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Based in an imaginary small town called
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Lapataganj is a town in some part of India which has been long forgotten by the system. The town struggles daily for basic facilities, yet the people residing there are the happiest of the lot. The show captures the spirit of the common man to lead a happy life against all odds.
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1026:Categories
396:References
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191:2014-08-15
181:2009-10-26
154:25 minutes
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