J D Majethia
Deshna Dugad Bids an Emotional Farewell to ‘Rashi Patel’ from Pushpa Impossible
It’s the end of a beautiful chapter for actress Deshna Dugad, who has officially bid farewell to her beloved character Rashi Patel from the popular Sony SAB television show Pushpa Impossible. Taking to social media, the young star penned a heartfelt note expressing her gratitude, love, and deep emotional connection with the show and her on-set family. “25-10-2025 marks the last day of me being Rashi Patel… Saying goodbye to a character which is super duper close to my heart is so emotional,” Deshna wrote, reflecting on her journey with the show. The actress extended he | Click Here...
Maharashtra govt issues guidelines for shoot to begin, cameras to roll soon
In some good news coming in, it seems that shooting will finally resume in Maharashtra, especially in Mumbai, the maya nagri. After much deliberation and lockdown finally being eased from June 1, the Maharashtra Govt has given SOPs or guidelines to begin shoot. The annexure attached below categorically has guidelines across shooting departments from casting to filming to ensure Covid 19 safety. Social distancing and awareness on safety with full accountability is key to the overall cause. Though challenging, the guidelines mean definite succor for the entertainme | Click Here...
Ray of hope for TV Industry: Read Full Details
The Zoom Meeting with the broadcasters and Television Producers with the CM of Maharashtra Shri Uddhav Thackeray has finally happened and it seems as though there is hope certainly at the end of the tunnel!! The meeting was attended by Puneet Goenka, N.P. Singh, Rahul Joshi, Madhavan, Puneet Mishra, Abhishek Rege, Deepak Dhar, Adesh Bandekar, Dr Sanjay Mukharji, Vikas Gharelu, Sudhir Naik, Ekta Kapoor, Nitin Vaidya and J.D. Majethia. We contacted J.D. Majethia, Chairman – TV and Web, and he said, “Industry shared concerns of business and job losses in the meeting. Also, a | Click Here...
Baa Bahu aur Baby cast GETS BACK again, check here
Baa Bahu aur Baby has been a fabulous dramedy series which is etched in our memories for our lifetime. Produced by J.D. Majethia’s Hats Off Productions, Baa Bahu aur Baby created records and a new trend in Indian television. Its characters were household names and extremely popular, when it aired, even when there was no social media activity. Actors Sarita Joshi, Deven Bhojani, Rajeev Mehta, Lubna Salim, Paresh Ganatra, Vaishali Thakkar, Nimisha Vakaria and many others are even today known for the characters they played in the show. Today, Producer J.D. Majethi | Click Here...
#Coronavirus Scare: Not 19 March, shoots to STOP immediately
The lockdown of the entertainment sector which was to happen from 19 March has been preponed, and there has been an order released to end shoot by tonight (17 March). . This has happened after Hon. Mr. Aditya Thackeray, Cabinet Minister of Tourism and Environment, Govt of Maharashtra has instructed that all shootings in any format shall be stopped as soon as possible. In the conversation that Thackeray had with Chairman – TV and Web, J.D. Majethia, he has informed that official communication to the | Click Here...
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Producer Rajan Shahi felicitated by IFTPC
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai the the television soap opera was recently in huge limelight for having crossed the 3000 episodes mark. The Star Plus show produced by the renowned Producer Rajan Shahi under his banner Director’s Kut has won a lot of accolades, love and respect from the masses, industry and also from the loving fans. Producer Rajan Shahi was recently felicitated by the Star Plus channel honchos for his long journey with the show. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has had its own ups and downs, but the best aspect has been the determined hard work that Rajan Shahi | Click Here...
Rasika Vengurlekar in SAB TV’s Bhakarwadi
SABTV will soon launch a new slice-of-life comedy drama Bhakarwadi, produced by J.D. Majethia under his banner Hats Off Productions. The show stars Deven Bhojani, Paresh Ganatra, Jayesh More, Akshita Mudgal, Aishani Yadav, Nishkarsh Dixit, Kreshaa Sanjay Shah and Akshay Kelkar. The show which is set in Pune will tackle the ideological differences between a Marathi and a Gujarati family with situational comedy. We hear, Rasika Vengurlekar, who is better known as Pragal | Click Here...
SAB TV to launch J D Majethia and Aatish Kapadia’s slice-of-life show Bhakharwadi
Furthering its commitment to happiness, Sony SAB is back with yet another unique offering in collaboration with JD Majethia and Aatish Kapadia. Set against the backdrop of Pune, Bhakharwadi is a comical take on ideological differences between a Marathi and Gujarati family competing with each other in bhakharwadi business. This slice of life series will see versatile actors like Deven Bhojani and Paresh Ganatra coming back on television after a long time. Talking about this new comedy, Producer JD Majethia said, “Being the makers of Khichdi, Baa Bahu Aur Baby and Sarabhai vs Sa | Click Here...
Khichdi Review: A delicious, mushy, enjoyable, comfort food for the soul
What do you get when you have a gently bubbling mix of comedy and wit, in the simmering cauldron of wistful nostalgia, garnished with the perfect blend of brilliant comic timing and unforgettable cult characters, and topped with generous dollops of the most razor-sharp lines one can imagine? A delicious, mushy, enjoyable, comfort food for the soul, aka Khichdi- that’s what. Yes people, Khichdi is back! And God’s in his heaven, all’s right with the world! Oh, ok, may be that last line was a bit much. But hey, that’s how overjoyed we are on our favourite comic show final | Click Here...
