Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain

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{{Short description|Indian Hindi language sitcom (2015)}}
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| image = Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! poster.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster
| native_name =
| genre = [[Sitcom]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/43109_TV-to-launch-on-March-2|title=&TV to launch on March 2|date=27 January 2015 |publisher=afaqs|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401020711/http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/43109_TV-to-launch-on-March-2|archive-date=1 April 2018 }}</ref>
| creator =
| based_on =
| writer = Manoj Santoshi Raghuvir Shekhawat
| story = Manoj Santoshi
| screenplay = [[Shashank Bali]] Sanjay Kohli
| director = Shashank Bali Rajan Waghdhare
| creative_director = Harshada Pranav Pathak (Potnis)
| starring = {{ubl|[[Aasif Sheikh]]|[[Rohitashv Gour]]|[[Shilpa Shinde]]|[[Saumya Tandon]]|[[Shubhangi Atre]]|[[Neha Pendse]]|[[Vidisha Srivastava]]}}
| opentheme = ''Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain!''
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| num_seasons = 2
| num_episodes = 2,811 
| producer = Binaifer S Kohli Sanjay R Kohli
| camera = [[Multi-camera setup|Multi-camera]]
| cinematography = Raja Stankar
| editor = Rahul H Solanki Pravesh J Shetty
| runtime = 22 minutes
| related = ''[[Happu Ki Ultan Paltan]]'' (2019) ''[[Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! Fun on the Run]]'' (2026)
| location =
| company = Edit II Productions
| first_aired = {{start date|2015|03|02|df=yes}}
| last_aired = 16 April 2026
| network = [[&TV]] [[Zee5]]
}}

'''''Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!''''' ({{Translation}} ''Is Sister-in-Law at Home?''), sometimes abbreviated as '''''BGPH''''', is an Indian [[Hindi-language]] [[sitcom]] that premiered on 2 March 2015 on [[&TV]] and is digitally available on [[ZEE5]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = More of the Same|url = http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/play/more-of-the-same-4/|website = [[The Indian Express]]|date = 6 March 2015|access-date = 17 October 2015|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20180402234625/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/play/more-of-the-same-4/|archive-date =2 April 2018 }}</ref> The series is produced under the banner of Edit II Productions.

This comedy show revolves around two neighbouring couples, the Mishras and the Tiwaris, where the husbands are attracted to each other's wives and use various, ultimately unsuccessful, yet hilarious techniques to impress them.<ref>{{cite web|url =http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/nothing-vulgar-in-bhabhi-ji-ghar-par-hain-asif-sheikh/|title =Nothing vulgar in 'Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain!': Asif Sheikh|publisher =[[The Indian Express]]|date =12 May 2015|access-date =28 January 2018|archive-date =29 January 2018|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20180129004607/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/nothing-vulgar-in-bhabhi-ji-ghar-par-hain-asif-sheikh/|url-status =live}}</ref>

The show has garnered widespread acclaim from critics and viewers. ''Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!'' is inspired by the 1990s Hindi sitcom [[Shrimaan Shrimati (TV series)|''Shrimaan Shrimati'']].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/why-is-bhabhi-ji-ghar-par-hain-so-popular-andtv-vibhuti-narayan-mishra-tiwari-ji-angoori-bhabhi-anita-bhabhi-hawaldar-happu-singh-268456-2015-10-16|title=Why is everyone talking about Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain?|work=[[India Today]]|date=16 October 2015|access-date=9 February 2016|archive-date=21 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221115542/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/why-is-bhabhi-ji-ghar-par-hain-so-popular-andtv-vibhuti-narayan-mishra-tiwari-ji-angoori-bhabhi-anita-bhabhi-daroga-happu-singh-Saxena-ji/1/500359.html|url-status=live}}</ref> A spin-off sitcom, ''[[Happu Ki Ultan Paltan]]'', featuring the show's character Happu Singh, was also released in 2019.

== Series overview ==

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== Plot ==

The show is set in the fictional "Modern Colony" in [[Kanpur]] and revolves around two neighbouring couples. The husbands, Vibhuti Narayan Mishra and Manmohan Tiwari, have been married for seven years and are bored with their marriages while being smitten with each other's wives, unbeknownst to one another.

Manmohan Tiwari is a successful undergarment businessman. Often referred to as "Kaccha Baniyaan" (a slang term for selling undergarments), he spends most of his time managing his business. In contrast, his wife, Angoori Tiwari, is a simple and naive housewife.

Their neighbour, Vibhuti Narayan Mishra, was once an unsuccessful insurance agent and is now unemployed. Often referred to as "Nalla" (a slang term for being unemployed), he spends most of his time doing household chores. In contrast, his wife, Anita Mishra, is a headstrong, smart, and modern woman who runs grooming classes. She is the breadwinner of the family and disapproves of her husband's unemployment and laziness.

Their houses are located across the street from each other, with the Tiwaris residing in House No. 6 and the Mishras in House No. 9. The Tiwaris own their house, while the Mishras live in a rental property that belonged to Anita's uncle. Much of the plot unfolds in their respective homes, and the characters often visit a nearby tea stall, "Gupta Tea Center", where they discuss their lives and daily affairs.

As both men devise schemes to impress each other's wives—Angoori and Anita—they frequently undermine each other and create further complications for everyone involved.

