Maniben.com is an Indian Hindi-language comedy television series that aired on
SAB TV
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from 8 June 2009, to 23 April 2010. Produced by Contiloe Pictures, the show was based on a Gujarati play of the same name.
Plot
Maniben.com 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 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.
Cast
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Smriti Irani
Smriti Zubin Irani ( Malhotra; born 23 March 1976) is an Indian politician, former actress, fashion model, and television producer. An eminent member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Smriti Irani has held various significant roles within t ...
as Maniben Jamankumar Patel
* Nitin Vakharia as Jamankumar Patel
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Dolly Bindra
Dolly Bindra (born 20 January 1970) is an Indian actress, known for her participation, assertive and confrontational behaviour in the reality TV series, '' Bigg Boss 4'' in 2010.
Career
Bindra started working in Bollywood when she was 18 years ...
as Pammi
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Sudha Shivpuri
Sudha Shivpuri (14 July 1937 – 20 May 2015) was an Indian actress who was most famous for her role as Baa in the Hindi TV serial ''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' (2000–2008).
Early life and career
Brought up in Rajasthan, Sudha Shivpuri ...
as Rimi's mother-in-law a.k.a. Baa
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Kurush Deboo
Kurush Deboo (born 12 September 1963) is an Indian actor who has acted in many supporting roles in Hindi films and television series. He was first noticed as Shah Rukh Khan's character's loyal friend in '' Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa''. He is known fo ...
as Dr. Goliwalla
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Manini De
Manini De is an Indian film and television actress who rose to stardom by playing the role of Katiya in '' Ssshhhh...Koi Hai,'' Pari Kapadia in '' Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin''. She is also known for her role as Dr Sonali Barwe in ''C.I.D.'' She ha ...
as Sunaina Jabanputra
* Dilip Rawal as Pranav Jabanputra
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Simple Kaul
Simple Kaul is an Indian television actress who appeared in television series like ''Kutumb (TV series), Kutumb'', ''Shararat (TV series), Shararat'', ''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'', ''Oye Jassie'', ''Yam Hain Hum'', ''Dilli Wali Thakur Gu ...
as Nikita
* Bijal Batavia as Rimi
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Anand Goradia
Anand Goradia is an Indian television actor and writer. He is known for his roles in ''ROAR: Tigers of the Sundarbans'' (2014), '' Sanskaar Laxmi'' (2011) and ''Adaalat (2010)''. He played the role of Bundi ruler Rao Surtan Singh in '' Bharat ...
as Rishi
* Dhawal Barbhaya
See also
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List of Hindi Comedy Shows
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References
External links
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{{SAB TV Programmes
2009 Indian television series debuts
2010 Indian television series endings
Sony SAB original programming