Hindistani
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| Hindistani | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Aws Al Sharqi |
| Written by | Usama Al Sharqi |
| Directed by | Aws Al Sharqi |
| Starring | Bashir Al Ganem, Asad Zahrani, Malayeen |
| Original language | Arabic |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 43 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Khulud Abu Homos, Aws Alsharqi |
| Running time | 30 minutes (1st series) 60 minutes (2nd series) |
| Original release | |
| Network | OSN YaHala! |
| Release | 2011 – present |
Hindistani is an Arabic-language comedy series telecast on OSN YaHala! during Ramadan. The series chronicles the efforts of a hapless Saudi Arabian youth to woo and marry a beautiful Indian woman, while also holding down a steady job. The series is inspired by Bollywood and much of it is shot in India.[1][2]
Characters[edit]
- Suiedan (Bashir Al Ganem)
- Asad (Asad Zahrani)
- Hind (Malayeen)
- Suiedan's father
- Obeid, Suiedan's brother
- Fawaz, Suiedan's cousin
- Samira
- Ghanem, the merchant
- Badr
Awards[edit]
- 2012 Best Series Digital Studio Award
- 2012 Best Concept Digital Studio Award[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Tusing, David (11 July 2012). "Arabic series back with more Bollywood bang". Gulf News. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ "OSN to air 'Glee' inspired musical comedy show", 7 August 2011 (retrieved January 22, 2013)