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{{short description|Marathi-language television program}}
{{short description|Marathi-language television program}}
{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
| name = Aggabai Sasubai
| name = Aggabai Sasubai<br>अग्गंबाई सासूबाई
| image = Aggabai Sasubai.jpg
| image =  
| image_size = 300px
| image_size = 300px
| genre = [[Soap Opera]]<br>[[Drama (film and television)|Drama]]
| genre = Soap Opera<br>Drama
| picture_format = [[576i]] [[SDTV]]<br>[[1080i]] [[HDTV]]
| picture_format = 576i SDTV<br>1080i HDTV
| composer = Madhura Datar
| composer = Madhura Datar
| theme_music_composer = [[Ashok Patki]]
| theme_music_composer = [[Ashok Patki]]
| director = Ajay Mayekar<br>Jayant Pawar
| director = Ajay Mayekar
| starring = [[Girish Oak]]<br>[[Nivedita Joshi-Saraf]]<br>[[Tejashri Pradhan]]<br>Ashutosh Patki<br>[[Ravi Patwardhan]]<br>[[Mohan Joshi]]
| starring = Girish Oak<br>[[Nivedita Joshi-Saraf|Nivedita Joshi Saraf]]<br>Ashutosh Patki<br>[[Tejashri Pradhan|Tejashree Pradhan]]<br>Ravi Patwardhan<br>[[Mohan Joshi]]<br>Bhakti Ratnaparkhi<br>Sanjeevani Sathe<br>Arun Mohre
| distributor = [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]
| distributor = [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]
| language = [[Marathi language|Marathi]]
| language = [[Marathi language|Marathi]]
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| first_aired = {{start date|2019|07|22|df=y}}
| first_aired = {{start date|2019|07|22|df=y}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2021|03|13|df=y}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2021|03|13|df=y}}
| producer = Sunil Bhosale
| producer = Sunil Bhosle
| runtime = 22 Minutes
| runtime = 22 minutes
| network = [[Zee Marathi]]
| network = [[Zee Marathi]]
| website = https://www.zee5.com/tvshows/details/agga-bai-sasubai/0-6-1924
| website = https://www.zee5.com/tvshows/details/agga-bai-sasubai/0-6-1924
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'''''Aggabai Sasubai''''' (transl. '''''Oh Mine Mother-In-Law''''') was a 2019-2021 [[India|Indian]] [[Marathi language|Marathi]] TV serial on the channel [[Zee Marathi]] and is now digitally available on [[ZEE5]]. It was directed by Ajay Mayekar and Jayant Pawar. It starred [[Girish Oak]], [[Nivedita Joshi-Saraf]], Ashutosh Patki, [[Tejashri Pradhan]], [[Ravi Patwardhan]] and [[Mohan Joshi]] in lead roles.
'''''Aggabai Sasubai''''' ([[translation]]: ''Oh Mine Mother-In-Law'') is an [[Television in India|Indian]] [[Marathi language|Marathi]]-language television show that aired on [[Zee Marathi]] from 22 July 2019 to 13 March 2021 in 432 episodes altogether. Directed by Ajay Mayekar and Jayant Pawar, produced by Sunil Bhosle under the production banner of Someel Creations and distributed by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]], the show stars an [[ensemble cast]] of Girish Oak, [[Nivedita Joshi-Saraf|Nivedita Joshi Saraf]], Ashutosh Patki, [[Tejashri Pradhan|Tejashree Pradhan]], Ravi Patwardhan, [[Mohan Joshi]], Bhakti Ratnaparkhi, Sanjeevani Sathe and Arun Mohre and is currently available online on [[ZEE5]].


== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
It is a story that focuses on life of woman "Asawari" ([[Nivedita Joshi-Saraf]]). Asawari is a widow, she takes care of her family and faces all life issues with peace.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://marathi.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/story-nivedita-saraf-aggabai-sasubai-cooking-hobbies-1834430.html|title=अग्गंबाई सासूबाई! आसावरी खऱ्या आयुष्यात देखील आहेत सुगरण|website=Hindustan Times Marathi|language=mr|access-date=2020-12-01|archive-date=2020-10-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020205628/https://marathi.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/story-nivedita-saraf-aggabai-sasubai-cooking-hobbies-1834430.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> She raised her son "Soham" (Ashutosh Patki) and also takes care of her father-in-law "Aajoba" ([[Ravi Patwardhan]]) but she always pays less attention to herself while loving everyone else except herself.
''Aggabai Sasubai'' is the story of Asavari Kulkarni ([[Nivedita Joshi-Saraf|Nivedita Joshi Saraf]]), a reclusive, loving, caring and selfless widow, who tragically lost her husband at a young age and single-handedly raised her son, Soham (Ashutosh Patki), in addition with looking after the health of her elderly, authoritative father-in-law, Dattatray (Ravi Patwardhan / [[Mohan Joshi]]), also known as Aajoba. She leads a simple middle-class life with them both until Soham gets married to his long-time girlfriend, Shubhra ([[Tejashri Pradhan|Tejashree Pradhan]]). Soham and Shubhra's marriage party is held at the [[restaurant]] run by Chef Abhijeet Raje (Girish Oak), an upper-class celebrity chef, whose daily cookery show on the TV is Asavari's favourite. When he meets her at his restaurant, Abhijeet falls in love with Asavari and asks her to teach him prepare a certain recipe made from pumpkin.  


After the marriage of Soham, the show focuses on how Asawari's daughter-in-law Shubhra ([[Tejashri Pradhan]]) strives to bring a little joy in Asawari's life then, Asawari fall in love with Chef Abhijeet Raje ([[Girish Oak]]).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aggabai Sasubai: Soham to work as a labourer - The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/aggabai-sasubai-soham-to-work-as-a-labourer/articleshow/79021253.cms|access-date=2020-12-01|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
Impressed by the dish, Abhijeet sends his restaurant manager, Mandodari Parab (Bhakti Ratnaparkhi), also known as Maddy, to the Kulkarni residence with a cheque for Asavari as royalty payment for the pumpkin recipe. However, due to a misunderstanding, Abhijeet's marriage is fixed with Maddy, but Asavari's daughter-in-law, Shubhra, who wishes for her mother-in-law's happiness, meets Abhijeet and brings out the truth that he loves Asavari. Eventually, Abhijeet proposes to Asavari and they decide to get married, but both Soham and Aajoba disapprove of Asavari getting remarried, and attempt to spoil Abhijeet and Asavari's relationship with the provocation of the Kulkarnis' jealous neighbour, Pradnya Karkhanis (Sanjeevani Sathe). What happens next? Do Abhijeet and Asavari get married? Watch out the full show to know how the story unfolds as Soham, Aajoba and Pradnya learn an important lesson from Abhijeet, Asavari and Shubhra.
 
== Plot ==
Shubhra arrives at Soham's (Ashutosh Patki) residence to inform his family about their relationship. As Asawari enjoys Chef Abhijeet Raje's cookery TV Show named Swad Aswad. Shubhra approaches her to inform Asawari about her and Soham's decision to marry. Soham's paternal grandfather is disappointed with his register marriage. After the marriage of Soham and Shubhra, the family celebrates their marriage party in Abhijeet Raje's restaurant.
 
The chef Abhijeet Raje notices Asawari and falls in love with her. Abhijeet insists Asawari to teach him to prepare Gharge. Soham, his Aajoba and Shubhra enjoy the dessert Creme Brulee after dinner. Later, Aajoba blames his illness on the food at the restaurant. Abhijeet decides to go Asawari's house to learn the recipe of Gharge. Abhijeet tries to appease Aajoba. Karkhanis (neighbour of Asawari) takes Aajoba to his house. Due to Soham's objection, Asawari refuses to teach Abhijeet the recipe of Gharge.
 
Pradnya (daughter-in-law of Karkhanis) lies to Abhijeet about her preparing the Gharge. The incident at Pradnya's house makes Asawari restless. Pradnya takes Abhijeet's number from Asawari and invites him to her house to learn the recipe of Gharge. Taking an advantage of this opportunity, she invites the neighbours as well. After all, Pradnya fails to make Gharge. So, Asawari makes Gharge at her home. Everyone starts to praise Asawari. Abhijeet expresses his gratitude to Asawari and invites her to his restaurant. Pradnya gets jealous on seeing Asawari being praised. Later, not invited Pradnya goes to the Abhi's Kitchen. After few days, Maddy (Manager of Abhi's Kitchen & friend of Abhijeet) visits Asawari's house to give her Cheque for recipe of Gharge and calls Abhijeet to inform him about Asawari's birthday. While on her way to Market, every passer-by gives Asawari a rose which surprises her. Later, much to her delight, Abhijeet meets her and sing for her.
 
