# Sumit Sambhal Lega
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{{Short description|Indian sitcom series}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2015}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Sumit Sambhal Lega.jpg
| caption =
| opentheme = ''Sumit Sambhal Lega''
| theme_music_composer =
| genre = [Sitcom](/source/Sitcom)
| creator =
| writer = Arshad Sayyed
Sumit Roy
Kautuk Shrivastav
Steve Skrovan
| director = [Deven Bhojani](/source/Deven_Bhojani)[{{Cite web|title=Everybody loves Sumit|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/everybody-loves-sumit/|last=|first=|date=10 August 2015|website=The Indian Express|access-date=}}]
[Shashant Shah](/source/Shashant_Shah)
[Parmeet Sethi](/source/Parmeet_Sethi)
| producer = [Tony Singh](/source/Tony_Singh_(director))
''Deeya Singh''
| starring = [See Below](/source/Sumit_Sambhal_Lega)
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 108 [{{cite news|url=http://www.hotstar.com/tv/sumit-sambhal-lega/5067|title=Watch Sumit Sambhal Lega Full Episodes Online - Hotstar |date=5 January 2016 |accessdate=5 January 2016}}]
| list_episodes = List of Sumit Sambhal Lega episodes
| editor =
| cinematography =
| runtime = 22 minutes
| country = India
| company = [DJ's a Creative Unit](/source/DJ's_a_Creative_Unit)
| location = [Mumbai](/source/Mumbai)
| language = Hindi
| network = [StarPlus](/source/StarPlus)
| first_aired = {{Start date|df=yes|2015|8|31}}
| last_aired = {{End date|df=yes|2016|1|4}}
| related = {{Plainlist|
*[Everybody Loves Raymond](/source/Everybody_Loves_Raymond)
*[Wszyscy kochają Romana](/source/Wszyscy_kochaj%C4%85_Romana)
}}
}}
'''''Sumit Sambhal Lega''''' ({{Translation|''Sumit Will Handle All''}}) is an Indian [Hindi](/source/Hindi)-language [sitcom](/source/sitcom) television series which premiered on 31 August 2015 on [StarPlus](/source/StarPlus).[{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi//photostory/48502950.cms|title=Know Everything About 'Sumit Sambhal Lega'|last=|first=|date=16 August 2015|website=The Times of India|access-date=}}] The series is an Indian adaptation of the American sitcom ''[Everybody Loves Raymond](/source/Everybody_Loves_Raymond)''.[{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Indian-adaptation-of-Everybody-Loves-Raymond-now-on-TV/articleshow/47747535.cms|title=Indian adaptation of 'Everybody Loves Raymond' now on TV|newspaper=[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)|date=21 June 2015|accessdate=28 June 2015}}] [Sony Entertainment Television](/source/Sony_Entertainment_Television) acquired the series' syndication rights in May 2020.[{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/namit-das-and-manasi-parekh-starrer-sumit-sambhal-lega-returns-to-television-1681626-2020-05-25|title=Namit Das and Manasi Parekh-starrer Sumit Sambhal Lega returns to television|author=Shweta Keshri |date=May 25, 2020 |magazine=India Today}}]
==Plot==
The 109-episode show revolves around the life of Sumit who lives with his family at D-124, [Greater Kailash](/source/Greater_Kailash) in [Delhi](/source/Delhi). Whiny and flippant, Sumit does not take many things seriously, making jokes in nearly every situation, no matter how troubling or problematic they are. He often avoids responsibilities around the house and with his kids, leaving them to his wife. Sumit often gets caught for his mischievous activities. In the end, his brother Rajneesh marries his girlfriend despite much trouble and begins to live on the third floor of Sumit's home.
