Chidiya Ghar Explained

Genre:	Sitcom
Runtime:	21 minutes
Country:	India
Language:	Hindi
Producer:	Ashwni Dhir
Company:	Garima Productions
Music:	Abhijeet Hegdepatil
Starring:	See below
Network:	SAB TV
Num Episodes:	1,522

Chidiya Ghar (in Hindi pronounced as /t͡ʃɪ.ɽɪ.jɑː ɡʱəɾ/;) is a sitcom which aired on Sony SAB from 28 November 2011 to 2 October 2017. The series was produced by Ashwni Dhir under the banner of Garima Productions. The show gets its name "Chidiya Ghar" because Chidiya Ghar means "zoo" in Hindi as all the characters in this show have animal names of the hindi language.^[1]

Premise

Chidiya Ghar is a house in Banaras named after Mrs. Chidiya Kesari Narayan, late wife of retired principal, Shri Kesari Narayan. The story is about Kesari, his sons, Ghotak and Gomukh their respective wives, Koyal and Mayuri, younger son Kapi and his wife Chuhiya, grandchildren Gillu, Gaj, Machar, Makhi and daughter Maina, son-in-law Totaram, sister Billo, servant Gadha Prasad, his wife Naagin/Markatti and brother Mendak Prasad. Their names resemble animals and each individual bears some animal's characteristic and Kesari always teaches them a lesson being helpful in the future, after passing the problems of the same lessons. Their colony was named "Chidiya Ghar" in the honor of Kesari Narayan's contributions. It consists of Dimak Chacha, Girgit Mausi, her husband Bhed Vajpayee, their daughter Titli, her lover Tommy and his friend Puppy.

Through this show, Kesari Narayan i.e. Baabuji of Chidiya Ghar teaches educational values which he calls "Sanskaar". Each story starts with Kesari teaching an idiom through his Chidiyaghar Pathshala, and an incident happens where the idiom comes true.

Cast

Main

• Rajendra Gupta as Kesari Narayan (Lion), "Baabuji" of Chidiya Ghar.^[2] (2011–2017)
• Mamta Gurnani as Chidiya Kesari Narayan (Sparrow), Wife of Kesari Narayan (2011–2017)
  • Maina (Starling), Daughter of Kesari and Chidiya. (2011–2017)
• Paresh Ganatra as Ghotak Kesari Narayan (Horse), Eldest son of Kesari and Chidiya.^[3] (2011–2017)
• Shilpa Shinde as Koyal Ghotak Narayan (Nightingale), Wife of Ghotak. Shinde left the show in 2013 but came back in 2014, She again left the show after few months.^[4] (2011–2013, 2014)
  • Shubhangi Atre Poorey as Koyal Ghotak Narayan, Poorey replaced Shinde in 2013.^[5] (2013–2014)
  • Aditi Sajwan as Koyal Ghotak Narayan, Sajwan replaced Shinde in 2014. (2014–2017)
• Sumit Arora as Gomukh Kesari Narayan (Cow), Son of Kesari and Chidiya. (2011–2017)
• Debina Bonnerjee as Mayuri Gomukh Narayan (Peahen), Gowmukh's wife (2011–2014)
  • Shafaq Naaz as Mayuri Gomukh Narayan, Naaz replaced Bonnerjee in 2014. (2014–2017)
• Arshiya Mankar as Teenage Gajgamini Gomukh Narayan / Gaj (Elephant), Gomukh and Mayuri's daughter. (2011–2012)

Rajvi Suchak as Teenage Gajgamini Gomukh Narayan / Gaj (Elephant), Gomukh and Mayuri's daughter (2012-2017)

