{{short description|Indian television series (2010)}}
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{{Infobox television
| image = Saath Nibhaana Saathiya titleboard 2.png
| caption =
| genre = Soap opera
| creator =
| developer =
| writer = {{ubl|Gautam Hegde<ref>{{cite web|title=Soap soup|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/soap-soup/896296/0|website=The Indian Express}}</ref>|Sampoorn Anand|Jyoti Tandon|Shilpa Demello|Janki Vishwanathan|Rashmi Sharma|Ved Raj|Divyana|[[Bhavna Vyas]]|Akash Deep<ref name="Keep It Simple">{{cite news| title = Keep It Simple| publisher = Indian Express| date = 27 January 2012| url = http://www.indianexpress.com/news/keep-it-simple/904357| access-date =27 May 2013}}</ref>}}
| director = {{ubl|Pawan Kumar Maurut|Bhagwan Yadav|Ravi Raj|Mayank Gupta|Pawan Sahu|Deelip Kumar|Jalak Thacker}}
| creative_director = Rashmi Sharma
| starring = {{ubl|[[Giaa Jain]]|[[Devoleena Bhattacharjee]]|[[Rucha Hasabnis]]|[[Rupal Patel]]|[[Mohammad Nazim]]|[[Vishal Singh (actor, born 1985)|Vishal Singh]]|[[Loveleen Kaur Sasan]]|[[Tanya Sharma]]|[[Sonam Lamba]]|[[Amar Upadhyay]]|Kunal Singh }}
| voices =
| opentheme = "Saath Nibhaana Saathiya" by [[Alka Yagnik]]
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| num_seasons = 2
| num_episodes = 2,182
| producer = Rashmi Sharma and Pawan Kumar
| cinematography = Basant Thakur Savin Mishra
| editor = Santosh Singh Dhananjay<ref>{{cite web|title=Two TV Producers In A Spat With Their Video Editors|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/two-tv-producers-in-a-spat-with-their-video-editors/16656197|website=Mid Day|date=5 November 2015}}</ref>
| runtime = 21 minutes
| company = Rashmi Sharma Telefilms
| first_aired = {{Start date|df=yes|2010|05|04}}
| last_aired = {{end date|df=yes|2017|07|24}}
| network = [[StarPlus]]
| image_alt =
| list_episodes =
| related = {{Plainlist|
* ''[[Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2]]''
* ''[[Tera Mera Saath Rahe]]''
}}
}}
'''''Saath Nibhaana Saathiya''''' ({{translation|''Stand by Me, Partner''}}) is an Indian [[Hindi|Hindi-language]] television series produced by Rashmi Sharma under Rashmi Sharma Telefilms.<ref name=":1">{{cite web |last=Trivedi |first=Tanvi |date=3 December 2014 |title=With the leap, Saathiya... will be a new show for us: Producer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/With-the-leap-Saathiya-will-be-a-new-show-for-us/articleshow/32726846.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref> It premiered on 4 May 2010 on [[Star Plus]] and became one of the [[List of longest-running Indian television series|longest-running television series in India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/from-kyunki-saas-bhi-kabhi-bahu-thi-to-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-tv-shows-that-enjoyed-a-long-run-on-the-small-screen/photostory/62695129.cms|title=From Kyunki saas bhi kabhi bahu thi to Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, TV shows that enjoyed a long run on the small screen|website=The Times of India|date=29 January 2018}}</ref> The series starred [[Giaa Manek]] (later replaced by [[Devoleena Bhattacharjee]]), [[Rucha Hasabnis]], [[Rupal Patel]], [[Mohammad Nazim]], [[Vishal Singh (actor, born 1985)|Vishal Singh]], and [[Loveleen Kaur Sasan]].<ref name="Tragedy of being an actor: Mohammad Nazim">{{cite news|date=26 March 2013|title=Tragedy of being an actor: Mohammad Nazim|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Tragedy-of-being-an-actor-Mohammad-Nazim/articleshow/19217694.cms|access-date=27 May 2013}}</ref>

The series followed the lives of the members of the Modi family, exploring the morals and values of a typical [[Gujarat]]i [[Extended family|joint family]]. Initially, it focused on cousins Gopi and Rashi and their lives in the Modi house after marrying the Modis' sons, Ahem and Jigar, respectively. After a time leap, the series focused on Gopi's daughters, Meera and Vidya. A further leap focused on Ramakant, Gopi's son, and Sita.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Gujarat-continues-to-rule-prime-time-TV/articleshow/18290138.cms?from=mdr|title=Gujarat continues to rule prime time TV|website=The Times of India|date=2 February 2013 }}</ref> The storyline frequently skipped forward in time: a year in June 2013,<ref>{{cite news|title=Saath Nibhana Saathiya to take a time leap again|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Saath-Nibhana-Saathiya-to-take-a-time-leap-again/articleshow/28745246.cms#_ga=2.224091411.901769618.1594277328-1539808903.1594277328|website=The Times of India| date=3 December 2014 }}</ref> eight years in February 2014,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2014/state-editions/saath-nibhana-saathiya-eight-years-leap.html|title='Saath Nibhana Saathiya' eight years' leap|website=The Pioneer}}</ref> ten years in February 2015,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/saath-nibhaana-saathiya-to-take-10-year-leap/|title='Saath Nibhaana Saathiya' to take 10-year leap|website=The Indian Express|date=19 February 2015}}</ref> four years in May 2016,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/television/260516/it-s-a-four-year-leap-for-saath-nibhana-saathiya.html|title=Its a four-year leap for Saath Nibhana Saathiya|website=Deccan Chronicle|date=26 May 2016}}</ref> and three months in March 2017. The series ended on 24 July 2017, completing 2,182 episodes.<ref>{{cite news| first = Rasika| last = Deshpande| title = Saath Nibhana Saathiya to go off air in two weeks| publisher = Pinkvilla| date = 8 July 2017| url = https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/saath-nibhana-saathiya-go-air-two-weeks-382217| access-date = 10 July 2017| archive-date = 13 July 2022| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220713094813/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/saath-nibhana-saathiya-go-air-two-weeks-382217| url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title =CONFIRMED! 'Saath Nibhana Saathiya' is going OFF AIR, to wrap up on July 23| publisher = [[News Nation]]|url=http://www.newsnation.in/entertainment/television-news/saath-nibhana-saathiya-off-air-last-episode-date-article-176569.html | date=10 July 2017|access-date=18 July 2017}}</ref>

The second season of the series, ''[[Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2]]'', premiered on 19 October 2020 on Star Plus, featuring [[Devoleena Bhattacharjee]], [[Rupal Patel]], and [[Mohammad Nazim]] in cameo roles, and starring Sneha Jain and Harsh Nagar (later replaced by Gautam Singh Vig) as protagonists.<ref>{{cite web|title=Saath Nibhana Saathiya Season 2 to launch on October 19th.|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/saath-nibhana-saathiya-season-2-devoleena-gopi-kokilaben-6573434/|website=[[The Indian Express]]|date=28 August 2020}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Gopi is an orphan who lives with her aunt Urmila Shah, uncle Jeetu Shah, and cousin Rashi. Kokila Modi, belonging to an affluent Gujarati family, decides to have her son Ahem Modi marry Gopi. Urmila and Rashi plot to have Rashi marry Jigar, another son of the Modi family. Soon, Ahem and Gopi, and Jigar and Rashi, get married. Initially, Gopi faces many hardships, as Kokila is strict, and Ahem rejects her because of her illiteracy. Rashi, aided by her mother, Urmila, actively plots against her cousin to sabotage her success. Ahem's sister, Kinjal, is married to Urmila's nephew, Dhaval Desai. Over time, Kokila grows closer to Gopi but does not support her decision to study further. However, recognizing her efforts, Ahem gradually accepts his relationship with Gopi and helps her through her studies. Eventually, Rashi and Urmila's plot, which led the former to marry Jigar, is unveiled. The Modi family estranges Rashi; however, as she shows signs of redemption, she is forgiven and accepted in the family.

