February 24th 2024.
The beloved comedy show, The Kumars at No 42, is making a comeback after nearly 25 years since its first airing on BBC. The show, known for its unique blend of sitcom, comedy improvisation, and chat show format, quickly became a fan favorite and made stars out of its talented cast, including Meera Syal, Sanjeev Bhaskar, and Vincent Ebrahim.
Now, the award-winning program is getting a new lease on life as it has been recommissioned in the US by Fox. The original stars, Bhaskar, Syal, and Ebrahim, are all on board for the revival, along with new addition Shaheen Khan, who will be playing Sanjeev's new stepmother. The show, now titled Meet The Kumars, will be filmed in March at Elstree Studios and is set to air as a multi-camera "presentation."
For those who may need a refresher, The Kumars are a British Indian family who have turned their back garden into a TV studio to support their son's dream of becoming a presenter. The show's guests have included a range of celebrities, from boyband Westlife to actors like Olivia Colman and Daniel Radcliffe.
This is not the first time the show has been revived, as it had a successful six-episode run on Sky in 2014, featuring guest appearances from the likes of Chevy Chase and Diana Rigg. The show's original creator, the late Sharat Sardana, also worked with Bhaskar and Syal on the classic radio and TV sketch show, Goodness Gracious Me.
The Kumars at No 42 also had a previous attempt at a US adaptation, The Ortegas, which centered around a Mexican-American family and starred Cheech Marin. However, the show never made it to air and was cancelled in 2002.
Fans of the show are excited to see the Kumars back in action and can't wait to see what the new revival has in store. The production company behind the show, Hat Trick Productions, has expressed their excitement about introducing the beloved family to an American audience and are looking forward to working with Fox.
As for the original stars, Bhaskar and Syal are not only reprising their roles on the show, but also serving as executive producers alongside Sarah Fraser. The show's managing director, Jimmy Mulville, is also excited about the show's return and is looking forward to working with Fox to bring Meet The Kumars to audiences worldwide.
It's safe to say that fans of The Kumars at No 42 have a lot to look forward to as the show makes its highly-anticipated return. Stay tuned for more updates on the revival and the latest from the entertainment world.
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