MUMBAI: Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai is one of the most successful sit-coms that has made the whole nation laugh with its wild humour. However, things have taken an unfortunate turn.
Screenwriter of the show, Manoj Santoshi, passed away on 24th March after fighting a long battle with liver cancer. As per reports, Santoshi died in his hometown in Aligarh with his family present with him during his final moments.
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The writer’s death has been confirmed by sources close to the family but they have asked for privacy in these challenging times. Earlier, it was Kavita Kaushik who had revealed that Manoj Santoshi has been facing a critical liver condition. In a post on social media, Kavita Kaushik gave a shoutout to Shilpa Shinde, who played Angoori Bhabhi in Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain, for taking care of the ailing writer.
In addition to his work on Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain, Manoj Santoshi has contributed as a writer to several other well-known television sitcoms, including Happy Ki Ultan Paltan, Jijaji Chhat Par Hai, May I Come in Madam?, Tere Mer Tedha Medha, Lage Raho Chachu, and Madam Ki Paathshala, among others. Beyond writing, he has also explored acting, making brief appearances in Hotel Beautifool and Tera Mer Tedha Medha.
Even though sources have confirmed the news of Santoshi’s passing, an official confirmation about the same is awaited by the family members or the production house of Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain.
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