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News India Live, Digital Desk: Nowadays we often hear that a film is going to be made on some superhit TV serial. Such discussions often remain heated regarding shows like ‘Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain’. But do you know where this trend started in India? If you think this is something new, just look back. In the year 2010 itself, a miracle had happened which surprised everyone.
We are talking about everyone’s favorite ‘Khichdi’ of. Praful, Hansa, Babuji and Himanshu – these were the characters who came out of the drawing room and made their way straight to the big screen i.e. cinema hall.
‘Khichdi’ is the first such experiment in Indian TV history.
This was not just a film, but a huge risk. Till that time no one had thought that the actors and the same story of a TV serial could also be sold as a film. But ‘Khichdi: The Movie’ did something which left even the film pundits astonished. This was the first Indian TV serial to be converted into a feature film.
How was the box office situation and ratings?
Often the fear with such films is whether people will spend money for something they can watch for free on TV. The film ‘Khichdi’ did not touch huge figures of crores, but it was considered a ‘sleeper hit’. People liked the same innocence of Hansa and Praful and the irritability of Babuji in cinema also.
Talking about IMDb rating, even today ‘Khichdi’ is known for its cult comedy and it has always received good ratings from the audience. It proved that if the characters and writing are strong, the journey from TV to film can be very pleasant.
Example for ‘Bhabhi ji ghar par hain’
Now when there is news about a sitcom like ‘Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain’, people often compare it with the initial steps of Khichdi. The biggest strength of these shows is their desi comedy, which common people can relate to their lives. The popularity of ‘Bhabhi Ji’ is also at the same level today where ‘Khichdi’ used to be.