==Cast==
===Main cast===
{{div col}}
* [Namit Das](/source/Namit_Das) as Sumit Walia
* [Manasi Parekh](/source/Manasi_Parekh) as Maya Seth Walia
* Saniya Touqeer as Aliya Walia
* Avisha Sharma as Avi Walia
* [Bharati Achrekar](/source/Bharati_Achrekar) as Dolly Walia
* [Satish Kaushik](/source/Satish_Kaushik) as Jasbir Walia
* [Vikram Kochhar](/source/Vikram_Kochhar) as Rajneesh Walia
* [Benaf Dadachandji](/source/Benaf_Dadachandji) as Simran Anand Walia
{{div col end}}
===Recurring cast===
* [Mohan Kapoor](/source/Mohan_Kapoor) as Jay Seth
* [Kavita Kapoor](/source/Kavita_Kapoor) as Avantika Seth
* Muni Jha as Nirmal Anand
* [Seema Pandey](/source/Seema_Pandey) as Pavitra Anand
* [Rakesh Bedi](/source/Rakesh_Bedi) as Satbir Ahluwalia
* [Kiran Juneja](/source/Kiran_Juneja) as Pammi Ahluwalia
* [Anita Kanwal](/source/Anita_Kanwal) as Minti Mausi: Dolly's sister
*[Amardeep Jha](/source/Amardeep_Jha) as Santoshi[{{Cite web|title=Amardeep Jha joins 'Sumit Sambhal Lega'|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/amardeep-jha-joins-sumit-sambhal-lega/|last=|first=|date=9 September 2015|website=The Indian Express|access-date=}}]
* [Vindhya Tiwari](/source/Vindhya_Tiwari) as Reema
* Sonia Rakkar as Miss Mishri
* [Anand Tiwari](/source/Anand_Tiwari) as Namit
* [Navina Bole](/source/Navina_Bole) as Natasha
* [Soni Singh](/source/Soni_Singh) as Nagina
* [Himani Shivpuri](/source/Himani_Shivpuri) as Rita
* [Chirag Vohra](/source/Chirag_Vohra) as Nirdharit
* [Jatin Sapru](/source/Jatin_Sapru) as Sports Presenter (cricket room)
*[Lekh Tandon](/source/Lekh_Tandon) as Happy Tau[{{Cite web|title=Lekh Tandon to make acting debut on TV at 86|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/lekh-tandon-to-make-acting-debut-on-tv-at-86/lite/|last=|first=|date=28 September 2015|website=The Indian Express|access-date=}}]
===Special appearances===
* [Kapil Dev](/source/Kapil_Dev) as Interviewee (Episode 17)[{{Cite web|title=Kapil Dev's big TV debut is here|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/kapil-dev-to-act-on-tv-serial-sumit-sambjha-lega-star-plus-everybody-loves-raymond-288250-2015-08-14|last=|first=|date=14 August 2015|website=India Today|access-date=}}]
* [Harsha Bhogle](/source/Harsha_Bhogle) as Host of "Cricket Room" (Episode 23)[{{Cite web|title=Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle to debut on fiction TV|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/harsha-bhogle-to-debut-on-fiction-tv-cricket-commentator-sumit-sambhal-lega-285255-2015-07-29|last=|first=|date=29 July 2015|website=India Today|access-date=}}]
==Production==
The series is an adaptation of ''[Everybody Loves Raymond](/source/Everybody_Loves_Raymond)'' with a similar essence from the original version along with some deviations and a mix of Indian culture and nuances. For instance, Sumit (Raymond's Indian character) and his family along with his parents live in the same house itself as seen in Indian tradition while in the original version Raymond's parents live across the street from Raymond.[{{Cite web|title=Indian 'Everybody Loves Raymond' Remake Set for Fox's Star India|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/everybody-loves-raymond-indian-remake-804074|last=|first=|date=22 June 2015|website=[The Hollywood Reporter](/source/The_Hollywood_Reporter)|access-date=}}]
Steve Skrovan, who was a writer of the original series, was part of the team transforming the remake for India and also assisted the team in writing.[{{cite news|date=25 June 2015|title=Original writer roped in for Indian adaptation of 'Everybody Loves Raymond'|newspaper=[Mid-Day](/source/Mid-Day)|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/original-writer-roped-in-for-indian-adaptation-of-everybody-loves-raymond/16319152|accessdate=28 June 2015}}] Arshad Sayed, Chirag Mahabal and Sumit Roy wrote the Hindi scripts.[{{cite news|url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/vivacity/three-wizards-of-star.html |title=Three Wizards of Star |newspaper=[Daily Pioneer](/source/Daily_Pioneer)|date=21 August 2015|accessdate=3 October 2015}}]
Speaking about the series Namit Das expressed, "Finally, a show from a man’s point of view — just a fun-loving and light-hearted show. In an industry where women-centric kitchen politics rule, here is a show, that for once would address the married man’s perspective."[{{Cite web|title=I'm greedy as an actor: Namit Das|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/im-greedy-as-an-actor-namit-das/|last=|first=|date=11 August 2015|website=The Indian Express|access-date=}}]
The makers wanted to bring the next season of the series but did not get support from the channel as the series did not perform well in terms of [TRP](/source/Audience_measurement).[{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/sumit-sambhal-lega-makers-want-to-do-a-second-season-but-channel-refuses-to-support-4524167/|title=Sumit Sambhal Lega: Makers want to do a second season but channel refuses to support|last=|first=|date=14 February 2017|website=The Indian express|access-date=}}]
==Reception==