;One month later
Aajoba suggests Abhijeet to marry Maddy. However, Abhijeet misunderstood him to be talking about Asawari. The confusion further increases when Abhijeet talks to Asawari, but she misunderstands him to be talking about the royalty payments. Asawari gets teary-eyed while talking to Maddy about Abhijeet and Maddy's marriage. Abhijeet gets shocked on learning that his marriage is fixed with Maddy. On seeing an upset Asawari, Abhijeet tries to talk to her, but she refuses to listen to him. After few hours Abhijeet goes to the Asawari's house and explains the misunderstanding about the marriage to Maddy. After discussing the matter in detail, they decide against getting married.
 
Shubhra confides in Asawari that she disapproves of Maddy and Abhijeet's marriage. Maddy informs Aajoba about her marriage with Abhijeet. Later, Aajoba berates Abhijeet and forbids him from coming to their house. Shubhra informs Abhijeet that Aajoba is very angry on him. Abhijeet learns that Maddy is responsible for the misunderstanding. When Abhijeet sits alone in the dark in his restaurant in Diwali, then Asawari brings lamps. Elated, he gifts her a Saree. Shubhra insists Asawari to wear the Saree gifted by Abhijeet. Later, Aajoba rebukes Asawari on seeing her decked up in a new Saree and told to give it to Pradnya.
 
;Few months later
Shubhra calls Abhijeet and teases him. Later, she bumps into a barefooted Abhijeet while he looks for Asawari in the Market. Shubhra then makes him confess his love for Asawari. Abhijeet proposed Asawari, Pradnya eavesdrops on them. Later, Shubhra consoles a stunned Abhijeet and a crying Asawari. Meanwhile, Pradnya tries to instigate Soham against Abhijeet and Asawari. Asawari gets disheartened as Soham and his father-in-law (Aajoba) berate her.
 