• • Anjita Poonia as Teenage Gajgamini Gomukh Narayan / Gaj. (2017)
• Saraansh Verma as Kapi Kesari Narayan (Monkey), youngest son of Kesari and Chidiya. (2011–2017)
• Jitu Shivhare as Gaddha Prasad (Donkey), Servant of Chidiya Ghar later turned family member. (2011–2017)
• Mandakini Shrivastava as Naagin Gaddha Prasad (Snake), first wife of Gadhaprasad (2011–2015)
• Pratham Shetty as Teenage Gillendra Ghotak Narayan / Gillu (Squirrel), Ghotak and Koyal's son. (2011–2017)
  • Bhavin Bhanushali as Teenage Gillendra Ghotak Narayan / Gillu ^[6] (2017)
• Manish Vishwakarma as Mendak Prasad (Frog), Smaller brother of Gadhaprasad ^[7] (2011–2015)
• Trishikha Ashish Tripathi as Chuhiya Kapi Narayan (Mouse), Wife of Kapi ^[8] (2015–2017)
• Isharat Ali as Deemak Sharma "Deemak Sharma" (Termite)^[9] (2015–2017)
• Manju Sharma as Girgit Mausi (Chameleon), wife of Bhed, daughter of Chipkali (2015–2017)
• Sheetal Pandya as Titli (Butterfly), daughter of Girgit Mausi (2015–2017)
• Abhay Pratap Singh as Tommy Tiwari, Titli's lover (2015–2017)
• Sanjay Chaudhary as Puppy, friend of Tommy and koyal's admirer (2015–2017)
• Arti Kandpal as Markati Gaddha Prasad (Monkey), second wife of Gadhaprasad^[10] (2016–2017)

Recurring

• Bharati Achrekar as Billo Bua (Cat), younger Sister of Kesari.^[1] (2011–2017)
• Arya Nambiar as Memna, Kapi's friend and love interest. (2011–2013; 2016; 2017)
• Jarnail Singh as Balwan (2011–2017)
• Aasif Sheikh as Pappi Luthra "Pappi Bhaisaab"; Kitti's husband, Jerry's father (2012)
• Tapasya Nayak as Kitti; Pappi Bhaisaab's wife, Jerry's mother (2012)
• Umesh Bajpai as Various characters (2012–2017)
• Jayshree Soni as Macchli (Fish). (2013–2014)
• Drisha Kalyani as Cheeti (Ant), Adopted daughter of Ghotak.^[11] (2013–2014)
• Sulbha Arya as Chamunda, elder sister of Kesari.^[12] (2014–2017)
• Ketan Karande as Sandeshwar Mama (Saandhu Mama) (Bull), Brother of Chidiya ^[13] (2015–2016)
• Melissa Pais as Hirni (Deer), Servant of Chopra and Gadhaprasad's later love interest / Various characters (2015–2016; 2017)
• Prasad Barve as Chamkadar (Bat), Nephew of Gadhaprasad.^[14] (2017)

Guest

• Sanjay Mishra as Baba who gave the introduction to the show. (2011)
• Rohitash Gaud as Ramleela actor who appeared as Pandit, maulana and priest. (2011)
  • Mukundilal Gupta from Lapataganj. (2012)
• Mushtaq Khan as Madhukant Narayan, Kesari's younger brother. (2011)
• Gopi Bhalla as Head Constable Gopinath Gandotra from F.I.R.^[15] (2012)
• Kiku Sharda as Constable Mulayam Singh Gulgule from F.I.R.^[15] (2012)
• Anup Upadhyay as Chhotu Mama from Lapataganj. (2012)
• Krishna Bhatt as Elizabeth Yadav from Lapataganj. (2012)
• Rakesh Srivastav as Lallan from Lapataganj. (2012)
• Sunil Singh as Suttilal from Lapataganj. (2012)
• Soma Rathod as Mircha from Lapataganj. (2012
• Shreyas Talpade as himself to promote Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal. (2012)
• Nyra Banerjee as herself to promote Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal. (2012)
• Yogesh Tripathi as Chatur Mama (2013)
• Surjit Saha as Rajveer (2014)
• Rucha Gujarathi as Kishmish^[16] (2015; 2016)
• Rakhi Sawant as Rakhee Fox ^[17] (2015)
• Ami Trivedi as Leelawati, spirit in Chidiya Ghar house whose marriage proposal was earlier rejected by Kesari.^[18] (2015)
• Ali Asgar as Nathu Nkabandi from Woh Teri Bhabhi Hai Pagle.^[19] (2016)
• Anang Desai as Raja Markat (2016)
• Irrfan Khan as himself to promote Madaari.^[20] (2016)
• Kunika as Rita Mausi, Mayuri's aunt.^[21] (2016)
• Prem Chopra as Prem Prakash, Kesari's uncle from Dubai.^[22] (2016)
• Manav Gohil as Manav, Gowmukh's School Friend.^[23] (2016)
• Himanshu Soni as Krishna^[24] (2016)
• Riteish Deshmukh as himself to promote Bank Chor^[25] (2017)
• Nitesh Pandey as Hari Om Mama, Koyal's uncle.^[26] (2017)
• Kishwer Merchant as Sheela Kejwani, vice principal of Eanvois school.^[27] (2017)

