How Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai made its actors big stars

We take a look at the actors who got a taste of success with the acclaimed sitcom Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai in 2005.

The much loved sitcom Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai was hugely popular when it aired in 2005 and the fact that it still remains a favourite for many viewers is proof of it’s success. While there were acclaimed actors Ratna Pathak Shah, who played Maya Sarabhai, and Satish Shah, who played Indravadan Sarabhai holding fort, some other actors stood their ground and shined on the show.

The hit Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai had many popular characters but a few stood out. (HT Photo)

The popular character Roshesh was played by Rajesh Kumar.

Rajesh Kumar played the younger brother Roshesh, an effeminate character and a momma’s boy. The manner in which he said “momma” to his poetry dedicated to his mother to his father always teasing him, Rajesh played Roshesh with aplomb. The show’s success led to a successful career in acting for him as he went on to doing numerous sitcoms such as Baa Bahoo Aur Baby, Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale, Chintu Chinki Aur Ek Badi Si Love Story, Neeli Chatri Waale, among others.

Sumeet Raghavan played the son Sahil torn between his wife and mother.