Financial Lessons From Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

Last year, I truly enjoyed watching the Korean Drama (K-Drama) TV-series - Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.

If you have not watched it as yet, do find time to binge-watch.

The show is both entertaining and educative with wonderful performances by all the characters.

The super-friendly town and family-like setting makes Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha so endearing.

Telecast of Ramayan And Mahabharat

When PM Modi ji announced Janata Curfew on March 22, 2020 to fight coronavirus, and citizens followed his call countrywide, the streets were deserted that Sunday. Seeing the visuals in the news, I told my father that this was how the streets looked when Ramayan and Mahabharat used to be telecast on Doordarshan in the late 80's.

I was in school and I remember how the whole family used to be glued to the screens when these shows were telecast. My grandparents, both from my paternal and maternal side, were particularly happy.
My maternal grandparents were seated in their chairs much before the shows were to start, and asked everyone - all my uncles, aunts, cousins and us (when we were around) to come. If anyone was missing, she/he would be called. It was like an alarm or school-bell to signal presence and alertness to imbibe the precious lessons.
The scene in my paternal grandparents house was not much different. They used to also invite all the 'khalasis' (workers) and household staff and all watched together as the extended family-members in the huge hall.
Everyone looked forward to the screening. These were truly mega-family shows. They brought together family members of different ages, and they all enjoyed watching the shows together.
They were popular with all, especially all the elders of the family, who advised everyone to watch.  Their wishes were the family's command.
Also, there was no alternate channel for choice/competition, and thus no jostling for the remote or flipping channels! 

Odia TV Shows

What my conversation told me about Odia Channel Packs

We were discussing about TV programmes in our office. We spent most of our waking hours outside home and at office. After we get back home, we look for some relaxation or entertainment while performing the household chores. I was interested to find out which shows and channels our team-members usually watched. That’s when I realized that most of them watched Odia TV shows and found Odia programmes interesting. Zee Sarthak channel is watched by them and their family-members!

Probing further, I inquired, “What is special about this channel’s shows? Why do you watch it?”

I got the following responses:

Talent Shows

Our designer Sasmita said that she likes to watch the talent shows on Zee Sarthak especially the music talent shows for kids.

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs 2019 is Sasmita’s favourite as she likes music and kids. 

She watches Sa Re Ga Ma Mega Challenge too.

Serials

Our tailor, Sandhya said that she watches many serials with her family. Zee Sarthak has many family dramas, romantic dramas, etc. It was interesting to be briefed about the stories of some popular drama shows:

Family Dramas

To Pain Mun (I Am For You)

To Pain Mu is an Odia romantic drama TV series showcasing the life of a simple girl named Bhoomi and how she brings her wayward husband to line.

Jwain No.1 (Son-in-law No.1)

Jwain No. 1 is an Odia drama TV show about a businessman, who strives to better the relationship between his wife and his proud mother-in-law.

Mu Bi Ardhangini (Even I Am Wife)

Mu Bi Ardhangini is an Odia romantic drama TV show. The protagonist is a widower, guilt-ridden and latching on to the memories of his late wife. A young girl who is in love with the man in spite of the age difference wants to see him happy at any cost.

Guess The Subject Of My TV Show!

If I could create a TV show how nice it would be!

It should be a show that I personally wish to see!

Right now I don't watch any TV for many reasons.

My TV show should be a must-watch in all seasons!

"I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book." - Groucho Marx

There should be no saas-bahu 'nok-jhok' or madness;

No reality-shows with participants eager to impress!;

No complicated family serial with scheming members!

No ghosts to make us fearful or crime or criminals worse...