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Marathi has announced the commencement of the serial 405
Anandwan. Producer, director and writer Pratima Kulkarni
was behind the highly successful Prapancha which
ran for 78 episodes on the channel.
A
channel spokesperson said that Prapancha was one
of the few serials that held its ground during the onslaught
of the Kaun Banega Crorepati phenomenon on Star Plus.
Prapancha ratings hovered between 2 - 3 which is
normal for the channel.
Prapacha
which concluded last May on the channel dealt with a joint
Maharashtrian family. In fact there was demand for the show
long after it wrapped up but apparently Pratima Kulkarni
decided that it was time to move on.
405 Anandwan which commenced last week airs every
Tuesday at 9:30 pm. It sees stars of Prapancha like
Sudhir Joshi, Anand Ingle return to create the magic through
a different theme. Pratima Kulkarni has tried to showcase
the positive nature of todays youth. The perception today
is that the youth are self centred and lack a larger perspective
on issues affecting the world.
While
all that is true the serial attempts to strike a balance
by showcasing the sensitive, serious and introspective side
of todays youth. The fact that not all of them are happy-go-lucky
is the perspective that the show will adopt.
The
residents of 405 Anandavan are a brother and sister
who are home alone as their parents are working in Nigeria.
Relatives, friends and neighbours frequently troop in and
out of the place. Characters include a bookworm and a student
trying to become a veterinary doctor much against the wishes
of his mother.
The
home thus becomes a place where social activity takes place
sometimes with comical and at other times with tragic results.
The youth's relationship with society is examined through
apparently mundane situations. In this manner they learn
and grow.
The
spokesperson also said that from Thursday at 9:30 pm the
channel will show a serial Sai Baba. This is the
first time a serial on Indian television has dealt with
the subject. It deals with his relevance in modern India,
why people continue to put their faith in him. It has been
directed by Deboo Devdar and Sharavani Devdar.
The
channel won plaudits on 16 March at the Maharashtra Times
Sanmaan Awards which took place at Rang Bhavan. The channel
bagged nine out of ten awards for serials like Zale Mokhale
Aakash and Nupur. In an ironic twist of fate
rival channel ETV bagged the rights to show the programme.
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