Soon, Gopi has a daughter, Meera, while Rashi has twin sons, Sahir and Samar. Gopi's long-lost parents, Madhu and Jayantilal, return and reunite with Gopi and her sister, Radha. Radha marries Kinjal's ex-boyfriend, Umang Mehta, who is murdered by his first wife, Tripti. Tripti blames Gopi for Umang's death; Radha believes her. However, Kokila collaborates with Gopi and Rashi to learn the truth and later reveals Umang and Tripti's intentions to Radha, thereby sentencing Tripti to eight years of imprisonment. Gopi discovers that she is again pregnant. However, Tripti again turns Radha against Gopi. When the family is out for a picnic, Radha schemes to cause an accident to kill Meera, which results in Gopi accidentally slipping and dropping baby Meera into the river. Kokila holds Gopi responsible for Meera's death, and a guilt-ridden Gopi leaves the Modi house.

=== 8 years later ===
Gopi raises her second daughter, Vidya, single-handedly. Kokila decides to have Ahem marry Radha. On the day of the marriage, Rashi finds Gopi; with the help of Samar, Sahir, Pappu, and Vidya, they plan to remarry Ahem and Gopi. Their plan is successful, and Gopi reveals to the family that Vidya is her daughter with Ahem. Kokila learns that Meera is alive but was ill-treated by Radha and grew up as an orphan in a temple. Kokila decides to expose them, but Tripti causes an accident that results in Kokila having partial memory loss. Gopi and Ahem bring a young girl, Gauri, to the house; she turns out to be Meera. Kokila regains her memory, and the whole family is reunited after Radha's crimes are revealed; she is imprisoned along with Tripti for trying to kill Kokila and Meera.

Rashi's maternal cousin, Paridhi, enters the Modi house. Rashi sacrifices her life to save Gopi from Paridhi's obsessed colleague, Anurag Joshi. Jigar goes into depression because of Rashi's demise. However, soon after, he marries Paridhi due to family pressure. Radha returns, tricks Jigar into sleeping with her, and becomes pregnant. She delivers a daughter who is named after Rashi and threatens the Modis that she will kill the child. Realizing that Radha will never reform, and to save Rashi Jr., Gopi kills Radha by repeatedly stabbing her with a [[Trishula|trishul]]. Gopi is then sentenced to 14 years of imprisonment.

=== 10 years later ===
Gopi is released from jail after her sentence is reduced by four years. She is shocked to learn that Kokila no longer lives in the Modi house and is a maid at the house of Urmila, who is feigning mental illness. Paridhi refuses to foster Rashi Jr. and does not let her stay at the Modi house. Ahem has broken all ties with the Modis and lives in Bandra, Mumbai, with Meera, Vidya, and a woman named Mansi Raheja, who is the caretaker of Meera and Vidya. He runs a bakery called MV (named after Meera and Vidya). Kinjal has separated from Dhaval after an argument, which caused Urmila's feigned memory loss, and lives at the Modi house. Gopi's mother, Madhu, escapes after failing to take Rashi Jr. with her.

Gopi, Jigar, and Kokila travel to Mumbai to bring Ahem, Meera, and Vidya back home. While Vidya is sweet-natured and kind, Meera has grown into a spoiled and ill-mannered young woman. Meera and Vidya refuse to accept Gopi as their mother, and Ahem wants nothing to do with her. However, after many failed attempts, the family is reunited. Vidya's marriage is arranged with Shravan, whose grandmother, Gaura, is Kokila's childhood friend. Gaura seeks revenge on Kokila for her brother's death and secretly has Meera marry her son, Dharam. Madhu returns with her adopted daughter, Sona, seeking revenge against the Modis for Radha's death. While trying to stab Kokila, Madhu accidentally stabs Gopi. Guilt-ridden after being slapped by Sona, she flees, jumps into a lake, and dies. Gopi survives the attack, and Sahir (Rashi and Jigar's son) marries Sona. Paridhi does not accept this marriage. Dharam and Meera gradually fall in love and remarry. But their happiness is short-lived as Ahem dies in a car accident.

=== 5 years later ===
Gopi has been depressed since Ahem's demise and has not spoken in years. Paridhi has expelled Sahir and Sona from the Modi mansion and had Samar marry a rich woman, Monica. Baa, Chirag, Hetal, and Parag have moved to America for Baa's treatment, while Dhaval, Kinjal, and Pappu have moved to London. Vidya has a four-year-old daughter with Shravan named Priyal. Kokila arranges Gopi's marriage to her therapist and doctor, Krishna Raheja, who turns out to be Mansi's brother and seeks vengeance on Gopi for separating Mansi and Ahem. Soon, Gopi and Kokila meet Ahem's look-alike, Jaggi, and request him to save Gopi from Krishna's evil plans. Later, it is revealed that Jaggi is Parag and Urvashi's illegitimate son.

Gopi learns from her dying friend, Antara, that she gave birth to a son and that Vidya is not Gopi's daughter. Antara had cheated Gopi by swapping her daughter with Gopi's son. Gopi's long-lost son, Ramakant, has now grown into a spoiled and selfish young man. As the story proceeds, Ramakant promises to marry Sita, a young traditional girl living with the Modis. However, he then marries Sameera, who is the daughter of Anita (Ahem's ex-girlfriend). After Anita's death, Sameera vows to avenge the Modis. She traps herself in an unbreakable glass container with the help of Pinku and Daimaa during Ramakant's (also known as Ricky) absence. Kokila nearly dies saving Sameera. The next day, Sameera calls the police on her birthday and gets Gopi and Kokila arrested. To save Kokila and Gopi, the Modis give Sita a makeover as "Sia". Sia arrives at a fashion show that Sameera is attending and makes Sameera, Pinku, Daimaa, and Ramakant believe that she is not Sita. A few days later, upon uncovering the truth about the trap set for Gopi and Kokila and under the pressure of Sia, Ramakant goes to visit his mother. On his way, he is trapped by Sameera and Pinku and nearly killed in a car bombing, but Sia saves him. Later, upon visiting the house, Gopi presumes Ramakant is dead and goes into shock, falling into a coma. Sia continues hiding Ramakant from the Modis and Sameera. The truth is revealed when Sameera is caught and confesses the truth to the Modis. Later, the Modis arrange Sita's marriage to Ramakant, who reforms himself before marrying.

