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This Article is From Jun 25, 2014

Alok Nath is Playing Yet Another 'Babuji', This Time on Television

Alok Nath is Playing Yet Another 'Babuji', This Time on Television
Alok Nath has played the father figure in many films pre-empting popular internet memes
Mumbai: After spawning multiple internet memes based on his father-figure characters and sanskari roles, veteran actor Alok Nath is back to playing 'Babuji' - this time for a new family comedy series, Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai. He is really excited about the unique project, where actors will get a chance to perform in front of a live audience.

"I'm truly excited to be a part of Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai. This will be my first tryst with a comedy TV series on the small screen. The beauty of the show is that it is filmed in front of a live audience and has an amazing star cast," Bollywood's beloved 'Babuji' said in a statement.

"The satisfaction that one gets from entertaining live audiences is different. We all know humour is evolving and I am positive that the audiences will love our show," added the actor, who has played a patriarch's role in numerous films. .

Produced by FRAMES and directed by Rajan Waghdhare, the show will be telecast on SAB TV from July 7. .

The comedy show is set in a fictional 'Bungalow Number 5' where the owners and the tenants live under the same roof. The show will explore the funny side of the incidents that happen in the daily lives of all the characters.

Anooj Kapoor, senior executive vice president and business head, SAB TV, said: "The show is a multi-level domestic fictional comedy in a stand-up format. It will showcase the set-up of a bungalow and its tenants with live audience; it would be interesting to see how this innovative concept appeals to Indian audiences."

The show's cast includes Rajesh Kumar, Shweta Gulati, Apara Mehta, Ami Trivedi, Samir Shah, Sugandha Mishra, Dhaval, Manoj Goyal, Abhishek Awasthi, Monica Castelino and Sukesh.

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