TMKOC Creator Asit Kumarr Modi Welcomes Rupa-Ratan Family To Gokuldham
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (TMKOC) has always captured its audience's attention with new faces, light-hearted narrative and rib-tickling comedy. Being one of the most popular and longest-running sitcoms on Indian television with more than 4,479 episodes, the makers always introduce new twists to keep the audience hooked. Now, as the show marked its 17th anniversary in July, producer Asit Kumarr Modi announced plans to add some cultural diversity to the hit show by including a brand-new family.
Now, Asit Kumarr Modi, in collaboration with the official handle of TMKOC, shared a video to introduce the Rajasthani Rupa Ratan family.
The producer introduces Ratan and Rupa Binjola, along with their children Veer and Bansari, to the society members, making it more memorable for audiences.
In the clip, he can be seen sharing in Hindi, which translates as, 'In all these years, our viewers have embraced every character of TMKOC with immense love. The Gokuldham family has evolved and we are thrilled to welcome a new Rajasthani family. This family will bring unique charm, cultural traditions and relatable stories to the show, adding new layers of humour and heart to the narrative."
Sharing the introduction clip, the makers wrote, 'A NEW chapter begins in Gokuldham! Creator & Producer of India's longest-running show,
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Mr Asit Kumarr Modi, introduces the much-awaited Rajasthani Family."
Ratan Binjola, aka Kuldeep Gor, a well-known Gujarati and television actor, will play a Jaipur-based saree shop owner. His wife, Rupa Baditop (actor Dharti Bhatt), will be seen as a homemaker and influencer. Rupa and Ratan's kids, Veer (Akshaan Sehrawat) and Bansari (Maahi Bhadra), will be entering Tapu Sena as its youngest members.
Dressed in traditional Rajasthani attire and arriving on ornately decorated camels, the family is set to bring vibrancy and warmth to Gokuldham Society in the introduction clip.
In his recent interview with Mumbai Mirror, Asit shared, 'Over time, many new members have joined the Gokuldham family, each adding their own charm and being welcomed wholeheartedly by the audience. The Gokuldham family has kept evolving and we are now delighted to welcome a new Rajasthani family, played by Dharti Bhatt and Kuldeep Gor, along with their two children — Akshaan Sehrawat and Maahi Bhadra."
Reflecting on how he selected the characters, he stated, 'For these roles, many artists auditioned. After months of careful casting, we selected this team for their dedication, sincerity and strong understanding of a family-oriented daily comedy show. I am confident they will add a unique flavour to the narrative and open up engaging new storylines."
'Just as Jethalal, Bhide, Madhavi, Babita Ji, Abdul and all the other beloved characters became a part of your everyday lives, I believe this family too will soon find a special place in your hearts," he added.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Ensemble Cast
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is created and produced by Asit Kumarr Modi. The show, which premiered on Sony SAB in 2008, has seen many faces join and leave the show. Those actors who still continue to play their iconic characters are Dilip Joshi as Jethalal, Amit Bhatt as Champaklal Jayantilal Gada, Mandar Chandwadkar as
Aatmaram Tukaram Bhide, Sonalika Joshi as Madhavi Aatmaram Bhide, Azhar Shaikh as Pinku, Tanuj Mahashabde as Krishnan Subramaniam Iyer, Munmun Dutta as Babita Krishnan Iyer and Ambika Ranjankar as Komal Hansraj Hathi, among others.
Some new faces who have joined the show recently are Nitish Bhaluni, Sachin Shroff, Sunayana Fozdar and Khushi Mali.
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