The next day, Shubhra tries to talk to Asawari about Abhijeet, a furious Soham destroys the things kept safely by Asawari as souvenir of Abhijeet. Plagued by Abhijeet's memories, Asawari gets terrified as Aajoba confronts her. Abhijeet's confession of love for further infuriates Aajoba who then berates Asawari. Later, Asawari apologising her father-in-law delights a sly Soham. Shubhra questions Aajoba about the advertisement about Asawari's marriage, but he berates Shubhra and Asawari. Later, he gets shocked on seeing the prospective groom brought by Karkhanis. Asawari rejoices on seeing Abhijit but Aajoba rejects his proposal. When a prospective groom, Katekor, comes to see Asawari, Soham is startled to see the money in his bag. As Katekor lectures Shubhra, she gives him a befitting reply. Infuriated due to Katekor eyeing Asawari in a wrong way, Shubhra takes Asawari away from him. When Abhijit comes to Asawari's house, Aajoba and Katekor insult him. Shubhra, however, arranges for Abhijit and Asawari to meet in private. A distressed Shubhra shares her concern with Abhijit. Later, Abhijit gets puzzled when Asawari comes to his restaurant with Katekor. On realising that Katekor has ordered a single dish of Asawari's choice, Abhijit comes up with an idea. Asawari shares her inner turmoil with Abhijit. On seeing Asawari's plight, Shubhra asks Soham to talk to Aajoba. Later, Asavari tells her decision directly to Katekor but his conversation with Aajoba after that leaves her shocked. Katekor brings a ring for his engagement with Asawari and tells Aajoba to pick a date. Shubhra comes up with a plan as Asawari does not want to go out with Katekor. Later, when Katekor takes Asawari to a secluded place, Abhijit comes there. Everyone goes to Pradnya's house as Asawari's house gets locked. Aajoba scolds Asawari when Katekor complains to him. Shubhra video-calls Abhijit to pacify a crying Asawari. When Abhijit brings a smile on Asawari's face, Katekor calls her. Asawari and Shubhra go out with Katekor to shop for the engagement. There, Shubhra comes up with a plan to arrange for Asawari and Abhijit to meet and informs Abhijit about it. Later, Shubhra informs Katekor that she is going to get Abhijit and Asawari married. Shubhra urges Abhijit and Asawari to get married immediately. Meanwhile, Katekor heads towards the marriage register office with Maddy. On learning the truth there, he goes to Asawari's house. Later, Shubhra outsmarts Katekor and foils his plan. Shubhra informs Katekor's decision about the engagement to Abhijit. Abhijit tries to persuade Aajoba but in vain. Later, Shubhra comes up with a new plan. The next day, when Katekor comes home for the engagement, Shubhra argues with Soham. On the occasion of Sankrant, Shubhra gives a promise to Asawari. Later, Abhijit comes to Asawari's house. After listening to Aajoba's decision, Abhijit decides to part ways with them forever. Shubhra urges Aajoba to stop Abhijit. Aajoba expresses his feelings before Abhijit and the others, and takes an important decision regarding Asawari and Abhijit's relationship. However, a furious Soham questions him. Later, Abhijit gives a surprise to Asawari and proposes to her. After that, Nene Guruji fixes Abhijeet-Asawari's wedding date. Soham seethes in anger on seeing the wedding preparations going on in full swing. Soham plans to hinder the wedding. Soham creates misunderstanding on wedding day then, Asawari suddenly decides to cancel the wedding. Later, Abhijeet clears the misunderstanding and gets married to Asawari.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
* [[Tejashri Pradhan]] as Shubhra Anil Kamat / Shubhra Soham Kulkarni (2019-2021)
=== Main ===
* [[Nivedita Joshi-Saraf]] as Asavari Prabhakar Kulkarni / Asawari Abhijeet Raje (2019-2021)
* Girish Oak as Chef Abhijeet Raje; He is Asavari's lover-turned-husband, Soham's stepfather, Shubhra's stepfather-in-law, Aajoba's stepson-in-law and Maddy's employer and friend. He is a popular celebrity chef and restaurant owner. 
* [[Girish Oak]] as Abhijeet Raje (2019-2021)
* [[Nivedita Joshi-Saraf|Nivedita Joshi Saraf]] as Asavari Kulkarni Raje; She is Abhijeet's lover-turned-wife, Soham's biological mother, Shubhra's biological mother-in-law and Aajoba's biological daughter-in-law. She is a kind and dedicated homemaker.
* Ashutosh Patki as Soham Prabhakar Kulkarni (2019-2021)
* Ashutosh Patki as Soham Kulkarni; He is Shubhra's lover-turned-husband, Asavari's biological son, Abhijeet's stepson, Aajoba's biological grandson and Pradnya's friend. He is an arrogant, selfish and spoilt young man.
* [[Ravi Patwardhan]] as Dattatray Bandopant Kulkarni (2019-2020)
* [[Tejashri Pradhan|Tejashree Pradhan]] as Shubhra Kamat Kulkarni; She is Soham's lover-turned-wife, Asavari's biological daughter-in-law, Abhijeet's stepdaughter-in-law and Aajoba's biological granddaughter-in-law. She is a bold and straightforward working woman.
** [[Mohan Joshi]] replaced Ravi as Dattatray Bandopant Kulkarni (2021)
* Ravi Patwardhan / [[Mohan Joshi]] as Dattatray Kulkarni (a.k.a. Aajoba); He is Asavari's biological father-in-law, Abhijeet's stepfather-in-law, Soham's biological grandfather, Shubhra's biological grandfather-in-law and Karkhanis Kaka's childhood friend. He is the old-fashioned and conservative patriarch of the Kulkarni family. 
* Sanjeevani Sathe as Pradnya Sunil Karkhanis (2019-2021)
* Bhakti Ratnaparkhi as Mandodari Parab (a.k.a. Maddy); She is Abhijeet's restaurant manager and friend. She is very loyal and has a great sense of humour.
* Arun Mohare as Vidyadhar Karkhanis (2019-2021)
* Sanjeevani Sathe as Pradnya Karkhanis; She is the Kulkarnis' neighbour, Soham's friend and Karkhanis Kaka and Kaku's daughter-in-law. She is a jealous, unkind and egotistical woman. 
* Rajshri Potdar as Prabha Vidyadhar Karkhanis (2019-2021)
* Arun Mohre as Vidyadhar Karkhanis (a.k.a. Kaka); He is Karkhanis Kaku's husband, Pradnya's father-in-law and Aajoba's childhood friend.
* Pratibha Goregaonkar as Sulabha Samant (2019-2021)
=== Supporting ===
* Mahesh Kokate as Kamlakar Katekor (2019-2021)
* Rajshri Potdar as Prabha Karkhanis (a.k.a. Kaku); She is Karkhanis Kaka's wife and Pradnya's mother-in-law.
* Bhakti Ratnaparkhi as Mandodari Parab (Maddy) (2019-2021)
* Pratibha Goregaonkar as Sulbha Samant (a.k.a. Kaku); She is the Kulkarnis' neighbour and Asavari's friend.
* Bhagyesh Patil as Vishwas (2019-2021)
* Bhagyesh Patil as Vishwas; He is a waiter in Abhijeet's restaurant
* Leena Athavale-Datar as Asha Anil Kamat; Shubhra's mother (2019-2020)
* Nikhil Jhope as Akshay Wagh; He is Soham and Shubhra's college friend.
* Rajesh Bhosale as Mangesh (2020-2021)
* Leena Athavale Datar as Asha Kamat; She is Shubhra's mother and Soham's mother-in-law.
* Nikhil Zope as Akshay (2019-2020)
* Mahesh Kokate as Kamlakar Katekor; He is Asavari's ex-fiancée.
* Sandip Patil as Abhi's Kitchen Chef (2019-2021)
* Sahil Parab as Boy Bal; Soham's servant (2020)
* Pournima Dey-Demana as Twinkle (2020)
* Sakshi Gandhi as Pritali (2020)


