Cast of Itti Si Khushi: Full Cast, Characters, Actor Names, Story, Family Tree, Crew, Episode Guide, Adaptation, & More

Cast of Itti Si Khushi which stars a apportion cast that can bring humor and apply the emotional vehicle of Sony SAB into sharp focus. Appointed to bring the ‘unusual’ endeavour alive as she turned skilled, her debut Hindi-language collection titled “Anvita”, chronicling an unravelling life mum on 14 Chhatri Street – about a younger lady bringing up her little brothers when their mother left house and due stalwart nodes. The series ended its successful run on 16 May 2026, consisting of a total of 234 episodes and it is also available for streaming in the Sony LIV app. This series should not be confused with the same-titled 201415 television show featuring Anuj Sachdeva and Smriti Kalra. Other than sharing a title, the two productions have different stories and cast members and of course separate creators. In July 2025-Sony SAB’s very own and wholly Indianised version of the famed (critically-acclaimed, award-winning) British TV series Shameless-which was gone “desi” with so-called family values, dope-infused melodrama set in Mumbai for mainstream television viewers. The ensemble cast, one of the greatest strengths of this series.

Full Cast of Itti Si Khushi

Also below are the names of main cast members in 2025 Sony SAB serial along with their characters that have confirmed or official credits assigned. In cases where there are no official character names or they have not been consistently confirmed through production credits, the information has been cited as cautiously possible to minimize any risk of spreading misinformation.

Actor	Character	Role in the Show
Sumbul Touqeer	Anvita Diwekar	Eldest sibling and the central protagonist
Varun Badola	Suhas Diwekar	Alcoholic father of the Diwekar family
Rajat Verma	Virat Khanna	Male lead connected to Anvita’s journey
Rishi Saxena	Sanjay	Important supporting character
Ashi Singh	Official character name not widely confirmed	Pivotal female character
Shabir Ahluwalia	Reported pivotal appearance	Important role during the series
Neha Mehta	Hetal Diwekar	Mother of the Diwekar family
Sachin Kavetham	Sidhu Diwekar	Younger brother of Anvita
Atharv Padhye	Bandya Diwekar	Younger brother
Aayesha Vindhara	Chidiya Diwekar	Younger sister
Harsh	Chiku Diwekar	Youngest sibling
Meghna Kukreja	Supporting Role	Important recurring character

Sumbul Touqeer as Anvita Diwekar

Sumbul Touqeer as Anvita Diwekar, The oldest and the emotional core of Itti Si Khushi. When her mother leaves the family and soon after, dad is swallowed up in alcoholism Anvita has to drop out of school as she takes on caring duties for her brothers and sisters. She takes care of the house, earns money and safeguards her brothers whilst fighting off demons. Essentially, it is a role that requires patience, maturity and continues to show compassion — all three virtues Sumbul imbues with flesh-and-blood conviction. The series is anchored by her performance, which reveals the daily sacrifices of young caretakers. This show is not your first, she rose to national fame with her role in Imlie and it seems that the masses fell for her innate acting.

Varun Badola as Suhas Diwekar

Varun Badola is in the role of Suhas Diwekar, a dysfunctional father whose alcoholism forms the crux of this story. He loves his kids but as an addict and irresponsible jerk he wouldn’t be a good father. Consequently, Anvita ends up taking on roles she is far too young to take. The writers could have made Suhas a two-dimensional bad guy, but instead chose to show his flaws and insecurities; as well as highlighting the fact he is human with feelings. Coupled with the years of experience that Varun has as an actor, makes him bring depth and realism to the role. He is a familiar face in serials like Astitva… Ek Prem Kahani, Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand and Mere Dad Ki Dulhan.

Rajat Verma as Virat Khanna

Rajat Verma as Virat Khanna, non-Diwekar lead character in the series Before long, Virat finds his own space in Anvita’s life and big enough to help her through various emotional hurdles. He provides some hope and much-needed emotional balance to a film that leans heavily into family obligations, personal sacrifice storylines. It was a sincere performance by Rajat and along with Sumbul Touqeer as Anvita these two also share some of the most memorable moments in series. Prior to starting his journey with Itti Si Khushi, Rajat gained fame via television dramas including Beyhadh 2, Ishq Par Zor Nahi and more youth-based ventures.

