept appeals to Indian audiences."
 
The show has an ensemble cast including Rajesh Kumar, Shweta Gulati, Apara Mehta, Ami Trivedi, Samir Shah, Sugandha Mishra, Dhaval, Manoj Goyal, Abhishek Awasthi, Monica Castelino and Sukesh.
 
With such a cast and concept, "Tu Mere..." promises to be a fresh alaugh every minute' comedy, says Ranjeet Thakur of FRAMES.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

John Abraham to promote 2014 FIFA World Cup in India

John Abraham to promote 2014 FIFA World Cup in India
Actor-producer John Abraham, also a self-confessed football enthusiast, will promote 2014 FIFA World Cup in India.

John Abraham to promote 2014 FIFA World Cup in India

Richa teams with Kalki for play

Richa teams with Kalki for play
Richa Chadha and Kalki Koechlin will soon be seen in a film based on travel and a coming-of-age story titled “Jiah aur Jiah”. But before the audiences get to see them on the big screen, the two actresses have joined hands for a play.

Richa teams with Kalki for play

I'm seeking Irrfan's advice: Pitobash on Hollywood journey

I'm seeking Irrfan's advice: Pitobash on Hollywood journey
Actor Pitobash Tripathy is loving every bit of attention and adulation that his performance in Hollywood film "Million Dollar Arm" is receiving. He says he has sought Irrfan Khan's help for his career in the West.

I'm seeking Irrfan's advice: Pitobash on Hollywood journey

Rajkummar turned labourer for film, earned Rs.100

Rajkummar turned labourer for film, earned Rs.100
If you talk about getting into the skin of a film's character, you can't miss what Rajkummar Rao did for his forthcoming film "Citylights". He actually posed as a menial worker and went from door to door trying to look for a job for a scene in the movie.

Rajkummar turned labourer for film, earned Rs.100

'Citylights' not lesser than 'Aashiqui': Mahesh Bhatt

'Citylights' not lesser than 'Aashiqui': Mahesh Bhatt
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who had directed the cult romantic musical drama "Aashiqui" in 1990 and then produced its super hit sequel "Aashiqui 2" last year, says Hansal Mehta's "Citylights" is not only at par with his movies, but "far more relevant to today's India".

'Citylights' not lesser than 'Aashiqui': Mahesh Bhatt

Dibaker prescribes small budget movies for easy recovery

Dibaker prescribes small budget movies for easy recovery
Director-producer Dibaker Banerjee, known for films like "Khosla Ka Ghosla" and "Love Sex Aur Dhokha", says one thing that he wants to change in showbiz is film budgeting. For easy recovery, small budget movies should be prescribed, he says.

Dibaker prescribes small budget movies for easy recovery