This June, there is a lot happening in the comedy section. SAB TV’s hugely popular lapataganj, which brought us the essence of rural India in a hilarious way, is back with its second installment. While the spirit of the show remains the same, there are new topics waiting to make you laugh! Megha Bhatia tells you more
When a serial ends on a high note with healthy TRPs and the audience not wanting it to go off air, there are 100 per cent chances of it making a comeback. Thankfully, for the audience, the makers of lapataganj have felt the same way.
“lapataganj received an exceptional response and etched fond memories in the hearts of viewers. We received numerous requests to bring back the show and the characters that had won them over with their performances. So we thought this was the right time to come up with fresh concepts. I’m hoping we are welcomed with the same response,” Anooj Kapoor, EVP and business head, SAB TV tells you.
It’s not just Kapoor but the entire lapataganj family who is excited to once again woo the seven crore audience base of SAB TV. As has been the case, the crux of the show will be to bring out the aam aadmi problems and how he struggles for basic things in life. The show is also slated to take a six-year leap with advanced problems and not-so-advanced solutions.
“The crew of lapataganj will find their problems resolving, but partially. There will be light and fans, but fluttering electricity; there will be taps but shortage of water; there will be mobile phones but that will just be the root of all problems. Characters will be engrossed in conversation on the phone and personal tete-a-tete will be thrown out of the window,” Kapoor tells you, giving an insight into what awaits the upcoming season.
“This time, the common man will be progressive, yet frustrated, as problems still won’t find a permanent solution. Though, almost all characters will be the same, some new members will join the lapataganj family. The character of Surili, earlier played by Preeti Amin, will now be played by Aditi Telang. Also, new love stories will flourish between Mukundi’s son and a new girl. There will be development, but with constraints. Facing social struggles, the lapataganj family will aim at brining a smile on every face with meaningful stories and humorous presentations,” Mukundi (Rohitashv Gaur) says.
To know more, tune in to lapataganj, Ek Baar Phir, on SAB TV at 10 pm Monday to Friday, June 10 onwards.