== Cast ==
=== Main ===
* [[Giaa Manek|Giaa Jain]] as Gopi Kapadia Modi; Jayantilal and Madhu's elder daughter; Radha's sister; Rashi Shah's cousin; Ahem Modi's widow; Krishna's ex wife; Jaggi's wife; Meera and Ramakant's mother; Vidya's adoptive mother; Medha and Ahem Suryavanshi's grandmother; Priyal's adoptive grandmother
** [[Devoleena Bhattacharjee]] replaced Manek as Gopi Modi
* [[Rucha Hasabnis Jagdale]] as Rashi Shah Modi: Jitu and Urmila's daughter; Jigar's first wife; Samar and Sahir's mother; Jai, Veeru, Geeta and Sita Modi's grandmother
* [[Rupal Patel]] as Kokila Desai Modi: Revati's elder daughter; Praful, Paresh and Jigna's sister; Parag's wife; Ahem Modi and Kinjal's mother; Jaggi's step mother; Meera, Ramakant and Prateek's grandmother; Vidya's adoptive grandmother; Medha and Ahem Suryavanshi's great grandmother; Priyal's adoptive great grandmother
* [[Mohammad Nazim]] as:
** Ahem Modi: Parag and Kokila's son; Kinjal's brother; Jaggi's half brother; Jigar's cousin; Anita's ex boyfriend; Mansi's ex fiance; Gopi's first husband; Meera and Ramakant 's father; Vidya's adoptive father; Medha and Ahem Suryavanshi's grandfather; Priyal's adoptive grandfather
** Jaggi Modi: Parag and Urvashi's son; Kokila's step son; Ahem Modi and Kinjal's half brother; Jigar's cousin; Radhika's ex fiance; Gopi's third husband; Meera and Ramakant's step father; Vidya's adoptive step father; Medha and Ahem Suryavanshi's step grandfather; Priyal's adoptive step grnadfather
* [[Vishal Singh (actor, born 1985)|Vishal Singh]] as Jigar Modi: Chirag and Hetal's son; Ahem Modi, Kinjal and Jaggi's cousin; Sonal's ex fiance; Rashi Shah and Radha's widower; Paridhi's husband; Samar, Sahir and Rashi Modi's father; Jai, Veeru, Geeta and Sita Modi's grandfather
* [[Bhavini Purohit]] as Radha Kapadia Modi: Jayantilal and Madhu's younger daughter; Gopi's sister; Rashi Shah's cousin; Umang's widow; Ahem's ex fiance; Jigar's second wife; Rashi Modi's mother; Samar and Sahir's step mother
* [[Loveleen Kaur Sasan]] as Paridhi Mehta Modi: Mr Mehta's daughter; Vivaan's ex fiancé; Jigar's third wife; Samar, Sahir and Rashi Modi's step mother; Jai, Veeru, Geeta and Sita Modi's step grandmother
* [[Tanya Sharma]] as Meera Modi Suryavanshi: Ahem Modi and Gopi's daughter; Jaggi's Step daughter; Ramakant's sister; Vidya's adoptive sister; Sanskar's ex girlfriend and fiance; Dharam's second wife; Medha and Ahem Suryavanshi's mother
** Mazel Vyas as child Meera "Gauri" Modi
** Mahi / Riti Bafna as baby Meera Modi
* [[Sonam Lamba]] as Vidya Modi Suryavanshi: Antara's daughter; Gopi and Ahem Modi's adoptive daughter; Jaggi's adoptive step daughter; Meera and Ramakant's adoptive sister; Shravan's wife; Priyal's mother
** Palak Panchal as child Vidya Modi
* [[Amar Upadhyay]] as Dharam Suryavanshi: Gaura's son; Durga's widower; Meera's husband; Shravan, Naiya, Medha and Ahem Suryavanshi's father; Priyal's grandfather
* Kunal Singh as Shravan Suryavanshi: Durga and Dharam's son; Naiya's brother; Medha and Ahem Suryavanshi's half brother; Vidya's husband; Priyal's father
* [[Rohit Suchanti]] as Ramakant "Ricky" Modi: Gopi and Ahem Modi's son; Antara's adoptive son; Meera's brother; Vidya's adoptive brother; Shanella's ex boyfriend; Sameera's ex husband; Sita Rathod's husband
* Shruti Prakash as Sita Rathod Modi: Keshavlal's daughter; Bhavani's step daughter; Ramakant's wife

=== Recurring ===
* Jyotsna Karyekar as Janko "Baa" Modi
** Aparna Kanekar replaced Karyekar as Janko "Baa" Modi
* Manish Arora as Parag Modi
* Neeraj Bharadwaj as Chirag Modi
* [[Swati Shah]] as Hetal Modi
* Paras Babbar as Sahir "Tolu" Modi
** Ishant Bhanushali as child Sahir "Tolu" Modi
* Rashmi Singh as Sonakshi "Sona" Modi
* Pratap Hada as Samar "Molu" Modi
** Eklavya Ahir as child Samar "Molu" Modi (2014–2015)
* [[Uppekha Jain]] as Monica "Mona" Modi
* Hiteeka Ruchchandran as Jr. Rashi Modi
* Ayaan as Jai Modi
* Vihaan as Veeru Modi
* [[Shagufta Ali]] as Urvashi Modi
* [[Vandana Vithlani]] as Urmila Shah
* Susheel Johari as Jitu Shah
* Firoza Khan as Kinjal Modi Desai
* Ashish Sharma as Dhaval Desai
* Paras Tomar as Prateek "Pappu" Desai
** Vansh Sayani as child Prateek "Pappu" Desai
* [[Jaya Ojha]] as Madhu Kapadia
* Sanjeev Bhatt as Jayantilal Kapadia
* [[Vandana Pathak]] as Gaura Suryavanshi
* Pubali Sanyal as Durga Suryavanshi
* Kashvi as Priyal Suryavanshi

==== Other recurring cast ====
* Pratibha Tiwari as Naiya Suryavanshi Agarwal
* [[Harsh Rajput]] as Prakash Agarwal
* [[Ashnoor Kaur]] as Panna
* [[Digangana Suryavanshi]] as Sonia
* Gopi Desai as Revati Desai
* Seema Deshmukh as Jigna Desai Rajput
* Neeru Agarwal as Mani Chatterjee
* Beena Bhatt as Meethi Chatterjee
* [[Ira Sone|Iira Soni]] as Anita Shroff
* [[Akshay Sethi]] as Umang Mehta
** Anas Khan replaces Sethi as Umang Mehta
* Pooja Welling as Tripti Mehta
* Deepak Dutta as Jay Mehta
* [[Manoj Chandila]] as Anurag Joshi
* [[Shresth Kumar]] as Vivaan Khanna
* [[Khalid Siddiqui]] as Dr. Krishna Raheja
* ][Kajal Pisal]] as Mansi Raheja
* Utkarsha Naik as Pramila Raheja
* Karan Khandelwal as Sanskar Patel
* Hemakshi Ujjain as Premlata
* Anju Tiwari as Chanda
* Priya Tandon as Sameera Jaiswal
* Vishal as Pankaj "Pinku" Jaiswal
* [[Rajesh Puri]] as Keshavlal "Keshav" Rathod
* [[Priya Marathe]] as Bhavani Keshavlal Rathod
* [[Puneett Chouksey]] as Karan Kapoor
* Nutan Rai as Shanella
* [[Payal Ghosh]] as Radhika
* Siddharth Sen as ACP Ritesh Parmar
* [[Soni Singh]] as Karishma Shregill
* Garima Tiwari as Sonal
* [[Akanksha Juneja]] as Daksha
* Gurpreet Kaur as Neelam / Kusum

