 SAB TV, renowned for its niche comedy content, launched its new
silent comedy show, ironically titled ‘Gutur Gu’, at a posh restaurant
this Monday. The program, the first of its kind in India, is produced by the
eminent horror/crime genre specialist, B.P.Singh, and eminent film and
ad creator, Pradeep Upoor.
The show stars Bhawana Balsaaver, Sheetal Maulik, Suneel Grover,
Nayan Bhatt, Jaidutt Vyas, and K.K.Goswami.
This program, marketed as Indian television’s first silent comedy
show, is directed by Prabal Baruah. The comical show is about a family
with a character named Balu (Sunil Grover), a simple man living with his
wife, Mrs. Smeeta Kumar (Sheetal Maulik), his father Jay Kumar (Jaidutt
Vyas), who is an ex-armyman, and his typical Indian wife Mrs.Babita
Kumar (Bhawana Balsawer).
The plot also has a Hulk Hogan type neighbor Harpreet Singh (Daya
Shetty) and his son the bratty Cheeku (Jai Thakkar).
The Business Head of SAB TV, Anooj Kapoor, was ‘silent’ in keeping
with the theme of the show, but asserted that to make people laugh is
the channel’s topmost priority. B.P. Singh, predominantly known for his
crime and horror shows like C.I.D, Aahat, Akela, etc. said that he was
an admirer of the 'Chaplin films' and wanted to do a silent comedy as
per the Chaplin genre. He thanked Anooj Kapoor for allowing him to
direct a few episodes of the show.
The show ‘GUTUR GU’ starts from March 5 every Friday at 8.30 pm on
SAB.
Sandeep Hattangadi/ Sampurn wire
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