''Shanno Ki Shaadi'' is an Indian Hindi sitcom which aired on

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from 7 August 2005 to 2006 on Sunday and later weekend nights. It is based on the American film ''

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''. Produced by UTV Motion Pictures, it starred

Divya Dutta Divya Dutta (born 25 September 1977) is an Indian actress. She has appeared primarily in Hindi and Punjabi language, Punjabi cinema, and has received accolades including a National Film Award and a Filmfare OTT Awards, Filmfare OTT Award. Dutt ...

and

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. Initially aired on Sunday nights only, since December 2005, it became biweekly. Initially it was planned for premiering on

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and eight episodes were given to the channel. However it was decided to air the series on StarPlus.

Plot

Set in the backdrop of

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, the series follows the journey of a 26 year old, simple and ordinary girl, Shanno, who is unmarried and loves to make Parathas (flat bread) in her father's Dhaba. She loses her interest in marriage on not finding a suitable groom for her while her family is keen for her marriage as soon as possible. Soon, she crosses paths with a NRI Sindhi man Arjun and they both fall in love after many confusions. They soon get married and their life goes on.

Cast

as Shanno Mrs Arjun Sadarangani Shano ki Season 2 *

as Arjun Sadarangani *

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as Shantilal Halwai: Shanno's father *

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as Swaran: Shanno's mother * Kamini Kaushal as Bebe: Shanno's grandmother * Rajendra Mehra as Nanhelal * Neelu Kohli as Kaanta: Shanno's aunt *

Shilpa Saklani Shilpa Saklani Agnihotri (born 5 June) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. She is recognised for her portrayal of Ganga Joshi Virani in ''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'', Kkusum Deshmukh Kapoor in ''Kkusum'', Vrinda i ...

as Shalu: Shanno's childhood friend * Karan Veer Mehra as Kunnu * Shagufta Ali as Mrs. Sadarangani: Arjun's mother *

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as Mr. Sadarangani: Arjun's father * Harsh Vashisht * Ravee Gupta

Reception

The Tribune stated, "Star’s ''shanno Ki Shaadi'' looks far less shambolic. We’re happy to see the ultra-gifted Divya Dutta back on the medium. She has a way of lighting up the medium. Most of the characters are true to life. And the sequences revolving around a Punjabi wedding add to the credibility of the sitcom."

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stated, "The show's USP appears to be its simplicity and the way the audience can relate to the characters."

References

External links

''Shanno Ki Shaadi''
on TVguide StarPlus original programming 2005 Indian television series debuts 2006 Indian television series endings UTV Television Indian television sitcoms Television shows set in Punjab, India {{India-tv-stub