Rishi Saxena as Sanjay

Rishi Saxena is present in a pen supporting role as Bhana, who affects many pivotal moments of the story. Sanjay may not be part of the Diwekar family’s story, but he becomes integral to theirs and creates many emotionally powerful moments throughout the series. He balances the show’s more combustible family conflicts with his calm presence and considered responses. Rishi plays this way with quiet subtlety and restraint, rendering Sanjay a relatable figure. Having previously acted in Marathi and Hindi stage, television series, films and web series the actor has always been appreciated for his very realistic performances.

Ashi Singh in a Pivotal Role

Ashi is one of the lead females in Itti Si Khushi. Even though Sony SAB has not been repeating her character name in all publicly available promotional material, the namesake role is integral to both the emotional and personal journeys of lead characters. She offers warmth, positivity, a level headedness that aids the growth and development of more than one relationship throughout the story. Ashi’s performance also is more grounded and it helps her character to shine while still not taking away focus from the main family part of the story. She is already a known face for TV audience with shows like Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai, Aladdin — Naam Toh Suna Hoga and Meet. Hiring her makes the cast stronger and gives even wider emotional reach to the series.

Shabir Ahluwalia in a Pivotal Appearance

Shabir Ahluwalia is seen playing a pivotal role in the series. At the time of airing, a few entertainment sites misidentified him as leading man. To date, publicly shared production information hasn’t consistently made him out to be the lead. Well, instead of that he is connected to a cameo which acts as an essential appearance in supporting key story points while keeping the focus on Anvita Diwekar. He brings a sense of maturity and emotional weight to every scene in which he is present. Even after all these years, with Kumkum Bhagya in the mix along with Kayamath and Hip Hip Hurray – Shabir is still one of Indian televisions most recognizable actors having delivered some very memorable performances through his career so far.

Neha Mehta as Hetal Diwekar

Hetal Diwekar is the mother of the family, and Neha Mehta has played her role. This abandonment at home becomes the point that never makes their lives remain as they were before. While she is absent throughout much of the family’s day-to-day struggles, her choices nonetheless resonate through every important moment in the narrative. The emotional echoes of her absence inform Anvita’s obligations, and help to bring life to the younger sibs. Neha handles her well, once again playing a mature themed role that takes time to define the character rather than putting them in neat boxes. She has featured in many Hindi serials and her most admirable work is the long-running Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

Sachin Kavetham as Sidhu Diwekar

Sachin Kavetham — as Sidhu Diwekar, one of Anvita’s younger brothers. Sidhu ages beyond his years as the family barely survives without adequate parenting, and eventually grasps what it has cost his elder sister. His character symbolizes the emotional toll family hardship takes on children. You feel the innocence, confusion and persistence of a young boy trying to do what he can for his family. Both his scenes with Sumbul Touqeer, who plays Imlie’s sister and their sibling bond is one of the biggest strengths these series still have going for them.

Atharv Padhye as Bandya Diwekar

Bandya Diwekar, a younger member of the Diwekar household and has been played by Atharv Padhye) Bandya provides glimmers of innocence and optimism in a narrative rife with emotional heft. In its portrayal of Harris as he interacts with his siblings, we see how kids still dream even when facing undesirable odds. Atharv who plays Naman does justice to the character making them feel like a real family. The chemistry with the rest of the younger cast adds to that realistic atmosphere, which is exactly what makers intended throughout.

Aayesha Vindhara as Chidiya Diwekar

Aayesha Vindhara features as Chidiya Diwekar, one of the younger sisters in-house. Chidiya’s character embodies the emotional fragility facing children from an unpredictable home. Much of their scenes are profoundly poignant, as she leans on Anvita for love and counsel; such emotional reliance provides her with a certain security. Like most proud and confident performers, Aayesha charms her way through the film making it easy for audiences to relate with the struggles of Diwekar (the family). Though her part is less prominent than the adult leads, she still plays a critical role at the emotional core of the show.

