My Dear Bootham (TV series)

My Dear Bootham (transl. My dear genie) is a 2004-2007 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]

My Dear Bootham
Genre	Supernatural
Directed by	K. Shanmugham
Starring	Naga Kannan Abhilash Master Bharath Gowtham Nivetha Thomas Haritha
Theme music composer	X. Paulraj
Country of origin	India
Original language	Tamil
No. of episodes	914[1]
Original release
Network	Sun TV
Release	2004 (2004) – 2007 (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.^[5]

Cast

Source^[6]

• Naga Kannan as Bootham
• Abhilash as Moosa^[7][8]
• Master Bharath as Balu^[9]
• Gowtham as Gowtham^[9]
• Nivetha Thomas as Gowri^[9]
• Haritha as Sandhya^[9]
• Priyadarshini
• Gandhimathi as Moosa's grandmother
• Vietnam Veedu Sundaram as Alavudeen/Moosa's grandfather
• Vaiyapuri as Kittu
• O. A. K. Sundar as Mugamboo

Production

The series was one amongst many to feature CGI.^[10]

Music

The music was composed by X. Paulraj.^[11]

Track listing

No.	Title	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"My Dear Bootham Ne"	Tippu, Vyshali, Nirmal Sidhu, Kiran, Sruthi, X. Paulraj and Dr. Kiruthiya	4:04
Total length:			4:04

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".^[6]

Awards

Government of Tamil Nadu^[12]

• Best Child Artiste - Master Bharath

References

1. "From Maya Machinthra to My Dear Bootham: Most-loved TV shows of '90s kids". The Times of India. April 4, 2024. Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
2. Ghosts, Monsters and Demons of India. Watkins Media Limited. 12 September 2023. ISBN 978-1-78678-830-6. Archived from the original on 22 July 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
3. "சக்திமான் மட்டுமா? இந்த சீரியல்களையும் போடுங்க! போராடும் 90ஸ் கிட்ஸ்". Samayam (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 2024-07-22. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
4. Variety Cinema Directory: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi Information on Cinema & Video Industry. Best Media Associates (India). 2005. Archived from the original on 2024-07-22. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
5. ஆனந்தப்பிரியா, ச (April 12, 2020). "நெட்ஃப்ளிக்ஸ், ப்ரைமுக்கெல்லாம் முன்னாடி நம் நாஸ்டால்ஜி சீரியல்ஸ்!". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
6. "Reviving Memories: Revisiting the iconic 90's show 'My Dear Bootham'; A look at the cast, interesting facts and more". The Times of India. 4 April 2024. Archived from the original on 22 July 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
7. "my dear bootham child artist moosa மை டியர் பூதம் மூசாவா இது?". Behindwoods (in Tamil). February 24, 2021.
8. Prasad, G (6 May 2006). "New kid on the blocks". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 October 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
9. காந்தி, உ சுதர்சன் (August 31, 2017). "'மை டியர் பூதம்' சீரியல் குட்டீஸ் இப்போ என்ன பண்றாங்க தெரியுமா?". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
10. "திரைப்படத்துறையில்" (PDF). Kalki (in Tamil). June 13, 2004. pp. 82–85. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via Internet Archive.
11. "My Dear Bootham - T.V. Serial". Amazon Music. 31 July 2012. Archived from the original on 22 July 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
12. "Kushboo awarded". Behindwoods. 9 August 2008. Archived from the original on 22 July 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.

External links

• My Dear Bootham at IMDb