Does the show lose much in translation to English?

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mehtafan

@mehtafan

Beginner

Posted: 11 years ago

Hi everyone!

I was channel hopping a couple of months back, and started watching the show a little bit before the storyline where Iyer got his promotion. I completely fell in love with the show and have watched every episode since then. I love how positive the show is, and enjoy it immensely.

The only language I speak is English, so I watch the show with English subtitles. Can anyone tell me if I'm missing any "subtle" jokes involving language etc.?

Thanks :)

EDIT: Tonight's episode was missing subtitles on my recording :(

Edited by mehtafan - 11 years ago

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dey.bh

@dey.bh

Rocker

Posted: 11 years ago

Translation always makes you lose something or other. Everything cannot be translated. Some of the jokes and even some dialogues have a background. If you know the background you will find it way more funnier and logical than the English translation.

For example: If one says, " Ghar ka bhedi Lanka Dhaye" it would be translated like ," Lanka was burnt because of a traitor" ( Meaning :WHo needs enemy when we have a friend like you).

One won't be able to enjoy the scene if he has no idea about the Hindu epic Ramayana.

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Ahmed

@terenaam_ahm

Dazzler

Posted: 11 years ago

@ mehtafan

Welcome for TMKOC forum family...

well u only speak English...but do u understand Hindi? i mean if u partially understand it then you will enjoy the show...now that u are watching hindi shows surely your hindi going improve and u will understand lot more...

as far as Taarak Mehta show is concerned...last few months this show has lost its charm...if u wanna really see...watch the earlier episodes of this show online...they were simply the best...

Edited by terenaam_ahm - 11 years ago