Ashok Saraf expresses joy over 'Hum Paanch' re-run, claims he would love to watch it again

decision to re-telecast Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan and B.R. Chopra's Mahabharat on small screen has created a flurry among netizens to revive many or popular 90s primetime shows. Apart from two iconic mythological epics, shows like Shaktimaan, Chanakya, Upanishad Ganga, Byomkesh Bakshi, Shriman Shrimati and Krishna Kali have also been scheduled to come back on TV. With shutdown of industries amid lockdown, re-runs of older shows have become TRP drivers for TV industry.

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As per reports, popular comedy sitcom Hum Paanch which had been a primetime favourite in 90s is all set to make a comeback from April 13. show featured veteran actor Ashok Saraf as head of family with Shoma Anand as his wife and talented actors Vandana Pathak, Vidya Balan, Rakhi Tandon, Bhairavi Raichura and Priyanka Mehra as his five daughters. He also had a deceased first wife, played by late actor Priya Tendulkar, who spoke to him through her portrait on living room wall.

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When contacted by a popular entertainment portal, Marathi actor Ashok Saraf revealed that he had idea about return of show on small screen. He expressed his happiness for re-run as he recalled popularity that show had garnered with its original run in 90s. He said that he would love to watch himself on TV in re-run of popular comedy show.

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Bring back iconic 90s shows

Following re-run of Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan and B.R. Chopra's Mahabharat on Saturday, fans have been increasingly demanding for small screen comeback of all ir favourite shows from 80s and 90s. People across India were flooded with stalgia as two epics made a comeback and it, in turn, fuelled demand for more shows such as Derek O'Brien's Bournvita Quiz contest, Antakshari, Dekh Bhai Dekh, Shriman Shrimati, Malgudi Days, Office Office, Hip Hip Hurray, Movers & Shakers and many ors to make a return.    

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