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MUMBAI:
Kathayalla Ithu Jeevitham, Amrita TV’s iconic show that crossed
the line from mere entertainment to raw realism and became the last
legal resort for families at war with themselves, has passed the
laudable milestone of 500 episodes. Conducted under the aegis of
KELSA (Kerala Legal Services Authority) and hosted by famous yesteryear
heroine Vidhubala Ambat, it is telecast from Monday to Friday at
9.30 pm.
Kathayalla
Ithu Jeevitham is a television courtroom show in which authentic
domestic issues and genuine personal problems that have breached
peace in a home and pitted sibling against sibling, caused discord
between husband and wife and set neighbours at each others throat,
are brought to the studio floor. With the guidance and counseling
of the jury panel form KELSA and the anchor, the conflicts are smoothed
out, the differences reconciled and an amicable settlement acceptable
to both parties arrived at. The agreement is drawn up into a contract,
attested by both parties and validated by the seal of KELSA so that
no one can renegade on their promises.
Since
its launch, the show has been doctoring to the disorders plaguing
familial relationships in Kerala, every type of which has been afflicted
by glitches. The jury and the anchor have never tried to go in for
quick-fix remedies to the disputes but have painstakingly gone to
the root of the matter to bring about a permanent cure to the problem.
Their efforts have been well-rewarded .
Over
its previous 500 episodes, they have been able to mend breaches
in more than a 100 feuding families on the brink of being torn apart
by rifts. 30 couples who had parted ways over misunderstandings
were guided back to matrimony and now live happily together. 25
individuals dotting the ‘missing persons’ list that includes
absconding husbands who have deserted their near and dear and eloping
wives – have been tracked down and returned to the bosom of
heir families.20 lakh rupees have been disbursed to bailout those
in financial deep waters.
The
programme offers advantages to its participants and viewers alike.
What induces the man in the street to approach Kathayalla Ithu Jeevitham
is the certainty of quick and fair out-of-court settlement to his
problem, in contrast to the traditional judiciary routes where cases
lie in limbo with sentences pending for years. The viewers get tutored
in the basics of law, by closely following the issues that are featured
in the show.
Kathayalla
Ithu Jeevitham which finds lasting solutions to domestic and financial
issues, has risen in stature from an adalat show dispensing justice
to a platform rendering invaluable social service. Answering SOS
calls from families in distress and giving the healing touch to
souls in strife , Kathayalla Ithu Jeevitham presents the last port
of call for those waiting for justice.
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