Karishma Kaa Karishma
2003
Original language: Hindi
- drama
- comedy
- kids
- family
- sci-fi & fantasy
The story
Karishma Kaa Karishma was an Indian television series which is a remake of the popular 1985s American science fiction sitcom Small Wonder. The series premiered on STAR Plus on January 24, 2003, and aired every Friday at 8pm IST. It is produced by Sunil Doshi of Alliance Media & Entertainment, and starrs Jhanak Shukla as the cyber kid Karishma.
What it’s like
Bright, light-hearted family sitcom energy, with the easy comic rhythm of a weekly episode that resolves itself by the end. The premise is a household learning to live with a child who is not quite human, so the humour comes from small misunderstandings, awkward moments and a family's affectionate exasperation rather than from danger. It suits a Friday evening with the family, an afternoon with children, or a gentle comfort watch when you want something uncomplicated. The sci-fi and fantasy elements stay in the background and mostly serve as a comic device, so the register is warm, playful and low-stakes. Intensity is mild: no real menace, cruelty or graphic content, only the gentle conflicts of ordinary domestic life. It is aimed at families and younger viewers, and at adults who enjoy an old-fashioned, big-hearted sitcom with a clear sense of fun, and who want a steady, reassuring pace.
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