Season 1 · 767 episodes
Lapataganj is stormed by Chotu's lottery ticket but the problem is he has misplaced it. United by sharing the profit, the villagers get busy searching Chotu's pyjama which has the ticket.
Sureeli is back to Lapataganj, Pappu is exhilarated to see her. Meanwhile, Mishri and Chotu plan to get Sureeli married off. Indu is annoyed with Mukundi as he keeps her waiting. Chotu gets fooled by the duo while patroling Sureeli.
Sureeli tries to convince Mishri about Pappu's positive aspects. Mukundi advises his colleague on marital life. Mishri breaks down as she can't find Chotu.
Pappu plans to elope with Sureeli and asks money from Guddu. Later on, Pappu and Guddu try to influence Indu against Mishri.
A mysterious bow is found in Lapataganj and everyone tries to guess its origin. The politician takes donation from the villagers for Ramleela. Villagers start planning the characters they are going to play and get too involved in it.
Amidst the ongoing celebration, Lapataganj is in a jovial mood. When the play is about to commence, and villagers start demanding the presence of Ram's character, Mukundi goes missing.
Villagers donate money for witnessing the bow breaking incident. Chotu tells it was his deed so he deserves all the money. After a lot of altercation, the Ramayan performance starts.
Chotu complains to Mukundi for improving his performance. The villagers get worked-up on hearing that Pappu and Guddu got arrested in a nearby village.
People in Lapataganj take part in Ramleela where Mukundi plays Lord Ram, Indu plays Sita and Pappu plays Lakshman. All the villagers come to see the play.
Mishri playing Surpnakha is against Pappu getting to cut her nose, but gives in eventually. All the actors are happy as they successfully entertain the audience.
Indu, Mishri and other women lose their calm as a holyman claims to double their gold. Without them realizing, the con man escapes with all their gold.
To teach Chotu mama a lesson, Pappu and Guddu pick him up with his cot and place them in the middle of the road. The villagers try their best but fail to wake Chotu up from his sleep.
When Chotu mama starts talking a lot, Pappu asks him to shut up. The villagers rehearse for the last scene of the Ramleela, which finally comes to an end after burning the Ravanas statue.
People in Lapataganj analyse the Ramleela they presented. Chotu mama and Pappu have a green chilly eating competition in front of the entire village.
Pappu plans to teach Chotu mama a lesson but his plan backfires on him. Chotu calls the cops on Pappu and the cops beat Pappu up.
Sureeli hands over her award to another girl, as she cheated at the singing competition. Mishri is furious after knowing that Sureeli was lip-syncing to a song playing on the tape recorder.
Elija returns to Lapataganj with his aunt who thinks he owns the entire village. She goes around the village believing everyone is there to serve her.
Mukundi is sick and tired of doing the household chores as Indu has gone to her parent's house. When the villagers come to help Mukundi, he is reluctant.
Mukundi's family starts staying in his house without any notice and he mistakes his brother-in-law for a thief. Mukundi is taken aback when he informs him that he has got a transfer in Lapataganj and that he would stay with them henceforth.
A woman comes to Lapataganj asking for Mukundi claiming to be his wife. Even though Mukundi turns down all her allegations, she refuses to leave him.
As Mukundi steps out of the house in the night, Bhanumati opens Indu's cupboard and takes all her jewellery. Mukundi sees this and decides to let her reality be known.
People in Lapataganj are surprised to see Kachua after very long. When Chotu mama spreads baseless rumours about Kachua, he is furious. He starts beating him up in from of all the villagers.
Kachua is adamant about changing his name to get rid of all his problems. The villagers try to change his decision but in vain, even after Chotu apologizes to him.
When Chotu mama shares his unreasonable dream with his fellow villagers, they laugh at him. A millionaire comes looking for Pappu which gains everyone's attention.
Mishri and Chotu make Sureeli believe that Pappu is going to get married to another girl. The man from the city is so desperate to get his daughter married to Pappu, that he does not think twice before buying him.
