Aggabai Sasubai

Aggabai Sasubai is a Marathi-language television program that aired on Zee Marathi. Nivedita Joshi-Saraf, Girish Oak and Tejashree Pradhan are in lead roles. It is produced by Sunil Vasant Bhosale under the banner of Somil Creations. The show is remade in Malayalam as Manam Pole Mangalyam on Zee Keralam.[1][2][3]

Aggabai Sasubai
GenreSoap Opera
Drama
Written byStory
Sukhada Ayre
Shekhar Dhavalikar
Dialogues
Pallavi Karkera
Kiran Kulkarni
Screenplay
Rohini Ninave
Directed byAjay Mayekar
Jayant Jadhav
StarringSee below
Theme music composerAshok Patki
Opening theme"Aggabai Sasubai" by Madhura Datar
Country of originIndia
Original languageMarathi
No. of episodes395
Production
ProducerSunil Vasant Bhosale
CinematographySachin Rajvilkar
Running time22 minutes
Production companySomil Creations
DistributorZee Entertainment Enterprises
Release
Original networkZee Marathi
Original release22 July 2019 (2019-07-22) –
Present

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.[4]

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.

After the marriage of Soham, the show focuses on how Asawari's daughter-in-law Shubhra (Tejashree Pradhan) strives to bring a little joy in Asawari's life then, Asawari fall in love with Chef Abhijeet Raje (Girish Oak).[5][6][7]

Plot

Shubhra arrives at Soham's 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.

After one month

Aajoba suggests Abhijeet to get married to 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.

After few months

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 propeses 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. After all, Aajoba accepts their relationship and give them permission to married, but Soham was not comfortable with that decision.

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

Main
  • Tejashree Pradhan as Shubhra Soham Kulkarni / Shubhra Anil Kamat; Asawari's Daughter-in-law, Soham's wife (2019-present)
  • Nivedita Joshi-Saraf as Asawari Prabhakar Kulkarni / Asawari Abhijeet Raje; Shubhra's Mother-in-law, Abhijeet's wife, Soham's mother, Aajoba's Daughter-in-law (2019-present)
  • Girish Oak as Chef Abhijeet Raje; Asawari's husband, Shubhra's father-in-law (2019-present)
  • Ravi Patwardhan as Dattatray Bandopant Kulkarni (Aajoba); Asawari's father-in-law, Shubhra's grandfather-in-law, Soham's grandfather (2019-2020)
    • Mohan Joshi replacing Patwardhan as Dattatray Bandopant Kulkarni (Aajoba) (2021-present)
  • Ashutosh Patki as Soham Prabhakar Kulkarni (Babdya); Asawari's son, Shubhra's husband, Aajoba's grandson (2019-present)

Recurring
  • Sanjivani Sathe as Pradnya Sunil Karkhanis; Asawari's neighbor; Vidyadhar's daughter-in-law (2019-present)
  • Bhakti Ratnaparkhi as Mandodari Parab (Maddy); Abhijeet's friend, Manager of Abhi's kitchen (2019-present)
  • Bhagyesh Patil as Vishwas; Chef in Abhi's kitchen, Maddy's friend (2019-present)
  • Arun Mohare as Vidyadhar Karkhanis; Asawari's neighbor, Aajoba's friend, Pradnya's father-in-law (2019-present)
  • Rajshri Potdar as Prabha Vidyadhar Karkhanis; Asawari's neighbor, Vidyadhar's wife, Pradnya's mother-in-law (2019-present)
  • Pratibha Goregaonkar as Sulabha Samant; Asawari's neighbor, Aajoba's friend (2019-present)
  • Mahesh Kokate as Kamlakar Katekor; Asawari's determined fiance (2019-present)
  • Leena Athavale-Datar as Asha Anil Kamat; Shubhra's mother, Soham's mother-in-law (2019-2020)
  • Nikhil Zope as Akshay; Soham and Shubhra's friend (2019-2020)
  • Sandip Patil as Chef Sandip (2019-present)
  • Rajesh Bhosale as Mangesh (2020-present)

Guest Appearance
  • Pournima Dey-Demana as Twinkle (2020)
  • Sakshi Gandhi as Pritali (2020)

Production

Casting

The show starred Nivedita Joshi-Saraf, Tejashree Pradhan, Girish Oak, Ravi Patwardhan and Aashutosh Patki. In January 2021, Mohan Joshi replaced Ravi Patwardhan due to the latter's demise.[8][9]

Filming

The series is mainly filmed at Thane. Abhi's Kitchen is located at Ghodbunder, Thane. Some of the series outdoor shoots were done near Thane Noble Pharma, Thane.[10] The wedding track of Abhijeet and Asawari's was shot in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Abhijeet and Asawari's honeymoon scene was shot in Jaipur, Rajasthan.[11]

Digital release

The entire show is available on ZEE5 and also available on YouTube.

Reception

From its beginning within a week, it came into the top 5 TRP in Broadcast Audience Research Council.[12] After September 2020, show's TRP gets decreased. But, TRP gets increased in January 2021 due to return of Aajoba in serial with 3.9 ratings constantly for 3 weeks.[13]

Special Episode
  • 19 January 2020 (2.30 Hours) (Abhijeet-Asawari's Marriage)
  • 17 January 2021 (1 Hour)

Adaptations
Language Title Original release Network(s) Last aired Time (IST) Notes
Marathi Aggabai Sasubai
अग्गंबाई सासूबाई		 22 July 2019 Zee Marathi Ongoing 8.30 pm Original
Malayalam Manam Pole Mangalyam
മനംപോലെ മംഗല്യം		 28 December 2020 Zee Keralam Ongoing 9 pm Remake

Awards

Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards
Year Category Recipient Role
2019 Best Serial Sunil Vasant 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 Tejashree Pradhan Shubhra
Best Comedy Character Bhakti Ratnaparkhi Maddy

[14]

References
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  2. "Aggabai Sasubai preview: Abhijeet to handover Abhi's Kitchen to Shubhra and Asawari - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  3. "Aggabai Sasubai spoiler alert: Abhijeet to pay Asawari for doing household chores - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  4. "अग्गंबाई सासूबाई!आसावरी खऱ्या आयुष्यात देखील आहेत सुगरण".
  5. "Aggabai Sasubai: Soham to behave rudely with Abhijeet - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  6. "Aggabai Sasubai: Soham to work as a labourer - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  7. "Aggabai Sasubai: Abhijeet to leave Asawari's house? - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  8. "Mohan Joshi will replace Ravi Patwardhan in Aggabai Sasubai". Lokmat (in Marathi). Retrieved 2021-01-08.
  9. "Veteran actor Mohan Joshi to play Aajoba in Aggabai Sasubai - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
  10. World, Republic. "'Agga Bai Sasubai' shooting location: Know if 'Abhi's Kitchen' is a real place". Republic World. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  11. "Agga Bai Sasubai's Asawari, Shubhra, And Soham Have A Blast In Udaipur, See Pics". ZEE5 News. 2020-01-24. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  12. "Tejashri Pradhan's Aggabai Sasubai enters top 5 on the TRP charts - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  13. "WEEK 1 - DATA: Saturday, 2nd January 2021 To Friday, 8th January 2021". BARC India.
  14. "'झी मराठी अवॉर्ड्स २०१९'मध्ये 'अग्गंबाई सासूबाई' मालिकेने मारली बाजी". Loksatta (in Marathi). 2019-10-11. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
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