[Firstpost](/source/Firstpost) reviewed, "In ''Sumit Sambhal Lega'', the dialogues are neither particularly funny nor sparkling. ''Everybody Loves Raymond'' or ''Full House'' or ''FRIENDS'' are great examples of how American television writing grabs your attention from the very first scene with its writing. Unfortunately, the emphasis in India appears to be on the packaging instead of the writing. Neither is ''Everybody Loves Raymond'', but you get drawn to the show because of the hilarious repartee and dialogues, the banter between characters, and the very believable reactions. Nothing was over-the-top or seemed illogical."[{{Cite web|title=Everybody loves Raymond, but everybody doesn't love 'Sumit Sambhal Lega', at least not yet|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/everybody-loves-raymond-but-everybody-doesnt-love-sumit-sambhal-lega-at-least-not-yet-2420952.html|last=|first=|date=4 September 2015|website=Firstpost|access-date=}}]
[Daily News and Analysis](/source/Daily_News_and_Analysis) stated, "The makers have failed to bring the humor, the punch lines and the spunk of the original show. This is a light-hearted and breezy comedy laced with a subtle message that does touch a chord at times. The humour in ''Everybody Loves Raymond'' comes from the witty dialogue and the one-liners, which is missing in ''Sumit''."[{{Cite web|title=Sumit Sambhal Lega, not a patch on Raymond|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sumit-sambhal-lega-not-a-patch-on-raymond-2125169|last=|first=|date=|website=Daily News and Analysis|access-date=}}] Criticizing the characters, they said, "From the casting to the writing, the series is a complete letdown. Namit Das as Sumit comes across more as a whiny wimp than Ray Romano's Raymond, who was more spunky and entertaining. Mansi Parekh, who steps into Patricia Heaton's shoes is adequate, but not as funny as the latter was. The otherwise talented Bharti Achrekar who plays Dolly Walia is over-the-top (her boy cut and loud make-up add to it). Satish Kaushik as Jasbir Walia delivers a good performance as the obese and always hungry father while Vikram Kocchar as Sumit's elder brother is annoying and thankfully doesn't have much to do."[{{Cite web|title=Sumit Sambhal Lega? Seriously?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reviews/story/star-plus-sumit-sambhal-lega-indian-adaptation-of-everybody-loves-raymond-show-review-262062-2015-09-09|last=|first=|date=9 September 2015|website=India Today|access-date=}}]
[Hindustan Times](/source/Hindustan_Times) said, "It is definitely different than what is being shown on other channels and brings a breath of freshness with light, harmless comedy." Stating about the characters, they reviewed, "Namit Das as Sumit looks like any 'husband-next-door' but needs to brush up his comic timing. Manasi Parekh is Maya, the wife, and plays her part well. Bharati Achrekar plays the mom who doesn't know the word 'Privacy'. The funniest one however is Satish Kaushik who plays the forever-hungry father." However they also expressed to improve the plot and funnier dialogues.[{{Cite web|title=Sumit Sambhal Lega: Our thoughts on the first episode|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/tv/sumit-sambhal-lega-our-thoughts-on-the-first-episode/story-uUya9mgDCotPNElHBIjCwL.html|last=|first=|date=September 2015|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=}}]
[News 18](/source/News18_India) quoted the series as a refreshing change stating, "Subtle humor on Indian television has been missing for a long time and sitcoms revolving around urban milieu had become a rarity. 'Sumit Sambhal Lega' has emerged as a refreshing change as it is a throwback to light-hearted family comedies."[{{Cite web|title='24' to 'Sumit Sambhal Lega': Desi rip-offs of western shows that brought a different flavour on Indian TV|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/24-to-sumit-sambhal-lega-desi-rip-offs-of-western-shows-that-brought-a-different-flavour-on-indian-tv-1114209.html|last=|first=|date=26 September 2015|website=News 18 India|access-date=}}]
==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Year
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Award
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Category
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Nominee
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Result
!Ref
|-
| rowspan="5 |2015
| rowspan="5" |[Indian Telly Awards](/source/Indian_Telly_Awards)
| ''Best Actress in a Supporting Role''
| [Manasi Parekh](/source/Manasi_Parekh)
| {{won}}
|[{{Cite news|title=Indian Telly Awards 2015 winners list|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/tv-awards/indian-telly-awards/2015/115|last=|first=|date=|website=The Times of India|access-date=}}]
|-
| ''Best Actress in a Comic Role''
| [Bharati Achrekar](/source/Bharati_Achrekar)
| {{nom}}
|[{{Cite web|title=Nominations for Indian Telly Awards 2015 out; see who all have made the cut|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/nominations-for-indian-telly-awards-2015-out-see-who-all-have-made-the-cut-273701-2015-11-20|last=|first=|date=20 November 2015|website=India Today|access-date=}}]
|-
| ''Best Actor in a Comic Role''
| [Namit Das](/source/Namit_Das)
| {{nom}}
|