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{{Short description|India television series}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox television
| image = My Dear Bootham (TV series).jpg
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| caption =
| alt_name =
| genre = [[Supernatural fiction|Supernatural]]
| creator =
| showrunner =
| writer =
| screenplay =
| teleplay =
| story =
| director = K. Shanmugham
| presenter =
| starring =
{{plainlist|
*Naga Kannan
*[[My Dear Bootham Abhilash|Abhilash]]
*[[Master Bharath]]
*Gowtham
*[[Nivetha Thomas]]
* Haritha
}}
| theme_music_composer = X. Paulraj
| music =
| open_theme =
| end_theme =
| composer =
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| num_seasons =
| num_series =
| num_episodes = 914<ref name="TOI">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/from-maya-machinthra-to-my-dear-bootham-most-loved-tv-shows-of-90s-kids/photostory/109034666.cms|title=From Maya Machinthra to My Dear Bootham: Most-loved TV shows of '90s kids|date=4 April 2024|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=26 June 2024|archive-date=22 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240722081557/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/from-maya-machinthra-to-my-dear-bootham-most-loved-tv-shows-of-90s-kids/photostory/109034666.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
| list_episodes =
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| network = [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|df=yes|2004|05|03}}
| last_aired = {{End date|df=yes|2007|11|30}}
}}
'''''My Dear Bootham''''' ({{Translation|My dear genie}}) is a 2004-2007 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Supernatural fiction|supernatural]] television series directed by K. Shanmugham.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ACq6EAAAQBAJ&dq=%22My+Dear+Bootham%22+serial&pg=PT99 | isbn=978-1-78678-830-6 | title=Ghosts, Monsters and Demons of India | date=12 September 2023 | publisher=Watkins Media Limited | access-date=28 June 2024 | archive-date=22 July 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240722081542/https://books.google.com/books?id=ACq6EAAAQBAJ&dq=%22My+Dear+Bootham%22+serial&pg=PT99#v=onepage&q=%22My%20Dear%20Bootham%22%20serial&f=false | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=சக்திமான் மட்டுமா? இந்த சீரியல்களையும் போடுங்க! போராடும் 90ஸ் கிட்ஸ் |url=https://tamil.samayam.com/tv/news/sakthiman-marmadesam-my-dear-bootham-lollu-sabha-and-more-tv-serials-favourite-of-90s-kids/articleshow/74886288.cms |website=[[Samayam]] |language=ta |access-date=2024-06-26 |archive-date=2024-07-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240722081543/https://tamil.samayam.com/tv/news/sakthiman-marmadesam-my-dear-bootham-lollu-sabha-and-more-tv-serials-favourite-of-90s-kids/articleshow/74886288.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gzRLAQAAIAAJ&q=%22My+Dear+Bootham%22 | title=Variety Cinema Directory: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi Information on Cinema & Video Industry | date=2005 | publisher=Best Media Associates (India) | access-date=2024-06-28 | archive-date=2024-07-22 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240722081559/https://books.google.com/books?id=gzRLAQAAIAAJ&q=%22My+Dear+Bootham%22 | url-status=live }}</ref> The series starred Naga Kannan, [[My Dear Bootham Abhilash|Abhilash]], [[Master Bharath]], Gowtham, [[Nivetha Thomas]] and Haritha.<ref name="TOI"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/100892-my-dear-bootham-serial-child-artists-then-and-now|title='மை டியர் பூதம்' சீரியல் குட்டீஸ் இப்போ என்ன பண்றாங்க தெரியுமா?|first=உ சுதர்சன்|last=காந்தி|date=August 31, 2017|website=Ananda Vikatan|language=ta|access-date=June 26, 2024|archive-date=July 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240722082048/https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/100892-my-dear-bootham-serial-child-artists-then-and-now|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Plot==
Moosa and his family were a part of the Bhootham family. Moosa and his family come to rescue his friends when they are harmed by their enemies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/television/a-rewind-on-90s-kids-top-nostalgia-serials|title=நெட்ஃப்ளிக்ஸ், ப்ரைமுக்கெல்லாம் முன்னாடி நம் நாஸ்டால்ஜி சீரியல்ஸ்!|first=ச|last=ஆனந்தப்பிரியா|date=12 April 2020|language=ta|website=[[Ananda Vikatan]]|access-date=26 June 2024|archive-date=22 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240722081440/https://cinema.vikatan.com/television/a-rewind-on-90s-kids-top-nostalgia-serials|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Cast==
*[[My Dear Bootham Abhilash|Abhilash]] as Moosa
*[[Master Bharath]](1–411)&(455–914)/Unknown(412–455) as Balu
*Gowtham as Gowtham (1–914)
*[[Nivetha Thomas]] as Gowri
* Haritha as Sandhya
* Naga Kannan as Bootham
* [[Gandhimathi]] as Moosa's grandmother
* Sangeetha Balan as Moosa's mother
*[[Vietnam Veedu Sundaram]]/Unknown as Alavudeen/Moosa's grandfather
*[[Vaiyapuri]] as Kittu
* [[Priyadharshini]]
* [[S. Rajasekar]] as Police Inspector Gowri and Gowtham's father
* Srikala Paramasivam
* [[Raj Kapoor (Tamil film director)|Raj Kapoor]]
* [[Rajkamal (actor)|Rajkamal]]
* Latha Rao
* [[Sanjeev Venkat]]
*[[O. A. K. Sundar]] as Mugamboo
*Gowthami Vembunathan
*[[King Kong (actor)|King Kong]] as Sathyam
*[[Thavakalai Chittibabu]] as Kullan
*[[T. P. Gajendran]]
*Manohar as Raghu

