Home Minister is an Indian Marathi reality game show which aired on Zee Marathi. It began airing on 13 September 2004. It is Zee Marathi's first longest-running Indian television show in Marathi language.
Concept The format of the show consists of the host Aadesh Bandekar, visiting the homes of women in different cities of Maharashtra and playing various games with them. He is affectionately called "Bhauji" which translates to Brother-in-law. The show also has a segment where Aadesh Bandekar chat with the women and their families. At the end of every episode, the winner of the games receives Paithani saree from him.
Reception Special episodes 1 hour 15 June 2011 19 February 2012 20 October 2013 22 March 2015 19 July 2015 30 August 2015 22 October 2015 21 August 2016 25 September 2016 17 September 2017 26 November 2017 2 September 2018 15 August 2019 13 September 2019 27 October 2019 7 February 2021 15 January 2023 13 September 2026 21-26 September 2026
2 hours 31 March 2014 15 January 2017 13 August 2017 21 October 2018 10 February 2019 18 July 2021
Production Jitendra Joshi was replaced as the show's regular anchor in 2009 while Aadesh was contesting for the Maharashtra State Assembly election where he hosted the season Navvadhu No.1. In 2011, Nilesh Sable replaced Jitendra in 2011 and hosted the season Jaubai Jorat.
The series again premiered on 14 January 2011 replacing Sade Made Teen. The show stopped airing temporarily on 1 May 2010 with a total of 1616 episodes due to the Maharashtra State Election and it started again with new season.
Ratings Week Year BARC Viewership Ref. TRP Rank26 November 20171 Hour Special3.15
Adaptations Language Title Original release Network(s) Last aired Notes Tamil Home Minister ஹோம் மினிஸ்டர் 17 December 2012 Zee Tamil 5 June 2015 Remake
Awards + Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha AwardsYearCategoryRecipient2005Best Anchor MaleAadesh Bandekar2006Best Non-fiction ShowEssel Vision Productions2007Best Anchor MaleAadesh Bandekar200820092011Best Anchor MaleBest Non-fiction ShowEssel Vision Productions2012Best Anchor MaleAadesh BandekarBest Non-fiction ShowEssel Vision Productions2013Best Anchor MaleAadesh Bandekar2014Best Non-fiction ShowEssel Vision Productions
References
External links Home Minister at ZEE5