=== Guest appearances ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; line-height:25px; width:auto;"
|-
! Actor
! Character
! Year(s)
! Description
|-
| [[Parul Chauhan]]
| Ragini Rajvansh
| 2010
| rowspan="2"| ''From [[Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai]]''
|-
| [[Sara Khan (actress, born 1989)|Sara Khan]]
| Sadhna Rajvansh
| 2010
|-
| [[Harshad Chopda]]
| Anurag Ganguly
| 2010
| rowspan="2" | ''From Tere Liye''
|-
| [[Anupriya Kapoor]]
| Tani Ganguly
| 2010
|-
| [[Manasi Parekh]]
| Gulaal
| 2010
| ''From Zindagi Ki Har Rang... Gulaal''
|-
| [[Pooja Gor]]
| Pratigya Singh
| 2010
| ''From [[Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya]]''
|-
| [[Pavitra Punia]]
| Geet Dhillon
| 2011
| rowspan="2" | ''From [[Love U Zindagi]]''
|-
| [[Sidharth Shukla]]
| Rahul Kashyap
| 2011
|-
| [[Ragini Khanna]]
| Suhana Kashyap
| 2011
| ''From [[Sasural Genda Phool]]''
|-
| [[Hina Khan]]
| Akshara Singhania
| 2012
| ''From [[Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai]]''
|-
| [[Krystle D'Souza]]
| Jeevika Vadhera
| 2012
| ''From [[Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai]]''
|-
| [[Sanaya Irani]]
| Khushi Raizada
| 2012
| ''From [[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?]]''
|-
| [[Deepika Singh]]
| Sandhya Rathi
| 2013
| ''From [[Diya Aur Baati Hum]]''
|-
| [[Divyanka Tripathi]]
| Ishita Bhalla
| 2014
| ''From [[Yeh Hai Mohabbatein]]''
|-
| [[Aly Goni]]
| Raj Kapoor
| 2015
| rowspan="2" | To promote ''[[Kuch Toh Hai Tere Mere Darmiyaan]]''
|-
| [[Asha Negi]]
| Koyal Ghosh
| 2015
|-
| [[Shah Rukh Khan|Shahrukh Khan]]
| Raj Bakshi
| 2015
| rowspan="4" | ''To promote [[Dilwale (2015 film)|Dilwale]]''<ref name=":33">{{cite web|title=Kajol to promote 'Dilwale' on TV show|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kajol-to-promote-dilwale-on-tv-show/|website=The Indian Express|date=27 November 2015}}</ref>
|-
| [[Kajol]]
| Meera Malik
| 2015
|-
| [[Kriti Sanon]]
| Ishita Malik
| 2015
|-
| [[Varun Dhawan]]
| Veer Bakshi
| 2015
|-
| [[Drashti Dhami]]
| Naina Batra
| 2016
| ''To promote [[Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil]]''
|}

== Production ==
=== Casting ===
In May 2012, lead actress Giaa Manek signed to appear on the reality show ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 5|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa]]'' on a rival network, [[Colors TV]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Gopi-Bahu-replaced-from-Saath-Nibhana-Saathiya/articleshow/13900612.cms|title=Gopi Bahu replaced from Saath Nibhana Saathiya|website=The Times of India|date=8 June 2012 }}</ref> ''Saath Nibhaana Saathiya'' producers objected, noting that Manek was under contract with their network and that doing a reality series could tarnish her onscreen image as a soft-spoken character.<ref name=":02">{{cite web|date=8 June 2012|title=Gopi bahu replaced overnight!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Gopi-bahu-replaced-overnight/articleshow/13920306.cms|access-date=31 July 2017|type=Press release|quote=Giaa Manek, better known as Gopi bahu from the serial Saath Nibhana Saathiya, has been replaced overnight thanks to her decision to participate in the upcoming dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa on a rival channel; Now there's a new Gopi bahu on TV - Devoleena Bhattacharjee, last seen in the serial Preeto.|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The producers took their complaints to the [[Association of Motion Pictures and TV Programme Producers]] (AMPTPP) and to Cine and TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) for arbitration. The members of CINTAA conducted meetings with Manek and asked her to quit the reality show. However, Manek declined, and Star replaced her with [[Devoleena Bhattacharjee]].<ref name=":02" />

In January 2014, Rucha Hasabnis, playing the role of Rashi, confirmed her plans to quit the series any time during that year.<ref name=":2">{{cite news|title=Rucha Hasabnis to quit Saath Nibhaana Saathiya?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Rucha-Hasabnis-to-quit-Saath-Nibhaana-Saathiya/articleshow/28789653.cms|website=The Times of India|date=14 January 2014 }}</ref> However, when she decided to quit acting, the producers ended her character by getting her killed in the series.<ref>{{cite web |date=3 December 2014 |title=Rucha Hasabnis to quit Saath Nibhana Saathiya in July |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news/Rucha-Hasabnis-to-quit-Saath-Nibhana-Saathiya-in-July/articleshow/38307532.cms#_ga=2.23223730.901769618.1594277328-1539808903.1594277328 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>

In September 2015, [[Loveleen Kaur Sasan|Lovey Sasan]], playing Paridhi, quit the series as she did not want to play the role of a mother.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lovey Sasan aka Paridhi Modi quits Saath Nibhaana Saathiya |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/lovey-sasan-aka-paridhi-modi-quits-saath-nibhaana-saathiya-star-plus-263407-2015-09-17 |website=India Today|date=17 September 2015 }}</ref> However, after some time, when the makers approached her, she agreed and returned in March 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lovey Sasan aka Paridhi returns to Saath Nibhaana Saathiya |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/story/lovey-sasan-aka-paridhi-returns-to-saath-nibhaana-saathiya-275160-2015-12-01 |website=India Today|date=December 2015 }}</ref>

In May 2016, Mohammad Nazim, who played Ahem, quit the show because a member of the production crew stated:<ref>{{cite web |title=Saath Nibhaana Saathiya: Ahem Modi aka Mohammad Nazim to die; actor bids adieu to the show |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/saath-nibhaana-saathiya-ahem-modi-aka-mohammad-nazim-to-die-actor-bids-adieu-to-the-show-322691-2016-05-10 |website=India Today|date=10 May 2016 }}</ref>

{{Blockquote|text=Since the existing key actors aired their reservations about playing grandparents, the creatives had no option but to put the time leap on hold. Something drastic needed to be done to liven up the storyline. After brainstorming, the best idea seemed to bump off Ahem's character, so a new man could be introduced in protagonist Gopi's life to take the story forward}}

[[Khalid Siddiqui]] was cast opposite Bhattacharjee as Krishna in May 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Khalid Siddiqui happy to join cast of 'Saath Nibhaana Saathiya'|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/khalid-siddiqui-happy-to-join-cast-of-saath-nibhaana-saathiya-116052000925_1.html|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=20 May 2016}}</ref> As their storyline led to a decrease in ratings, in July 2016, Nazim was made to re-enter the series as Jaggi, a look-alike of Ahem's illegitimate twin half-brother. The story now focused on him and Bhattacharjee.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Ahem-to-return-to-Saath-Nibhaana-Saathiya/articleshow/53319931.cms|title=Ahem to return to 'Saath Nibhaana Saathiya'|website=The Times of India|date=22 July 2016 }}</ref>

===Filming===
Set in [[Gujarat]], the series was mainly filmed on sets in [[Mira Road]] near [[Mumbai]]. The exterior of the Modi Mansion shown in the episodes was filmed at [[Shubham Villa]] on [[Madh Island]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wedmegood.com/wedding-venues/Shubham-Villa-531729|title=Shubham Villa - Suburbs, Mumbai | Banquet/Wedding Venue|website=www.wedmegood.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Saas Bahu move plot|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/others/sunday-read/saas-bahu-move-plot/articleshow/16101659.cms|website=[[Mumbai Mirror]]}}</ref> In December 2012, a sequence was filmed in [[Bhuj]], Gujarat, for ten days.<ref>{{cite news|title=Saath Nibhana Saathiya to shoot in Bhuj|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Saath-Nibhana-Saathiya-to-shoot-in-Bhuj/articleshow/17427603.cms|website=The Times of India|date=30 November 2012 }}</ref>

Some episodes were filmed in foreign locations, including Switzerland in May 2011 and Singapore in February and March 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jiaa freezes in Switzerland|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/tv/jiaa-freezes-in-switzerland/story-0Fbik6r5e55lC0mH71qepL.html|website=Hindustan Times|date=6 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Devoleena Bhattacharjee and Mohammad Nazim's Singapore shoot pics will make you crave for a vacation; see pics|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/devoleena-bhattacharjee-and-mohammad-nazims-singapore-shoot-pics-will-make-you-crave-for-a-vacation-see-pics-lifetv-964024-2017-03-05|website=India Today|date=4 March 2017 }}</ref> Initially, the United States was considered as a location, but it was replaced with Singapore due to budget constraints.<ref>{{cite news|title=Saath Nibhana Saathiya's shoot shifted from US to Singapore|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/saath-nibhana-saathiyas-shoot-shifted-from-us-to-singapore/articleshow/56887626.cms|website=The Times of India|date=31 January 2017 }}</ref>

