Itti Si Khushi

The Indian version of the celebrated international series ‘Shameless’ follows the household of Anvita. As the eldest sister, she cares for her five younger siblings while their father battles alcoholism. The story examines how his addiction affects the family’s daily life.

The series is an Indian re‑imagining of the well‑known international programme ‘Shameless’. It takes the core concept of the original and translates it for a local audience, preserving the spirit of the source while presenting it in an Indian context. At the heart of the story is Anvita, the oldest of six children. She assumes the role of caretaker for her five younger siblings, stepping in to keep the household running when their father is unable to do so. His battle with alcoholism leaves the family vulnerable, and Anvita’s responsibilities grow as she tries to maintain stability for the whole clan. The narrative follows the day‑to‑day struggles that arise from this arrangement, highlighting the pressures on Anvita as she balances her own needs with those of her brothers and sisters. It also depicts how the father's drinking problem shapes the family’s dynamics, creating a backdrop of hardship that the siblings must navigate together. Throughout, the programme centres on the themes of familial duty and resilience, showing how one person’s determination can hold a fractured family together.