Sarabhai vs Sarabhai

The show revolves around the lives of the members of an Uber Wealthy - High Society Gujarati family of Cuffe Parade - South Mumbai, whose daughter-in-law is from a middle class Delhi background.

Sarabhai vs Sarabhai (2004-2017) is an Indian television family sitcom created by Aatish Kapadia for Star One and Disney+ Hotstar. Set in a wealthy Gujarati household in Cuffe Parade, South Mumbai, the show follows the Sarabhai clan, whose daughter-in-law arrives from a middle class Delhi background and quickly disrupts their polished world. Maya Sarabhai (Ratna Pathak Shah) and Monisha Sarabhai (Rupali Ganguly) form the sharpest rivalry at the center, while Indravadhan Sarabhai (Satish Shah) and Sahil Sarabhai (Sumeet Raghvan) and Rosesh Sarabhai (Rajesh Kumar) fill out the household's eccentric orbit. Each episode is built from small domestic skirmishes, social pretensions, and clashing regional habits that escalate into comic set pieces. The show spans two seasons and about eighty short episodes, a brisk, self-contained format with a recurring cast. Its tone is witty, affectionate, and sardonic, mocking privilege without losing warmth for its characters. Viewers who enjoy The Office (UK), Absolutely Fabulous, and Hum Paanch will find a similar pleasure in sharp domestic comedy and class satire.

Viewers broadly acclaim the show as a sharp, hilarious family sitcom carried by its ensemble cast and class-clash comedy.

• The Office (UK)sharp family sitcom comedy of manners, class satire, household bickering
• Absolutely Fabulousupper class household satire, eccentric family ensemble, witty dialogue
• Hum Paanchmultigenerational joint family comedy, sitcom of domestic friction

Created by

Aatish Kapadia

Release Date

2004-11-01

Episode runtime

25 min

Rating

8.8 / 10 (57)

What is Sarabhai vs Sarabhai about?

A wealthy Gujarati South Mumbai family's household is upended by the arrival of their middle class Delhi daughter-in-law in this sharp family sitcom.

What is Sarabhai vs Sarabhai like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Sarabhai vs Sarabhai violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai.

What did critics think of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai?

Viewers broadly acclaim the show as a sharp, hilarious family sitcom carried by its ensemble cast and class-clash comedy.

Which shows are like Sarabhai vs Sarabhai?

Shows with a similar feel include The Office (UK), Absolutely Fabulous, and Hum Paanch.

How long is Sarabhai vs Sarabhai?

Sarabhai vs Sarabhai: 2 seasons, 80 episodes.

Is Sarabhai vs Sarabhai still running?

No, Sarabhai vs Sarabhai has ended.