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Indian television dramas are produced in nearly all major languages spoken in India, often blending the local language with English. These shows are also broadcast in various parts of [[South Asia]], the [[Caribbean]], [[Southeast Asia]], [[Central Asia]], [[Europe]], the [[Middle East]], [[North America|North]] and [[Latin America]], and parts of Africa.<ref>{{cite web |first=Geeta |last=Pandey |title=BBC - Culture - Indian soap operas : Family affairs |url=http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20140502-family-affair-indian-soap-operas |work=BBC Culture|date=21 October 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=20 July 2013 |title=India Marginalized in Myanmar |url=http://www.irrawaddy.org/magazine-guest-column/india-marginalized-in-myanmar.html}}</ref>

==Evolution of Indian Television (1984-2020)==

[[Hum Log (TV series)|''Hum Log'']] was India's first television [[drama]], airing from 1984 to 1985 with a total of 154 episodes.<ref name="Kohli2006">{{cite book |last=Kohli |first=Vanita |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hllyb6ymMy0C&pg=RA1-PA8-IA1 |title=The Indian Media Business |date=14 June 2006 |publisher=SAGE Publications |isbn=9780761934691 |pages=1– |access-date=1 February 2014}}</ref> At the time, it was the longest-running serial in Indian television history. The show attracted around 60 million viewers, with each episode lasting about 25 minutes, except for the final episode, which was about 55 minutes long.<ref name="Gokulsing2004">{{cite book |last=Gokulsing |first=K. Moti |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4CAgVZ-lJFIC&pg=PA32 |title=Soft-soaping India: The World of Indian Television Soap Operas |publisher=Trentham Books |year=2004 |isbn=9781858563213 |pages=32– |access-date=1 February 2014}}</ref>

Veteran [[Hindi film]] actor [[Ashok Kumar]] appeared at the end of each episode, where he discussed the story and situations using Hindi couplets and limericks. In later episodes, he introduced the actors playing the characters and ended his monologues with variations of the phrase "Hum Log."

=== Evolution of Television Serials (1985–2017) ===

*1985–1990: Socially Driven Narratives & Literary Adaptations – Focus on social issues, civic concerns, and moral dilemmas, often adapted from literature. Televised telefilms and anthologies were popular.

*1990–1997: Emotionally Driven, Character-Centric Stories – Shift towards personal struggles, relationships, and self-discovery, with deeper emotional themes.

*1998–2002: Rise of Family Dramas – Family-centric storytelling gained popularity, focusing on interpersonal relationships and generational conflicts in a limited episode format.

*2003–2008: Modern Family Dramas & Youth-Centric Themes – Stories evolved to reflect career aspirations, changing values, and contemporary lifestyles, appealing to younger audiences.

*2007–2017: Stylized, Multi-Season Family Dramas – Peak of high-budget, long-running serials with generation leaps, elaborate sets, and dramatic narratives, spanning multiple seasons.

| style="text-align: center;" | 1985–1990

** i) ''[[Trishna (TV series)|Trishna]]'' inspired by Jane Austen's 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice

** ii) ''[[Malgudi Days (TV series)|Malgudi Days]]'' based on R. K. Narayan's 1943 work

* Sitcom ''(Wagle Ki Duniya)''from 1988 to 1990.

| style="text-align: center;" | 1991–1997

* Romantic Dramatic, Emotional series, Friendships, Relationships

* First Romantic serial ''[[Phir Wahi Talash]]''

* [[Melodrama]] with intense plots, heightened emotion and Emotional dramas, [[Tragedy|Tragic-drama]],Legal Drama (''[[Kanoon (TV series)|Kannoon]]'')

* ''[[Hum Paanch (TV series)|Hum paanch]]'', ''[[Tu Tu Main Main]]'' well known comic drama

| style="text-align: center;" | 1998–2002

| Rise after Family dramas popularity after ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]''

* ''[[CID (Indian TV series)|CID]]'' first Indian police procedural television series

* ''[[Suraag – The Clue]]'' is an Indian television first detective-crime drama series

| style="text-align: center;" | 2003–2006

* Family TV Dramas created to attract younger generation audience in fashionable manner

* In 2005 Integration episode(Mahasangam), TV star Guest appearances, Film actor Guest appearances for Promotion of film started to begin in serials<ref>{{Cite web|title=Big screen actors Sanjay Dutt and Sunil Shetty will soon appear on small screen to promote Apoorva Lakhia's forthcoming film Shootout At Lokhandwala|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/sanju-sunil-together-again/|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=3 May 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=इतिहास रचने वाला सीरियल:'क्योंकि सास भी कभी बहू थी' को 20 साल पूरे, एकता बोलीं- गुजरात भूकंप के वक्त लोगों ने टीवी बाहर रख इसे देखा था

* ''[[Sahara One]]'' launched novel based serial ''[[Sahib Biwi Gulam]]'' series is based on the 1953 Bengali novel [[Saheb Bibi Golam]] by ''[[Bimal Mitra]]'' which starred Actor ''[[Raveena Tandon]]'' was directed by [[Rituparno Ghosh]] with 104 episodes

* ''Grihdaah'' TV drama based on the one of the best novel of Sharatchand Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's epic novel.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Grihdaah ...A classic based on the one of the best novel of Sharatchand.

