Sony SAB brings yet another slice of drama with its new offering – Sab Satrangi produced by Saurabh Tewari’s Parin Multimedia. Sab Satrangi reflects on the dynamics of this unconventional family, showcasing Manu’s utmost sincerity, unwavering belief in goodness and his willingness to go out of way for other’s happiness are his key traits. “Agar Bura kiya nahi to hoga bura nahi’’ is his motto in life. Headlined by Mohit Kumar, who plays the role of Manu, the show features an amazing ensemble of actors in Daya Shankar Pandey, Kangan Baruah, Joyoshree Arora, Puru Chibber, Satyajit Sharma, amongst others.
About the show:
Set in the picturesque city of Lucknow, the show follows Mannkameshwar also called Manu (Mohit Kumar), a righteous young man who sticks to his virtues of goodness and optimism, despite the odds and adverse situations life throws at him. Manu is his daadi’s ladla, the family matriarch essayed by Joyoshree Arora. A successful life insurance agent at 73, she is unfazed by the challenges that come her way, refusing to give up her ambitions and live life to the fullest.
The story begins with Manu’s marriage for which preparations are in full swing in the Maurya household. Adding to the mix of madness, is Shyam Babu played by the veteran Daya Shankar Pandey, Manu’s father who is extremely passionate about his dream of becoming a magician. Puru Chibber plays the role of Deepu bhaiya, Manu’s quirky elder brother. The show also features the ace actor Satyajit Sharma as a local don and doting father, Daddy Khushwa along with a myriad bunch of quirky characters.
What we liked:
It is a heart-warming story of a middle-class family that everyone can relate to and definitely watch with their loved ones over popcorn and coffee. With heartfelt performances and humorous scenes, this show is a full-on family drama. Bringing the authenticity of the local flavour and rustic cultural elements to the storyline, the makers have maintained the narrative very simple yet extremely relatable. Mohit Kumar, who impressed all with his performance in Ek Duje Ke Vaaste, is again doing a good job. On the other hand, veteran artist Joyoshree Arora, who is seen as Dadi, does a fine job in her role. Lead girl Kangan Baruah, who plays the role of Gargi, is comparatively new but she is also carrying her character well. The rest of the ensemble cast is pretty much run-of-the-mill, both in the acting department and in screen presence.
What we did not like:
As we know by the plot, Gargi is very different from Manu. Manu is a true gentleman; we have all seen his chivalry and generosity showing up in every situation. On the other hand, Gargi is simply here to inspire everyone, especially the women, and teach them to be decisive and confident with their lives. We have seen such stories in the past on Indian television. Though the concept of the show is different, the narrative seems to be typical and that’s what makes the show dull and unexciting.
Over all, it is a decent watch. We hope that the show manages to capture the audience’s attention in the near future. IWMBuzz.com credits the show 2.5 out of 5 stars.
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