2010-02-07

Mahi Way

“Another round of gol-guppas please”, Don’t be surprised if you find her next to your famous gol-guppas stall, merrily eating away to glory. Meet Mahi! A girl next door, a healthy girl next door…. Okay… a chubby girl next door. Afraid that she might just die a virgin, Mahi has her own world that she comfortably sinks in when she feels she not as picture perfect as her sister or slim and diet conscious as her friends. She is positive and fun-loving, optimistic about her prince charming walking into her life.
Mahi chooses an unusual way to deal with everything, from her crushes ranging from a boy-next-door to the ‘hottie’ in the office premises, dealing with her “Kattar-punjabi” mom, being an agony aunt to all the people having problems in their love life to practically not having one of her own. Fun, sarcastic, imaginative, creative is the way she chooses to see life. Just call it “Mahi Way”.

Mahi Talwar

Mahi Talwar

Cute and Cuddly! Clumsy to the core, and Critical POV’s! Fun loving and highly creative! (How else do you think she visualizes one new boyfriend every night? At the age of 25, the love of her life is… Food. A small circle of family and friends and not so great job with a non-appreciating boss is what Mahi’s life is all about. A hard core romantic at heart but at times arrogant and tough, Mahi is hopefully waiting outside with a bunch of red roses for her Prince Charming.

2010-02-07

Rishta.com

Opposites attract? Really? Think again. Rishta.com is the story of these extremely opposite but compassionate souls who claim to be living life the right way. Rishta.com is the story of two contrasting individuals namely Isha and Rahul who open a matrimonial agency and try to unite the matches made in heaven, on earth. But while accomplishing the most challenging job, they encounter extreme cases, and illogical requests of their clients.  As two strikingly different individuals, the way the deal with these circumstances proves the line that men are from mars and women are from Venus. What follows is series of hilarity and the perfect sweet-salty recipe for a “Happily Ever After”.

Isha Mirchandani

Well mannered, Chic and Classy… Meet Isha!
A true workaholic, Isha is highly efficient, sincere and organized. She is a true believer in the institution of marriage and not surprisingly she has chosen a job of finding compatible couples. ‘Detached attachment’ is territory unexplored and hence at times vulnerable and easily hurt. Beautiful, confident, soft at heart, highly compassionate and caring is what defines Isha.

Rohan Mehra

Hot body, Cool attitude… Meet Rohan! Try getting a glimpse of his just out of the bed look and you can’t help falling in love with this charming young man. Though a concept called, ‘happily-ever-after’ is bird unknown to our hero; he decides to be a matchmaker. Naughty, Flirty, Easy going, Witty, Intelligent are some of the words that describe Rohan, the reason why he is a runaway hit with all the women.

2010-02-07

Pyar Ka Bandhan

Four siblings… four different destinies… separated by fate but bound by blood… will the calling of blood bring them back together? Pyaar Ka Bandhan is an emotional story of four siblings, given away by their sick mother to an orphanage for adoption, with a hope of giving them a good future and a promise to reunite after 15 years!

Pyaar Ka Bandhan captures the turmoil of a terminally ill mother and her four kids. Fifteen years later the story begins with the journey of the four siblings Prateeksha, Chotu (Aziz), Milind and Aaraina whose lives take diverse turn as they are adopted by different families and are separated from each other. Their lives cross each other’s, oblivious to their biological bonding.

With no similarities in any of their lives, upbringing or cultures… will these siblings, separated by fate find their real identities? Will they keep up to their mother’s promise and reunite?

Ariyanna

She’s the adopted daughter of a very rich industrialist ‘The Rai’ family of Delhi, but she is unaware of the fact that she’s adopted. She also has a sister called Suhani who is the real daughter of Mr. Vikram Rai & Mrs. Soniya Rai. She has been brought up with lots of love and little more favoritism from Mr. Rai. She is willful, zesty & a very confident girl. She is full of life, smart, charming and she also knows very well how to use her charm, although she is born with a golden heart. A time will come when she will be pitted against her own real sister.

Bijoya

Bijoya is very hardworking and decent woman. Though she is a widow and has 4 little kids to take care of, she is very strong lady from inside. She runs a small scale Tiffin service, which is the only source of income of the family. She is poor but She never shows her helplessness in front of her children. She is principled and idealistic too.

Anjoli

She is a curator in a classy, high society art gallery .She herself is an educated and sophisticated woman. She is also genuine and kind hearted woman. She’s the only friend and support, Bijoya has got.