*''[[Karishma – The Miracles Of Destiny]]'', ''[[Virrudh]]'', ''Shikwah'', ''[[Waaris (2008 TV series)|Waaris]]'' had been critically acclaimed for its story and power packed performances.

* ''[[Sarabhai vs Sarabhai]]'', ''[[Khichdi (2002 TV series)|Khichdi]]'', ''[[Shararat (TV series)|Shararat – Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat]]'' best sitcoms.

| style="text-align: center;" | 2007–2016

* In mid 2006 few family dramas came with two heroine leads with  (Khatte Meethe version) Contrasting personalities,This trend had popularity after ''[[Uttaran]]'' followed by'' [[Saath Nibhaana Saathiya]]'', ''[[Amrit Manthan]]'' & ''[[Sasural Simar Ka]]''.

* whereas in (2001–2010) past years serials dealt with [[twin]]s and similar faces [[Doppelgänger]] were popular

*Multi heroine leads in TV soaps were launched.E.g.

**''[[Kahiin to Hoga]]''

** ''[[Maayka]]''

** ''[[Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann]]''

**''[[Mehndi Tere Naam Ki]]''

** ''[[Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah]]''

** ''Betiyaan Apni Yaa... Paraaya Dhan''

** ''[[Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai]]''

**''[[Behenein]]''

** ''Kasak''

**''[[Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai]]''

** ''[[Pirivom Santhippom (TV series)|Pirivom Santhippom]] (Remake of Bidaai serial)''

** ''[[Roja Kootam (TV series)|Roja Kootam]]''

** ''[[Amber Dhara]]''

**''[[Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?]]''

** ''[[Athipookal]]''

** ''[[Uravugal]]''  

* This (Khatte Meethe version contrasting personality) trend took South TV serials after the remake of ''[[Saath Nibhaana Saathiya]]'' from 2013

*During mid 2006's love story serials increased which attracted only the specific audience younger generation at that time and could not extend long run .so the content makers started to develop family dramas which included romance to cover the whole mass audience with all age groups (Middle aged and old).E.g.

**''[[Sanjog Se Bani Sangini]]''

**''[[Tere Liye (TV series)|Tere liye]]''

** ''[[Kadhalikka Neramillai (TV series)|Kadhalikka Neramillai]]''

** ''[[Ek Ladki Anjaani Si (TV series)|Ek Ladki Anjaani Si]]''

**''[[Kkavyanjali]]''

** ''[[Jabb Love Hua]]''

**''[[Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani]]''

** ''[[Chand Ke Paar Chalo (TV series)|Chand Ke Paar Chalo]]''

**''[[Kya Dill Mein Hai]]''

** ''Saathii Re''

** ''[[Jeevan Saathi – Humsafar Zindagi Ke]]''  

* ''TV serials which brought negative role as second main lead''

*  ''Dahhej (2007 TV series)''...Role krithika

* ''[[Saarrthi]]''...Role Shefali Yuvraj Goenka (Adita Wahi / Tiya Gandwani as Shefali Yuvraj Goenka (2004–2006) / (2006–2007))

* ''Chandralekha''...Role Lekha

*''[[Raja Rani (Tamil TV series)|Raja Rani season2]]''...Role Archana

*''[[Ek Hasina Thi (TV series)|Ek Hasina Thi]]''.... Role by Actor Simone Singh as Sakshi Goenka (Pivotal role)

*From 2003 First TV serial which brought second role as negative lead e.g.:''[[Sanjivani (2002 TV series)]]''....[[Rupali Ganguly]] as Dr Simran

*(2008–16) Village people Dramas were very popular

* After the serial of ''[[Durgesh Nandinii]]'', and ''[[Balika Vadhu]]'' More tele serials popped up related to obstacles faced by Rural life of residing people