==Reboot series==
{{Main|Tera Mera Saath Rahe}}
On 26 May 2021, Shoonya Square Productions announced a reboot of ''Saathiya'' with original cast members, including [[Giaa Manek]], [[Mohammad Nazim]], [[Rupal Patel]], and [[Vandana Vithlani]], reprising their roles.<ref>{{cite news|title=After Giaa Manek, Mohammad Nazim and Vandana Vithlani roped in for the Saath Nibhaana Saathiya Reboot; talks on with Rupal Patel|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/after-giaa-manek-mohammad-nazim-and-vandana-vathlani-roped-in-for-the-saath-nibhaana-saathiya-prequel-talks-on-with-rupal-patel/articleshow/82967256.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210529170115/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/after-giaa-manek-mohammad-nazim-and-vandana-vathlani-roped-in-for-the-saath-nibhaana-saathiya-prequel-talks-on-with-rupal-patel/articleshow/82967256.cms|archive-date=29 May 2021|website=The Times of India|date=26 May 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Rupal Patel to begin shooting for Tera Mera Saath Rahe|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rupal-patel-to-begin-shooting-for-tera-mera-saath-rahe/articleshow/84615134.cms|website=The Times of India|date=21 July 2021 }}</ref> Along with these actors, there were several new characters, with the similar concept of a Gujarati joint family.<ref>{{cite web|title='Tera Mera Sath Rahe' is not the prequel of 'Saath Nibhana Saathiya'|url=https://news.abplive.com/videos/entertainment/tera-mera-sath-rahe-is-not-the-prequel-of-saath-nibhana-saathiya-1469469|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210726070813/https://news.abplive.com/videos/entertainment/tera-mera-sath-rahe-is-not-the-prequel-of-saath-nibhana-saathiya-1469469|archive-date=26 July 2021|website=ABP News|date=14 July 2021}}</ref> The show aired on [[Star Bharat]], the sister channel of [[StarPlus]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Exclusive! Destiny will decide if I should return as Gopi bahu on TV: Giaa Manek|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-destiny-will-decide-if-i-should-return-as-gopi-bahu-on-tv-giaa-manek/articleshow/83003659.cms|website=The Times of India|date=27 May 2021 }}</ref> In early July 2021, the title was finalized as ''[[Tera Mera Saath Rahe]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Exclusive! Saath Nibhaana Saathiya prequel to be titled Tera Mera Saath Rahe; Giaa Manek aka Gopi bahu to be called Gopika|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-saath-nibhaana-saathiya-prequel-to-be-titled-tera-mera-saath-rahe-giaa-manek-aka-gopi-bahu-to-be-called-gopika/articleshow/84292843.cms|website=The Times of India|date=10 July 2021 }}</ref> On 25 July 2021, the first promo was released featuring [[Giaa Manek]] and [[Rupal Patel]].<ref>{{cite web|title=#तेरामेरासाथरहे इस अगस्त, सिर्फ़ STAR भारत पर।|url=https://twitter.com/StarBharat/status/1419284920623525895|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210726072109/https://mobile.twitter.com/StarBharat/status/1419284920623525895|archive-date=26 July 2021|website=Twitter|publisher=Star Bharat}}</ref> The reboot series aired from 16 August 2021 to 17 June 2022.

==Dubbed versions==
The series was dubbed in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''Kodala Kodala Koduku Pellamaa'' on [[Star Maa]] and in [[Vietnamese language|Vietnamese]] as ''Âm Mưu Và Tình Yêu'' on THVL 1.<ref>{{cite news|title=TV viewers give Marathi TV serials inspired by Hindi soaps a thumbs up|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/Manasi-Cha-Chitrakaar-Toh-Savar-Re-Asava-Sundar-Swapnancha-Bangla-Devyani-Pudhcha-Paaul-Diya-Aur-Baati-Hum-Na-Bole-Tum-Na-Maine-Kuch-Kaha-Mann-Kee-Awaaz-Pratigya-Saath-Nibhana-Saathiya/articleshow/26423510.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=25 March 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=My character is strong-willed just like me: Sudha Chandran|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/My-character-is-strong-willed-just-like-me-Sudha-Chandran/articleshow/48223157.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=26 July 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Malayalam serials and their atrocious female leads|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/malayalam-serials-and-their-atrocious-female-leads-44635|website=[[The News Minute]]|date=10 June 2016}}</ref> It was dubbed in [[Indonesian language|Indonesian]] and aired under the title ''Gopi'' (according to the main character) from 15 September 2016 to 19 April 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hindi Serials Which Are Remade In Kannada Television|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/hindi-serials-which-are-remade-in-kannada-television/photostory/52161541.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=7 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Most popular shows on TV|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi//photostory/47397541.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=23 May 2015}}</ref> In Bulgaria, the series was dubbed in Bulgarian as ''Остани с мен'' on [[Diema Family]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Small Talk: Soap sensibility|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/radio-and-tv/small-talk-soap-sensibility/article3290650.ece|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=7 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Pudhcha Paaul completes 1700 episodes|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/trade-news/marathi/Pudhcha-Paaul-is-1700-episodes-old/articleshow/54468581.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=22 September 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=My husband and I were quite amused by the trolls, we just laughed them off! : Meghna Vincent|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/my-husband-and-i-were-quite-amused-by-the-trolls-we-just-laughed-them-off-meghna-vincent/articleshow/59841388.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=31 July 2017 }}</ref> The series was dubbed in Turkish as ''Masum'' on [[Kanal 7]], where it aired in March 2020 and ended on 30 July 2021. It was also broadcast in Romanian as ''Suflete Tradate'' on [[National TV (Romania)|National TV]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Amruthavarshini: 5 years and counting|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/amruthavarshini-5-years-and-counting/articleshow/58326564.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=24 April 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=CM Mamata Banerjee never misses a single episode of our soap|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/CM-Mamata-Banerjee-never-misses-a-single-episode-of-our-soap/articleshow/28673415.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=11 January 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Mounaragam fame Priyanka Jain is back with Janaki Kalaganaledu; says, "Hope I'll entertain you'll soon again"|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/mounaragam-fame-priyanka-jain-is-back-with-janaki-kalaganaledu-says-hope-ill-entertain-youll-soon-again/articleshow/81085345.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210226143024/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/mounaragam-fame-priyanka-jain-is-back-with-janaki-kalaganaledu-says-hope-ill-entertain-youll-soon-again/articleshow/81085345.cms|archive-date=26 February 2021|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=18 February 2021 |access-date=26 February 2021}}</ref> ''Saath Nibhaana Saathiya'' aired in Pakistan on [[Urdu 1]] and H Now Entertainment but was later discontinued due to a ban on Indian content.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://propakistani.pk/2016/10/03/pemra-hints-banning-indian-content-pakistan/|title=Pemra Hints at Banning All Indian Content in Pakistan|website=propakistanipk|date=3 October 2016|access-date=24 October 2020}}</ref> It also aired in [[Sri Lanka]], dubbed in [[Sinhala language|Sinhala]] as ''Mage Sanda Obai'' on [[Swarnavahini]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymirror.lk/111032/EBC-s-Swarnavahini-to-broadcast-mega-Indian-teledrama-series-Mage-SandaObai-|title=EBC's Swarnavahini to broadcast mega Indian teledrama series, 'Mage SandaObai'|website=Daily Mirror}}</ref><ref name=antv>{{cite web|url=http://hiburan.lintas.info/2016/09/dua-serial-india-baru-tayang-perdana_26.html|title=Dua serial India baru tayang perdana hari Senin 26 September 2016, Gopi di ANTV dan Belahan Jiwa di SCTV (Two new Indian series premieres today Monday, 26 September 2016, Gopi at ANTV and Belahan Jiwa at SCTV)|work=Hiburan.lintas.info|date=26 September 2016|access-date=16 December 2016|language=id}}</ref>