2010-02-07

Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai

The three sisters Kanchan, Shamoli and Kakon of Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai are forced to leave their home in the small town of Siliguri to come to the city of Mumbai, where a rude shock awaits them. Kanchan tries to adjust to the situations that she is confronted with, yet never compromising on her well instilled values in life, whereas Shamoli is determined to fight all odds to fulfill her dream, in any way possible. Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai is a story of these young girls who come from small towns with aspirations and dreams only to face harsh realities of life; however it is this challenge that pushes them to strive harder & stronger to emerge winners.

Shamoli

Shamoli is a beautiful and charming girl. She isn’t very aware of her sensuality and doesn’t like the attention it generates. She is the type “agar usse taqdeeer mai nahi mila to maang legi”. She adores her sisters and loves her mother alot. She knows how naive the elder one is. She always lands up protecting the elder

Kanchan

The eldest amongst the three sisters. A very pretty, sweet  and simple girl. Loves the place that she stays in and loves her family. She is someone who is extremely glad and happy in what she has if she has something. A large hearted person “jitney ki  zaroorat hai utna hi rakhti hai”. Loves her family a lot. Kanchan is mature for her age, understands situation and acts accordingly. She wants the basic needs in life. Has a positive approach in life for everything.

Kakon

The youngest of the three sisters, she is small and has one hobby in  life that is to eat. Very pampered by her elder sisters. She adores them to the core. She is always there with them in all circumstances. Loves them and all three have a dream of going back to there home one day.

2010-02-07

Sukh by Chance is the story of today’s middle class Gujarati joint family. The said family lives contain full life with the minimum financial requirements.

One day by chance they discover that someone has deposited Rs.3 crores in their bank account.
And the drama unfolds and we see the changing faces of human kind. This will be depicted in a humorous way.

Along with the main track several other interesting tracks will be woven dramatically. Apart from this, there will be an under current track which will deal with the eternal conflict between the system of arranged marriage and love marriage. This will be shown in a humorous and funny way. This is the story of Mehta family and how they get involved in to the comic- bizarre situations.

Mohanlal Mehta

Eldest brother and patriarch, husband of Sarla, father of Amit and Bhavin

Probably dropped out of college when his parents died, has worked hard in his clerical job in export-import firm of jewellers to support the joint family

He is straight-forward, moralistic, honest, believes firmly that only hard earned  money can give happiness. Bit of disciplinarian, the family is in awe of him. Is a fun –lover too as he’s seen playing antakshari with kids.

He walks with a brisk pace, has habit of saving money by switching off lights, squeezing toothpastes till the last molecule etc. He is not comfortable using electronic gadgets like cell phones.  Some of his family members feel that he is a miser. But reality is that he does not have enough money.

He loves his family. He also enjoys a good rapport with his wife Sarla. Generally he confides everything in her. He loves Tina very much (daughter of Dhiraj-Kokila)  and Tina also loves bade papa more than any one in her life.

It is his dream to keep his family intact and live in a joint family for ever.

Visual image: Middle class man, could have specs, could be wearing dhoti-kurta, or dark coloured trousers and shirts.

Sarlaa Mehta

Wife of Mohan, mother of Amit and Bhavin, she is almost like a mother to both her younger brothers-in-law and their wives. She is the pillar of the family and all prefer approaching Mohanbhai through her
She is warm, affectionate, has a nice motherly look, is sensitive, happy-go-lucky, talkative, she always needs someone around her. She is hard working, and generally so sleep-deprived that she falls asleep whenever she gets a chance during the day –in between chores, in between conversations…
Believes a lot in destiny and generally follows in her husband’s footsteps. Does not interfere in any one’s life except his elder son Amit, as she has great dreams for him.
Her Takiya Kalaam could be – hoga to kaam aayega! (for every little thing she stores. She could be a hoarder- e.g. she has collected all the shirts that Rajesh outgrew and hands them out to Amit and rest of boys when they grow )
She loves all the kids of the family, is closer to Rajni than Kokila

Mohanlal Mehta

Eldest brother and patriarch, husband of Sarla, father of Amit and Bhavin

Probably dropped out of college when his parents died, has worked hard in his clerical job in export-import firm of jewellers to support the joint family

He is straight-forward, moralistic, honest, believes firmly that only hard earned money can give happiness. Bit of disciplinarian, the family is in awe of him. Is a fun –lover too as he’s seen playing antakshari with kids.