**''[[Ganga Kii Dheej]]''

**''[[Bandini (TV series)|Bandini]]''

** ''[[Laagi Tujhse Lagan]]''

** ''[[Do Saheliyaan... Kismat Ki Kathputaliyaan]]''

**''Main Baabul ke Des''

** ''Adhikaar ek kasam ek tapasya''

** ''[[Sanskaar Laxmi]]''

**''[[Tere Mere Sapne (TV series)|Tere Mere Sapne]]''

** ''[[Waaris (2016 TV series)]]''

** ''[[Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera]]''

** ''[[Nadhaswaram (TV series)|Nadhaswaram]]''.

*2014:''[[Yudh (TV series)]]'' is ''[[psychological thriller]]'' & ''[[miniseries]]'' starred [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Sarika]], [[Zakir Hussain (actor)|Zakir Hussain]], [[Mona Wasu]], [[Nawazuddin Siddiqui]] and [[Kay Kay Menon]]

* 2016:''[[Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai]]'' which is Musical drama television series of two sisters who are musical singers which puts them in distance,rivalry and misunderstandings.

| style="text-align: center;" | 2017–2020

*In mid 2000's TV serial from Balaji Telefilms Limited which launched a Tamil serial with new rare concept ''Kanavaru kaha''which had 2 leads The Main lead was Actor Sujitha & the serial had next lead character played by Ahalya fame Tinky Simar Kaur as Padmini with Strong headed personality.

In 2002, [[StarPlus]] aired a [[Historical drama|period drama]] miniseries titled ''Asoka'', based on the [[Asoka (2001 film)|2001 film of the same name]]. The series had a limited run of five episodes.<ref>{{cite web |title=Keep date with Asoka |url=https://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/05/23/stories/2002052304230200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180226223107/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/05/23/stories/2002052304230200.htm |archive-date=2018-02-26 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=indya.com - Asoka |url=http://www.indya.com/asoka/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030414053116/http://www.indya.com/asoka/ |archive-date=2003-04-14 |access-date=2019-07-06}}</ref>

====Comedy Shows====

Popular comedy shows include ''[[Khushiyan]]'', ''Soni Mahiwal'', ''[[Baa Bahoo Aur Baby]]'', ''[[Bhaskar Bharti]]'', ''[[Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale]]'', ''[[Chintu Chinki Aur Ek Badi Si Love Story]]'', ''[[Maddam Sir]]''.

Well-known sitcoms include  

*Classic shows like ''[[Sarabhai vs Sarabhai]]'', ''[[Khichdi (franchise)|Khichdi]]'', ''[[Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey]]'', ''[[Uppum Mulakum]]'', and ''[[Thatteem Mutteem]]'',''[[Karyam Nissaram (TV series)|Karyam Nissaram]]'' are still considered among the best in India.

*''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (TV series)|Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''

*''[[Shararat (TV series)|Shararat]]''

*''[[Hari Mirchi Lal Mirchi]]''

*''[[F.I.R. (TV series)|FIR]]''

==== Cultural clash serials====

*''[[Firangi Bahu]], [[Anandibaa Aur Emily]]'':Son weds foreign girl and brings her as bahu in his home,culture clash arises between Indian mother in law and foreign daughter in law.

 

====Emotional-Psychological abuse series====

*''[[Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava?]]'' adaptation ''[[Sakthi (TV series)]]''

====Fashion-Related Series====

''[[Main Banoongi Miss India]]'' and ''[[Lipstick (TV series)|Lipstick]]'' were notable series focused on fashion.

Fantasy shows like ''[[Son Pari]]'', ''[[Arslaan]]'', ''[[Savitri – Ek Prem Kahani]]'', ''[[Shaka Laka Boom Boom]]'', ''[[Hatim (TV series)|Hatim]]'', and ''Antariksh – Ek Amar Katha'' were popular in the early 2000s. ''[[Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga]]'' aired on [[Sony SAB]] from 2018 to 2021.

 

====Historical Series====

[[Porus (TV series)|''Porus'']], a [[historical drama]] about the Indian king [[Porus]], aired on Sony Entertainment Television from 27 November 2017 to 13 November 2018. It is known as one of the most expensive shows in Indian television history, with a budget of over ₹500 crore.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mathur |first1=Abhimanyu |title=India's most expensive TV show has bigger budget than Animal, Dunki, Fighter combined, no star; compared to Baahubali |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/television/report-india-s-most-expensive-tv-show-porus-budget-rs-500-crore-animal-dunki-fighter-vfx-compared-to-baahubali-sholay-3077085 |website=dnaindia.com |publisher=DNA India |access-date=6 Feb 2024}}</ref>

Other popular historical series include ''[[21 Sarfarosh – Saragarhi 1897]]'', ''[[Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap]]'', ''[[Bharatvarsh (TV series)|Bharatvarsh]]'', ''[[Swaraj (TV series)|Swaraj]]'', ''[[Ek Veer Stree Ki Kahaani – Jhansi Ki Rani]]''.

