MUMBAI: The Indian television industry came together to bid a heartfelt goodbye to Manoj Santoshi, a brilliant writer who played a key role in shaping some of the most beloved comedy shows on Indian television. Known for his exceptional storytelling and unmatched sense of humor, Manoj Santoshi left a lasting impact with shows like Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan, May I Come in Madam?, Yes Boss, and Jijaji Chhat Par Hai.
A prayer meeting was held in his memory on April 2nd at ISKCON Juhu, where friends, colleagues, and actors gathered to pay their last respects. The atmosphere was filled with emotions as everyone remembered the great writer, who was not just a creative genius but also a humble, sweet, and warm-hearted person. Every actor who had worked with him shared their memories, recalling the joy he brought to their lives through his words and wit.
Many prominent actors and industry stalwarts who were part of his journey attended the prayer meet, including Rajan Waghdhare, Shashank Bali, Harshada Potnis, Raghuvir Shekhawat, Aasif Sheikh, Rohitashv Gour, Vidisha Srivastava, Saumya Tandon, Shubhangi Atre, Saanand Verma, Sandeep Anand, Nehha Pendse, Nikhil Khurana, Anup Upadhyay, Kiku Sharda, Yogesh Tripathi, Geetanjali Mishra, Himani Shivpuri, and Delnaaz Irani, to name a few. Representatives from Zee, SAB, and Star also spoke about how his writing brought life to their characters and helped shape the success of these shows. They remembered his effortless ability to create humor that resonated with audiences.
Also present at the gathering were Sanjay and Binaiferr Kohli, the producers of these shows, who shared their heartfelt condolences and spoke about his invaluable role in shaping Indian television comedy. They described him as not just a writer but a visionary who could make people laugh even in the most ordinary situations.
Everyone acknowledged and paid respect to the selfless way Shilpa Shinde looked after him.
The television fraternity, friends, and family joined together in prayer, remembering Manoj Santoshi’s immense contribution to entertainment and the happiness he spread through his work. His absence will be deeply felt, but his legacy will continue to live on through the laughter he created for millions of viewers.
As the industry mourns his loss, one thing is certain – Manoj Santoshi’s words and stories will always remain timeless. There never was, and never will be, a writer and beloved soul quite like him.
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