He walks with a brisk pace, has habit of saving money by switching off lights, squeezing toothpastes till the last molecule etc. He is not comfortable using electronic gadgets like cell phones. Some of his family members feel that he is a miser. But reality is that he does not have enough money.

He loves his family. He also enjoys a good rapport with his wife Sarla. Generally he confides everything in her. He loves Tina very much (daughter of Dhiraj-Kokila) and Tina also loves bade papa more than any one in her life.

It is his dream to keep his family intact and live in a joint family for ever.

Visual image: Middle class man, could have specs, could be wearing dhoti-kurta, or dark coloured trousers and shirts.

Sarlaa Mehta

Wife of Mohan, mother of Amit and Bhavin, she is almost like a mother to both her younger brothers-in-law and their wives. She is the pillar of the family and all prefer approaching Mohanbhai through her
She is warm, affectionate, has a nice motherly look, is sensitive, happy-go-lucky, talkative, she always needs someone around her. She is hard working, and generally so sleep-deprived that she falls asleep whenever she gets a chance during the day –in between chores, in between conversations…
Believes a lot in destiny and generally follows in her husband’s footsteps. Does not interfere in any one’s life except his elder son Amit, as she has great dreams for him.
Her Takiya Kalaam could be – hoga to kaam aayega! (for every little thing she stores. She could be a hoarder- e.g. she has collected all the shirts that Rajesh outgrew and hands them out to Amit and rest of boys when they grow )
She loves all the kids of the family, is closer to Rajni than Kokila

Dhiraj Mehta

Middle brother among the Mehtas, Kokila’s husband, father of Tina and Montu

He assists his wife Kokila in the business of making ‘farsaans’ (savory snacks) at home

Hen-pecked husband. Timid, can never speak against his dominating wife. Is slow paced – never in a hurry for anything, perfectionist, interested in idle chatter and can give advice about anything under the sun. He is also interested in mechanics, and does all the small repair work around home or supervises the professionals doing it. Kind of a handy man at home to assist all the women folk during the day

He is a compulsive spender, can be lured easily by any financial scheme, eg. inquires all details of credit cards on phone, even though he can never have one

Is a caring man, shows his love for family by doing small things for them, and sometimes, even if he buys something small, he feels proud to have contributed to the household. The family does not take him seriously, but still all are affectionate towards him

He loves his daughter Tina very much but knows that she is closer to Mohanbhai than him. Has no regrets about it.

He does not have any dreams and can’t think beyond his wife’s imagination!

Kokila Mehta

Wife of Dhiraj, mother of Tina and Montu

After her husband lost out on several jobs due to his slow behaviour, she has started small ‘grih-udyog’ of manufacturing farsaan with her father’s help.

She is domineering by nature, has a loud (almost manly)voice and is therefore misunderstood as being a rude woman. She feels that she is smarter than her husband, yet loves him very much, almost mothers him.

She is slightly jealous of Rajni for her beauty and background, always has small tiffs with her or can pass taunting comments on her. But at the same time, she is forgetful and hence dependant on Rajni who has a sharp memory and can remember all of Kokila’s business deals. She respects Sarla and does her bidding, also tries to be in good books of Mohanbhai.
Believes that one must fight to get anything, nothing comes easily.

She loves Tina for her spunk, while Tina often feels embarrassed of her loud-toned mother. At times, Kokila can be harsh with Montu, because she does not want him to become like Dhiraj.

Her Takiya kalaam is – Mujhe jeevan main kya sukh mila?

Her dream is to have her own Farsaan shop some day.

Rajesh Mehta

Youngest brother of Mehta family, husband of Rajni, father of Neel. Had a love marriage with Rajni, and her family has still not accepted him whole heartedly.

Is a pleasant looking, jovial and ambitious man. Did his graduation from a good college, works as a salesman marketing water-purifiers from door-to-door. He has a habit of calling up Rajni every hour or-so in a day.

He feels that he has seen more of the world than others. He is impressed with the life style of the rich and famous and always talks about them – describes, to other family members, the homes of rich people. He also dreams of living in one such home some day.

He is diplomatic and is practical when it comes to the well being of his family. Some times he become self centered. Happily married, he has a boy of 6 years, they want another child but are not planning one due to space & money problem.

He believes that all happiness in this world can be had by money

Fond of food and always drops something on his clothes while eating.