== Production ==
== Production ==
===Casting===
===Casting===
The show starred [[Nivedita Joshi-Saraf]], [[Tejashri Pradhan]], [[Girish Oak]], [[Ravi Patwardhan]] and Aashutosh Patki. In January 2021, [[Mohan Joshi]] replaced [[Ravi Patwardhan]] due to the latter's demise.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mohan Joshi will replace Ravi Patwardhan in Aggabai Sasubai|url=https://www.lokmat.com/television/mohan-joshi-will-replace-ravi-patwardhan-aggabai-sasubai-a588/|access-date=2021-01-08|website=[[Lokmat]]|language=mr-IN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Veteran actor Mohan Joshi to play Aajoba in Aggabai Sasubai - The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/veteran-actor-mohan-joshi-to-play-aajoba-in-aggabai-sasubai/articleshow/80059958.cms|access-date=2021-01-08|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
The show starred Girish Oak, [[Nivedita Joshi-Saraf|Nivedita Saraf]], Tejashree Pradhan, Ashutosh Patki and Ravi Patwardhan. In January 2021, [[Mohan Joshi]] replaced Ravi Patwardhan due to the latter's demise in December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mohan Joshi will replace Ravi Patwardhan in Aggabai Sasubai|url=https://www.lokmat.com/television/mohan-joshi-will-replace-ravi-patwardhan-aggabai-sasubai-a588/|access-date=2021-01-08|website=[[Lokmat]]|language=mr-IN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Veteran actor Mohan Joshi to play Aajoba in Aggabai Sasubai - The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/veteran-actor-mohan-joshi-to-play-aajoba-in-aggabai-sasubai/articleshow/80059958.cms|access-date=2021-01-08|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>


===Filming===
===Filming===
The series is mainly filmed at [[Thane]]. Abhi's Kitchen is located at [[Ghodbunder Road]], [[Thane]]. Some of the series outdoor shoots were done near Thane Noble Pharma, [[Thane]].<ref>{{Cite web|title='Aggabai Sasubai' shooting location: Know if 'Abhi's Kitchen' is a real place|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/television-news/agga-bai-sasubai-shooting-location.html|access-date=2021-01-27|website=[[Republic World]]}}</ref> The wedding track of Abhijeet and Asawari's was shot in [[Udaipur]], [[Rajasthan]]. Abhijeet and Asawari's honeymoon scene was shot in [[Jaipur]], [[Rajasthan]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-24|title=Aggabai Sasubai's Asawari, Shubhra And Soham Have A Blast In Udaipur, See Pics|url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/agga-bai-sasubais-asawari-shubhra-and-soham-have-a-blast-in-udaipur-see-pics|access-date=2021-01-27|website=[[ZEE5]]}}</ref>
The series is mainly filmed at [[Thane]]. Abhi's Kitchen is located at [[State Highway 42 (Maharashtra)|Ghodbunder Road]], [[Thane]]. Some of the series outdoor shoots were done near Thane Noble Pharma, [[Thane]].<ref>{{Cite web|title='Aggabai Sasubai' shooting location: Know if 'Abhi's Kitchen' is a real place|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/television-news/agga-bai-sasubai-shooting-location.html|access-date=2021-01-27|website=[[Republic World]]}}</ref> The wedding track of Abhijeet and Asavari was shot in [[Udaipur]], [[Rajasthan]]. Abhijeet and Asavari's honeymoon scene was shot in [[Jaipur]], [[Rajasthan]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-24|title=Aggabai Sasubai's Asawari, Shubhra And Soham Have A Blast In Udaipur, See Pics|url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/agga-bai-sasubais-asawari-shubhra-and-soham-have-a-blast-in-udaipur-see-pics|access-date=2021-01-27|website=[[ZEE5]]}}</ref>


