Most popular TV serials that captured India's heart
Authored By Wion Web Desk
Published: Nov 20, 2017, 21:31 IST | Updated: Nov 20, 2017, 21:31 IST
On World Television Day, we take a look at TV serials from India, Pakistan and Hollywood that featured on most Indian homes
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Dekh Bhai Dekh
Dekh Bhai Dekh was a Hindi sitcom show. It became popular because it was one of its kind and viewers were able to relate to the content.
It premiered on Doordarshan's metro channel and was directed by Aanand Mahendroo and produced by Jaya Bachchan.
It starred Shekhar Suman, Navin Nischol, Farida Jalal, Bhavana Balsavar, Deven Bhojani, Sushma Seth, Vishal Singh and Nattasha Singh in lead roles.
It premiered on Doordarshan's metro channel and was directed by Aanand Mahendroo and produced by Jaya Bachchan.
It starred Shekhar Suman, Navin Nischol, Farida Jalal, Bhavana Balsavar, Deven Bhojani, Sushma Seth, Vishal Singh and Nattasha Singh in lead roles.
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Malgudi Days
Malgudi Days is an Indian television series based on the works of the sketch artist, R. K. Narayan.
Short-reality-based episodes made the show popular.
The series was directed by Shankar Nag and music was composed by L. Vaidyanathan and was made in 1986 by film producer T. S. Narasimhan with Anant Nag as the lead actor.
Short-reality-based episodes made the show popular.
The series was directed by Shankar Nag and music was composed by L. Vaidyanathan and was made in 1986 by film producer T. S. Narasimhan with Anant Nag as the lead actor.
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Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama. It is created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. It is an adaptation of a novel, Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin.
The plot is about several royal families desire the Iron Throne to gain control.
The final season is yet to come but fans are going gaga to anticipate the ending.
In the race of TRP, Game of Thrones is breaking all the records.
The plot is about several royal families desire the Iron Throne to gain control.
The final season is yet to come but fans are going gaga to anticipate the ending.
In the race of TRP, Game of Thrones is breaking all the records.
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Hum Log
Hum Log was the first soap-opera on Indian TV. The first episode was aired on 7th July 1984. It was written by Manohar Shyam and directed by P. Kumar Vasudev.
It had every element that constitutes a middle-class family, such as the plight of a father with many daughters, the struggles faced by a family on a day to day life.
The lead role was played by Ashok Kumar that made the serial popular.
It had every element that constitutes a middle-class family, such as the plight of a father with many daughters, the struggles faced by a family on a day to day life.
The lead role was played by Ashok Kumar that made the serial popular.
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Shaktimaan
Shaktimaan, India's first superhero show. Mukesh Khanna used to play the role of Shaktimaan aka Gandhar.
It had a huge impact on kids and became one of the most popular and most watched TV show of the 90s.
It was aired only on Sundays. The best part of the show was, it used to end with a moral lesson, that was given by Mukesh Khanna, "Choti Choti Magar Moti Baaten".
It had a huge impact on kids and became one of the most popular and most watched TV show of the 90s.
It was aired only on Sundays. The best part of the show was, it used to end with a moral lesson, that was given by Mukesh Khanna, "Choti Choti Magar Moti Baaten".
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Kyu Ki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
One of the most famous television show that aired around 2001.
It was about a character named Tulsi Virani, who was the daughter in law of a Gujarati family (Virani family).
The role of Tulsi was played by Smriti Irani, who is currently a Rajya Sabha member and textile minister.
It is the television show with the highest number of episodes ever aired that are 1800 episodes in number.
It was about a character named Tulsi Virani, who was the daughter in law of a Gujarati family (Virani family).
The role of Tulsi was played by Smriti Irani, who is currently a Rajya Sabha member and textile minister.
It is the television show with the highest number of episodes ever aired that are 1800 episodes in number.
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Friends
Friends is an American television situation comedy. It became one of the most popular TV show of all the time and won several awards.
From its amazing title track to its famous dialogues, friends had all reasons to be the no. 1 comedy show.
Characters like Joey and Phoebe were very famous.
From its amazing title track to its famous dialogues, friends had all reasons to be the no. 1 comedy show.
Characters like Joey and Phoebe were very famous.
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Tara
Tara was an Indian soap opera that aired on Zee TV channel. The plot revolved around the urban women, their friendship, ambition, love and secrets.
Display of modern lifestyle and outdoor shooting made the serial popular.
The path-breaking serial that showed the lifestyle of an urban and progressive woman.
Display of modern lifestyle and outdoor shooting made the serial popular.
The path-breaking serial that showed the lifestyle of an urban and progressive woman.
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Ramayan
This was the first religious show on India television and it was produced and directed by Ramanand Sagar.
As the name says, the story was based on the 7th incarnation of Vishnu, Lord Ram, a Hindu god.
It broke many records in terms of television viewership, people who did not have televisions used to go to their neighbours so that they could watch this television show.
The popular characters are Arun Govil who played Ram and Dipika who played Sita.
As the name says, the story was based on the 7th incarnation of Vishnu, Lord Ram, a Hindu god.
It broke many records in terms of television viewership, people who did not have televisions used to go to their neighbours so that they could watch this television show.
The popular characters are Arun Govil who played Ram and Dipika who played Sita.
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Zindagi Gulzar Hai
Zindagi Gulzar Hai was the show that made Pakistani actor Fawad Khan a popular face in India.
It was based on a novel by Umera Ahmad and was also inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
The story revolves around a love story of a poor girl and a rich boy and focussed on women's struggle in the orthodox Pakistani society.
It was based on a novel by Umera Ahmad and was also inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
The story revolves around a love story of a poor girl and a rich boy and focussed on women's struggle in the orthodox Pakistani society.
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Shanti - Ek Aurat Ki Kahani
A serial that gave the platform to Mandira Bedi. "Shanti - Ek Aurat Ki Kahani" is an Indian television series that aired on DD National in 1994.
The story of the serial revolves around a strong woman who is a journalist. The protagonist stood up for many things to fight for justice.
The story of the serial revolves around a strong woman who is a journalist. The protagonist stood up for many things to fight for justice.
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Humsafar
This was Fawad Khan's second show in India that came out soon after the release of his debut film Khoobsurat in 2015. It was directed by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat.
The chemistry of Mahira and Fawad as Khirad and Asher was loved by Indian viewers.
The story revolved around the trials and tribulations of a married couple. The reality-based content made the show popular.
The chemistry of Mahira and Fawad as Khirad and Asher was loved by Indian viewers.
The story revolved around the trials and tribulations of a married couple. The reality-based content made the show popular.
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