[[Tenali Rama (TV series)|''Tenali Rama'']], based on the life of the Telugu poet [[Tenali Ramakrishna]], aired on Sony SAB starting on 11 July 2017.

 

 

 

 

 

*''[[Sarrkkar – Risshton Ki Ankahi Kahani]]'';Penned by [[Shobhaa De]], the serial was produced by [[Siddhant Cinevision]], [[Zee TV]] in 2005–2006..

Revenge-thriller shows gained significant attention.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top 5 revenge dramas on Indian TV with dramatic twists; from Mouni Roy's Naagin to Nakuul Mehta's Ishqbaaz|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/top-5-revenge-dramas-on-indian-tv-with-dramatic-twists-from-mouni-roys-naagin-to-nakuul-mehtas-ishqbaaz-1338429|website=pinkvilla.com|date=12 August 2024 }}</ref> such as

* ''[[Ek Hasina Thi (TV series)|Ek Hasina Thi]]''(2014)

*''[[Beyhadh]]''(2016–17)

====Royal family or Ancestral family series====

**''[[Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (TV series)|Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat]]''

**''Thirumagal'':Family Feuds, Greed, Ego and Value Destruction,Usurp,fraud,Murder to get Royal position status :

**''[[Hum Rahein Na Rahein Hum]]:''Family politics,Revenge,pride,social status and Royal rules/protocols

*'''Ancestor Property dispute series'''

 

''[[Captain Vyom]]'', an Indian science fiction series, was popular in the late 1990s.

====Social Dramas====

*Shows that addressed societal issues, such as ''[[Balika Vadhu]]'' (child marriage), ''[[Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo]]'' (gender discrimination), ''[[Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar]]'' (societal prejudice), ''[[Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai|Bidaai]]'' and ''[[Karuthamuthu]]'' (skin color bias), ''[[Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann]]'' (women empowerment), ''Dahhej'' and ''Sthreedhanam'' (dowry), ''Godh Bharaai'' (childless discrimination) were widely viewed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2,000 episodes on, 'Balika Vadhu' still questions societal norms|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/2-000-episodes-on-balika-vadhu-still-questions-societal-norms-115092401085_1.html|website=business-standard.com}}</ref>

====Sibling rivalry or Betrayal in family businesses/Sibling Rivalry in Business property series====

*''[[Kolangal (TV series)|Kolangal]]''

*''[[Banoo Main Teri Dulhann]]''

*''[[Viraasat (2006 TV series)]]''

====Superhero Shows====

Superhero shows like ''[[Shaktimaan]]'' and ''[[Aryamaan – Brahmaand Ka Yodha]]'' gained popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

====Teen series====

*''[[Kana Kaanum Kaalangal]]'',''[[Kana Kaanum Kaalangal (2022 TV series)]]''[''(season 1 and season2)'']

* ''School Days''(DD serial)

====''Youth series''====

*''[[Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi]]''

*''[[Kya Mast Hai Life]]''

*''[[Dill Mill Gayye]]''

*''[[Miley Jab Hum Tum]]''

*''Dhak Dhak in Dubai''(9X serial))

==Mythological Series (2011–2020)==

*''[[Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev]]'' achieved record-breaking [[Target rating point|TRPs]] and became one of the most successful mythological dramas in India.

**''[[Mahabharat (2013 TV series)|Mahabharat]]'' (2013–14)

**''[[Namah Lakshmi Narayan|Namah]]'' (2019).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/mahakaali-anth-hi-aarambh-hai-to-go-off-air-soon-pooja-sharma-saurabh-raaj-share-pictures-from-the-last-day-of-the-sets/articleshow/65130912.cms|title=Mahakaali to air off soon|website=The Times of India|date=25 July 2018 }}</ref>

* ''[[Kolangal (TV series)|Kolangal]]'': Ambitious woman Abhi who is envied by her Ex-husband Baskar and shares bitter Rivalry towards her corporate malpractice half-brother Adhitya. Aired on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]

* ''[[Thendral]]'': The story about Tulasi how she strives to pursue her education, and her life turns beautiful after she finds supportive husband Tamizh. Aired on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]

* ''[[Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil]]'':This serial launched from March 3, 2008, at 8.30 pm slot after the final completion of [[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001 TV series)|Kasuati Zindagi kay]] is the story is of two lovers, Prem and Heer and their true love made for each other, with other key roles Preet and meher. Aired on [[StarPlus]]

