My Dear Bootham (TV series)
India television series
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My Dear Bootham (transl. My dear genie) is a 2003-2007 Indian Tamil-language supernatural television series directed by K. Shanmugham.[2][3][4] The series starred Naga Kannan, Abhilash, Master Bharath, Gowtham, Nivetha Thomas and Haritha.[1][5]
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- Naga Kannan
- Abhilash
- Master Bharath
- Gowtham
- Nivetha Thomas
- Haritha
| My Dear Bootham | |
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| Genre | Supernatural |
| Directed by | K. Shanmugham |
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| Theme music composer | X. Paulraj |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| No. of episodes | 914[1] |
| Original release | |
| Network | Sun TV |
| Release | 3 May 2004 – 30 November 2007 |
Plot
Moosa and his family were a part of the Bhootham family. Moosa and his family come to rescue his friends when they are harmed by their enemies.[6]
Cast
- Abhilash as Moosa
- Master Bharath(1–411)&(455–914)/Unknown(412–455) as Balu
- Gowtham as Gowtham (1–914)
- Nivetha Thomas as Gowri
- Haritha as Sandhya
- Naga Kannan as Bootham
- Gandhimathi as Moosa's grandmother
- Sangeetha Balan as Moosa's mother
- Vietnam Veedu Sundaram/Unknown as Alavudeen/Moosa's grandfather
- Vaiyapuri as Kittu
- Priyadharshini
- S. Rajasekar as Police Inspector Gowri and Gowtham's father
- Srikala Paramasivam
- Raj Kapoor
- Rajkamal
- Latha Rao
- Sanjeev Venkat
- O. A. K. Sundar as Mugamboo
- Gowthami Vembunathan
- King Kong as Sathyam
- Thavakalai Chittibabu as Kullan
- T. P. Gajendran
- Manohar as Raghu
Production
Music
Reception
In a retrospective review in 2024, a writer from The Times of India wrote that "The juxtaposition of the ghostly realm with the nuances of human life lent the series a distinctive charm, making it a household favorite" and added that the "impeccable performances [of the cast], coupled with engaging storytelling, propelled the series to acclaim and ensured its enduring popularity" and concluded that it "left an indelible imprint on the landscape of Indian television, earning a devoted following that transcended generations. Its blend of supernatural elements, humor, and heartwarming moments resonated with viewers, cementing its status as a timeless classic".[10]
Awards
- Best Child Artiste - Master Bharath[11]