===Spin-off===
===Spin-off===
Due to the success of ''Aggabai Sasubai'', the makers replaced it with the spin-off of the series titled ''[[Aggabai Sunbai (TV series)|Aggabai Sunbai]]''. The promo of the show was launched on 21 February 2021 and replaced the parent show from 15 March 2021 at same time. [[Nivedita Joshi-Saraf]] and [[Girish Oak]] will reprise their respective role as Asawari and Abhijeet Raje while Uma Pendharkar has replaced [[Tejashri Pradhan]] as Shubhra and Adwait Dadarkar replaced Ashutosh Patki as Soham Kulkarni.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Exclusive - Tejashri Pradhan and Ashutosh Patki bid adieu to Aggabai Sasubai; new season titled Aggabai Sunbai to launch soon|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/marathi/exclusive-tejashree-pradhan-and-ashutosh-patki-bid-adieu-to-aggabai-sasubai-new-season-titled-aggabai-sunbai-to-launch-soon/amp_articleshow/81188089.cms|access-date=2020-12-24|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
Due to the success of ''Aggabai Sasubai'', the makers replaced it with the spin-off of the series titled ''[[Aggabai Sunbai (TV series)|Aggabai Sunbai]]''. The promo of the show was launched on 21 February 2021 and replaced the parent show from 15 March 2021 at same time. [[Nivedita Joshi-Saraf|Nivedita Saraf]], Girish Oak and [[Mohan Joshi]] reprised their respective roles as Asavari, Abhijeet Raje and Aajoba while Uma Pendharkar has replaced Tejashree Pradhan as Shubhra and Adwait Dadarkar replaced Ashutosh Patki as Soham Kulkarni.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Exclusive - Tejashri Pradhan and Ashutosh Patki bid adieu to Aggabai Sasubai; new season titled Aggabai Sunbai to launch soon|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/marathi/exclusive-tejashree-pradhan-and-ashutosh-patki-bid-adieu-to-aggabai-sasubai-new-season-titled-aggabai-sunbai-to-launch-soon/amp_articleshow/81188089.cms|access-date=2020-12-24|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>


== Reception ==
== Reception ==

Latest revision as of 16:20, 8 October 2023


Aggabai Sasubai
अग्गंबाई सासूबाई
GenreSoap Opera
Drama
Directed byAjay Mayekar
StarringGirish Oak
Nivedita Joshi Saraf
Ashutosh Patki
Tejashree Pradhan
Ravi Patwardhan
Mohan Joshi
Bhakti Ratnaparkhi
Sanjeevani Sathe
Arun Mohre
Theme music composerAshok Patki
ComposerMadhura Datar
Country of originIndia
Original languageMarathi
No. of episodes432
Production
ProducerSunil Bhosle
Running time22 minutes
DistributorZee Entertainment Enterprises
Release
Original networkZee Marathi
Picture format576i SDTV
1080i HDTV
Original release22 July 2019 (2019-07-22) –
13 March 2021 (2021-03-13)
Chronology
Followed byAggabai Sunbai
External links
Website

Aggabai Sasubai (translation: Oh Mine Mother-In-Law) is an Indian Marathi-language television show that aired on Zee Marathi from 22 July 2019 to 13 March 2021 in 432 episodes altogether. Directed by Ajay Mayekar and Jayant Pawar, produced by Sunil Bhosle under the production banner of Someel Creations and distributed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, the show stars an ensemble cast of Girish Oak, Nivedita Joshi Saraf, Ashutosh Patki, Tejashree Pradhan, Ravi Patwardhan, Mohan Joshi, Bhakti Ratnaparkhi, Sanjeevani Sathe and Arun Mohre and is currently available online on ZEE5.