People in Lapataganj are behind Chotu to get a job, but he is reluctant towards their wish. Mishri makes it clear that she can't take care of him anymore as he does not earn any money.
Learning that Lapataganj would soon have an electric supply, Chotu decides to learn the work of an electrician. Trying to fix things, he creates trouble for the people in Lapataganj.
The postman at Mukundi's workplace while getting retired, tells him that there are a lot of letters which are still undelivered. Mukundi is anxious thinking when would Indu return.
Mukundi starts crying after reading Indu's letter which says that she would never come back. The entire village is worried after this news spreads and starts giving Mukundi suggestions on how to get her back.
Chotu mama tells his fellow villagers that he is leaving for Golganj to get his niece, Suman to Lapataganj. Sureeli and Mishri are extremely happy to receive Suman.
Chotu fixes Sureeli's marriage to Prem Babu, who is actually Suman's lover. But Sureeli is adamant about marrying Pappu. Mishri catches Sureeli making the lovebirds meet.
Suman sends Prem Babu a letter through Sureeli, which Pappu perceives differently. Chotu and Mishri await Prem Babu but he is nowhere to be found.
Lapataganj's new Development Officer arrives and starts enquiring about the residents. Kanyakumari and Mukundi were college lovers. Mukundi suggests Suttilal the ways to save his shop.
Mukundi's efforts bring colours to Suttilal's life. Kanyakumari and her assistants evade the situation once the journalists intervene.
A minister comes to visit Suttilal and threatens him for going on a hunger strike. Different businessmen meet Suttilal to sell their products.
Mukundi explains his plan to the villagers to get rid of the media. The villagers plot that Suttilal is a thief and Pappu adds up to their drama.
Mukundilal rejoices as his beloved wife Indumati, finally returns home after spending time at her parents' house.
Indu is tensed about Kanyakumari's growing closeness to Mukundi. Mukundi comes home late daily, which adds up to Indu's doubts. What will happen when Indu finds Mukundi with Kanyakumari?
Indu decides to go back to her mother's place on finding Mukundi returning home in Kanyakumari's car. The villagers try to convince Indu but its too late already.
Elija takes Chotu's criticism too hard, and gets sensitive about being unmarried. Kanyakumari is annoyed to hear about Indu from Mukundi. Elija beats the drums and swears about getting married in front of the villagers.
Sweety enters Lapataganj and asks Elija to help her out. Elija challenges Chotu that he will get married soon. Guddu is called upon by Elija for advices but Chotu has already manipulated Guddu.
Elija dresses up in mismatched clothes to impress a girl he has set his eyes on. He intends to get married to her and goes behind wooing her.
Mishri dreams about Chotu getting bashed due to his antics and her religious Baba confirms that will happen. Chotu doesn't bother about any of the superstition and goes out to only realize that it turned to be true. Indu saw a terrible dre…
Indu is scared and does everything she can for her family to remember her. Guddu lies to Mishri and takes Pappu to feed Sureeli. Chotu stops the lovebirds and snatches away the jalebis.
Indu calls Eliza over and makes him wear numerous rakhis. Indu and Mukundi invite Kanyakumari for dinner but Chukundi ruins the mood.
Pappu gifts a few bangles to Sureeli and gets caught thereafter. Indu plans that her sister, Bindwasini, is ideal for Mukundi and tries to push them for going for a movie.
Indu finally reveals everything to her sister, Bindumati. Mukundi has a nightmare about Pappu getting badly attacked and so Indu goes to alert him.
Indu is in a hurry to send off Bindwasini home, but Mukundi's statement shocks everyone. The Lapataganj is united once again to help one of their residents.
Chotu amuses the crowd with his father's story. Kachua is back in Lapataganj but nobody is ready to listen to him. So Chotu suggests Kachua newer ways to gain his importance back.
Kachhua Prasad slaps a Government official after mistaking him for a roadside romeo and immediately regrets it when the officer reveals his identity.