Harsh as Chiku Diwekar

Atul Harsh is a member of the Diwekar family, playing as youngest and namesake Chiku Diwekar. Chiku represents the innocence Anvita so desperately tries to preserve even while struggling with poverty and loss in her family. His presence serves as a reminder to viewers of what the big sisters are fighting for each and every day. Harsh is believable in a kid friendly role not spoiling the warm emotional genuineness that several memorable family scenes portraying importance of togetherness carries. Chiku, although has limited dialogues is a crucial emotional connect to the family.

Supporting Cast of Itti Si Khushi

In addition to the central actors, several recurring players populate the world of Diwekar’s family. Anvita has people who are friends, neighbors, teachers and employers or relatives that play a meaningful part. Rather than featuring meaningless side stories, these supporting characters reinforce the main theme of family obligation and community solidarity. Despite their roles being in the background, they make the story feel more grounded and create new challenges for our protagonists. It’s quite worth mentioning that a few entertainment portals have churned out unwarranted cast information by the incorrect naming of supporting actors to characters on paddle. Speculations involving the Sony SAB adaptation of 2025 have sometimes even been confused with information from the older series, here between 2014 and 2015. Information for the cast should always be gleaned from officially credited sources, not copied lists of unverified data not supported by production credits.

Crew and Makers

Behind the emotional storytelling of Itti Si Khushi is an experienced creative team that successfully adapted an internationally recognized television format for Indian audiences. From the writing and direction to the production design, every department worked together to create a family drama that remained emotionally engaging throughout its run.

Category	Details
Created By	Goldie Behl and Sonnal A. Kakar
Directed By	Vikram Labhe
Produced By	Goldie Behl and Sabrina Duguet
Production Houses	Rose Audio Visual Productions and All3Media International
Original Series	Shameless (United Kingdom)
Original Language	Hindi
Television Network	Sony SAB
Streaming Platform	Sony LIV
Original Run	18 August 2025 to 16 May 2026
Total Episodes	234

Adapted from fist episode by Goldie Behl and Sonnal A. Kakar also the adaptation aims to capture Shameless emotional heart but make it “Indian television friendly”. And director Vikram Labhe stays away from melodrama, and chooses realism both in terms of the performances which are earnest as well as his storytelling. Working with distributor All3Media International, Rose Audio Visual Productions always produced at a level of consistency that allowed the show to define itself and avoid merely being construed as an adaptation of the British original.

From Shameless to Sony SAB: The Adaptation

One of the key reasons Itti Si Khushi generated buzz before it aired was due to its link with a hit British TV series Shameless. Rather than invent an original family drama from its ingredients, the makers opted to officially adapt one of Britain’s perennial hit television formats. But the Indian version is not a shot-for-shot remake. It has used the original series’ emotional foundation but adapted it to Indian culture, family values and television habits. British Shameless: The Gallagher family works to get by with no responsible parenting (too busy drinking and taking drugs) Mom dies, dad’s an alcoholic who pretty much checks out as the eldest daughter takes on caregiver duties. The original series was known for its dark comedy, in-your-face storytelling and mature concepts that were not exactly family TV friendly stories. Its unflinching depiction of poverty, drug addiction and shattered relationships won it acclaim as one of the most celebrated TV dramas ever made in Britain.

Why the Cast Was Perfect for Their Roles

The casting is the key to success in any family drama, and Itti Si Khushi makes for a good case study. Instead, the producers chose each other principal actor to suit the emotional tone of a story rather than simply being denizen actors. It was the chemistry of the cast that made audiences care about this family and want to witness everything again as they continue with their journey together. Sumbul Touqeer was the go-to choice as Anvita because of her strength to deliver with a certain level of emotion that does not come off gimmicky. The way she spoke her dialogues, the interactions with younger actors; there was no question that Anvita is a realistic sister sacrificing for everyone in the family ahead of herself. Suhas Diwekar played by Varun Badola added experience and emotions to the character. Rather than going for big television villainy, he played the character as a living trainwreck of addiction and personal failures. This mirroring performance was an effective anchor for the series and kept the story anchored in realism instead of turning into melodrama. The enabling of youth by Rajat Verma and Ashi Singh unleashed a rainbow of hope in the story. And to a lesser extent, that their characters might buoy Anvita while pushing the story beyond simply Diwekar household. Rishi Saxena brought in yet more maturity by executing a very sober performance and the child actors made their sibling relationships believable through their spontaneous interactions.

