This show aired on NDTV Imagine from 21 January 2008 to 28 March 2009 giving out a total of 250 episodes during that time. It was a very popular show and earned nominations for the Indian Telly award 4 times in various categories.
The story, as the name suggests revolves around the lives of the Joshi Joint family. It takes into account their ethics, values and morals and how they stand united for each other against any threats or problems to the family. It takes into account family values under Jasuben and Jayantilaal Joshi (the eldest members of the family).
The character of Jayantilaal Joshi is played by
Anang Desai
. He plays a Pandit (priest) and a master of Hindu calendar. He values Gandhian ideologies strictly, believing in peace and non-violence. Jasuben Joshi is played by
Swati Chitnis
. She binds the family and takes care of all the family members.
The Family
also includes Chandrakant a.k.a chandu, eldest son of Jayantilaal his wife Pushpa and their 21 year old son Pinakin. He has two more brothers Rajendra and Shailesh who have their defined roles in the show. Another major character is that of Purushottam Thakkar, played by
Paresh Ganatra
. He is a tenant at the Joshi family residence and his daughter Nandini who loves Pinakin.