==Cast==
===Main===
* [[Aasif Sheikh]] as Vibhuti "Vibhu" Narayan Mishra, an unsuccessful insurance agent, Anita's husband, David's nephew, and Helen's son. Often called "Nalla" for being unemployed, he has fallen for the simple-minded Angoori Tiwari, Manmohan’s wife. He is known to be highly educated but refuses to take a regular job due to his ego and laziness. His plans to woo Angoori usually fail due to her naivety, putting him in dire situations. He despises Manmohan Tiwari, believing that Manmohan doesn't deserve a wife like Angoori. Vibhuti has tried numerous times to ruin Manmohan's reputation in front of Angoori, but these attempts have led to negative results. Although he claims to be the "Chhapra University Topper," his Uncle David Mishra revealed that he bought the degree for him during his college years. (2015–2026)
* [[Rohitashv Gour]] as Manmohan Tiwari, a successful undergarments businessman. Often called ‘Kaccha-Baniyaan’ for selling undergarments, he is attracted to the modern and elegant Anita Mishra, Vibhuti's wife. He is Ramkali's elder son, Laddu's elder brother, and Angoori's husband. He’s often depicted being short tempered and greedy, as he keeps all money to himself and refuses to give it to others. Throughout the series, it is frequently hinted, though never confirmed, that Manmohan may not be Ramkali's biological son from her husband Jummanlal Tiwari but rather from Pandit Ramphal, a priest from whom Ramkali regularly seeks remedies and spiritual advice. (2015–2026)
* [[Shilpa Shinde]] as Angoori Tiwari, a traditional Indian housewife who wears a [[lehenga-style saree]], [[sindoor]] and [[Mangala sutra|mangalasutra]] and speaks with a [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] accent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjUJTG4FQzI|title=Day out with "Angoori Bhabhi" AKA "Shubhangi Atre"|date=10 May 2016 |publisher=Saas Bahu Aur Betiyaan on YouTube|access-date=16 April 2018|archive-date=6 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706094925/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjUJTG4FQzI&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref> She is gullible, kind-hearted, and innocent, regarded as one of the most kindhearted women in her neighbourhood. She is Manmohan's wife, Bhoorey Lal's daughter, and Puttan's elder sister. Angoori performs various superstitious rituals, often suggested by her loving mother-in-law, Ramkali, leading to humorous outcomes.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/9-lesser-known-facts-about-new-angoori-bhabhi-shubhangi-atre-322940-2016-05-11|title=8 lesser-known facts about new Angoori Bhabhi Shubhangi Atre|date=11 May 2016|publisher=[[India Today]]|access-date=24 March 2019|archive-date=25 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325011443/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/9-lesser-known-facts-about-new-angoori-bhabhi-shubhangi-atre-322940-2016-05-11|url-status=live}}</ref> She occasionally mispronounces English words, prompting others to correct her in certain situations, to which she replies with her signature catchphrase "Sahin pakde hain"(You got it right) .: Shinde left the series after a dispute with the series' producer, Binaifer Kohli and former channel head [[Vikas Gupta]]. Later in December 2025, she returned, reprising her role as Angoori Tiwari.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shilpa Shinde quits Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai, accuses makers of mentally harassing her |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/shilpa-shinde-angoori-bhabhi-quits-bhabhiji-ghar-par-hai-makers-send-legal-notice/ |work=The Indian Express |date=16 March 2016 |access-date=10 June 2016 |archive-date=10 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410053954/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/shilpa-shinde-angoori-bhabhi-quits-bhabhiji-ghar-par-hai-makers-send-legal-notice/ |url-status=live}}</ref> (2015–2016, 2025–2026)
** Ghoonghat Wali Bhabhiji (2025–present)
* [[Shubhangi Atre]] as Angoori Tiwari (replaced Shinde from 2016–2025)
* [[Saumya Tandon]] as Anita "Annu" Mishra, Vibhuti's wife, a modern, elegant woman who leads grooming classes in Kanpur. She holds a [[Black belt (martial arts)|black belt]] in [[Karate]], which she uses for self-defense. To fulfill her romantic fantasies, she frequently persuades Vibhuti to adopt various characters, such as a thief, robber, college stud, painter, dacoit, electrician, and cop, often leaving him frustrated. She shares a good friendship with Angoori. On 21 August 2020, Tandon revealed via her social media accounts that she has opted to not renew her contract and has quit the show.<ref>{{cite news |title=Saumya Tandon: I don't see myself being a part of 'Bhabi Ji...' for another five years |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/saumya-tandon-i-dont-see-myself-being-a-part-of-bhabhiji-for-five-more-years/articleshow/77639592.cms |access-date=20 August 2020 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=20 August 2020 |language=en |archive-date=20 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200820032023/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/saumya-tandon-i-dont-see-myself-being-a-part-of-bhabhiji-for-five-more-years/articleshow/77639592.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> (2015–2020)
** [[Neha Pendse]] replaced Tandon in February 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/nehha-pendse-looks-lovely-as-the-new-anita-bhabhi-in-a-red-saree-cuts-a-welcome-cake-on-the-sets-of-bhabiji-ghar-par-hai/articleshow/80288122.cms|title=Nehha Pendse looks lovely as the new Anita bhabhi in a red saree; cuts a welcome cake on the sets of Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai|date=15 January 2021|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=11 February 2021|archive-date=20 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120172844/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/nehha-pendse-looks-lovely-as-the-new-anita-bhabhi-in-a-red-saree-cuts-a-welcome-cake-on-the-sets-of-bhabiji-ghar-par-hai/articleshow/80288122.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Pendse quit the show a year later, in February 2022.<ref name="NehaQuits"/> (2021–2022)
** [[Vidisha Srivastava]]<ref name="NehaQuits">{{cite news |last1=Maheshwari |first1=Neha |title=It's a great opportunity and a big challenge, says Vidisha Srivastava on replacing Nehha Pendse in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/its-a-great-opportunity-and-a-big-challenge-says-vidisha-srivastava-on-replacing-nehha-pendse-in-bhabiji-ghar-par-hai/articleshow/89751843.cms |access-date=24 February 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=23 February 2022 |language=en |archive-date=24 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224063815/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/its-a-great-opportunity-and-a-big-challenge-says-vidisha-srivastava-on-replacing-nehha-pendse-in-bhabiji-ghar-par-hai/articleshow/89751843.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> replaced Pendse in 2022. (2022–2026)

===Recurring===
* [[Saanand Verma]] as Anokhelal Saxena, commonly known as Saxena Ji. He is eccentric and mentally unstable. He often [[electrocutes]] himself and consumes bizarre or unhealthy items like lizard soup and cockroach tea, followed by his trademark exclamation, "I like it!". Saxena is depicted with various occupations, including lawyer, artist, actor, writer, tailor and singer (2015-2026).
* [[Yogesh Tripathi]] as Daroga Happu Singh, a corrupt police inspector who has a secret crush on Gulfam Kali and Anita, whom he affectionately calls 'Gori Mem' (meaning "Fair Ma'am"). He frequently demands bribes and occasionally thrashes Tillu, Tika, and Malkhan for their mischief. (2015-2025)