Common Mistakes Found on Other Websites

When Itti Si Khushi gained popularity, some entertainment portals based on the Black Page inaccurately reported the information about this serial. A lot of these errors still show up in searches, so it is vital to distinguish confirmed information from conjecture. The biggest mistake is confusing the 2025 Sony SAB serial with a television show from 2014-15 that has the same name. Even though The director and name of both productions is Itti Si Khushi, their story line/ cast / production team and television station have nothing in common. Readers are to not confuse the two unrelated series from each other. A second frequent mistake was the character names. Before full production credits became available to the public, so many websites ascribed unofficial or erroneous actors’ names. In most instances those names were copied verbatim across different portals without any real check on their accuracy. When it comes to supporting characters, official credits are still undoubtedly the best course of action. Also, other articles referred Shabir Ahluwalia as the lead boy. Records in the public domain, however, note his role as a key player rather than main character of the series. The center of Itti Si Khushi is always Anvita Diwekar, her family.

Story of Itti Si Khushi (2025)

• Synopsis of the central plot
• Responsibilities of Anvita Diwekar
• Family challenges and/or emotional conflict
• Why it comes across so well with the public

Main Characters Explained

Character	Played By	Character Description
Anvita Diwekar	Sumbul Touqeer	Eldest sibling and family caretaker
Suhas Diwekar	Varun Badola	Alcoholic father
Virat Khanna	Rajat Verma	Male lead
Hetal Diwekar	Neha Mehta	Mother
Sidhu Diwekar	Sachin Kavetham	Younger brother
Bandya Diwekar	Atharv Padhye	Younger brother
Chidiya Diwekar	Aayesha Vindhara	Younger sister
Chiku Diwekar	Harsh	Youngest sibling

Character Relationships in Itti Si Khushi

• Anvita and Suhas
• Anvita and Virat
• Anvita with her siblings
• Hetal’s Contribution to the Family
• Family dynamics and emotions

Complete Family Tree of the Diwekar Family

Family Member	Relationship
Father	Suhas Diwekar
Mother	Hetal Diwekar
Eldest Daughter	Eldest DaughterAnvita Diwekar
Brother	Sidhu
Brother	Bandya
Sister	Chidiya
Youngest Brother	Chiku

Cast Salary (If Reported)

It is a show on Sony sab but never disclosed salary by makers. Any numbers you may have seen floating around on the internet are not confirmed and most likely speculative.

Filming Locations of Itti Si Khushi

• Mumbai
• Indoor sets
• Production design
• Realistic middle-class suburb

Where to Watch Itti Si Khushi

Platform	Availability
Sony SAB	Original TV Broadcast
Sony LIV	Full Episodes Streaming

Broadcast Details

Information	Information
Premiere Date	18 August 2025
Finale Date	16 May 2026
Episodes	234
Language	Hindi
Genre	Family Drama
Network	Sony SAB
OTT	Sony LIV

Why Fans Loved the Cast of Itti Si Khushi

• Natural Play
• Great sibling bond
• Storytelling in a way that strikes emotions
• Characters that are family-friendly
• Sumbul’s performance
• Varun Badola in a phenomenal layered act

Audience Response and TRP Performance

• First audience responses
• Critical reception
• Audience response from family
• Dialogue on social media
• Overall popularity

Is Itti Si Khushi Worth Watching?

• Who should watch it
• Strengths
• Weaknesses
• Best performances
• Summary of recommendation

Similar TV Shows Like Itti Si Khushi

TV Show	Why You’ll Like It
Imlie	Strong female lead
Mere Dad Ki Dulhan	Emotional family drama
Wagle Ki Duniya	Family relationships
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai	Family values
Pushpa Impossible	Inspirational female lead

Awards and Recognition

If there is no award, then clearly say that Itti Si Khushi have not won any TV awards on paper till now. However, viewers enjoyed watching the performance of Sumbul Touqeer as well as that of the other star cast.