Awards and nominations

Year	Awards	Category	Recipient(s)	Result
2012	Indian Telly Awards	Best Actor in a Comic Role	Paresh Ganatra	^[28]
2015		Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Comedy)		^[29]

Other media

A music video Gadhe Ka Style, directed by Hiten and choreographed by Ahmed Khan was released in 2013. The music of the video was composed by KK and Rinum Jain and it was sung by Bappi Lahri.^[30]

Comics based on Chidiya Ghar characters were launched as part of SAB Ke Comics series in 2014.^[31]

External links

• on SAB TV

Notes and References

1. News: Mathur . Siddhartha . 17 November 2011 . As in Zoo . . Lucknow . 18 May 2024 . subscription . 18 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240518194844/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/lucknow/as-in-zoo/ . live .
2. Web site: 2016-01-15. Know the cast of 'Chidiya Ghar'. 2020-08-07. The Times of India. en. 23 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220623143724/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Know-the-cast-of-Chidiya-Ghar/photostory/50585798.cms. live.
3. News: . 19 December 2014 . Party time on ‘Chidiya Ghar’ set, clocks 800 episode . The Indian Express . Mumbai . Indo-Asian News Service . 14 June 2024 . 8 January 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180108100314/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/party-time-on-chidiya-ghar-set-clocks-800-episodes/ . live .
4. Web site: 2014-06-10. Shilpa Shinde back in 'Chidiya Ghar'. 2020-08-07. Zee News. en. 14 June 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140614081549/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/shilpa-shinde-back-in-chidiya-ghar_156416.html. live.
5. Web site: 28 March 2013 . Shubhangi replaces Shilpa in 'Chidiya Ghar' . India TV . 20 December 2021 . 20 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211220055634/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/shubhangi-replaces-shilpa-in-chidiya-ghar--7088.html . live .
6. News: Sony SAB's 'Chidiya Ghar' is all set to take a leap of 8 years. The Times of India. 10 May 2017 . May 10, 2017. 21 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170921183428/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sony-sabs-chidiya-ghar-is-all-set-to-take-a-leap-of-8-years/articleshow/58606504.cms. live.
7. Web site: 2015-06-29. Mendhak Prasad of Chidiya Ghar Manish Vishwakarma critical after accident. 2020-08-07. Hindustan Times. en. 13 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240513134223/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/mendhak-prasad-of-chidiya-ghar-manish-vishwakarma-critical-after-accident/story-ms2iPsOxeXtNxZVHWd6bNN.html. live.
8. News: Chidiya Ghar actress Trishikha Tripathi flaunts her baby bump in style; see pics - Times of India. 2020-08-07. The Times of India. 10 October 2019 . en. 11 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191011155644/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/chidiya-ghar-actress-trishikha-tripathi-flaunts-her-baby-bump-is-style-see-pics/articleshow/71521543.cms. live.
9. Web site: 30 November 2015. Chidiya Ghar New Look Welcomes Five New Entries. The Times of India. January 9, 2017. 11 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180911021351/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Chidiyaghars-new-look-Welcomes-five-new-entries-in-the-show/articleshow/49984147.cms. live.
10. News: 13 April 2016 . Chidiyaghar's Gadha Prasad fall in love, all set to get married . The Indian Express . New Delhi . 18 May 2024 . 7 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180607095324/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/chidiyaghars-gadha-prasad-fall-in-love-all-set-to-get-married/ . live .
11. News: Drisha Kalyani as Cheeti in Chidiya Ghar - Times of India. 2020-08-07. The Times of India. 18 April 2013 . en. 3 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170803042508/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Drisha-Kalyani-as-Cheeti-in-Chidiya-Ghar/articleshow/19614039.cms. live.
12. Web site: Chidiya Ghar’s buas in a battle of tradition v/s modern. 2 July 2014. Adgully.com. 14 June 2024. 15 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190715115407/https://www.adgully.com/chidiya-ghar-s-buas-in-a-battle-of-tradition-v-s-modern-58201.html. live.
13. News: Gomukh and Ghotak at loggerheads in 'Chidiya Ghar' - Times of India. 2020-08-07. The Times of India. 16 September 2015 . en. 23 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220623142218/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Gomukh-and-Ghotak-at-loggerheads-in-Chidiya-Ghar/articleshow/48971600.cms. live.