* Jeetu Gupta as Dr. Gupta, a doctor who is often referred to as a "sage" because he frequently resorts to black magic to treat his patients, as his medical prescriptions almost never work. (2016-2025)
* Syed Salim Zaidi as Tillu, Manmohan's shop employee who constantly schemes against him to obtain his unpaid salary. To extort his wages, he has robbed Manmohan's house, made threatening calls, and even kidnapped Manmohan's younger brother, but he always fails in his attempts.(2015-2026)
* Soma Rathod as Ramkali Tiwari (Ammaji), Jummanlal's wife, Manmohan and Ladoos's mother who loves her daughter-in law, Angoori and younger son, Ladoo. Ramkali is a devoted follower of the renowned astrologer and priest, Pundit Ramphal, who suggests various rituals that she makes Angoori perform to attain health and wealth. The nature of Ramkali's relationship with Pundit Ramphal insinuates that he may be Manmohan Tiwari's biological father. (2015-2026)
* Vaibhav Mathur as Tika Ram, an unemployed dimwit who often accompanies his friends Tillu and Malkhan. The trio lives together in a rented place. Tika frequently flirts with girls alongside Malkhan. At times, he is depicted as a diploma holder, while at other times he is shown as illiterate. One of Tika's amusing quirks is his miscommunication; he often says, "I can't toilet," when he actually means, "I can't tolerate. (2015-2026)
*Deepesh Bhan as Malkhan Singh. He and his two friends engage in money-making schemes involving chit funds, kidnapping, selling stolen items, and drinking alcohol, but they are frequently caught and jailed. Malkhan often flirts with girls alongside Tika and Tillu. Bhan died on 23 July 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |first=Daphne |last=Clarance |date=23 July 2022 |title=Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain Actor Deepesh Bhan Dies At 41. Kavita Kaushik, Charrul Malik Pay Tribute |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/bhabiji-ghar-par-hain-actor-deepesh-bhan-dies-at-41-kavita-kaushik-charrul-malik-pay-tribute-3186113 |work=NDTV |access-date=23 July 2022 |archive-date=23 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220723080040/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/bhabiji-ghar-par-hain-actor-deepesh-bhan-dies-at-41-kavita-kaushik-charrul-malik-pay-tribute-3186113 |url-status=live }}</ref> (2015–2022)
** Vipin Heero replaced Bhan as Malkhan (2025–2026)
* Vishwajeet Soni as Prem Chaudhary, Vibhuti's best friend who is a rich, foul-mouthed cunning show-off and an impersonator of Indian film actor [[Prem Chopra]]. He often gambles and smuggles. (2015-2026)
* Akshay Patil as
** Pelu Chaurasia, the colony's mute rickshaw puller. He communicates by pulling out message slips out of his muffler tied around his head and smiles. He is known for his intelligence. He carries a portable radio, providing songs appropriate to often hilarious situations.He also has played various roles in this show. In the plane hijacking episode, it was revealed that he was a pilot for six years.(2015–2025)
** Peli (2025–2026)
* [[Anup Upadhyay]] as David Mishra: Vibhuti's UK-based dubiously rich uncle who visits him in awkward situations. Whenever he visits Vibhuti, he brings papers to his ₹20 crore property, so he can name Vibhuti his heir. But, due to one reason or another, he and sometimes others, too, shred the papers, but this has been phased out in later episodes.(2016-2026)
*Sandeep Yadav as Sabzi Wala (2015–2017)
* [[Kishore Bhanushali]] as Resham Pal Singh, the no-nonsense Commissioner of Kanpur Police Department. He is honest and dislikes Happu Singh's corrupt antics. Actor Kishore Bhanushali has been a lifelong impersonator of the late Indian film actor [[Dev Anand]] and he brings his characteristics to this role. He has also appeared as another character 'Sharma Uncle' in a one-hour horror special episode previously before taking on this character later. (2016-2024)
* [[Rakesh Bedi]] as Bhoorey Lal, Angoori's alcoholic but loving father. He hates Manmohan for marrying her by lying about his business profession.(2015-2025)
* Vijay Kumar Singh as Master Bhoop Singh. He is a Masterji ([[teacher]]) in Ladoo's school. Bhoop Singh is a believer of strict Indian moral values or "Sanskar" as he calls them. In the show, he is the caricature of old-fashioned teachers from rural India. He wears [[khadi]] jacket, carries an Indian-style side-bag called "Jhola" and always has a long and thin bamboo stick called "Santi" to beat those who misbehave. When he witnesses improper behaviour in public, he recites his catchphrase, ''Sanskar naam ka cheez hai ki nahi?'' lit. (Do you have any moral values or not?). (2015-2026)
* Falguni Rajani as Gulfam Kali, an infamous [[tawaif]] (courtesan) of Kanpur. She knows the male characters' secrets and uses these to manipulate them. Rajani quit the show in September 2020.<ref>{{cite news |title=सौम्या टंडन के बाद 'गुल्फाम कली' फाल्गुनी रजनी ने छोड़ा 'भाबीजी घर पर हैं!'? साइन किया मराठी शो |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/tv/news/after-saumya-tandon-falguni-rajani-reportedly-quits-bhabiji-ghar-par-hain-signs-new-marathi-show/articleshow/78215783.cms |access-date=27 September 2020 |work=[[Navbharat Times]] |date=20 September 2020 |language=hi |archive-date=6 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201006082244/https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/tv/news/after-saumya-tandon-falguni-rajani-reportedly-quits-bhabiji-ghar-par-hain-signs-new-marathi-show/articleshow/78215783.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> (2015–2019)
* Khushboo Kamal as
** Badami, Gulfam Kali's younger sister(2018–2019)
** Pammi Leoni (2015)<ref>{{cite news |title=Khushboo Kamal: We need to come up with more realistic and grounded content |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/khushboo-kamal-we-need-to-come-up-with-more-realistic-and-grounded-content/articleshow/76782427.cms |access-date=11 February 2021 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=4 July 2020 |language=en |archive-date=1 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201195217/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/khushboo-kamal-we-need-to-come-up-with-more-realistic-and-grounded-content/articleshow/76782427.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
** Episodic role; various characters (2015–present)
** Jagrati Singh Parihar plays various characters mostly with Tika, Malkhan and Tillu (2015)
* Shekhar Shukla as Panditji: A disciple of pundit Ramphal (2015)
** Saurabh Kaushik replaced Shukla in the role (2016–2018)
* Hardik Gohil as Laddoo Tiwari, who is the younger brother of Manmohan Tiwari and Ramkali's younger son. He has a subtle-telepathic ability and perceives others' thoughts.(2015–2019)
* Feroz as Chhedi, a flirting [[Dhobi]] (washerman) of the locality (2015–2021)
* Rajeev Mehra as various characters including a Minister of [[Uttar Pradesh]] and also as Makkhmal Makwana, the new police commissioner who had temporarily replaced Resham Pal Singh but was demoted for corruption.(2017-2022)
* Nitin Jadhav as Manohar the constable.(2019–2024)
* Manoj Santoshi (writer of ''Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!'') has appeared as various characters.
* Sandeep Anand as Puttan: Angoori's brother who is a thief
* Manju Brijnandan Sharma (2015–2016) as Helen Ahuti Narayan Mishra, Vibhuti's mother
**[[Pratima Kazmi]] as Helen Ahuti Narayan (2020–2021):<ref>{{cite news |title=Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain! on set: Vibhuti's mother refuses to give ancestral necklace to Anita |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hain-on-set-vibhutis-mother-refuses-to-give-ancestral-necklace-to-anita/videoshow/73806009.cms |access-date=22 February 2020 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=31 January 2020 |language=en |archive-date=2 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202231046/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hain-on-set-vibhutis-mother-refuses-to-give-ancestral-necklace-to-anita/videoshow/73806009.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Akshita Sethi (2018-2023) / Khushi Solanki (2025-present) as Meenal: Anurag's wife, Anita's best friend, Vibhuti's college friend
* Ishwar Thakur as Anurag: Minal's husband, Anita, Vibhuti's friend (2018–2021; 2025-2026)
* [[Anang Desai]] as Danny Sharma: Anita's [[Non-resident Indian and person of Indian origin|NRI]] father who disapproves Vibhuti because of their love marriage (2021)
* Praful Chauhan as Yaad Ram's son (2015–2023)
* Anup Kumar Singh as various characters
* Naveen Bawa as various characters
*Saheb Das ManikPuri as various characters (2015–2024)
*Pallavi Kohli as Various Characters (2015–2024)
* [[Sohit Vijay Soni]] as News Anchor and other characters.
* Anu Awasthi as Anu Awasthi (Anu Mama) Ramkali's brother, Manmohan Tiwari's uncle
* [[KK Goswami]] as various characters
* [[Lilliput (actor)|Liliput]] as Maamulal Chaurasiya, Vibhuti's Mamaji (mother's brother) who suffers from haemorrhoids and is led to believe that Vibhuti is a doctor. (2016)
*[[Mithilesh Chaturvedi]] as various characters (2016–2019)
* [[Navin Prabhakar]] as the mentally unstable Kavi (poet) Pramod Pralay Jhangirabadi who has been in love with Anita since college days. He again appeared briefly as a short-tempered musician Jaleel Chaudhary.(2016)
* Pranay Dixit as various characters
*Rajiv Kumar Tiwari as Pundit Ramphal (2019-2023)
*[[Charul Malik]] as Misti Mukherjee (2018) / Rusa (2021–2024): The commissioner's sister-in-law.She reprises her role from [[Happu Ki Ultan Paltan]]!
*Sumit Arora as various characters (2021–present)