Synopsis[edit]

Aggabai Sasubai is the story of Asavari Kulkarni (Nivedita Joshi Saraf), a reclusive, loving, caring and selfless widow, who tragically lost her husband at a young age and single-handedly raised her son, Soham (Ashutosh Patki), in addition with looking after the health of her elderly, authoritative father-in-law, Dattatray (Ravi Patwardhan / Mohan Joshi), also known as Aajoba. She leads a simple middle-class life with them both until Soham gets married to his long-time girlfriend, Shubhra (Tejashree Pradhan). Soham and Shubhra's marriage party is held at the restaurant run by Chef Abhijeet Raje (Girish Oak), an upper-class celebrity chef, whose daily cookery show on the TV is Asavari's favourite. When he meets her at his restaurant, Abhijeet falls in love with Asavari and asks her to teach him prepare a certain recipe made from pumpkin.

Impressed by the dish, Abhijeet sends his restaurant manager, Mandodari Parab (Bhakti Ratnaparkhi), also known as Maddy, to the Kulkarni residence with a cheque for Asavari as royalty payment for the pumpkin recipe. However, due to a misunderstanding, Abhijeet's marriage is fixed with Maddy, but Asavari's daughter-in-law, Shubhra, who wishes for her mother-in-law's happiness, meets Abhijeet and brings out the truth that he loves Asavari. Eventually, Abhijeet proposes to Asavari and they decide to get married, but both Soham and Aajoba disapprove of Asavari getting remarried, and attempt to spoil Abhijeet and Asavari's relationship with the provocation of the Kulkarnis' jealous neighbour, Pradnya Karkhanis (Sanjeevani Sathe). What happens next? Do Abhijeet and Asavari get married? Watch out the full show to know how the story unfolds as Soham, Aajoba and Pradnya learn an important lesson from Abhijeet, Asavari and Shubhra.

Cast[edit]

Main[edit]

  • Girish Oak as Chef Abhijeet Raje; He is Asavari's lover-turned-husband, Soham's stepfather, Shubhra's stepfather-in-law, Aajoba's stepson-in-law and Maddy's employer and friend. He is a popular celebrity chef and restaurant owner.
  • Nivedita Joshi Saraf as Asavari Kulkarni Raje; She is Abhijeet's lover-turned-wife, Soham's biological mother, Shubhra's biological mother-in-law and Aajoba's biological daughter-in-law. She is a kind and dedicated homemaker.
  • Ashutosh Patki as Soham Kulkarni; He is Shubhra's lover-turned-husband, Asavari's biological son, Abhijeet's stepson, Aajoba's biological grandson and Pradnya's friend. He is an arrogant, selfish and spoilt young man.
  • Tejashree Pradhan as Shubhra Kamat Kulkarni; She is Soham's lover-turned-wife, Asavari's biological daughter-in-law, Abhijeet's stepdaughter-in-law and Aajoba's biological granddaughter-in-law. She is a bold and straightforward working woman.
  • Ravi Patwardhan / Mohan Joshi as Dattatray Kulkarni (a.k.a. Aajoba); He is Asavari's biological father-in-law, Abhijeet's stepfather-in-law, Soham's biological grandfather, Shubhra's biological grandfather-in-law and Karkhanis Kaka's childhood friend. He is the old-fashioned and conservative patriarch of the Kulkarni family.
  • Bhakti Ratnaparkhi as Mandodari Parab (a.k.a. Maddy); She is Abhijeet's restaurant manager and friend. She is very loyal and has a great sense of humour.
  • Sanjeevani Sathe as Pradnya Karkhanis; She is the Kulkarnis' neighbour, Soham's friend and Karkhanis Kaka and Kaku's daughter-in-law. She is a jealous, unkind and egotistical woman.
  • Arun Mohre as Vidyadhar Karkhanis (a.k.a. Kaka); He is Karkhanis Kaku's husband, Pradnya's father-in-law and Aajoba's childhood friend.

Supporting[edit]

  • Rajshri Potdar as Prabha Karkhanis (a.k.a. Kaku); She is Karkhanis Kaka's wife and Pradnya's mother-in-law.
  • Pratibha Goregaonkar as Sulbha Samant (a.k.a. Kaku); She is the Kulkarnis' neighbour and Asavari's friend.
  • Bhagyesh Patil as Vishwas; He is a waiter in Abhijeet's restaurant
  • Nikhil Jhope as Akshay Wagh; He is Soham and Shubhra's college friend.
  • Leena Athavale Datar as Asha Kamat; She is Shubhra's mother and Soham's mother-in-law.
  • Mahesh Kokate as Kamlakar Katekor; He is Asavari's ex-fiancée.