14. Web site: Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki to Beyhadh: 5 TV show leaps we are looking forward to. Shweta. Keshri. 1 June 2017. India Today. 14 June 2024. 14 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614190847/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/kasam-tere-pyaar-ki-to-beyhadh-5-tv-show-leaps-we-are-looking-forward-to-lifetv-980409-2017-06-01. live.
15. News: Wedding bells for Gadhaprasad in Chidiyaghar - Times of India. The Times of India. 3 August 2012 . 28 May 2021. 28 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220228093755/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/wedding-bells-for-gadhaprasad-in-chidiyaghar/articleshow/15340360.cms. live.
16. News: Rucha Gujarathi is babuji's new friend in Chidiya Ghar. The Times of India . 3 January 2015. 13 May 2024. 13 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240513172614/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rucha-gujarathi-is-babujis-new-friend-in-chidiya-ghar/articleshow/45731146.cms. live.
17. Web site: Shetty. Akshata. 2015-07-30. OMG! Rakhi Sawant to enter Chidiya Ghar as Ghadha Prasad's daughter-in-law!. 2020-08-07. India.com. en. 13 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240513134249/https://www.india.com/entertainment/omg-rakhi-sawant-to-enter-chidiya-ghar-as-ghadha-prasads-daughter-in-law-482379/. live.
18. Web site: 2015-04-15. Ami Trivedi to join 'Chidiya Ghar' cast. 2020-08-07. The Indian Express. en. 11 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160211225529/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/ami-trivedi-to-join-chidiya-ghar-cast/. live.
19. 15 January 2016 . Chidiya Ghar - चिड़िया घर - Episode 1080 - 14th January, 2016 . hi . 13 May 2024 . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/DLtGp5qikkQ . 13 May 2024 . . YouTube.
20. News: . 25 June 2016 . Irrfan Khan shoots for Chidiya Ghar to promote his Madaari . The Indian Express . Mumbai . . 17 May 2024 . subscription . 1 July 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160701024905/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/irrfan-khan-shoots-for-chidiya-ghar-to-promote-his-madaari-2874786/ . live .
21. sabtv . 755367882335346688 . Chidiyaghar ko todne ki chaal chali Rita Mausi ne, par dheere dheere aaya samajh mein Mayuri ko ye jaal . Aunty Rita tried to break the Chidiya Ghar, but gradually Mayuri realized that this was a trap. . hi . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/fI15F . 17 May 2024.
22. News: Kumari . Pratibha . 4 September 2016 . चिड़ियाघर' में दिखने वाले हैं प्रेम चोपड़ा और ये होगी उनकी मजेदार कहानी . Prem Chopra is going to be seen in 'Chidiyaghar' and this will be his funny story. . hi . . 18 May 2024 . 28 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201128224428/https://www.jagran.com/entertainment/tv-prem-chopra-graces-sab-tv-chidiya-ghar-with-a-special-appearance-14632658.html . live .
23. News: Manav Gohil enters Chidiya Ghar. The Times of India . 30 September 2016. 13 May 2024. 28 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230428115955/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/manav-gohil-enters-chidiya-ghar/articleshow/54597503.cms. live.
24. Soni . Himanshu . 5 Dariya News Team . In Conversation with Himanshu Soni . 3 February 2017 . 5 Dariya News . Chandigarh . 19 May 2024 . 19 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240519060211/https://www.5dariyanews.com/news/181682-In-Conversation-with-Himanshu-Soni . live .
25. Web site: Events - Riteish Deshmukh Promotes 'Bank Chor' On Set of Chidiya Ghar Movie Launch and Press Meet photos, images, gallery, clips and actors actress stills. IndiaGlitz.com. 15 May 2024. 15 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240515185634/https://www.indiaglitz.com/hindi-events-riteish-deshmukh-promotes-bank-chor-on-set-of-chidiya-ghar-photos-72011. live.
26. 28 April 2017 . Chidiya Ghar Episode - 1412 - Coming Up Next . hi . 19 May 2024 . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/oxTuG6JM2c0 . 19 May 2024 . Sony SAB . YouTube.
27. Web site: Kishwer Merchantt to play glamorous vice principal in 'Chidiyaghar'. 22 June 2017. Mid-day. 13 May 2024. 13 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240513172709/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/Kishwer-Merchantt-cameo-vice-principal-Chidiyaghar-SAB-show-TV-telly-news-18361162. live.
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30. 12 March 2013 . Gadhe Ka Style . Style of Gadha . hi . 30 May 2024 . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/2s4UudaLa3g . 30 May 2024 . YouTube.
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