===Guests===
Several celebrities and actors have appeared on the show as guest stars, either to promote their films or for special appearances.
* [[Ravi Kishan]] as himself
* [[Shakti Kapoor]] as himself
* [[Ranjeet]] as himself
* [[Kumar Sanu]] as himself
* [[Alka Yagnik]] as herself
* [[Govinda (actor)|Govinda]] as himself
* [[Ranveer Singh]] promoted ''[[Bajirao Mastani]]''
* [[Arjun Kapoor]] promoted ''[[Ki & Ka]]''
* [[Ritesh Deshmukh]], [[Vivek Oberoi]] and [[Urvashi Rautela]] promoted ''[[Great Grand Masti]]''
* [[Brett Lee]] promoted ''[[UnIndian]]''.
* [[Sunny Leone]] appeared as herself in ''Bhabi ji Ghar Par Hai!: Sunny Leone Special''
* [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]] promoted ''[[The Voice (India season 2)|The Voice India (Season 2)]]''.
* [[Akshay Kumar]] promoted ''[[Jolly LLB 2]],'' ''[[Toilet: Ek Prem Katha]]'' and ''[[Gold (2018 film)|Gold]]''
* [[Varun Dhawan]] and [[Alia Bhatt]] promoted ''[[Badrinath Ki Dulhania]]''
* [[Anushka Sharma]] promoted ''[[Phillauri]]''
* [[Ayushmann Khurrana]] and [[Kriti Sanon]] promoted ''[[Bareilly Ki Barfi]]''
* [[Varun Dhawan]] promoted ''[[Judwaa 2]]''
* [[Nitin Goswami]] promoted ''[[Siddhi Vinayak]]''
* [[Lara Dutta]] and [[Ahmed Khan (choreographer)|Ahmed Khan]] promoted the reality dance show ''High Fever - Dance Ka Naya Tevar''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/DelhiTimesTweet/status/979626039922995200|title=Cast of Bhabhi with Lara Dutta|publisher=[[Delhi Times]] on Twitter|access-date=31 March 2018|archive-date=19 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919173733/https://twitter.com/DelhiTimesTweet/status/979626039922995200|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Krushna Abhishek]] and Nazia Hussain promoted ''[[Teri Bhabhi Hai Pagle]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://abpnews.abplive.in/television/krushna-abhishek-to-be-seen-in-tvs-bhabhiji-ghar-par-hai-904181/amp|title=Krishna Abhishek to appear in "Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!"|publisher=[[ABP News]]}}{{Dead link|date=January 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref>
* [[Salman Khan]] and [[Katrina Kaif]] promoted [[Bharat (film)|''Bharat'']]
* [[Karan Kundrra]] as Rahul

==Background and production==
===Development and writing===
After the launch of &pictures in November 2014, ZEE network launched its second channel under the "&" network brand, "&tv", to be launched in March 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/43467_The-high-octane-launch-of-TV|title=The high-octane launch of &TV|date=2 March 2015 |publisher=afaqs |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180401014655/http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/43467_The-high-octane-launch-of-TV|archive-date = 1 April 2018 }}</ref>
The channel's original content line-up was announced in early 2015 with "Bhabiji..." included, announced as a light-hearted comedy sitcom. All promos were featured on ZEE. The channel intended to place "Bhabiji..." in a late-night slot as a comedy show for adults.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/lucknow/courtesy-bhabhiji-i-will-never-be-a-nalla-in-real-life/story-YiVjIgW9GDjphsyYFc42eP.html|title=Courtesy Bhabhiji, I will never be a 'nalla' in real life|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=12 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401042241/https://m.hindustantimes.com/lucknow/courtesy-bhabhiji-i-will-never-be-a-nalla-in-real-life/story-YiVjIgW9GDjphsyYFc42eP.html|archive-date=1 April 2018 }}</ref>

===Casting===
Before the show went into production, [[Rashmi Desai]] was chosen to play the character of 'Angoori'. But Desai rejected the role because of age differences between her and co-actor [[Rohitash Gaud]] and the role went to [[Shilpa Shinde]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Shilpa-Shinde-It-is-strange-that-Rashami-walked-out-of-the-show-because-of-Rohitash-V-Gaud/articleshow/46492950.cms|title=Shilpa Shinde: It is strange that Rashami walked out of the show because of Rohitash V Gaud|work=[[The Times of India]] |date=10 April 2015 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180524142745/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Shilpa-Shinde-It-is-strange-that-Rashami-walked-out-of-the-show-because-of-Rohitash-V-Gaud/articleshow/46492950.cms|archive-date=24 May 2018}}</ref> Actor [[Aasif Sheikh]] revealed that before production started, he suggested the makers cast Shilpa Shinde, when he heard about the character of 'Angoori' for the first time.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/lucknow/my-cousins-considered-me-a-dud-actor-aasif-sheikh/articleshow/62085654.cms|title=My cousins considered me a dud actor: Aasif Sheikh|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=16 December 2017|access-date=9 April 2018|archive-date=16 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816065707/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/lucknow/my-cousins-considered-me-a-dud-actor-aasif-sheikh/articleshow/62085654.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

After one year in April 2016,<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=http://m.indiatoday.in/lite/story/meet-the-new-angoori-bhabhi-shubhangi-atre-to-replace-shilpa-shinde-on-bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hai/1/644014.html|title=Meet the new Angoori Bhabhi: Shubhangi Atre to replace Shilpa Shinde on Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai|date=16 April 2016 |publisher=[[India Today]]|access-date=2 April 2018|archive-date=1 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101082319/http://m.indiatoday.in/lite/story/meet-the-new-angoori-bhabhi-shubhangi-atre-to-replace-shilpa-shinde-on-bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hai/1/644014.html|url-status=live}}</ref> approximately 80 actresses auditioned for the role of Angoori and [[Shubhangi Atre]] was selected after the unexpected exit of Shinde from the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/shubhangi-atre-lesser-known-facts-about-the-new-angoori-bhabi/shubhangi-atre-lesser-known-facts-about-the-new-angoori-bhabi/photostory/51866391.cms|title=Shubhangi Atre: Lesser known facts about the new 'Angoori Bhabi'|work=[[The Times of India]]|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180130225839/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/shubhangi-atre-lesser-known-facts-about-the-new-angoori-bhabi/shubhangi-atre-lesser-known-facts-about-the-new-angoori-bhabi/photostory/51866391.cms|archive-date = 30 January 2018|date=17 April 2016}}</ref>