====Noon slots (2000–15)====

*Prime-time shows are re-telecasted during the afternoon slot because too many shows from different channels are telecasted at prime time .Among that one of the shows Zee's 7pm serial [[Mamta (TV series)|Mamta]] a show about surrogate mother had reteleacast at Noon 12.00pm.STAR plus show [[Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (TV series)|Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat]] had re telecast at Morning-slot at 11.30am

*In 2000-2002 times [[Ghar Ek Mandir (TV series)|Ghar Ek Mandir]] the first popular noon slot show 3.30 PM and repeat telecast at night 9PM.Sony serials like [[Shaheen (Indian TV series)|Shaheen]] and [[Heena (TV series)|Heena]] and other popular serials had retelecast at noon slots due to different serials clash at Prime time slots from 7PM-11.30PM

===Retelecast (2006–09)===

*It was also common for prime-time shows to be retelecast during the afternoon slot, further boosting their popularity.In 2007 Hindi general entertainment channels re aired old serials during Non prime time hours.  

*[[StarPlus]] made reteleacast of past hit shows like kyun hota hai pyaar, ''[[Shararat (TV series)|Shararat]]'', ''[[Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand]]'', ''Kehtha hai dil'' and other previous completed shows aired in morning(Non-Prime Time hours) from 7.00AM to 11.00 AM.

*[[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony]] aired its old popular completed TV soaps ''[[Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai]]'', ''[[Kkusum]]'', ''[[Ye Meri Life Hai]]'' in Morning hours and Non-Prime Time hours.

*[[Doordarshan|DD]] channel aired ''[[Meher (TV series)|Meher]]'' serial at Non-Prime Time 4pm in 2009 during Sundays

Weekdays shows were made during early 2000's as more different serials were launched.These shows were the most known shows of 2000s.

*''[[Kehta Hai Dil]]''

*''[[Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand]]''

*''[[Meher (TV series)|Meher]]''

* ''Dil se door Dil ke paas''

*''Kyun Hota Hai Pyaar''

*''[[Sanjivani (2002 TV series)|Sanjivani]]''

* ''[[Devi (TV series)|Devi]]''

 

one of the successful serials which started to add romantic themes and chemistry which were well received a mix of reactions from viewers especially from youths.

 

*''[[Kadhalikka Neramillai (TV series)|Kadhalikka Neramillai]]''

*''[[Sasural Genda Phool]]''

 

*''[[Hello Pratibha]]'':The story of a house wife prathiba who sacrifices her passion and interests for the sake of family faces the identity crisis by the same family.([[Zee TV]])

* ''[[Manshaa]]'':The story of Manshaa dealing with her personal loss.([[Zee TV]] )

 

''[[Virrudh]]'', ''[[Rishton Ke Bhanwar Mein Uljhi Niyati]]'', ''[[Maharani (2009 TV series)|Maharani]]'', ''Parrivaar - Kartavya Ki Pariksha'' are based on how daughters role is important being a pillar support as well as with emotional bond and play a significant pivotal role to their families as well as society and how their significant decisions are best in worst situations.

* ''[[Basera (2009 TV series)|Basera]]''(2009 series)

**Theme: How mid-aged 50s old couples are treated with disregard by their own children

* ''[[Thalattu (TV series)|Thalattu]]''(2021 series)

**Theme:Separation of mother and son through circumstances

**Actors:[[Shruthi Raj]] ;[[Krishna (TV actor)]] ;Sri Latha

* ''[[Tera Yaar Hoon Main]]'' (2020 series)

**Themes:Father's longing to receive son's affection where his first wife ends in tragedy he puts himself  in another trouble when tries to help a woman and his relationship with son gets more misunderstood worsened and devastated.

* ''Sautela''(2007 series)

**Themes:Father and son emotional bond, longing, unable to express their affection the story tells the relation is related only to blood and how tagged word/derogatory comment of relation has heavy impact on one's life

* ''[[Mere Papa Hero Hiralal]]''  

**Themes:Father and daughter bond

* ''[[Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi]]''(2011),[[Parvarrish – Season 2]](2015).

**Themes:Practical story about the reality of Parents,Struggles of upbringing which explored the struggles of parents and their evolving dynamics with children

* ''Thangamana purushan(season 2)''year of season2:2010;(2008 series-2010)

**Themes: A person whose wife is mentally sick for losing her child therefore searches his child which is adopted in some other family  

**Actors s2:Neeraja,Sridhar Subramaniyam,Premsai,Abitha (season1)

* ''Santaan''(2007 series)

**Themes:challenges of a parent couple who is unable to meet teenage children's desires and demands

*''Swaran Ghar''(2022 series)

**Themes:Parents face struggle to provide the best things for their children) dealt with emotional challenges and experiences of a parent.