FWICE Strike ends: Labour Ministry intervenes
After a grueling and action packed 14 days of FWICE strike uproar, finally the agitation has come to an end with the intervention of the Labour Ministry. IndianWikiMedia on ground reporters inform that the protest ended today morning. “Yesterday it rained incessantly, affecting the movement. The deadlock seemed never ending. Things were getting nowhere…with people suffering the brunt. Thus, with the intervention of Labour Minister Sambhaji Patil Nilangekar and his assurance that he will look into the matter, the strike has ended,” says a source. We have been told | Click Here...
#FWICEStrike: The deadlock continues
The scenario is rather precarious at Filmcity, Mumbai. Defying strike call, producers continue to shoot with their respective cast & crew members while the protesters outside the Filmcity gate seethe in anger. Day 4 into the drama and as of now all concerned parties maintain status quo. So what’s the ground reality? What’s the future story? Let us clear the miasma. A highly placed source from the industry shares, “See, the status quo will continue for the next couple of days, this will make the protesters more agitated, they are already a desperate lot. The major bod | Click Here...
#FWICEStrike: Producers REACT to J D Majethia’s mock funeral act
Indian Television industry saw a very ‘sad’ day yesterday when the FWICE Strike took a very unpredictable turn wherein the disagreements at the professional level and at work, actually turned too personal. IndianWikiMedia.com was the first to report exclusively about the highly deplorable act that took place on the area of protest wherein the protestors took out on a mock funeral of one of the highly respected Producers in the TV fraternity, J.D. Majethia. (read here:#IWMBuzz Ever since the rather ‘forgetful’ act took place, there have been huge reactions coming out, f | Click Here...
#FWICEStrike Protesters organize J D Majethia’s mock funeral: draws ire of major governing bodies
IndianWikiMedia has been constantly updating its readers and industry about the ongoing FWICE strike which as per witnesses is taking a nasty turn. The FWICE strike has failed to create an impact as shooting of almost all major shows are on, thus highlighting the question that if all workers are indeed on the sets, who are protesting outside the Filmcity gates? “All workers are inside, they have got hired goons who are creating a ruckus,” says an angry industry man. The scenes are getting tensed and out of hand as frustration mounts among protesters. And the tension | Click Here...
FWICE strike to bring shooting to halt?
August 15 is said to be the day of liberation for the whole of India. It is our Independence Day and we Indians always celebrate the day with great pride!! But this year, the day is slated to bring with it, a certain gloom and disharmony in the film and TV industry. The reason for this is that The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has threatened to create a blackout of television yet again!! The FWICE has sent notice to Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA), The Film and Television Producers Guild of India Ltd, Indian Film and TV Producers Counci | Click Here...
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai season 3 put on hold?
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai fans, if you are expecting a quick third season of your favourite show Sarabhai Take 2 on Hotstar, then your wait has just become longer. Reason? If sources are to be believed, the planned shoot of the third season scheduled to go on the floors in October (2017) has been put on hold for now. Sarabhai vs Sarabhai Take 2 caught the imagination of the digital audience and its content was much appreciated by one and all. However, rather than hustling with another installment, it seems OTT platform Hotstar is taking cautious steps. Armed with the above nug | Click Here...
Sex, cuss and web: The miasma & masala
The content ecosystem is in the cusp of evolution, thanks to the sudden and fast paced mushrooming of the digital/OTT space. The seeds were sown by individual platforms namely AIB and The Viral Fever, who gained both mullah and fame via their intent & effort, drawing attention of bigger players in the game. The perception of the web is not stigmatized, even Bollywood celebs proudly flaunt being part of web series. There is not an iota of doubt that the space has opened up new possibilities and opportunities for content creators and consumers, alike. Having said that, given | Click Here...
Review: Bakula Bua Ka Bhoot on &TV
Bakula Bua Ka Bhoot is a new attempt at humour in India, thanks to &TV. The story about a head strong lady who regards herself as Lord Krishna’s wife and how she will turn into a ghost is interesting and unique. Sarita Joshi is the perfect fit as the matriarch of the family. Kudos to the channel and producer JD Majethia (Hats Off Productions) for not falling to done & dusted stories but fusing mytho with family drama, a ploy which worked great for the channel with Santoshi Maa as well. Apart from Sarita, talent power house Apara Mehta adds her punch as the dim-wi | Click Here...
Bollywood actor Rekha inspires Apara Mehta’s character in &TV’s ‘Bakula Bua Ka Bhoot’
&TV is all set to tickle your funny bone with the launch of its new fiction show, Bakula Bua Ka Bhoot. The makers of the show have roped in renowned actor Apara Mehta to play an important character which is inspired by the beautiful Bollywood actor Rekha. Her character in the show is also named Rekha after the timeless diva as she plays an ultra-feminine and charming woman with a gift of gab. Speaking about Apara’s character, show producer JD Majethia elaborates, “Apara in real life also has that shringar and najakat like Bollywood actress Rekha. We used to tease her as Rekha | Click Here...
Apara Mehta joins Sarita Joshi in &TV’s Bakula Bua Ka Bhoot
Apara Mehta, the iconic figure in the world of Indian television, is set again shake up the space with her riveting performance in an upcoming show. Indianwikimedia had learnt that Apara will play a pivotal role in &TV’s upcoming show titled Bakula Bua Ka Bhoot produced by Hats off Productions. Media has already reported about Sarita Joshi playing the titular role of Bakula Bua. Now, Apara is also a part of the above project which will have contours of comedy, drama and supernatural. Says a source, “Apara will play the pivotal character of Rekha, Bakula b | Click Here...