Kachua slapped Manchale Yadav and has made things hard for himself. The villagers seek help from Lallan but he refuses to help.
The villagers try to convince Kachua for apologising to the government officer but he denies to accept his mistake at all. Lapataganj will be added to a highway and there is no scope for development.
Pappu keeps hiding and running from his family to avoid meeting a girl named Duniya. Pappu chooses Guddu as the ideal alternative to send for the date. Duniya likes Guddu and selects him as her prospective husband.
Chuniya, Duniya's father arrives at Lapataganj to meet Guddu. Pappu is upset to know Duniya has chosen Guddu. Lapataganj gets engrossed in Guddu's celebration.
While Lapataganj is celebrating Guddu's haldi, Chuniya Dubey brings a better proposal for Guddu's future. Pappu and Guddu get emotional for this new step.
The villagers convince Guddu that Lapataganj will always be his. Guddu and Duniya make a perfect couple, but Pappu tries to tease them by getting in between. Lapataganj is heartbroken to witness Guddu's farewell.
Pappu is in depression as he still feels Guddu is in Lapataganj. Sureeli goes to another village with her mother. The villagers worry about Guddu's condition, when Guddu arrives at Lapataganj.
Duniya stands in between of Guddu and Pappu. Chotu finds his father's things in the safe and show it off to the villagers. While Lapataganj celebrates their father's birthday, Chotu takes up a challenge.
Chotu is worked up to accept this challenge of showing his fathers photograph. Suttilal, Chaurasia and Elija tries to convince him but that starts a new problem.
Chotu decides to sketch his father's picture. Mukundi prepares food while Chotu chats with him. The artist who arrives is a professional sketch artist for Police.
The people in Lapatganj are in shock to see Chotu mama's picture in the newspaper, saying he is no more. During a prayer service, Chotu's presence scares everyone.
Chotu mama goes in search for members for the army from Lapataganj. Lallu's return after 6 years excites everyone. Chaurasiya narrates the incident of how Lallu left the village.
Lallu returns to Lapataganj after 6 years. His arrival brings tears in their eyes as he is injured. They all celebrate Lallu's return in Lapataganj, before which he shares his experience.
A celebration takes place in Lapataganj for Lallu's return and the minister promises him a license for putting up a petrol bunk. Lallu visits the collector along with Mukundi.
An announcement goes around in Lapataganj of a new movie. Indumati tries to convince Mukundi to take her. Guddu and his wife, Duniya too, go to watch the new movie.
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Mukundi, Guddu, and Lallan are put outside the house, as they do not agree to go with their wives for a honeymoon. Chotu brings a smile on Surili's face and makes her laugh.
Bindu, Indumati and Duniya discuss their honeymoon fantasies. Sutti Lal is upset as his wife, Mircha as she is forcing him to take her for the honeymoon.
All the couples are excited as they are finally going for the honeymoon. They discuss the places to visit. Duniya's father lends some money to Guddu to take Duniya for the honeymoon.
Everyone waits for Thota Ram who has planned the Honeymoon trip. A bus arrives to take everyone to the honeymoon resort. They all have a fun time during the bus journey.
Mircha begins to weep as she has left behind her hen in the food joint that they had stopped at. Pappu returns to Lapataganj and wonders where everyone are. All of them arrive at the resort.
Elija has his eyes on the receptionist at the resort. The manager takes them around the resort. They all get into the pool and have a bonfire night at the end of the day.
As all the couples are having a good time, Elija gets slapped by the receptionist after reading his letter. While Pappu is en route to honeymoon resort, Surili misses him.
Elija sarcastically explains to Chotu about his conversation with the receptionist. When Surili notices all the couples having a good time, she misses Pappu even more.
Pappu reaches the honeymoon resort and Surili is also found. Everyone leaves to return to Lapataganj. Surili and Pappu have a moment together before the others return.