===Filming===
The set of ''Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!'' is located in [[Naigaon]].<ref name='loc1'>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/9-lesser-known-facts-about-new-angoori-bhabhi-shubhangi-atre-322940-2016-05-11|title=8 lesser-known facts about new Angoori Bhabhi Shubhangi Atre|date=11 May 2016 |publisher=[[India Today]]|access-date=17 May 2018|archive-date=18 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180518055903/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/celebrity/story/9-lesser-known-facts-about-new-angoori-bhabhi-shubhangi-atre-322940-2016-05-11|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name='loc2'>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bhabiji-ghar-par-hain-actress-saumya-tandon-commutes-in-a-local-train-to-save-time/articleshow/64109823.cms|title=Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain actress Saumya Tandon commutes in a local train to save time|work=[[The Times of India]] |date=10 May 2018 }}</ref><ref name="loc3">{{cite web |date=5 April 2016 |title=Shilpa Shinde agrees to return to 'Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!,' puts forth conditions |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/shilpa-shinde-agrees-return-bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hai-puts-forth-conditions-673452 |website=IBT |access-date=18 May 2018 |archive-date=18 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180518200102/https://amp.ibtimes.co.in/shilpa-shinde-agrees-return-bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hai-puts-forth-conditions-673452 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In October 2016,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II7LFnCiJ8w|title=Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain Episode 417, October 03, 2016|publisher=[[YouTube]]|access-date=2 April 2018|archive-date=19 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919173656/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II7LFnCiJ8w|url-status=live}}</ref> film actress [[Sunny Leone]] came in for a sequence shoot on the set of ''Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai!''. While on set, she refused to say Angoori's [[catchphrase]] "''Sahi Pakde Hain''" ("You got it right!") as she thought it has a vulgar meaning. It took approximately one hour for the makers to convince her that Angoori says this line in literal context and that it has no vulgar meaning and the shoot was resumed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sunny-leone-stalled-bhabiji-ghar-par-hain-shoot-for-she-didnt-want-to-say-this-3057473/|title=Sunny Leone stalled Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain shoot for she didn't want to say 'sahi pakde hai'|publisher=[[Indian Express]]|date=October 2016|access-date=1 April 2018|archive-date=1 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401212705/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sunny-leone-stalled-bhabiji-ghar-par-hain-shoot-for-she-didnt-want-to-say-this-3057473/|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Music===
The "BhabiJi Rap Song" was sung, composed and written by [[Anmol Malik]] and [[Raftaar (rapper)|Raftaar]]. The soundtrack for the serial was released on 25 February 2017 by [[Zee Music Company]].<ref>{{cite web|url =https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNuidjo8Xm8|publisher =[[Zee Music Company]] YouTube channel|title =BhabiJi Rap Song|date =25 February 2017|access-date =30 January 2018|archive-date =23 December 2017|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20171223141014/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNuidjo8Xm8|url-status =live}}</ref>

==Specials==
In November 2016, the show was extended by one more day, named "Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai Shanivaar Special" in which celebrities visit the sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/bhabiji-ghar-par-hai-shooting-stalled-for-three-hours-for-govinda-3735360/|access-date=20 November 2016|title=Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai' shooting stalled for three hours for Govinda|publisher=[[The Indian Express]]|date=3 November 2016|archive-date=20 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161120085250/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/bhabiji-ghar-par-hai-shooting-stalled-for-three-hours-for-govinda-3735360/|url-status=live}}</ref> Nine Shanivaar Special episodes were aired on Saturdays, with celebrity guest stars appearing as part of a plot woven around them and were subsequently interviewed by the main cast. A 'Sunday Horror Special' was aired in June 2016.

* Episode 1: [[Govinda (actor)|Govinda]]
* Episode 2: [[Karan Singh Grover]] and [[Bipasha Basu]]
* Episode 3: [[Ranjeet]] and [[Shakti Kapoor]]
* Episode 4: [[Kumar Sanu]] and [[Alka Yagnik]]
* Episode 5: [[Ravi Kishen]]
* Episode 6: [[Jimmy Shergill]]
* Episodes 7 & 8: [[Jackie Shroff]]
* Episode 9: ''New Year Special'', featuring actors from various TV shows of &TV
* Episode 10: ''1 Hour Horror Special'', Ep 341 on 19 June 2016
''Sunday Specials''
*19 March 2017 - Episode 1 Tiwari Becomes Tree
*26 March 2017 - Episode 2 April Fool Special

== Other media ==
===Spin-off===
{{Main|Happu Ki Ultan Paltan}}
In 2017, it was reported the show will be adapted for British and Anglo-Spanish audiences, produced by ZEE Studios under the title ''Love Thy Neighbor''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/now-hum-paanch-and-bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hai-for-foreign-audience-1753401|title=Now Hum Paanch And Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai For Foreign Audience|publisher =[[NDTV]]|access-date=21 September 2017|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20180207111847/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/now-hum-paanch-and-bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hai-for-foreign-audience-1753401|archive-date =7 February 2018}}</ref> A spin-off titled ''[[Happu Ki Ultan Paltan]]'', based upon the character of Daroga Happu Singh, had been green-lighted by [[And TV]] in late 2018. The spin-off revolves around Happu's domestic life not seen in "Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!". The show premiered on 4 March 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain gets a new show titled Happu |url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/bhabhiji-ghar-par-hain-gets-a-spin-off-titled-happy/articleshow/67779931.cms |access-date=8 February 2019 |work=[[Mumbai Mirror]] |date=1 February 2019 |archive-date=9 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124230/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/bhabhiji-ghar-par-hain-gets-a-spin-off-titled-happy/articleshow/67779931.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Film adaptation ===
{{Main|Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! Fun On The Run}}
A film based on the series called [[Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! Fun On The Run]] was release on 6 February 2026. It is be directed by the director of the television series, Shashank Bali. It is produced by Sanjay Kohli, Binaifer Kohli and Vihaan Kohli.<ref>{{cite news |last=Rizvi |first=S Farah |date=16 February 2025 |title=Exclusive: Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! to be turned into a film; here's when it will release |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hai-to-be-a-film-soon-101739358157029.html |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=3 March 2025}}</ref>

==Reception==
===Critical reception===
In 2015, TVR ratings confirmed that ''Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai!'' had higher viewership than the popular reality show ''[[Bigg Boss]]'', which had the same time-slot and was hosted by actor Salman Khan.<ref name='bhabiji92'>{{cite news|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180603010102/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Bhabhiji-beats-Salman-Khan/articleshow/50297979.cms|archive-date = 3 June 2018|title=Bhabhiji beats Salman Khan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Bhabhiji-beats-Salman-Khan/articleshow/50297979.cms|work=[[The Times of India]]| date=23 December 2015 }}</ref> ''Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai!'' is one of the most-watched sitcoms in Pakistan.{{cn|date=December 2025}}

In a 2016 interview, the show's director [[Shashank Bali]] acknowledged that when [[Shilpa Shinde]] left the show and [[Shubhangi Atre]] was roped in for the role of 'Angoori', the show's ratings declined. He said, "Viewers were so involved with the original cast. When Shilpa got replaced, the connection broke with the viewers; hence we dropped in numbers. Now we have again recovered the original rating".<ref name='tc5'>{{cite web|url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/behind-the-lens/ratings-dropped-after-shilpa-shinde-left-bhabhiji-director-shashank-bali-161022|title=Ratings dropped after Shilpa Shinde left Bhabhiji: Director Shashank Bali|publisher=TellyChakkar|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320045432/http://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/behind-the-lens/ratings-dropped-after-shilpa-shinde-left-bhabhiji-director-shashank-bali-161022|archive-date=20 March 2018}}</ref>

In 2017, the show's publicity was questioned when co-actress, Shilpa Shinde participated in [[Bigg Boss]]. In an interview, a reporter asked actor [[Aasif Sheikh]] whether Shilpa Shinde's participation in [[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 11)|Bigg Boss 11]] publicised the show, to which Aasif Sheikh replied, "Our show is doing good, which is what matters. Publicity is publicity whether it is good or bad".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/television/report-bigg-boss-11-aasif-sheikh-aka-vibhuti-ji-from-bhabhi-ji-ghar-par-hai-reacts-to-shilpa-shinde-s-fight-with-vikas-gupta-2550056/amp|title=Bigg Boss 11: Aasif Sheikh aka Vibhuti Ji from 'Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai' reacts to Shilpa Shinde's fight with Vikas Gupta|publisher=[[Daily News and Analysis|DNA]]|access-date=9 April 2018|archive-date=10 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410103746/http://www.dnaindia.com/television/report-bigg-boss-11-aasif-sheikh-aka-vibhuti-ji-from-bhabhi-ji-ghar-par-hai-reacts-to-shilpa-shinde-s-fight-with-vikas-gupta-2550056/amp|url-status=live}}</ref>