==Adaptations==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%; margin-right:0;"
! style="background:LightBlue; width:20%;"| Language
! style="background:LightBlue; width:24%;"| Title
! style="background:LightBlue; width:13%;"| Original release
! style="background:LightBlue; width:16%;"| Network(s)
! style="background:LightBlue; width:12%;"| Last aired
! style="background:LightBlue; width:18%;"| Notes
|-
| [[Marathi language|Marathi]]
| ''[[Pudhcha Paaul]]'' पुढचं पाऊल
| 2 May 2011
| [[Star Pravah]]
| 30 June 2017
| rowspan="5" | Remake
|-
| [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| ''[[Deivam Thandha Veedu]]'' தெய்வம் தந்த வீடு
| 15 July 2013
| [[Star Vijay]]
| 26 May 2017
|-
| [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
| ''[[Bodhuboron]]'' বধুবরন
| 19 August 2013
| [[Star Jalsha]]
| 29 January 2017
|-
|[[Malayalam]]
|''Chandanamazha ചന്ദനമഴ''<ref>{{Cite news|title=I Want To Focus More On Serials Than Films As Small Screen Is My Comfort Zone: Shalu Kurian
|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/i-want-to-focus-more-on-serials-than-films-as-small-screen-is-my-comfort-zone-shalu-kurian/articleshow/57754793.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=22 March 2017}}</ref>
|3 February 2014
|[[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]
|9 December 2017
|-
| [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| ''[[Intiki Deepam Illalu]]'' ఇంటికి దీపం ఇల్లాలు
| 8 March 2021
| [[Star Maa]]
| 9 September 2023
|}

==Reception==
===Criticism===
''[[Hindustan Times]]'' praised the series for casting newcomers; however, it criticized the series, stating, "The loud clothes and backward settings induce a pukey sensation. There's serious amount of overacting involved by the actors, whether they play protagonists or mums and dads. It’s too old fashioned and boring".<ref>{{cite web |last=Dubey |first=Rachana |date=5 May 2010 |title=Bubble burst |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/bubble-burst/story-SSGcagtvUHNfCZlRaV7WBI_amp.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20210315180235/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/bubble-burst/story-SSGcagtvUHNfCZlRaV7WBI.html |archive-date=15 March 2021 |access-date=19 March 2021 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

===Ratings===
Despite low viewership in May 2010, the series' viewership increased gradually, and it eventually became one of the top Hindi television shows of its time.<ref name=":1" /> In November 2010, it occupied the top position with a 5.3 [[Television Viewer Rating|TVR]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Star Plus zooms on fiction power|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/management/star-plus-zooms-on-fiction-power-110111800039_1.html|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=18 November 2010|last1=Mukherjee|first1=Sharmistha}}</ref> As the ratings increased, it was praised by ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' for redefining the 7:00 pm (IST) slot as prime time.<ref>{{cite web |last=Awaasthi |first=Kavita |date=18 February 2013 |title=Television's prime time slot gets redefined |url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/tv/television-s-prime-time-slot-gets-redefined/story-2qZmrk5ulgU8JMTFebPtQL.html |access-date=12 August 2020 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

In the first week of 2011, it was the most-watched Hindi GEC (general entertainment channel) show with a 6.3 TVR.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top ten shows on tv this week|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/tv/top-ten-shows-on-tv-this-week/story-QfnV6zDDxMrtsOZznV20jM.html|website=Hindustan Times|date=7 January 2011}}</ref> In the week of 26 March 2011, it occupied the fourth position with a 5 TVR.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fiction show: Colors heads close to Star Plus|url=https://m.businesstoday.in/story/fiction-shows-have-taken-colors-nearer-to-star-plus/1/14423.html|website=[[Business Today (India)]]|date=31 March 2011 }}</ref> In week 13 of 2011, it was at the third position with a 5.31 TVR.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pavitra Rishta continues its dream run|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/pavitra-rishta-continues-its-dream-run/773105/|website=The Indian Express}}</ref> In the week of 9 April 2011, it was at the second position with a 4.96 TVR.<ref>{{cite web|title=HT city billboard|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/tv/ht-city-billboard/story-2aNMv4djuKnjJ5QlbASDvI.html|website=Hindustan Times|date=15 April 2011}}</ref> In the week of 3 September 2011, it topped the charts with a 6.3 TVR.<ref>{{cite web|title=Post Anna, top 4 GECs gain|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/mam/headlines/y2k11/sep/sepmam16.php?i=-2|website=Indian Television dot com| date=7 September 2011 }}</ref> In week 43 of 2011, it was at the top position with a 6.5 TVR.<ref>{{cite news|title=Saathiya rules the roost at the TRP charts|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Saathiya-rules-the-roost-at-the-TRP-charts/articleshow/10555681.cms|website=The Times of India|date=31 October 2011 }}</ref> In December, the series achieved its highest rating of 7.58 TVR, becoming the most-watched Hindi GEC show in that week for that specific timeslot.<ref>{{cite web|title=Saathiya clocks 7.58 TVR, takes Star Plus to 350 GRPs|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/mam/marketing/mam/saathiya-clocks-758-tvr-takes-star-plus-to-350-grps|website=Indian Television dot com|date=14 December 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Saas-bahu-shows-are-forever/articleshow/11180200.cms|title=Saas-bahu shows are forever!|website=The Times of India|date=21 December 2011 }}</ref> In the week of 3 December 2011, it maintained its top position, garnering a 6.26 TVR.<ref>{{cite web|title=Colors slips to No. 3, again|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/mam/marketing/mam/colors-slips-to-no-3-again|website=Indian Television dot com|date=7 December 2011 }}</ref> Overall, it was the most-watched Indian Hindi television show of 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Top-10-Indian-TV-shows-of-2011/articleshow/11169259.cms|title=Top 10 Indian TV shows of 2011|website=The Times of India|date=21 December 2011 }}</ref>

It maintained its first position in the first week of 2012, garnering a 6 TVR.<ref>{{cite news|title=Time band helped Saathiya immensely: JD Majethia|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Time-band-helped-Saathiya-immensely-JD-Majethia/articleshow/11511962.cms|website=The Times of India|date=16 January 2012 }}</ref> From 7 to 13 May 2012, it occupied the first position with a 5+ TVR, surpassing ''[[Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai]]'', which had held the position the previous week.<ref>{{cite web|title=The cheapness of thrills|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2011/may/22/the-cheapness-of-thrills-255513.html|website=The New Indian Express|date=16 May 2012 }}</ref> In the week of 21 July 2012, it was at the sixth position with a 2.9 TVR.<ref>{{cite web|title=TRP watch|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/trp-watch/cid/388828|website=The Telegraph}}</ref> In the last six months of 2012, ratings dipped, averaging between 3+ and 6 TVR, though it remained one of the most-watched Hindi GEC shows.<ref>{{cite web|title=The fabulous|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/the-fabulous/1034739/2|website=The Indian Express}}</ref> In mid-December 2012, it was at the third position with a 4.3 TVR.<ref>{{cite web|title=TAM Results: Social drama tops TV charts|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/tv/tam-results-social-drama-tops-tv-charts/story-S83uISDyMBpbzGxw4WZOuO.html|website=Hindustan Times|date=26 December 2012}}</ref>

