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Jaya Bachchan's Secret to Keeping 'Dekh Bhai Dekh' Thriving
3 Nov
Summary
- Jaya Bachchan shielded cast from financial troubles affecting ABCL.
- The sitcom's grand scale and production quality remained unaffected.
- Revenue from the show was reinvested into production, not debt settlement.
Bhavana Balsavar, known for her role as Sunita Deewan in the beloved 1990s sitcom 'Dekh Bhai Dekh', recently reflected on her experience working on the show. She lauded producer Jaya Bachchan for maintaining a highly professional environment, even during periods when the Bachchan family's company, Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited (ABCL), reportedly faced financial challenges in the late 1990s.
Balsavar emphasized that Jaya Bachchan's management ensured these difficulties never impacted the cast or the show's production. The scale of the set, featuring a multi-camera setup, two floors, and numerous rooms, was described as unprecedented and lavish, akin to a house where the cast could practically live. This high standard of production was consistently upheld.
During a conversation, Balsavar recalled Jaya Bachchan's warm demeanor, noting that she would visit the sets, share laughs, and interact warmly with the cast, despite the family's underlying financial strains. This professional approach, she explained, was crucial in preventing any awareness of the problems that could have potentially affected the artists' performances.
Furthermore, Balsavar pointed out that earnings generated by 'Dekh Bhai Dekh' were strategically reinvested into the show's production rather than being used to settle debts. This decision underscored Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan's commitment to maintaining the sitcom's quality and execution throughout its run, which premiered on May 6, 1993.