According to [[Daily News and Analysis|DNA]], ''Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai!'' is a top-ranking sitcom on local primetime television.<ref name='dna373'>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/television/report-bhabiji-ghar-par-hain-has-found-fans-in-union-minister-kiren-rijiju-and-his-wife-2589543|title='Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain' has found fans in Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and his wife|work=[[Daily News and Analysis|DNA]]|date=28 February 2018|access-date=20 April 2018|archive-date=20 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180420135606/http://www.dnaindia.com/television/report-bhabiji-ghar-par-hain-has-found-fans-in-union-minister-kiren-rijiju-and-his-wife-2589543|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2018, union minister [[Kiren Rijiju]] in his [[Twitter|tweet]], stated he and his wife are [[Fan (person)|enthusiastic followers]] of ''Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai!''

[[Catchphrases]] used by the characters, particularly Angoori's "''Sahi Pakde Hain''", Vibhuti's "I am ''sa-a-ah-ree'' (a humorously exaggerated take on "sorry")...I'm really, really ''sah-ree''", that of Saxena Ji's "I like it", Happu Singh's "Arre Dada" and Masterji's "Sanskar naam ka cheez hai ki nahi" have become popular outside the show.<ref>{{cite web|archive-date=7 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207103454/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sunny-leone-refused-to-mouth-a-dialogue-in-bhabhiji-ghar-par-hain-2260017|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sunny-leone-refused-to-mouth-a-dialogue-in-bhabhiji-ghar-par-hain-2260017|title=Sunny Leone refused to mouth a dialogue in 'Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain'|publisher=[[Daily News and Analysis|DNA]]|date=30 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207104711/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/why-is-bhabhi-ji-ghar-par-hain-so-popular-andtv-vibhuti-narayan-mishra-tiwari-ji-angoori-bhabhi-anita-bhabhi-hawaldar-happu-singh-268456-2015-10-16|archive-date=7 February 2018|url =https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/why-is-bhabhi-ji-ghar-par-hain-so-popular-andtv-vibhuti-narayan-mishra-tiwari-ji-angoori-bhabhi-anita-bhabhi-hawaldar-happu-singh-268456-2015-10-16|title =Why is everyone talking about Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain?|date=16 October 2015 |publisher =[[India Today]]}}</ref>

[[Aasif Sheikh]] who plays the role of Vibhuti Narayan Mishra in the show has been acknowledged by World Book of Records London for Performing More than 300 Different Characters in a single running Television show on 19 October 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/bjgphs-aasif-sheikh-on-being-acknowledged-by-world-book-of-records-i-feel-more-responsible/videoshow/87156542.cms|title = BJGPH's Aasif Sheikh on being acknowledged by World Book of Records: I feel more responsible | TV Videos|website = [[The Times of India]]|access-date = 28 October 2021|archive-date = 21 October 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211021011241/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/bjgphs-aasif-sheikh-on-being-acknowledged-by-world-book-of-records-i-feel-more-responsible/videoshow/87156542.cms|url-status = live}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://worldbookofrecords.uk/records/record_detail/aasif-sheikh--prominent-actor--from-mumbai--maharashtra--india-gets-included-by-world-book-of-records---london661|title=Aasif Sheikh (Prominent Actor) from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India gets included by World Book of Records - London|access-date=28 October 2021|archive-date=28 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028135849/https://worldbookofrecords.uk/records/record_detail/aasif-sheikh--prominent-actor--from-mumbai--maharashtra--india-gets-included-by-world-book-of-records---london661|url-status=live}}</ref>

In a 2023 interview, actor Aasif Sheikh also revealed that when Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain debuted, nobody was confident about it and thought it would not run beyond six months. He said, “We had never imagined that Bhabi Ji would run for 8 years and would complete 2000 episodes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 March 2023 |title=Aasif Sheikh says actors who left Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain are 'not missed'; reveals many thought show 'won't last for more than 6 months' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/aasif-sheikh-says-actors-who-left-bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hain-are-not-missed-8511469/ |access-date=15 April 2023 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=15 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415122742/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/aasif-sheikh-says-actors-who-left-bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hain-are-not-missed-8511469/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

The show, while having a more adult premise than most other Indian TV shows, tried to defy the [[Gender roles|gender expectations]] of a female character on the show, according to the female lead [[Saumya Tandon]]. While explaining the norms of Indian television industry, she said:
{{blockquote|I play 'Gori Mem' Anita Bhabhi's character. I feel she one-of-a-kind Bhabhi on Indian TV. When all the heroines of Indian TV are poor innocent women crying for help all the time, battered by husbands and in-laws, Anita is wacky, bold, romantic, strong and independent. She breaks all norms of a stereotypical Bhabhi or a TV heroine. In such a male-dominated society if she has managed to steal peoples hearts, that shows our society is not all that regressive. She has shown the world that heroines can get [[Target rating point|TRPs]] even laughing and not just by crying.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.mid-day.com/articles/saumya-tandon-producers-have-given-me-total-freedom-to-work-as-an-actor/19085173|title=Saumya Tandon: Producers have given me total freedom to work as an actor|publisher=[[Mid-Day]] |date=18 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180324053524/https://m.mid-day.com/articles/saumya-tandon-producers-have-given-me-total-freedom-to-work-as-an-actor/19085173|archive-date=24 March 2018 }}</ref> }}

In August 2018, Shubhangi Atre said audiences want a wife like her character Angoori.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/shubhangi-atre-people-tell-me-they-want-a-wife-like-angoori-bhabi/articleshow/65469400.cms|title=Shubhangi Atre: People tell me they want a wife like Angoori|publisher=[[Mumbai Mirror]]|access-date=15 January 2019|archive-date=16 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190116050226/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/shubhangi-atre-people-tell-me-they-want-a-wife-like-angoori-bhabi/articleshow/65469400.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Awards and nominations==
;[[Indian Telly Awards]]
{{awards table}}
|-
| rowspan="7"| 2015 || Shilpa Shinde || rowspan="2"|[[Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Comic Role|Best Actress in a Comic Role]] || {{won}}<ref name="andt_Winn">{{Cite web | title = Indian Telly Awards 2015 Winners | work = andtv.com | access-date = 5 September 2016 | url = http://www.andtv.com/shows/indian-telly-awards-2015/winners/ | archive-date = 5 September 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160905165551/http://www.andtv.com/shows/indian-telly-awards-2015/winners/ | url-status = usurped }}</ref>
|-
| Saumya Tandon || {{nom}}<ref name="andt_Winn"/>
|-
| Rohitash Gaud || rowspan="2"|[[Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]] || {{won}}<ref name="andt_Winn"/>
|-
| Aashif Sheikh || {{nom}}<ref name="andt_Winn"/>
|-
| Shashank Bali || Best Director (Sitcom) || rowspan="3" {{won}}<ref name="andt_Winn"/>
|-
| Manoj Santoshi || Best Dialogue Writer (Sitcom or Comedy)
|-
| Raghuvir Shekhawat || Best Screenplay Writer (Sitcom/Comedy)
|}