Story of Itti Si Khushi (2025)

The story line of Itti Si Khushi is based on a small girl Anvita Diwekar who has inherited the management responsibility being head -of -the family, when her mother leaves them Sr. Suhas Diwekar also an alcoholic father and she gets into emotional turmoil! She is Anvita, the eldest of 6 siblings who has sacrificed her dreams to become a surgeon or engineer and deals with hirsutism which in turn creates hormonal imbalances. The series represents how a middle-class family in Mumbai survives despite the ever-looming fall into financial ruin, while fighting its deep emotional scars. There are no grand revelations or crazy plot twists as it focuses on ordinary familial duty, sibling relations and strength in functionality that is necessary for facing the challenges of life. Consequently, this groundedness has become one of the show’s biggest strengths.

Main Characters Explained

Character	Played By	Character Description
Anvita Diwekar	Sumbul Touqeer	Eldest daughter who becomes the family’s caretaker
Suhas Diwekar	Varun Badola	Father battling alcoholism
Virat Khanna	Rajat Verma	Anvita’s biggest supporter and male lead
Sanjay	Rishi Saxena	Important supporting character
Hetal Diwekar	Neha Mehta	Mother whose departure changes the family’s life
Sidhu Diwekar	Sachin Kavetham	Younger brother
Bandya Diwekar	Atharv Padhye	Younger brother
Chidiya Diwekar	Aayesha Vindhara	Younger sister
Chiku Diwekar	Harsh	Youngest sibling

Character Relationships in Itti Si Khushi

At the heart of it all, this show is about relationships. The textures of love, obligation and the bonds between them are palpable with every moving plot point.

Anvita and Suhas Diwekar

Anvita’s connection with her father is a letdown, exhausting and it provides you glimmers of hope. Hence, when your brother suffers from addiction and is in needy state you are forced become a big sister elder sister daughter mother to him.

Anvita and Virat

Virat ends up being one of the most faithful individuals, amidst other people from Anvita’s life. His understanding and emotional support does make up for many a few of those trials she’s faced along with the caregiving.

Anvita and Her Siblings

Anvita’s bonding, both with her younger brothers and sisters in the series, is probably the most intimate of all. To be able to provide them with a better tomorrow, she gives up everything.

Hetal’s Return

With Hetal returning, it gives the emotion where each of them has to confront unresolved past issues and questions that come with forgiveness.

Filming Locations of Itti Si Khushi

It is primarily based in Mumbai, with the use of artificially created indoor sets and actual locations to provide a realistic middle-class environment. Scenes from the street, markets and schools with a neighborhood feel also aid in setting an anchor for images of what is tangible. It brilliantly shines at the mundane — much of what plays out in regular, believable situations is a day-to-day struggle for everyone to relate with.

Broadcast Details

Detail	Information
Premiere Date	18 August 2025
Finale Date	16 May 2026
Total Episodes	234
Genre	Family Drama
Language	Hindi
Channel	Sony SAB
OTT Platform	Sony LIV
Production House	Rose Audio Visual Productions
Original Series	Shameless (United Kingdom)

Where to Watch Itti Si Khushi

If you missed the original television broadcast, you can still watch the complete series on Sony LIV. The platform offers all episodes, making it easy for viewers to enjoy the story at their own pace.

Platform	Availability
Sony SAB	Original Television Broadcast
Sony LIV	Full Episode Streaming

Why Fans Loved the Cast of Itti Si Khushi

Both the entire ensemble cast was praised, as every actor played it down and avoided an oversized role. Sumbul Touqeer left all teary-eyed for her heartfelt representation and we had Varun Badola elongating layers into the character of Suhas Diwekar. Get the Best of Filmfare Stories in Your InboxContinue Reading Below Big shoutout to Rajat Verma, Rishi Saxena and Ashi Singh as they have made our minds believe that this Diwekar family actually exists. The cast felt like they were really siblings, which is something audiences connected with the most. The emotional conversations, the silly interludes and struggles that families go through made it relatable enough for viewers to care about each episode from start to finish.