* ''[[Sasneham (TV series)|Sasneham]] ''(2021series)

**Themes:(The story of mothers and fathers in old age home.)

''[[Meri Awaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni]]'' is about the ambitions and passions of Musical singer Sudha Malik and her personal love raj and how she balanced her conflict of her personal and musical professional life.

''[[Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai]]'' which is Musical drama television series played by the [[Jannat Zubair Rahmani]], [[Amrita Rao]] Mehnaaz Maan and [[Aditi Vasudev]] along with [[Deepti Naval]] and [[Zarina Wahab]] played the lead roles. The story continues with three generations of two sisters whose lives revolve around music which results in misunderstanding and stiff competition

''[[Tu Aashiqui]]'' a theme about musical-romance television show with combination and chemistry between Singer Paaki & Musician Ahaan

''[[Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii]]'', ''[[Sanjivani (2002 TV series)|Sanjivani]]'',

''[[Everest (Indian TV series)|Everest]]'' revolves around the mountaineer Anjali Singh Rawat who successfully climbs [[Mount Everest]], created by [[Ashutosh Gowariker]] and produced by Ashutosh Gowariker Productions Private Limited (AGPPL). A. R. Rahman composed the music for this television show.

* ''Kokila Enge Pogiraal'' which was a Tamil-language soap opera that aired on Sun TV from 1999 to 2000 and produced under the banner by [[Sivaji Productions]] revolves around the life of Kokila played by Actor [[Easwari Rao]] who works in office as employee where she develops rivalry through evil colleague who is a rich business man & client (played by [[Uppi Dada M.B.B.S.]]circuit fame Actor [[Chi. Guru Dutt]]) in her office and she gets framed for wrong reasons in fake case but actually was done by same colleague with the influence of a politician and help of a lawyer as they want to escape the case.

* The season 3 of'' [[Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi|Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi 3]]'' where Sanjana played by Actor [[Sana Amin Sheikh]] as Negative lead where she works in Dev's communication business company as a Self-proclaimed fake interior decorator & Plagiarist designer.

====Shows Had Portrayed related to Office humor====

* ''[[Rishta.com]]'' series: A show about Partners who run matrimonial agency

* ''[[Office (TV series)|office]]'' series :A show about friendships of four employees in their company.

* ''[[Dosti... Yaariyan... Manmarziyan]]'' :A show about 4 people who work in Advertising Agency

''[[Kolangal (TV series)|Kolangal]]'' mainly revolves around the rivalry between Abinaya who is selfless person and Aditya is her Business rival and half brother.

*''[[Aati Rahengi Baharein]]'' which revolves around the happy life of Dr. Amar Sanghani where his life takes an unfortunate turn when he finds out that he is suffering from a deadly disease which is incurable and has short span of life and how he deals the trauma .

==Foreign serials dubbed in Hindi==

*Home TV channel aired Foreign [[East Asia]]dramas in Hindi from 1996 to 1999 after 1999 the channel was closed.

*2008:''[[Waaris (2008 TV series)|Waaris]]'' serial ended on 4 December 2008 due to the Indian Television Strike that occurred for 3 weeks long.

*2008 :''[[Ardhangini – Ek Khoobsurat Jeevan Saathi]]'' a serial that aired on Zee TV from 29 October 2007 to 20 March 2008 based on traditional Bengali family which was different story and did well but there was misinformation fake news and assumed opinion that it was remake version of Blockbuster ''[[Devdas (2002 Hindi film)]]'' film and negative review was made on the serial . That misconception affected the serial and soon ended on 20 March 2008.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2008/ajay-krish-interview-120308.html|title="Ardhangini suffered from comparison with Devdas" - Ajay Krish|last=|first=|date=12 March 2008|website=Filmibeat}}</ref>

*2020:''[[Patiala Babes]]'', ''[[Azhagu (TV series)|Azhagu]]'', ''[[Run (Indian TV series)|Run]]'', ''[[Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein]]'', ''[[Beyhadh 2]]'' due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ''[[Shaadi Mubarak]]'' a good heart warming show suffered due Covid phase.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-rati-pandey-i-just-wished-shaadi-mubarak-had-a-proper-ending-rather-than-an-abrupt-one/articleshow/82877596.cms|title="Rati Pandey-I wish to have proper ending rather than abrupt" |last=|first=|date=12 March 2008|website=timesofindia.indiatimes}}</ref>

 

 

==Remakes and variations==

**The same serial was inspired and remade as ''[[Pavitra Rishta]]'' under Balaji Telefilms, which aired on Zee TV which was focused on first part of story Love and understanding bond as Manav and Archana who stand by each other's in arranged marriage and shows their power of love till death

 