In June 2013, it was the sixth most-watched Hindi GEC fiction show with a TVR of 2.6.<ref>{{cite news|title=Comedy shows get high TRPs|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Comedy-shows-get-high-TRPs/articleshow/20815061.cms|website=The Times of India|date=29 June 2013 }}</ref> In weeks 43 and 44, it garnered 7.4 and 7.5 million viewers, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|title=Comedy Nights with Kapil, Diya Aur Bati Hum helps Star Plus de-throne Zee TV from No 1 position|url=https://daily.bhaskar.com/news/ENT-TV-tam-ratings-week-44-comedy-nights-with-kapil-continues-to-top-nonfiction-shows-c-4429150-PHO.html?seq=2|website=Daily Bhaskar}}{{dead link|date=May 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Overall, in 2013, it became the seventh most-watched Indian Hindi television program with an average viewership of 6.4 million and a peak of 8.7 million.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://wap.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/diya-aur-baati-hum-is-no-1-among-top-ten-shows-in-2013-113122400767_1.html|title=Top ten shows in 2013|work=[[Business Standard]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200218144945/https://wap.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/diya-aur-baati-hum-is-no-1-among-top-ten-shows-in-2013-113122400767_1.html|archive-date=18 February 2020}}</ref>

In week 4 of 2014, it garnered a rating of 4.6 TVR.<ref>{{cite web|title=TAM ratings week 4: Colors regain number 2 position|url=https://mdaily.bhaskar.com/news/ENT-TV-tam-ratings-week-4-colors-regain-number-2-position-4507556-PHO.html?seq=2|website=Daily Bhaskar}}{{dead link|date=May 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> In week 49, it was in the third position with a 3.9 TVR.<ref>{{cite news|title=TAM Ratings week 49: It's a tie week|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/trade-news/hindi/TAM-Ratings-week-49-Its-a-tie-week/articleshow/45532936.cms|website=The Times of India|date=16 December 2014 }}</ref> Overall, it continued to maintain its position in the weekly list of the top 10 Hindi GECs during 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top 10 Hindi TV Shows of 2014: Comedy and mythology challenge domination of daily shows|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-top-10-hindi-tv-shows-of-2014-comedy-and-mythology-challenge-domination-of-daily-shows-2045534|website=Daily News and Analysis|date=20 December 2014}}</ref>

In the second week of July 2015, it was at the top position.<ref>{{cite web|title=Zee TV's Kumkum Bhagya beats Star Plus' Yeh Hai Mohabbatein in popularity|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/kumkum-bhagya-beats-yeh-hai-mohabbatein-in-popularity-trp-ratings-saath-nibhana-saathiya-at-number-one-meri-aashiqui-tumse-hi-at-number-four-283192-2015-07-18|website=India Today|date=18 July 2015 }}</ref> In week 32 of 2015, it was the most-watched show with a 4 TVR, while the previous week, it shared the first position with ''[[Kumkum Bhagya]]'', garnering a 3.8 TVR.<ref>{{cite web|title=BARC Ratings Week 32: Saath Nibhaana Saathiya is once again the number one show on TV|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/barc-ratings-week-32-saath-nibhaana-saathiya-is-once-again-the-number-one-show-on-tv-289525-2015-08-21|website=India Today|date=21 August 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=BARC ratings week 31: Kumkum Bhagya and Saath Nibhaana Saathiya are numero uno shows|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/kumkum-bhagya-and-saath-nibhaana-saathiya-are-number-one-shows-this-week-zee-tv-star-plus-288340-2015-08-14|website=India Today|date=14 August 2015 }}</ref> From weeks 33 to 35, it garnered 3.6, 3.4, and 3.6 TVR, maintaining its position in the top five shows.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top 5 shows this week|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi//photostory/48556947.cms|website=The Times of India|date=20 August 2015}}</ref> In the second week of September 2015, it was at the second position with a 4.3 TVR.<ref>{{cite web|title=Simar steals something precious from Pragya. Know what!|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/simar-beats-pragya-in-trp-24251.html|website=[[India TV News]]|date=25 September 2015}}</ref> In 2015, it maintained its weekly position in the top ten watched Hindi GEC shows, ranging between 3.5 and 4 TVR.<ref>{{cite web|title=5 Shows That Rocked Indian Television in 2015, Can 2016 Match Up?|url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/5-shows-that-rocked-indian-television-in-2015-will-2016-match-up|website=The Quint|date=28 December 2015}}</ref>

In week 4 of 2016, it garnered a [[Audience measurement|TRP]] of 3.5, occupying the third position.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vishkanya teaser wins over Naagin fans; but is it too early to predict the show's success?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/vishkanya-teaser-wins-over-naagin-fans-but-is-it-too-early-to-predict-the-shows-success-307169-2016-02-04|website=India Today|date=4 February 2016 }}</ref> In the week ending 29 April 2016, it was at the third position with 10.51 million impressions, and the following week at the fourth position with 10.25 million impressions.<ref>{{cite web|title=TRPs in: The Kapil Sharma Show fared only slightly better than the Comedy Nights Live launch episode; here's what it means for the show|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/the-kapil-sharma-show-fares-only-slightly-better-than-comedy-nights-live-heres-what-it-means-for-the-show-321989-2016-05-06|website=India Today|date=6 May 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=You will be surprised to see the difference between TRPs of The Kapil Sharma Show and Comedy Nights Live|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/you-will-surprised-to-see-the-difference-between-trps-of-the-kapil-sharma-show-and-comedy-nights-live-indias-got-talent-naagin-323398-2016-05-13|website=India Today|date=13 May 2016 }}</ref> In week 26, it was at the third position with 9.386 million impressions.<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|date=7 July 2016|title=BARC week 26: {{as written|I|ts' [sic]}} all Zee offerings in top 5 rural programmes list|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/viewership/barc-week-26-its-all-zee-offerings-in-top-5-rural-programmes-list-160707?amp|url-status=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118133840/https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/viewership/barc-week-26-its-all-zee-offerings-in-top-5-rural-programmes-list-160707?amp|archive-date=18 November 2016|access-date=|website=Indian Television dot com}}</ref> In week 35, it occupied the second position with 10.68 million impressions.<ref>{{cite web|title=TRP ratings: 'Kumkum Bhagya' retains top slot; 'Saath Nibhaana Saathiya' beats 'Brahmarakshas'|url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/trp-ratings-kumkum-bhagya-retains-031723821.html|website=Yahoo News}}</ref> In week 41, it was at the third position with 10.074 million impressions.<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|date=20 October 2016|title=WHOAA! NAAGIN 2 is back with a bang; Tops TRP charts|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/whoaa-naagin-2-is-back-with-a-bang-tops-trp-charts-434284|access-date=|website=ABP News}}</ref>

In week 4 of 2017, it was at the seventh position in urban areas.<ref>{{cite web|title=TRP ratings: Naagin 2 continues to rule; The Kapil Sharma Show beats Shakti, Kumkum Bhagya|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/trp-ratings-naagin-2-continues-rule-kapil-sharma-show-beats-shakti-kumkum-bhagya-714693|website=International Business Times|date=3 February 2017}}</ref> Maintaining its position in the top ten programs for weeks after the premiere, viewership dropped in 2017, with the series moving out of the top ten Hindi GECs. In week 27 of 2017, it garnered 6.7 million impressions and occupied the twelfth position.<ref>{{cite web|title=BARC India Ratings Week 27, 2017: Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs, Kumkum Bhagya remain most-watched shows|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/barc-india-ratings-week-27-2017-sa-re-ga-ma-pa-lil-champs-kumkum-bhagya-remain-most-watched-shows-4749349/|website=The Indian Express|date=13 July 2017}}</ref>