;[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
{{awards table}}
|-
| rowspan="7"| 2016 || Shubhangi Atre || rowspan="2"|''Best Actress – Comedy'' || {{won}}<ref name="ITV_Win">{{Cite web | title = Indian Television Academy Awards 2016 | work = [[ABP Live]] | access-date = 17 November 2016 | url = http://www.abplive.in/television/second-season-of-24-dominates-indian-television-academy-awards-2016-446289 | date = 15 November 2016 | archive-date = 17 November 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161117211456/http://www.abplive.in/television/second-season-of-24-dominates-indian-television-academy-awards-2016-446289 | url-status = live }}</ref>
|-
| Saumya Tandon || {{nom}}
|-
| Aashif Sheikh || rowspan="2"|''Best Actor – Comedy'' || {{won}}<ref name="ITV_Win"/>
|-
| Rohitash Gaud || {{nom}}
|-
| Shashank Bali || Best Director – Comedy (Jury) || rowspan="2" {{won}}<ref name="ITV_Win"/>
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| Manoj Santoshi || Best Dialogues (Jury)
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==Controversies==
In March 2016, actress [[Shilpa Shinde]] unexpectedly left the show.<ref name='dna1'>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hai-controversy-producer-hits-out-at-shilpa-shinde-slaps-legal-notice-on-her-2189633|title=Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai controversy: Producer hits out at Shilpa Shinde, slaps legal notice on her!|publisher=[[Daily News and Analysis|DNA]] |date=15 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180407195536/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hai-controversy-producer-hits-out-at-shilpa-shinde-slaps-legal-notice-on-her-2189633|archive-date=7 April 2018 }}</ref> Shinde made several allegations against producers Benaifer Kohli,<ref name="ht06"/> Sanjay Kohli,<ref name="ht06"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes|title=11 Revelations made by Shilpa Shinde aka Angoori of 'Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai' on quitting the show|work=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180406154138/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes|archive-date=6 April 2018 }}</ref> co-actress [[Saumya Tandon]],<ref name="h6" /> and [[&TV]] programming head [[Vikas Gupta (producer)|Vikas Gupta]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/bigg-boss-11-all-you-need-to-know-about-shilpa-shinde-and-vikas-gupta-fight/story-pcSBcvfAXvVKfkxmD8sneO.html|title=All you need to know about Shilpa Shinde and Vikas Gupta fight|date=2 October 2017|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=7 April 2018|archive-date=20 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720194937/https://m.hindustantimes.com/tv/bigg-boss-11-all-you-need-to-know-about-shilpa-shinde-and-vikas-gupta-fight/story-pcSBcvfAXvVKfkxmD8sneO_amp.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Shinde stated that she was forced to leave the show<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/angoori-bhabhi-aka-shilpa-shinde-reveals-why-she-was-kicked-out/story-27DzIKnRnWnxJuFkZdjVcJ.html|title=Angoori Bhabhi aka Shilpa Shinde reveals why she was kicked out|date=18 July 2016|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=7 April 2018|archive-date=8 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180408073327/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/angoori-bhabhi-aka-shilpa-shinde-reveals-why-she-was-kicked-out/story-27DzIKnRnWnxJuFkZdjVcJ_amp.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and was owed {{INR|32|link=yes}} lakh (3.2 million rupees).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.mid-day.com/articles/tv-actress-shilpa-shinde-bhabhiji-ghar-par-hai-sexual-harassment-producer-hug-touch-breasts/18106172|title=TV actress Shilpa Shinde files sexual harassment case against 'Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai' producer|publisher=[[Mid-Day]]|date=25 March 2017|access-date=14 April 2018|archive-date=21 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170721010941/http://m.mid-day.com/articles/tv-actress-shilpa-shinde-bhabhiji-ghar-par-hai-sexual-harassment-producer-hug-touch-breasts/18106172|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="h6" /> Benaifer Kohli responded in September 2016 that Shinde's salary had twice been raised in the past as per her demand.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hain-producer-sends-legal-notice-to-shilpa-shinde/17046158|publisher=[[Mid-Day]]|title=Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain!' producer sends legal notice to Shilpa Shinde|date=16 March 2016|access-date=7 April 2018|archive-date=7 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180407183748/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hain-producer-sends-legal-notice-to-shilpa-shinde/17046158|url-status=live}}</ref>

The matter was taken to Cine and TV Artists Association (CINTAA) and soon after that, Edit II Productions dispatched a legal document to Shinde for her unexplained absence from the production, which continued.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/CINTAA-exploits-artists-doesnt-help-us-alleges-Shilpa-Shinde/articleshow/52028141.cms|title=CINTAA exploits artists, doesn't help us, alleges Shilpa Shinde|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=28 April 2016|access-date=7 April 2018|archive-date=7 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180407193404/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/CINTAA-exploits-artists-doesnt-help-us-alleges-Shilpa-Shinde/articleshow/52028141.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

Shinde mentioned that the makers favoured Tandon over her, citing lack of personal staff for her.<ref name="dna1" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/ekta-kapoor-calls-bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hai-s-shilpa-shinde-unprofessional/story-j3MIwTXZBCrr1roI0GYsXJ.html|title=Ekta Kapoor calls Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai's Shilpa Shinde unprofessional|date=21 March 2016|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=10 April 2018|archive-date=15 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615111258/https://m.hindustantimes.com/tv/ekta-kapoor-calls-bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hai-s-shilpa-shinde-unprofessional/story-j3MIwTXZBCrr1roI0GYsXJ_amp.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Benaifer Kohli denied the discrimination claim and said that she never refused any demand from Shinde regarding her costumes, jewellery or make-up. Tandon stated: "At the beginning of the show when I signed the contract, I had made it clear to the producers that I will manage my own designer and make-up".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hai-row-saumya-tandon-hits-out-at-shilpe-shinde-2191044|title=Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai row: Saumya Tandon hits out at Shilpe Shinde!|publisher=[[Daily News and Analysis|DNA]]|date=18 March 2016|access-date=27 April 2018|archive-date=20 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180420141140/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hai-row-saumya-tandon-hits-out-at-shilpe-shinde-2191044|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 3 March 2016, Sanjay Kohli announced that the show would replace Shinde, whom he accused of unprofessional behaviour. Shinde stated &TV falsely accused her of unprofessionalism because she refused to sign a new contract with a clause that she not portray a character like Angoori in the future. Binaifer Kohli demanded approximately {{INR}}12 crore (120 million rupees) from Shinde, citing [[breach of contract]] as Shinde was trying to work on another show.<ref name="dna1" /><ref name="it2">{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hai-controversy-gets-uglier-producer-sends-legal-notice-to-shilpa-shinde-313506-2016-03-16|title=Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai controversy gets ugly; production house sends legal notice to Shilpa Shinde|date=16 March 2016 |publisher=[[India Today]]|access-date=7 April 2018|archive-date=7 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180407183830/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/top-stories/story/bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hai-controversy-gets-uglier-producer-sends-legal-notice-to-shilpa-shinde-313506-2016-03-16|url-status=live}}</ref> Shinde said there was no such clause and accused Kohli of contract-tempering.<ref name='it1'>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/shilpa-shinde-files-sexual-harassment-case-against-bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hai-producer-s-husband-274150.html|title=Shilpa Shinde Files Sexual Harassment Case Against Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai Producer's Husband|publisher=India Times|date=24 March 2017|access-date=7 April 2018|archive-date=7 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180407183434/https://amp.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/shilpa-shinde-files-sexual-harassment-case-against-bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hai-producer-s-husband-274150.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