===Popular Dramatic serials===

*''[[Saraswatichandra (TV series)|Saraswati chandra]]''

*''[[Sabki Laadli Bebo]]''

 

=== Cherished Dramatic serials===

*''[[Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha]]''

*''[[Bade Bhaiyya Ki Dulhania]]''

*''[[Nisha Aur Uske Cousins]]''

 

*''[[Pandavar Illam]]''remake:''Aa Okkati Adakku''

*''[[Haasil (Indian TV series)]]''

 

One of the most lovable shows one of the romantic shows during its time and received positive response from the audience

*''[[Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi]]'' season3

*''[[Yeh Hai Chahatein]]''

 

 

===Shows based on Women protagonist centric or Female lead having Strong Role===

*From 90s days ''[[Tara (TV series)]]'' had strong female lead,Then in 2002-2010 few soaps had the content of strong female lead like'' [[Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan]]'',''[[Karishma – The Miracles Of Destiny]]'',''[[Sujata (TV series)|Sujata]]'' but since teens tele-soaps and youth related soaps were high so  these shows ran for short period of time.

 

*1.''[[Sreemoyee]]'' and its adaptations  

**a. ''[[Anupamaa]]''/''[[Intinti Gruhalakshmi]]''/''[[Kudumbavilakku]]''/''[[Baakiyalakshmi]]''

*2.''[[Meet: Badlegi Duniya Ki Reet]]''

*3.''[[Tu Chal Pudha]]''

**a.*''[[Bas Itna Sa Khwaab]]''

*4.''[[Sevvanthi (TV series)|Sevvanthi]]''

*5.''[[Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii]]''

*6.''[[Ethirneechal (TV series)|Ethirneechal]]''

*7.''[[Maddam Sir]]''

*8. ''Corporate Sarpanch''

*9.''[[Sundari (Tamil TV series)]]'' and its remake ''[[Sundari (Marathi TV series)]]''

**a.''[[Sundari (Malayalam TV series)]]''

*10. ''[[Appnapan – Badalte Rishton Ka Bandhan]]''

*11.''[[Dheere Dheere Se (TV series)|Dheere Dheere Se]]''

*12. ''[[Main Hoon Aparajita]]''

*13.''[[Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (TV series)|Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal]]''

*14.''[[Mounaragam (Malayalam TV series)|Mounaragam]]'', ''[[Bhavana (TV series)|Bhavana]]'' are one of the different kind of shows based on Women protagonist centric.

*15.''[[Ekk Nayi Pehchaan]]'' a Women protagonist centric show which was dubbed in regional languages and was remade in Telugu Version as Maa Atta Bangaram.

*2013 Tele series [[Ponnunjal (TV series)|Ponnunjal]] from the episode 102 dated 10/01/14 had a scene in 2014 film [[Velaiilla Pattadhari]] where S. Raghuvaran (Dhanush) watches TV serial with Shalini's mother (Meera Krishnan) saying he does not prefer mother in law in that serial.

*In 2002 film [[Humraaz]] film the antagonist Karan Malhotra (Akshaye Khanna) watches [[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]] title song in order to irritate Raj Singhania (Bobby Deol) & tells in sarcastic way that his tape recorded about the Raj's planned murder will get exposed in fact it will be great hit than [[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]..

 

| This film had new idea of emotions mixed with comedy, charisma and the ability to rouse an audience

|[[Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/kyun-rishton-mein-katti-batti-fans-can-spot-these-similarities-in-biwi-no-1-find-out/|title=Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti Fans Can Spot These Similarities In Biwi No. 1 – Find Out!|publisher=ZEE5.com|access-date=22 March 2021}}</ref>

| Many serials were inspired by the bubbly role Geet, [[Love U Zindagi|Love U Zindagi - Geet Ke Funde]] is an Indian television series which premiered on 29 January 2011 on [[STAR Plus]] is loosely based on the [[Shahid Kapoor]] and [[Kareena Kapoor]] starrer ''[[Jab We Met]]''

|[[Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai]] inspired from the Bollywood film Vivah of Rajshri Productions.,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.idiva.com/entertainment/tv/9-indian-t-v-serials-that-were-inspired-by-bollywood-films/17051989 |title=9 Indian T.V Serials That Were Inspired By Bollywood Films|publisher=idiva.com|access-date=22 May 2017}}</ref> later remake as [[Pirivom Santhippom]]

| style="text-align: center;" | [[Chori Chori Chupke Chupke]]

|  

|[[Dil Se Dil Tak]]  loosely based on the 2001 Bollywood film [[Chori Chori Chupke Chupke]],.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iwmbuzz.com/television/spoilers/colors-dil-se-dil-tak-to-recreate-chori-chori-chupke-chupke-movies-scene/2017/06/21|title=Colors' Dil Se Dil Tak to recreate Chori Chori Chupke Chupke movies scene|date=21 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/dil-se-dil-tak-promo-2-jasmin-bhasin-will-remind-you-of-preity-zinta-from-chori-chori-chupke-chupke/|title=Dil Se Dil Tak promo 2: Jasmin Bhasin will remind you of Preity Zinta from Chori Chori Chupke Chupke|date=31 December 2016}}</ref>