The rerun of the series on [[Star Utsav]] during the [[COVID-19 lockdown in India|COVID-19 lockdown]] in 2020 became one of the top five most-watched Hindi GEC shows.<ref>{{cite web|title=TRP WEEK 52: पहले नंबर पर कुंडली मार कर बैठा है एकता कपूर का ये शो, गोपी बहू का जलवा अभी भी बरकरार|url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/trp-week-52-report-kundali-bhagya-in-top-position-kumkum-bhagya-slips-to-spot-5|website=[[Amar Ujala]]}}</ref>

== In popular culture ==
A clip from an episode where the lead character Gopi ([[Giaa Manek]]) washes a laptop went viral and was subjected to trolling and criticism.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/theres-a-fly-in-my-plot-sasural-simar-ka-naagin-yeh-hai-mohabbatein-2823539/|title=A fly, a daayan, a nagin: The 'women' who dominate Indian TV|website=The Indian Express|date=29 May 2016}}</ref>

On 21 August 2020, music composer [[Yashraj Mukhate]] uploaded a remix video featuring characters Kokila ([[Rupal Patel]]), Rashi ([[Rucha Hasabnis]]), and Gopi ([[Giaa Manek]]). It added a rap beat to a scene where Kokila scolds Rashi for putting an empty pressure cooker on the stove without the ''chana'' (chickpeas).<ref>{{cite web|date=23 August 2020|title=Yashraj Mukhate on his Kokilaben video: Never expected it to go viral this way|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/yashraj-mukhate-kokilaben-viral-video-saathiya-6566390/|access-date=23 August 2020|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The video quickly garnered over 16.7 million views on [[Instagram]] and 95 million views on [[YouTube]] as of 31 December 2025, and memes related to the remix also trended.<ref>{{cite news|title=Didn't expect the Saath Nibhana Saathiya mashup to go viral: Yashraj Mukhate|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/didnt-expect-the-saath-nibhana-saathiya-mashup-to-go-viral-yashraj-mukhate/articleshow/77719160.cms|website=The Times of India|date=24 August 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=23 August 2020|title=As Kokilaben rap goes viral, Rashi memes and jokes take over Twitter|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/kokilaben-rap-goes-viral-triggers-rashi-memes-and-jokes-6565695/|access-date=23 August 2020|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

==Awards==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Award
!Year
!Award name
!Recipient
!Reference
|-
|[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
|2011
|Best Actress Popular
|Giaa Manek
|<ref name=":0">{{cite web |date=26 September 2011 |title=Amitabh, Dharmendra honoured at Indian Television Awards |url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/tv/amitabh-dharmendra-honoured-at-indian-television-awards/story-O2X93YKjClQ9iwUEidosdL.html |website=Hindustan Times }}{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|-
|Indian Television Academy Awards
|2011
|Best Show Popular
|''Saath Nibhaana Saathiya''
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|[[Indian Telly Awards]]
|2012
|Best Actress in a Lead Role
|Giaa Manek
|<ref>{{cite web |last=Baddhan |first=Raj |date=31 May 2012 |title=Indian Telly Awards 2012: Winners |url=https://www.bizasialive.com/indian-telly-awards-2012-winners/ |access-date=14 December 2020 |website=BizAsia {{!}} Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music |language=en-GB}}</ref>
|-
|Indian Telly Awards
|2012
|Best Actress in a Supporting Role
|Rupal Patel
|<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2012 |title=Indian Telly Awards 2012: Winners |url=https://www.bizasialive.com/indian-telly-awards-2012-winners/ |website=Biz Asia}}</ref>
|-
|[[Gold Awards]]
|2012
|Best Actress in a Supporting Role
|Rupal Patel
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ram Kapoor wins Best Actor at 5th Boroplus Gold Awards, 2012 |url=http://indiascanner.com/5th-boroplus-gold-awards-2012-winners-71716 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707115758/http://indiascanner.com/5th-boroplus-gold-awards-2012-winners-71716 |archive-date=7 July 2018 |access-date=1 November 2019}}</ref>
|-
|Indian Television Academy Awards
|2013
|Best Actress Popular
|Devoleena Bhattacharjee
|
|-
|Gold Awards
|2014
|Best Actor in a Supporting Role
|Vishal Singh
|<ref>{{cite web |last=Narayan |first=Girija |date=20 May 2014 |title=Zee Gold Awards 2014 Complete List Of Winners |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2014/zee-gold-awards-2014-list-of-winners-list-jodha-akbar-beintehaa-diya-baati-140309.html |access-date=14 December 2020 |website=www.filmibeat.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|Indian Television Academy Awards
|2015
|Best Serial Drama
|''Saath Nibhaana Saathiya''
|<ref>{{cite web |title=ITA Awards 2015: Karan Patel bags Best Romantic Actor trophy; list of winners |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/ita-awards-2015-karan-patel-anita-hassanandani-yeh-hai-mohabbatein-radhika-madan-meri-aashiqui-tumse-hi-win-big-261571-2015-09-07 |website=India Today|date=7 September 2015 }}</ref>
|-
|Indian Telly Awards
|2015
|Best Daily Series
|''Saath Nibhaana Saathiya''
|<ref name=":4">{{cite news |title=Indian telly awards 2015 winners |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/tv-awards/indian-telly-awards/2015/115 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
|-
|Indian Telly Awards
|2015
|Best Actress in a Lead Role
|Devoleena Bhattacharjee
|<ref name=":4" />
|-
|Gold Awards
|2015
|Best Television Show (Fiction)
|''Saath Nibhaana Saathiya''
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Narayan |first=Girija |date=5 June 2015 |title=Gold Awards 2015 Winners List: Karan Patel, Divyanka, Karanvir, Surbhi, Gautam Gulati Win! |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2015/gold-awards-2015-winners-list-kaan-patel-divyanka-karanir-gautam-gulati-surbhi-photos-185737.html |access-date=25 February 2022 |website=filmibeat.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarkar |first=Prarthna |date=22 June 2015 |title=Zee Gold Awards 2015 Highlights, Complete Winners' List: 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein' Bags Most Honours; Karan-Divyanka's Romance Steals the Show |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/zee-gold-awards-2015-highlights-complete-winners-list-yeh-hai-mohabbatein-bags-most-honours-636621 |access-date=25 February 2022 |website=www.ibtimes.co.in |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[BIG Star Entertainment Awards]]
|2015
|Most Entertaining Television Actor (Female)
|Devoleena Bhattacharjee
|
|-
|BIG Star Entertainment Awards
|2015
|Most Entertaining Television Actor (Male)
|Mohammad Nazim
|
|-
|Gold Awards
|2016
|Best Actress in a Lead Role
|Devoleena Bhattacharjee
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Gold awards 2016 winners |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/tv-awards/gold-awards/2016/114 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
|-
|Gold Awards
|2016
|Popular Bahu on Indian Television
|Devoleena Bhattacharjee
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Gold awards 2016 winners |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/tv-awards/gold-awards/2016/114 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
|-
|Lion Gold Awards
|2018
|Best Actor in a Supporting Role
|Amar Upadhyay
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Lion Gold Awards Winners 2018 |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/lions-gold-awards-2018-complete-winners-list-and-red-carpet-pictures |website=Free Press Journal}}</ref>
|}

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hotstar.com/tv/saath-nibhaana-saathiya/693 Official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171106114104/http://www.hotstar.com/tv/saath-nibhaana-saathiya/693 |date=6 November 2017 }}
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1863997/ ''Saath Nibhaana Saathiya''] at [[IMDb]]

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