Overview - Hum Paanch

Overview

Hum Paanch is the story of a middle-class white-collar worker, Anand Mathur, who always finds himself in trouble because of his five daughters — Meenakshi, Radhika, Sweety, Kajal, and Chhoti. The three elder daughters are Anand and his first wife's children. The last two are Anand and Bina's daughters. To make matters worse, his first wife is deceased but "haunts" him by speaking to him through her large wall-mounted portrait—usually to nag him or offer sarcastic advice. Living in a chaotic household with his second wife, Bina, Anand tries to maintain order while his daughters hatch various schemes, leading to hilarious misunderstandings and situational comedy.

Seasons

• Name: Season 1

  Episode: 269

  Hum Paanch is a Hindi comedy drama television series starring Ashok Saraf, Shoma Anand, Vidya Balan, Priya Tendulkar and Rakhee Tandon. The series is considered as one of the all-time favourite comedies on television. Anand Mathur lives with his wife and five wild and troublesome kids.

  Date first aired: 1995-03-01

• Name: Tadka Maar Ke

  Episode: 42

  Hum Paanch Tadka Maar Ke is a Hindi comedy show starring Ashok Saraf as Anand Mathur. This time, with not just Anand Mathur and his family but with his extended family as well, comprising his sons-in-law and grandchildren. As they say, the more the merrier! Hilarity ensues in a dysfunctional family when the patriarch, who still talks to his dead wife, tries to deal with a demanding wife, five quirky daughters and other family members who create chaos.

  Date first aired: 2005-11-05