Production[edit]

Casting[edit]

The show starred Girish Oak, Nivedita Saraf, Tejashree Pradhan, Ashutosh Patki and Ravi Patwardhan. In January 2021, Mohan Joshi replaced Ravi Patwardhan due to the latter's demise in December 2020.[1][2]

Filming[edit]

The series is mainly filmed at Thane. Abhi's Kitchen is located at Ghodbunder Road, Thane. Some of the series outdoor shoots were done near Thane Noble Pharma, Thane.[3] The wedding track of Abhijeet and Asavari was shot in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Abhijeet and Asavari's honeymoon scene was shot in Jaipur, Rajasthan.[4]

Spin-off[edit]

Due to the success of Aggabai Sasubai, the makers replaced it with the spin-off of the series titled Aggabai Sunbai. The promo of the show was launched on 21 February 2021 and replaced the parent show from 15 March 2021 at same time. Nivedita Saraf, Girish Oak and Mohan Joshi reprised their respective roles as Asavari, Abhijeet Raje and Aajoba while Uma Pendharkar has replaced Tejashree Pradhan as Shubhra and Adwait Dadarkar replaced Ashutosh Patki as Soham Kulkarni.[5]

Reception[edit]

Ratings[edit]

Week Year BARC Viewership Ref.
TRP Rank
Week 30 2019 4.2 5 [6]
Week 32 2020 3.6 4 [7]
Week 2 2021 3.9 4 [8]
Week 3 2021 3.9 4 [9]
Week 4 2021 3.9 5 [10]

Awards[edit]

Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards
Year Category Recipient Role
2019[11] Best Serial Sunil Bhosale Producer
Best Family Aggabai Sasubai Team Kulkarni Family
Best Onscreen Couple Nivedita Joshi-Saraf & Girish Oak Asawari & Abhijeet
Best Title Song Ashok Patki Composer
Best Mother Nivedita Joshi-Saraf Asawari
Best Mother-in-law
Best Daughter-in-law
Best Father-in-law Ravi Patwardhan Aajoba
Best Performance of the Year Tejashri Pradhan Shubhra
Best Comedy Character Bhakti Ratnaparkhi Maddy
2020[12] Best Mother-in-law Nivedita Joshi-Saraf Asawari
Best Daughter-in-law Tejashri Pradhan Shubhra

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Mohan Joshi will replace Ravi Patwardhan in Aggabai Sasubai". Lokmat (in मराठी). Retrieved 2021-01-08.
  2. ↑ "Veteran actor Mohan Joshi to play Aajoba in Aggabai Sasubai - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
  3. ↑ "'Aggabai Sasubai' shooting location: Know if 'Abhi's Kitchen' is a real place". Republic World. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  4. ↑ "Aggabai Sasubai's Asawari, Shubhra And Soham Have A Blast In Udaipur, See Pics". ZEE5. 2020-01-24. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  5. ↑ "Exclusive - Tejashri Pradhan and Ashutosh Patki bid adieu to Aggabai Sasubai; new season titled Aggabai Sunbai to launch soon". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-12-24.
  6. ↑ "Tejashri Pradhan's Aggabai Sasubai enters top 5 on the TRP charts - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  7. ↑ "WEEK 32 - DATA: Saturday, 8th August 2020 To Friday, 14th August 2020". BARC India. Archived from the original on 2020-08-25.
  8. ↑ "WEEK 2 - DATA: Saturday, 9th January 2021 To Friday, 15th January 2021". BARC India. Archived from the original on 2021-01-26.
  9. ↑ "पहिल्या पाचमध्ये कित्येक महिन्याने आली झी मराठीवरील ही मालिका तर टिआरपीत ठरलीय ही मालिका अव्वल". Lokmat (in मराठी). Retrieved 2021-09-01.
  10. ↑ "WEEK 4 - DATA: Saturday, 23rd January 2021 To Friday, 29th January 2021". BARC India. Archived from the original on 2021-02-10.
  11. ↑ "'झी मराठी अवॉर्ड्स २०१९'मध्ये 'अग्गंबाई सासूबाई' मालिकेने मारली बाजी". Loksatta (in मराठी). 2019-10-11. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  12. ↑ "Zee Marathi Awards 2020-21 Winners List: From Shalva Kinjawadekar To Gautami Deshpande, Check Out Who Won What!". ZEE5. Retrieved 2021-03-28.

External links[edit]

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