The Indian television industry come together for a heartfelt goodbye to late writer Manoj Santoshi!

The Indian television industry came together to bid a heartfelt goodbye to Manoj Santoshi, a brilliant writer who played a key role in shaping some of the most loved comedy shows on Indian television. Known for his exceptional storytelling and unmatched sense of humor, Manoj Santoshi left a lasting impact with shows like Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan, May I Come in Madam, Yes Boss, and Jijaji Chhat Par Hai.

A prayer meeting was held in his memory on April 2nd at ISKCON Juhu, where friends, colleagues, and actors gathered to pay their last respects. The atmosphere was filled with emotions as everyone remembered the great writer, who was not just a creative genius but also a humble, sweet and warm-hearted person. Every actor who had worked with him shared their memories, recalling the joy he brought to their lives through his words and wit.

Many prominent actors & industry stalwarts who were part of his journey attended the prayer meet, including #RajanWaghdhare, #ShashankBali, #HarshadaPotnis, #RaghuvirSheikhawat, #AasifSheikh, #RohitashvGour, #VidishaSrivastava, #SaumyaTandon, #ShubhangiAtre, #SaanandVerma, #SandeepAnand, #NehhaPendse, #NikhilKhurana, #AnupUpadhyay, #KikuSharda, #YogeshTripathi, #GeetanjaliMishra, #HimaniShivpuri, #DelnaazIrani to name a few besides Zee, SAB, Star representatives who spoke about how his writing gave life to their characters and made the show what it is today, remembered his effortless ability to create humor that resonated with audiences.

Also present at the gathering were Sanjay and Binaiferr Kohli, the producers of these shows, who shared their heartfelt condolences and spoke about his invaluable role in shaping Indian television comedy. They described him as not just a writer but a visionary who could make people laugh even in the most ordinary situations.

Everyone acknowledged & paid respect to the selfless way #ShilpaShinde looked after him.

The television fraternity, friends, and family joined together in prayer, remembering Manoj Santoshi’s contribution to entertainment and the happiness he spread through his work. His absence will be deeply felt, but his legacy will continue to live on through the laughter he created for millions of viewers.

As the industry mourns his loss, one thing is certain – Manoj Santoshi’s words and stories will always remain timeless.There never was or will be a writer like him and a beloved person like him.

By Keerti Kadam