---
title: "Such is Life"
year: 1984
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/such-is-life-1984"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 8934
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 9.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Such is Life (1984) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/such-is-life-1984

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Such is Life is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Comedy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A 1984 Indian sitcom that finds humor in everyday family life."

### Why Watch
- Sharp comedic writing by Sharad Joshi
- Pioneering early Indian sitcom
- Relatable family situations with light humor

### Caveats & Content Note
- Period-specific humor may feel dated
- Tone & Suitability: The show features light, family-friendly comedy suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedic, lighthearted, family

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Such is Life first broadcast?
It premiered on Indian television in 1984.

### Q: Who wrote the sitcom?
The series was written by comedy writer Sharad Joshi.

### Q: Who directed the show?
It was directed by Kundan Shah, S. S. Oberoi, and Raman Kumar.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the series?
The episodes follow the humorous daily events of the married couple Ranjit and Renu Verma, Renu’s younger brother Raja, and their extended family.

### Q: Why is the series considered significant in Indian TV history?
It was among the first Indian sitcoms and became one of the biggest hits after Doordarshan began sponsoring programs.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Such is Life — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/8934)
- [Such Is Life (1930 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Such_Is_Life_(1930_film))
- [Such Is Life: The Troubled Times of Ben Cousins (2010) | ČSFD…](https://www.csfd.cz/film/530660-such-is-life-the-troubled-times-of-ben-cousins/prehled/)
- [Such is Life (2012)](https://www.sms.cz/film/such-is-life-2012)
- [Such Is Life (2021) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/2953320-such-is-life)

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