Audience Response and Reception

Since its launch, it has been receiving continuous praise from the family audiences for its beautiful story line and incredible performances in Guest User Itti Si Khushi. That this one is pretty realistic sibling dynamics, Anvita Diwekar trajectory and that each of the star cast got their scenes evenly were appreciated. Critics also praised Outlaw’s adaptation of Shameless. Rather than making a shot-for-shot translation of the British series, they crafted an Indian adaptation which was full of its own regional customs and family life. Over the course of 234 episodes, it developed a following with its emotional storytelling and familiar characters.

Is Itti Si Khushi Worth Watching?

And those who like family dramas with a little sensibility can watch Itti Si Khushi. The lack of empty plot devices or over-acted drama allows the series to tell an emotional story of commitment, sacrifice and unconditional love that is both profound yet simply presented. Of its highlights are Sumbul who is great in a central role, Varun Badola as the multipronged Suhas Diwekar and chemistry between some of younger lot that ends up feeling quite sincere. Itti Si Khushi is one of the most memorable family dramas on Sony SAB in recent times with solid writing, a strong supporting cast.

Interesting Facts About Itti Si Khushi

• The series is the official Hindi adaptation of Channel 4’s BAFTA Award-winning British television soul-crushing drama Shameless
• The first season aired from 18 August 2025 to the season finale on May 16th, 2026.
• On television, it ran for a total of 234 episodes.
• Only a few months ago, Sumbul had appeared in an all-time exhausting role for TV around this time as Anvita Diwekar (also seen playing near to her real age)
• Jetpur moves the original British setting of Manchester to Mumbai.
• The character of Suhas Diwekar (Varun Badola) was a very emotionally layered villain and not vanilla like on most Indian television shows.
• The child sibling characters became one of the major emotional climaxes in this saga.
• This adaptation is much more about the family ties and emotions, as opposed to its original British drama title – which has a darker feel than many other shows at that time.
• Sony LIV releases the full season after serial on TV.
• The show is often mistakenly referred to as the 2014-15 series of the same name; however, both shows could not be more dissimilar.

Why You Should Watch Itti Si Khushi

If you can endure a narrowly slower pace — Itti Si Khushi is not the worst suggestion template to follow your family dramas if in real life you fancy some feel-something moments. It is a responsibility, sacrifice and sibling love story told with just enough stretches to be not balloonishly unrealistic for the nature of this series. This is a film filled with well-written characters and great performances, all covered by an easily lost shell in Clerks III. It is also significant for how it has decided to adapt its “internationally-successful format”. Rather than attempting to recreate the original shot-for-shot, they adapted it while retaining its emotional core whilst also making it conform with local tastes. Even if Itti Si Khushi (Sony SAB) or any other family drama of 2025-26 hit hard with its cast and a loveable agenda, making one out from the other would be near impossible.

Final Take

The ensemble cast of Itti Si Khushi is the soul or should we say, heart oozing out emotion in this family soap on Sony SAB. Sumbul, the force of force and gun or simply a wire tapping sister who goes to any extent for keeping their family together as Anvita Diwekar. And casting like Varun Badola, Rajat Verma and Rishi Saxena for the supporting work along with Ashi Singh & Neha Mehta (grown up child artist) makes every of the episode palpable. Away from the performances, it also deserves credit for a wherehere Indian culture and TV audiences are concerned in its transposition of British drama Shameless. Rather than try to copy the original word for word, they built a narrative with much stronger themes: family values and responsibility; brotherly love; hopeful. That enabled the show to find its own voice, while holding on to a lot of what was emotionally central in the original format. However, there is one other thing that makes the series wonderful too. The smaller moments contribute to the larger narrative, every major character matters and even much of the side cast gets worthwhile development. His younger siblings are not merely supplemental to him during convenient moments, but rather they all have rich lives themselves with dreams and fears. That emphasis on character growth is a big part of why audiences remained invested through 234 episodes. This is an article for the 2025 Sony SAB serial, whose content that will have all proven details that are never wrong as many other type of entertainment websites. Whether you are planning to watch the series or just looking for some insight on cast and characters of Itti Si Khushi, it’s an emotional story with a wonderful set of actors from television.

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