Biji Pandey finally clears his LLB exam and becomes a lawyer, but no one in his neighbourhood takes him seriously. An upset Biji decides to change his ways and bring an element of 'Dabangayi' in his attitude.
Indu and Duniya try to convince Mishri mausi to get Surili married to Pappu. Pappu later dressed up in police uniform arrives in Lapataganj trying to convince Mishri mausi.
Pappu takes Surili with him to distribute money. The actual police come to catch hold of Pappu. He then confesses the truth saying he was testing everyone's belief.
Mishri mausi shows off her new golden bangles. Indumati cries to Mukundi, because he hasn't bought her any bangles. Mausi plans to get Surili married to Suresh.
Mukundi visits the jewellery store with Indumati to buy bangles for her. Pappu buys colourful bangles for Surili and goes to meet her, the minute Mausi and Chotu leave the house.
Indumati calls for a get together to show everyone the bangles she bought. Since Indumati has bought golden bangles, Bindu tries to convince her husband to buy bangles for her as well.
The jewellery store manager comes in search of Mukundi to collect money. Surili too asks Pappu to buy bangles for her. Bindu is excited as her husband arranges for money to buy bangles.
Mukundi hides from Muneemji. Lallan and Bindu visit Indumati and Mukundi at night. Mishri mausi makes besan laddu for everyone. Mukundi is at the jewellery store again.
Mukundi is worried thinking about Bindu's money and the bangles. Bindu is excited thinking about her bangles. Before Mukundi returns, everyone is already celebrating for Bindu's joy.
Everyone is shocked as Mukundi doesn't get the bangles. Bindu says that Indumati is jealous of her and leaves. Indu is shocked to find money in her cupboard that Mukundi had kept.
The ladies in Lapataganj are sad over Indu and BIndu's split up. Sureeli is forced to see a man for her wedding but Pappu intervenes.
Indu makes a big blunder by giving Mukundi's office money to Bindu. Indu cries her eyes out, as Mukundi is nowhere to be seen and spends a sleepless night.
Indu in front of Lord Hanuman pleadges that she will not eat or drink anything until Mukundi returns home. Even though her fellow villagers try to make her eat something, she stands by her decision.
Pappu and Guddu stick a one rupee coin on Chotu mama's forehead while he is asleep. They later tell him that if the coin sticks for one day, he would become a millionaire.
As soon as Mishri agrees to get Chotu married, he tries talking to Chameli. Chotu goes to extremes to impress Chamelii but Mishri refuses to take things forward until Chotu finds a job.
Chotu mama goes around the village asking people what work he should be doing. Chotu demands money from Mishri to run a business.
Mama earns for the first time. He sends Surili to tell his mother to look for a suitable person to get married to. Mama's mother decides to meet Lalaji to discuss the same.
The people of Lapataganj get ready to celebrate Holi. Mama Ji dreams of being a part of the unique Holi celebration with the person he loves.
People in Lapataganj celebrate the festival of colors with great joy and enthusiasm. Everyone thinks Chameli is angry at Chotu for throwing colors at her, but she reveals that she loved it.
The men in Lapataganj regreat getting a body massage from wrestlers instead of enjoying it. Chotu and Pappu shake hands and promise to not intervene in each other's marriage.
Chotu mama is upset as he does not want Sureeli to miss his wedding. Chotu mama is left heartbroken, when he sees another man getting married to Chameli.
Chameli talks to Chotu mama for one last time, before departing from Lapataganj. Before she leaves, she asks Chotu to sing a song in front of everyone.
Indu wonders if Mukundi has stopped loving her as much as he used to. She starts testing his love for her and her belief becomes stronger when he refuses to call in sick for work.
Seeing Indu doubt his love for her, Mukundi gives in to all her wishes. They get into a fight at the theatre, followed by a few more fights.
Indu asks Mukundi to wrestle with a strong wrestler to prove his love for her. Chukundi tells Mukundi that Indu is planning to leave the house if he does not agree for wrestling.