He loves his wife very much, has a complex that he is not able to give happiness to her due to financial constraints. He is close to Amit and Tina. He respects his brother but is closer Sarla bhabhi

It is his ambition to have a spacious house, where his entire family lives happily

Rajni Mehta

Wife of Rajesh, mother of Neel, daughter of a rich family
Is pretty, docile, caring and a soft-spoken woman, easily charms all around her. Gets along very well with Sarla bhabhi, gets flustered with Kokila’s behaviour but tries to avoid tiffs; the kids like her, but she is a little timid by nature and does not join Amit, Tina and at times Rajesh, in going against family rules

She belongs to a rich family, never worked in her maayka and hence is not good at household chores or cooking, but she is very diligent and sincere. Mohanbhai is proud of her that, in spite of her wealthy background and her education, she is down to earth. (May be he takes pride in the fact that a bahu of his family can also use computers)

Her modest ambition is to support her joint family in whatever way she can. Personally, she also yearns for another child, but out of practical reasons, she has buried that dream in her heart. Does not miss the luxuries she had before and seems more content in whatever they have more than Rajesh himself.

Amit

Older son of Sarla and Mohan, brother of Bhavin
He studies in the last year of MBBS, is a bright student and all the hopes for the bright future of his family rest on him. As a result, he is serious for his age, passionate about his studies, is a practical and sober young man.

His family members feel that he is intelligent and one day he will bring lots of happiness to the family.

He detests financial hardships, but his family does not allow him to work part-time as it could affect his studies. He still helps all the younger kids in family in their studies

He some times avoids or ignores family matters. He is not close to his father and he strongly feels that his father Mohanbhai, cares more for his cousins’ needs than his.

He is close to his uncle Rajesh. He also shares a great rapport with his cousin Tina. Together, the trio can sometimes plan pranks or think of bending the rules set by Mohanbhai.

Amit’s dream is to become a very successful surgeon and one day to take his mother in an aeroplane.

Tina

Daughter of Dhiraj and Kokila (actually Ashwin’s daughter, but adopted since she was six months old, and the elders in family have well hidden this secret from her. In fact, they left their native town and came to Mumbai so as to protect Tina from the ugly past of her father).
Cute, bubbly, vivacious- with a mind of her own. Likes to relish every little happiness in life. Her Takiya Kalaam could be –Sukh by chance milta hai, aur chance kabhi chhodna nahi chahiye!

Just given the final exam of B.A. and is not sure of what to do further in life, family could be at crossroads of whether she should study further or get married off in a couple of years

Is a materialistic girl, loves the vivid pictures of a ‘good life’ about which she reads in society magazines. She buys old magazines from raddi walas to check out the latest fashions and then has cheap copies made by her tailor.

She believes that money is money and there’s nothing like good or bad money. She never agrees with the philosophy of bade papa Mohanbhai

She is the blue eyed girl of the family, the only daughter and therefore gets away with almost anything. Sometimes the boys even feel jealous of her as Mohanbhai loves her more than any of them.

She is a sensitive, young woman, and wants to make everyone happy. She pities her mother for the hard work she has to do, but at the same time is not too inclined to help her. She is sympathetic towards her father, but really looks up to Mohanbhai

Her dream is to live a life surrounded by luxuries and banishing her family’s hardships.

Bunty

Younger son of Sarla and Mohan, younger brother of Amit, school going boy

Has an average teen look but he is very smart, has a sharp mind and is quick to sport opportunities of all kinds.

He is studying in Standard 9, an average student and no one expects him to excel in studies. But he is an enterprising boy. He delivers newspapers in morning to supplement his pocket money, even does small time trading in seasonal wares among the children of his society eg. During Diwali he sells crackers…

The family dreads his ‘kaali zabaan’ (black tongue) because whenever he predicts something bad or gloomy, it always comes true.

More of a child than a young man, can hide in his mother’s pallu when things go wrong. Is still interested in playing cricket, can tease his younger cousins Montu and Neel, but they still follow him as their leader, because outside their home, he is very protective about them.

Montu

Younger son (actually the only biological child) of Kokila and Dhiraj, younger to Tina by ten years and arrived late to his parents -when they had almost stopped expecting a child of their own.

Meek, simple, honest child… can never lie and hence gets caught for any mischief taught by Bhavin.

Can be suffering from mild dyslexia, but Kokila does not understand the condition and fears that he might take on his ‘slow’ father, so sometimes she is extra harsh with him

Is close to Amit as he teaches him, and Bhavin and Neel as his playmates. He has learnt never to demand anything from his mother, because he usually gets ‘no’ as a reply, so he goes to his father, Dhiraj who in his own small ways tries to fulfill his desires.

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