Such is Life
Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi
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About
Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi was a popular comedy sitcom on Indian television, aired for the first time in 1984. It was written by comedy writer Sharad Joshi and directed by Kundan Shah, S. S. Oberoi and Raman Kumar. It was one of the first sitcoms and one of the biggest hit shows on Indian television after the state owned television, Doordarshan, started sponsoring its programs. The episodes revolved around funny happenings in the lives of Ranjit Verma and Renu Verma, who play a married couple along with Renu's unmarried and unemployed younger brother Raja and then Chachi's daughter who plays the character of Rashmi. Other characters were Ranjit's boss, his Bengali neighbours.
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Season 1
The Divorce
Renu wants to see if Ranjit remembers their anniversary. Ranjit overhears Renu but pretends to forget. Renu meets a lawyer to send a fake divorce notice to Ranjit. They patch up things in the evening after Ranjit brings gifts for Renu. Satish shah: Lawyer on his first day of practice.
The Sofa cum Bed
Renu and Ranjit order a sofa; so do their neighbours. The salesman wrongly delivers their neighbours' sofa who turn up to claim it exactly when they have a guest. They try to manage the situation and everything ends well. Satish Shah: Bumbling furniture salesman
Episode 3
Ranjit and Renu's south Indian neighbour requests them to let him invite a prospective groom and his parents to meet his daughter, Kavita, at their house since he doesn't have proper space at his house. The groom and his parents mistake Renu as the bride. During the meeting the prospective bride and the groom slip away without seeing each other, as they are both in love with someone else.
Episode 4
The parents spend time at Ranjit's house looking for a solution. The groom's parents bring their second son while the bride's parents plan to present their second daughter, Savita, as Kavita. Meanwhile, it is revealed that the prospective bride and groom were in love with each other but break-up on hearing that the other person was meeting someone else for marriage. Both return to Ranjit's house independently. Much confusion and commotion ensues, but everything is sorted out in the end.
Episode 5
Episode 6
Episode 7
Episode 8
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About Such is Life
Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi was a popular comedy sitcom on Indian television, aired for the first time in 1984. It was written by comedy writer Sharad Joshi and directed by Kundan Shah, S. S. Oberoi and Raman Kumar. It was one of the first sitcoms and one of the biggest hit shows on Indian television after the state owned television, Doordarshan, started sponsoring its programs. The episodes revolved around funny happenings in the lives of Ranjit Verma and Renu Verma, who play a married couple along with Renu's unmarried and unemployed younger brother Raja and then Chachi's daughter who plays the character of Rashmi. Other characters were Ranjit's boss, his Bengali neighbours. Across 3 seasons and 67 episodes, originally airing on DD National.
Such is Life Cast and Characters
The cast features Shafi Inamdar (as Ranjit Verma (The husband)), Swaroop Sampat (as Renu Verma (The wife)), Rakesh Bedi (as Raja (Renu's Brother)), Satish Shah (as (Different character in each episode.)), and Sulabha Arya (as Mandira Bhattacharya (Bangla Neighbour)). Their performances are a major reason Such is Life has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Such is Life keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy Hindi storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does Such is Life have?
Such is Life has 67 episodes across 3 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Such is Life good? What's the rating?
Such is Life holds a 9.3/10 rating based on 3 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Such is Life?
The main cast includes Shafi Inamdar, Swaroop Sampat, Rakesh Bedi, and Satish Shah, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Such is Life available in Hindi?
Yes — Such is Life was originally produced in Hindi and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Such is Life released?
Such is Life first aired in 1984.
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How many seasons and episodes does Such is Life have?
Such is Life currently has 3 seasons and a total of 67 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Such is Life about?
Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi was a popular comedy sitcom on Indian television, aired for the first time in 1984. It was written by comedy writer Sharad Joshi and directed by Kundan Shah, S. S. Oberoi and Raman Kumar. It was one of the first sitcoms and one of the biggest hit shows on Indian television after the state owned te… It belongs to the Comedy genre.
In which language is Such is Life originally available?
Such is Life was originally produced in Hindi. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original Hindi audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Such is Life first released?
Such is Life first premiered on August 17, 1984 (1984). The series has since concluded its run.
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