This 37-year-old comedy show will leave you in splits, became popular due to…, has 7.6 IMDb rating, serial is…, lead actor was…

The yesteryears of the Indian Television industry have witnessed several superhit serials. Whether it is mythological serials including Ramayana, Mahabharata, or thrillers like Byomkesh Bakshi, the authenticity TV serials had back then has left a lasting mark in the audience’s hearts till now. However, do you know that there was a TV series which was aired in 1989 not just on one channel but on two? The show fell in the category of comedy and till date when people remember it, they burst into laughter.

Father of All Comedy Shows Was Released in 1989

Today, we enjoy stand-up comedy or even comedy shows like The Kapil Sharma Show or The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, but there was a time when a daily soap opera was loved like anything. The show which we have been talking about is none other than Mr. Yogi. The show was produced and directed by Ketan Mehta. The main character was played by Mohan Gokhale.

How Mr. Yogi Show Has a Special Connection with Late Actor Om Puri

You will be amazed to know that the show Mr. Yogi has a special connection with late actor Om Puri. The show was narrated by the veteran actor, and he wooed the audience.

Mr. Yogi Plot

Yogesh Ishwarlal Patel, an MBA student from America — popularly known as Y. I. Patel or Mr. Yogi — returns to India to meet 12 prospective brides in search of his perfect match. Narrated by Om Puri, the story follows Yogi’s quirky and eventful journey to find his ideal life partner.

Mr. Yogi and Its Impressive IMDb Rating

Will you believe it if we say that the show holds a 7.6 IMDb rating? Yes, you read that right! The serial is still loved by the audience. The serial Mr. Yogi aired 37 years ago, from 1988 to 1989, and had a total of 13 episodes. This show became very popular in the 80s, and you can watch it on YouTube.

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