Maniben.com
{{Infobox television
| image = Maniben dot com.jpg
| genre = Comedy
| screenplay = Nimesh Shah
| director = Rajan Waghdhare
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 220
| executive_producer = Sujit J. Mahimkar
| producer = Abhimanyu Singh
| editor = Sanket Parker
| company = Contiloe Entertainment
| network = SAB TV
| first_aired = {{Start date|2009|06|8|df=y}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2010|06|24|df=y}}
}}
Maniben.com is an Indian Hindi-language comedy television series that aired on SAB TV from 8 June 2009, to 23 April 2010.{{Cite news |date=2010-06-05 |title=Maniben.com to wrap up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/maniben-com-to-wrap-up/articleshow/6011162.cms |access-date=2025-01-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} Produced by Contiloe Pictures, the show was based on a Gujarati play of the same name.{{Cite news |date=2009-12-18 |title=Maniben.com completes 100 episodes |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/maniben-com-completes-100-episodes/articleshow/5352760.cms |access-date=2025-01-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
Plot
Maniben.com{{Cite news |date=2009-05-09 |title=Meet Maniben |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/meet-maniben/cid/624709 |access-date=2024-01-06 |work=Telegraph India}} follows the story of Maniben Patel, a simple and down-to-earth woman from a middle-class background. Her life takes a dramatic turn when her husband, Jaman Patel, a successful diamond merchant, decides to move their family from their familiar surroundings in Bhuleshwar to the upscale and elite Peddar Road in Mumbai.
Maniben struggles to adapt to this newfound wealth and sophistication. Determined to fit in with her new social circle and not disappoint her husband, she embarks on a series of comical adventures. These include attempts to learn English, forays into fashion design with often outlandish results, and even participation in a Mrs. World competition.
Through her hilarious misadventures, Maniben{{Cite news |date=2009-08-05 |title=Maniben kidnapped |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/maniben-kidnapped/articleshow/4856639.cms |access-date=2025-01-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} remains true to her kind and good-natured self. While she may face ridicule from the more sophisticated members of her new community, her genuine nature and warm heart ultimately win them over. The series also explores the relationship between Maniben and Jaman, highlighting the contrast between their backgrounds but emphasizing their strong bond and love for each other.{{Cite web |title='Maniben.com' boosted SAB TV's growth: Smriti |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/29976/manibencom-boosted-sab-tvs-growth.html |access-date=2025-01-06 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}
Cast
- Smriti Irani{{Cite news |date=2009-10-12 |title=Smriti Irani on Maniben.com |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/smriti-irani-on-maniben-com/story-QhkZTuh1t4gCflXe7Dj7kL.html |access-date=2024-01-06 |work=Hindustan Times}} as Maniben Jamankumar Patel{{Cite web |title=Smriti turns to comedy |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/6463/smriti-turns-comedy.html |access-date=2025-01-06 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}
- Nitin Vakharia as Jamankumar Patel
- Dolly Bindra as Pammi
- Sudha Shivpuri as Rimi's mother-in-law a.k.a. Baa
- Kurush Deboo as Dr. Goliwalla
- Manini De as Sunaina Jabanputra
- Dilip Rawal as Pranav Jabanputra
- Simple Kaul as Nikita
- Bijal Batavia as Rimi
- Anand Goradia as Rishi
- Dhawal Barbhaya
See also
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|tt2593134}}
{{SAB TV Programmes}}
Category:2009 Indian television series debuts