Khichdi (franchise)

After establishing their company "Hats Off Productions" to produce plays, Jamnadas Majethia and Aatish Kapadia engaged in various projects, including their collaborations for serials like Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka with Vipul Shah and Babul Ki Duwayen Leti Jaa with Shobhana Desai. == Format ==

The first two seasons on television primarily followed an episodic format, with most plots resolving within one or two episodes. Occasionally, the show delved into subplots that spanned a few episodes and sometimes employeed flashbacks to advance the narrative. The initial episodes of the first season portrayed the trials and tribulations of a joint family and often touched an emotional cord. Subsequently, particularly in the second season, the focus shifted towards situational comedy as the characters started fitting themselves into their eccentricities. Several new characters are introduced during the course of the television series, enriching the ensemble. With the film adaptation in 2010, the franchise took a new direction and dropped-off most of the recurring characters from the television series, focusing mainly on the principal ones. == Television series==

Khichdi (2002–2004) The series introduces the Parekhs as an eccentric Gujarati joint family living in an old mansion in Mumbai. The first season focuses on the idiosyncratic members of the family, led by the elderly Tulsidas Parekh who does not permit his family members to sell off their house and separate into nuclear families. Later, the Parekhs move into a much larger house left behind by a deceased aunt of Tulsidas. In the last episode, Parekhs become overnight millionaires when they discover oil in their older property. Instant Khichdi (2004–2005) The second season focused on the Parekhs as they try to settle themselves into higher society with their new-found wealth (in the first season). They live on in their own eccentric way, trying to ace the lives of the super-rich. Khichdi Returns (2018) The third season presents a rebooted story-line, as Parekhs gets stuck after the builder escapes in between the construction of their apartment and some people threaten them to kill until they do not return the money taken in exchange of apartments. == Films ==

, at the screening of Khichdi: The Movie in 2010. Khichdi: The Movie (2010) A film based on the series, titled Khichdi: The Movie, was released on 1 October 2010 starring most of the same principal cast. In the film, Parekhs deal with the murder mystery of their neighbor Chakku Singh. Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan (2023) In the sequel, the Parekhs are sent on a covert operation to a country called "Paanthukistan" to abduct the tyrannical king and free an Indian nuclear scientist held captive to construct a weapon of mass destruction. ==Crossovers==

• In 2005, the series had a crossover with Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, where Himanshu and Hansa are revealed as distant cousins of Maya Sarabhai. The crossover is titled as Khichdi with Sarabhai, with Part 1 and Part 2 serving as the 25th episodes of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Instant Khichdi, respectively. • In 2010, the cast of Khichdi: The Movie made a special appearance in SAB TV's sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah to promote their film. ==Cast and characters==

The first season consistently ranked among the top family-oriented shows on Star Plus till its last episode in July 2004. The 2010 film initially performed below expectations at the Box Office and was declared "Below Average" but it ultimately recovered its costs and yielded decent profits. The sequel, released in 2023, received mixed critical response. ==Awards and nominations==

Khichdi Indian Television Academy Awards Winner • 2004: Best Actress-Comedy – Supriya Pathak as Hansa Indian Telly Awards Winner • 2003: TV Actor in a Comic Role (Female) – Supriya Pathak as Hansa • 2004: BEST Actor in a Comic Role (Male) – Rajeev Mehta as Praful • 2004: Sitcom Writer of the Year – Aatish Kapadia Nominated • 2003: TV Child Artiste of the Year – Yash Mittal as Jacky • 2004: The TV Sitcom / Comedy programme of the Year • 2004: Lyricist of the Year – Aatish Kapadia • 2004: Music Director of the Year – Uttank Vora • 2004: Director of the Year (Sitcom) – Aatish Kapadia • 2004: Child Artiste of the Year (Female) – Richa Bhadra as Chakki • 2004: Child Artiste of the Year (Male) – Yash Mittal as Jacky • 2004: Actor in a Comic Role (Male) – Rajeev Mehta as Praful • 2004: Actor in a Comic Role (Male) – Anang Desai as Tulsidas Parekh • 2004: Actor in a Comic Role (Female) – Supriya Pathak as Hansa • 2004: Actor in a Comic Role (Female) – Vandana Pathak as Jayshree • 2004: Ensemble (complete star cast of a programme) • 2004: The Weekly Serial of the year • 2004: Scriptwriter of the year – Aatish Kapadia Instant Khichdi Indian Telly Awards Winner • 2005: Best Actor in a Comic Role ( Female ) – Supriya Pathak as Hansa • 2005: Best Child Artiste (Male) – Yash Mittal as Jacky Nominated • 2005: Best Sitcom / Comedy Writer – Aatish Kapadia • 2005: Best Actor in a Comic Role (Female) – Vandana Pathak as Jayshree • 2005: Best Actor in Comic Role (Male) – Rajeev Mehta as Praful • 2005: Best Sitcom/Comedy Programme Khichdi: The Movie ;6th Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards • Nominated:Apsara Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role – Jamnadas Majethia ;2011 Zee Cine Awards • Nominated:Zee Cine Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role – Jamnadas Majethia ;2011 Filmfare Awards • NominatedBest Actress in a Supporting Role — Supriya Pathak ==References==