== Production ==
The series was one amongst many to feature CGI.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 June 2004 |title=திரைப்படத்துறையில் |url=https://archive.org/download/kalki2004-06-13/kalki2004-06-13.pdf |access-date=26 June 2024 |work=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |pages=82–85 |language=ta |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref> While acting in the serial, Abhilash received several film offers but denied them in order to continue working on the show since it is what gave him his identity.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Prasad|first1=G|title=New kid on the blocks|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/new-kid-on-the-blocks/article3192075.ece|accessdate=26 January 2018|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=6 May 2006|url-access=subscription|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019184753/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/new-kid-on-the-blocks/article3192075.ece|archive-date=19 October 2021}}</ref>

==Music==
The music was composed by X. Paulraj.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.amazon.in/albums/B07569G285|title=My Dear Bootham - T.V. Serial|work=[[Amazon Music]]|date=31 July 2012|access-date=26 June 2024|archive-date=22 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240722081955/https://music.amazon.in/albums/B07569G285|url-status=live}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = My Dear Bootham Ne
| extra1 = [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]], Vyshali, Nirmal Sidhu, Kiran, Sruthi, X. Paulraj and Dr. Kiruthiya
| length1 = 4:04
| total_length = 4:04
}}

== Reception ==
In a retrospective review in 2024, a writer from ''[[The Times of India]]'' wrote that "The juxtaposition of the ghostly realm with the nuances of human life lent the series a distinctive charm, making it a household favorite" and added that the "impeccable performances [of the cast], coupled with engaging storytelling, propelled the series to acclaim and ensured its enduring popularity" and concluded that it "left an indelible imprint on the landscape of Indian television, earning a devoted following that transcended generations. Its blend of supernatural elements, humor, and heartwarming moments resonated with viewers, cementing its status as a timeless classic".<ref name="T">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/reviving-memories-revisiting-the-iconic-90s-show-my-dear-bootham-a-look-at-the-cast-interesting-facts-and-more/articleshow/109026417.cms|title=Reviving Memories: Revisiting the iconic 90's show 'My Dear Bootham'; A look at the cast, interesting facts and more|date=4 April 2024|work=The Times of India|access-date=26 June 2024|archive-date=22 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240722081600/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/reviving-memories-revisiting-the-iconic-90s-show-my-dear-bootham-a-look-at-the-cast-interesting-facts-and-more/articleshow/109026417.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Awards==
;[[Government of Tamil Nadu]]<ref name="B">{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-08-01/kushboo-09-08-08.html|title=Kushboo awarded|date=9 August 2008|work=Behindwoods|access-date=26 June 2024|archive-date=22 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240722082053/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-08-01/kushboo-09-08-08.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
*Best Child Artiste - [[Master Bharath]]<ref name="B"/>

==References==
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== External links ==
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[[Category:2000s Tamil-language television series]]

My Dear Bootham (TV series) - Revision history

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