Leading television producer, Gautam Adhikari, who is considered as one of the pioneers of the Marathi TV industry, passed away at his residence here today after a brief illness, his family sources said. Gautam and his brother Markand started a company-- Sri Adhikari Brothers (SAB) Group - in 1985 as a small family owned partnership firm. It went on to become the first publicly-listed television production company in India when it was listed on the BSE in 1995. The group also established SAB channel, which runs Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah among other popular shows. Gautam Adhikari, who was a diploma holder in commercial art, had directed several films and serials.

Source: Hindustan Times October 27, 2017 05:37 UTC