===Indian television series inspired from films===

==Re-airing of Past webseries and Telefilms==

*2000:Re-aired old 80's and 90's old popular telefilms of [[DD National]] and  well known telefilm like ''Bangle Box'' were re-aired again during regular weekend {Sunday} in 2000.

*2002:For first time ''Hindi Film'' was shown in episodic format In 2002, [[StarPlus]] aired a period drama miniseries titled Asoka, based on the 2001 film of the same name. The series had a limited run of five episodes

*2020:''[[Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain]]'',''[[Baarish (web series)]]'',''[[Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat]]'' web series as substitute to shows which was affected from broadcast during [[COVID-19 pandemic]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2020/03/coronavirusoutbreak-zee-tv-replaces-kumkum-bhagya-and-kundali-bhagya-with-three-altbalaji-shows|title=Three alt balaji shows |website=best mediainfo|language=en-EN|access-date=2009-03-26}}</ref>

*2024:Sony TV re aired SonyLIV OTT web series legal drama [[Raisinghani vs Raisinghani]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/sony-tv-uk-to-air-sonyliv-show-raisinghani-v-s-raisinghani/|title=Sony TV to air SonyLIV show 'Raisinghani vs Raisinghani'|website=bizasialive|date=10 August 2024 |language=en-EN|access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref>

 

**Dil Abhi Bhara Nahin<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/hindi/dil-abhi-bhara-nahin-hindi-play-preview.asp#|title=Dil Abhi Bhara Nahin |website=Mumbai theatre guide|date=11 September 2023 |language=en-EN|access-date=2023-09-15}}</ref>''Main lead:[[Neha Mehta]].''

**''Serial VS Reality'' Webisode by Araathi web channel enacted by Big boss fame Actor-YouTuber [[Poornima Ravi]].

*''Kaadhal Pagadai''(காதல் பகடை)by Senthamizh Cinemas:The story of an own friend who plays double games and her insincere friendship of stealing the fiancé-lover of friend which results in heartbreak of her close friend but after her bad action her guilty conscience pricks her.

*''Thuppukettavan'' short film by Thiru TV (Thiru pictures(p)Ltd) [[Nadhaswaram (TV series)|Nadhaswaram]] show fame Actors Thirumurugan and [[Srithika]]:Difficulties of middle-class family and the story deals a person from poor family who gets rebuked sharply by his wife for unable to deal the things smartly

===Social impact===

*Few viewers critics has disappointment and criticism over the content of serials.

* TRP = (Number of viewers in the sample audience / Total target audience) * 100.{{citation needed|date=February 2025}}

 

Indian TV dramas such as ''[[Uttaran]]'' and ''[[Balika Vadhu]]'' performed well in Indonesia, where they were dubbed in [[Indonesian language|Indonesian]] and aired multiple times until their conclusions. ''[[Saath Nibhaana Saathiya]]'' was also popular and was dubbed under the title ''Gopi'' (after the main character). It aired from 15 September 2016 to 19 April 2017 and was rebroadcast from 2021 to 2022, with the Indonesian version reaching 600 episodes. Other serials like ''[[Yeh Hai Mohabbatein]]'', ''[[Ishq Mein Marjawan]]'', ''[[Kumkum Bhagya]]'' (in Indonesian under the title ''Lonceng Cinta''), ''[[Anupamaa]]'', ''[[Imlie]]'', [[Naagin (2015 TV series)|''Naagin'']], and ''[[Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka]]'' also achieved good TRP ratings in Indonesia. Additionally, ''[[Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke]]'', ''[[Jabb Love Hua]]'', ''[[Kumkum Bhagya]]'' and ''[[Punar Vivaah – Zindagi Milegi Dobara|Punar vivah]]'' were aired in Zee Hiburan, its 24/7 General Entertainment Channel in Indonesia, following the success of their original Hindi channel [[Zee TV]].<ref>{{cite news |date=23 August 2016 |title=Zee Hiburan completes one year in Indonesia|url=https://admin.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/gecs/zee-hiburan-completes-one-year-in-indonesia-160325|access-date=25 March 2016 |publisher=indiantelevision.com}}</ref>