In March 2017, Shinde filed a [[First Information Report]] (FIR<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/shilpa-shinde-on-sexual-harassment-case-memory-is-still-fresh-have-been-sick-for-months/story-VA2rVZZNTEWLT6kL2UOlfN.html|title=Shilpa Shinde on sexual harassment case: Memory is still fresh, have been sick for months|date=25 March 2017|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=7 April 2018|archive-date=13 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613160946/https://m.hindustantimes.com/tv/shilpa-shinde-on-sexual-harassment-case-memory-is-still-fresh-have-been-sick-for-months/story-VA2rVZZNTEWLT6kL2UOlfN_amp.html|url-status=live}}</ref> against Sanjay Kohli, whom she accused of [[sexual harassment]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-shilpa-shinde-files-fir-against-bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hai-s-producer-2367120/amp|title=Shilpa Shinde files FIR against 'Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai's producer|publisher=[[DNA India]]|access-date=7 April 2018|archive-date=7 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180407183634/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-shilpa-shinde-files-fir-against-bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hai-s-producer-2367120/amp|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="ht06">{{cite web|title=Shilpa Shinde on sexual harassment charges: Sanjay ji touched me on the pretext of taking a photo|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/shilpa-shinde-on-sexual-harassment-charges-sanjay-ji-touched-me-on-the-pretext-of-taking-a-photo/story-caELRbiqP9FnFAhgyZvnDN.html|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|archive-date=7 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180407201546/https://m.hindustantimes.com/tv/shilpa-shinde-on-sexual-harassment-charges-sanjay-ji-touched-me-on-the-pretext-of-taking-a-photo/story-caELRbiqP9FnFAhgyZvnDN.html|date=25 March 2017}}</ref> According to the FIR:
{{blockquote|Shilpa has alleged that Sanjay often tried to take advantage of her and called her hot and sexy. She said that he even touched her inappropriately once to which she objected with a firm no. Sanjay threatened her that he will throw her out of the show if she spoke to anyone about this. Next day, he again came to her make-up room and told her to get into a physical relationship with him if she wanted to stay on the show. She alleged that her make-up man saw this happening, after which he was fired.<ref name='ht1'>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/shilpa-shinde-accuses-bhabhi-ji-ghar-par-hai-producer-of-sexual-harassment-files-fir/story-d2jDALXXvu1kd3jbzTz5EO.html |title=Shilpa Shinde accuses Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai producer of sexual harassment |date=24 March 2017 |publisher=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=7 April 2018 |archive-date=13 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613184317/https://m.hindustantimes.com/tv/shilpa-shinde-accuses-bhabhi-ji-ghar-par-hai-producer-of-sexual-harassment-files-fir/story-d2jDALXXvu1kd3jbzTz5EO_amp.html |url-status=live }}</ref>}}

Shinde also stated that she talked about the matter to her co-actress [[Saumya Tandon]].<ref name="h6" /> Shinde further said that after listening to the matter, Tandon's reply was: "No one rapes in our industry, Shilpa".<ref name="h6" /> Shinde stated that Benaifer Kohli tried to bury the matter and threatened her.<ref name="ht06"/> Tandon responded to Shinde's statement:
{{blockquote|It is so sad that she used my name. Saying that she confided in me is not true at all. I shared a very professional relationship with her. [...] I didn't get any such vibes from my producer [Sanjay Kohli] and I never noticed him having such kind of intention for any other female on our sets. In fact, he doesn't really come on the sets and he never goes to any actor's room or vanity at all, so I didn't experience any such thing.<ref name='h6'>{{cite web|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/tv/shilpa-shinde-lied-used-my-name-says-her-bhabhi-ji-ghar-par-hain-co-star-saumya-tandon/story-pjsXWHvxrdmdVFGRY0o1wK.html|title=Shilpa Shinde lied, used my name, says Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain co-star Saumya Tandon|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=21 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180407204136/https://m.hindustantimes.com/tv/shilpa-shinde-lied-used-my-name-says-her-bhabhi-ji-ghar-par-hain-co-star-saumya-tandon/story-pjsXWHvxrdmdVFGRY0o1wK.html|archive-date=7 April 2018 }}</ref>}}

In April 2017, actress [[Sameksha|Sameeksha Singh]], who worked with producers Binaifer Kholi and Sanjay Kholi in their serial ''[[Zaara (TV series)|Zaara]]'', stated that she was in the same situation when she was working with them. She said Sanjay Kohli used to flirt with her but his actions were unacceptable in Shinde's situation.<ref name='SameekshaSingh'>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/tv-actor-sameeksha-singh-supports-shilpa-shinde-bhabiji-ghar-par-hai-makers-harassed-me-too-4600526/lite/|title=TV actor Sameeksha Singh supports Shilpa Shinde: Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai makers harassed me too|publisher=[[The Indian Express]]|date=5 April 2017|access-date=10 April 2018|archive-date=10 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410071929/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/tv-actor-sameeksha-singh-supports-shilpa-shinde-bhabiji-ghar-par-hai-makers-harassed-me-too-4600526/lite/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Television actress [[Kavita Kaushik]] who worked with Sanjay Kohli on his show ''FIR'', questioned why Shinde was quiet for one year and accused her of being a bad example for other girls. Shinde replied that she was facing many problems at that time and that it is difficult to publicly address sexual harassment.

In April 2017, Benaifer Kohli and Sanjay Kohli registered a case against Shinde for defamation. On 13 February 2018,<ref name='it5'>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/bigg-boss-11-winner-shilpa-shinde-withdraws-sexual-harassment-case-against-producer-1169402-2018-02-14|title=Bigg Boss 11 winner Shilpa Shinde withdraws sexual harassment case against Bhabi Ji producer|date=14 February 2018 |publisher=[[India Today]]|access-date=7 April 2018|archive-date=8 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180408073326/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/celebrity/story/bigg-boss-11-winner-shilpa-shinde-withdraws-sexual-harassment-case-against-producer-1169402-2018-02-14|url-status=live}}</ref> Shinde stated the show's makers had approached her and requested her to finish the matter and she had retracted her FIR against Sanjay Kohli.<ref name='it5'/>

==Adaptations==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! style="background:Gold; width:10%;"| Language
! style="background:Gold; width:25%;"| Title
! style="background:Gold; width:20%;"| Original release
! style="background:Gold; width:10%;"| Network(s)
! style="background:Gold; width:10%;"| Last aired
! style="background:Gold; width:10%;"| Notes
|-
| [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| ''[[Darling Darling (TV series)|Darling Darling]]'' டார்லிங் டார்லிங்
| 12 December 2016
| [[Zee Tamil]]
| 10 June 2017
| rowspan="2" |Remake
|-
| [[Marathi language|Marathi]]
| ''[[Hum To Tere Aashiq Hai]]'' हम तो तेरे आशिक है
| 8 November 2017
| [[Zee Marathi]]
| 12 September 2018
|}

== See also ==
*[[List of Hindi comedy shows]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* ''{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20160313143424/http://www.andtv.com/shows/bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hai/video Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!]}}'' on [[&TV]]
* ''[https://www.zee5.com/tvshows/details/bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hain/0-6-199 Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!]'' on [[ZEE5]]
* {{IMDb title|5154982}}

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