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	3 May 2004 (2004-05-03) – 30 November 2007 (2007-11-30)

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

• 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
• Priyadarshini
• Rajasekhar as Police Inspector Gowri and Gowtham's father
• Srikala Paramasivam
• Raj Kapoor
• Rajkamal
• Latharao
• Sanjeev Venkat
• O. A. K. Sundar as Mugamboo

Production

The series was one amongst many to feature CGI.^[6]

Music

The music was composed by X. Paulraj.^[7]

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".^[8]

Awards

Government of Tamil Nadu^[9]

• Best Child Artiste - Master Bharath^[9]

References

1. "From Maya Machinthra to My Dear Bootham: Most-loved TV shows of '90s kids". The Times of India. 4 April 2024. Archived from the original on 22 July 2024. Retrieved 26 June 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 22 July 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
4. Variety Cinema Directory: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi Information on Cinema & Video Industry. Best Media Associates (India). 2005. Archived from the original on 22 July 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
5. ஆனந்தப்பிரியா, ச (12 April 2020). "நெட்ஃப்ளிக்ஸ், ப்ரைமுக்கெல்லாம் முன்னாடி நம் நாஸ்டால்ஜி சீரியல்ஸ்!". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 22 July 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
6. "திரைப்படத்துறையில்" (PDF). Kalki (in Tamil). 13 June 2004. pp. 82–85. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via Internet Archive.
7. "My Dear Bootham - T.V. Serial". Amazon Music. 31 July 2012. Archived from the original on 22 July 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
8. "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.
9. "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