Itti Si Khushi

The programme is an Indian adaptation of the acclaimed international series “Shameless”. It centres on Anvita, the eldest sister, who looks after her five siblings while their father battles alcoholism, continually highlighting the family’s struggle to cope with his addiction.

The show is an Indian version of the well‑known international series Shameless. Presented as a programme in the episode format, it brings the original concept to an Indian audience, keeping the core premise while shifting the cultural backdrop. The story follows Anvita, the oldest of six children, who steps into the role of caretaker for her five younger siblings. With their father battling alcoholism, Anvita shoulders the family’s daily responsibilities, managing both household duties and the emotional needs of her brothers and sisters. Her character is the centre of the narrative, highlighting the pressures she faces in keeping the family together. Beyond the central plot, the adaptation retains the focus on a dysfunctional family coping with hardship. By situating the tale within an Indian context, it mirrors the original’s emphasis on survival and resilience, but through the lens of local customs and societal expectations. The series therefore offers a familiar framework while reflecting the particular challenges that arise when a parent’s addiction leaves the eldest child to become the de facto head of the household.