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** ''[[Waaris (2016 TV series)]]''
** ''[[Waaris (2016 TV series)]]''
** ''[[Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera]]''
** ''[[Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera]]''
** ''[[Nadhaswaram (TV series)|Nadhaswaram]]''.
** ''[[Nadhaswaram (TV series)|Nadhaswaram]]''
** ''Main Babul Ke Des''
* 2013:''[[Saraswatichandra (TV series)|Saraswatichandra]]'' which was produced by [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]] inspired on [[Saraswatichandra (novel)|Saraswatichandra]] by [[Govardhanram Tripathi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/JLEYRaHV7KJgbDyUTWarKJ/Saraswatichandra--Not-a-love-story.html|title=Saraswatichandra not a love story|website=Live Mint|date=30 March 2013 |url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328112036/https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/JLEYRaHV7KJgbDyUTWarKJ/Saraswatichandra--Not-a-love-story.html|archive-date=28 March 2020}}</ref>
* 2013:''[[Saraswatichandra (TV series)|Saraswatichandra]]'' which was produced by [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]] inspired on [[Saraswatichandra (novel)|Saraswatichandra]] by [[Govardhanram Tripathi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/JLEYRaHV7KJgbDyUTWarKJ/Saraswatichandra--Not-a-love-story.html|title=Saraswatichandra not a love story|website=Live Mint|date=30 March 2013 |url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328112036/https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/JLEYRaHV7KJgbDyUTWarKJ/Saraswatichandra--Not-a-love-story.html|archive-date=28 March 2020}}</ref>
*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]]
*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]]
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===1980 and 1990s Notable Telefilms & Televised series===
===1980 and 1990s Notable Telefilms & Televised series===
*Prem Daan (1992) by Actors [[Khushbu Sundar]] & [[Nitish Bharadwaj]]
*Prem Daan (1992) by Actors [[Khushbu Sundar]] & [[Nitish Bharadwaj]].
*[[Kadhal Pagadai]] (1996) series acted by [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] & [[Mohini (Tamil actress)|Mohini]] directed by veteran Tamil film director [[K. Balachander]].
*[[Kadhal Pagadai]] (1996) series acted by [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] & [[Mohini (Tamil actress)|Mohini]] directed by veteran Tamil film director [[K. Balachander]].
*Bangle Box by Actor [[Nandita Das]].
*Bangle Box by Actor [[Nandita Das]].
* Suno Re Kissa (1991) by [[Manoj Bajpayee]] in Theatrical Play format
* Suno Re Kissa (1991) by [[Manoj Bajpayee]] in Theatrical Play format.


===2000's Telefilms in Televised series format(Biweekly/rare sometimes monthly ) ===
===2000's Telefilms in Televised series format(Biweekly/rare sometimes monthly ) ===
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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>
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>


By the late 2010s, the popularity of daytime and afternoon dramas had declined, and currently, no mainstream channels broadcast such programs.<ref>{{cite news |title=Star Dopahar to call it a day, all shows to end on September 30 |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/star-dopahar-to-call-it-a-day-all-shows-to-end-on-september-30-tv-news-4834240/ |access-date=19 September 2017 |publisher=[[Indian Express]]}}</ref> Today, the major networks with nationwide prime-time television dramas are [[Colors TV]], Star Plus, [[Sony Entertainment Television]], Sun TV, and [[Zee TV]]. In 2017, networks attempted to regain viewership by reintroducing shows in the afternoon and daytime slots. Star Plus briefly revived the afternoon slot, but it ended by September 30, 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Star Dopahar to bring again with four new shows |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/star-plus-to-reboot-afternoon-slot-with-4-new-shows/articleshow/57378471.cms?from=mdr|access-date=19 September 2017 |publisher=economictimes.indiatimes.com}}</ref>
By the late 2010s, the popularity of daytime and afternoon dramas had declined, and currently, no mainstream channels broadcast such programs.<ref>{{cite news |title=Star Dopahar to call it a day, all shows to end on September 30 |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/star-dopahar-to-call-it-a-day-all-shows-to-end-on-september-30-tv-news-4834240/ |access-date=19 September 2017 |publisher=[[Indian Express]]}}</ref> Today, the major networks with nationwide prime-time television dramas are [[Colors TV]], Star Plus, [[Sony Entertainment Television]], Sun TV, and [[Zee TV]]. In 2017, networks attempted to regain viewership by reintroducing shows in the afternoon and daytime slots. Star Plus briefly revived the afternoon slot, but it ended by 30 September 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Star Dopahar to bring again with four new shows |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/star-plus-to-reboot-afternoon-slot-with-4-new-shows/articleshow/57378471.cms?from=mdr|access-date=19 September 2017 |publisher=economictimes.indiatimes.com}}</ref>
===Pivotal roles which created an impact on the television series or equivalent to lead===
===Pivotal roles which created an impact on the television series or equivalent to lead===
From 2000, Indian TV serials introduced and maintained the strategy of bringing pivotal roles parallel to lead roles or to modify content in between the series.
From 2000, Indian TV serials introduced and maintained the strategy of bringing pivotal roles parallel to lead roles or to modify content in between the series.
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Well-known sitcoms include  
Well-known sitcoms include  
*[[Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah]]
*[[Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah]]
*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.
*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
*''[[Hum Paanch (TV series)|Hum Paanch]]''
*''[[Hum Paanch (TV series)|Hum Paanch]]''
*''Hum Saath Aaat Hain''
*''Hum Saath Aaat Hain''
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==== Cultural clash serials====
==== 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.
*''[[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
*''[[Dollar Bahu]]''
*''[[Dollar Bahu]]''


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**''[[Naaginn (2007 TV series)|''Naaginn'']]''
**''[[Naaginn (2007 TV series)|''Naaginn'']]''
*''Vishkanya'' series
*''Vishkanya'' series
**Vishkanya Ek Anokhi Prem Kahani,''[[Vish Ya Amrit: Sitara]]'',
**Vishkanya Ek Anokhi Prem Kahani,''[[Vish Ya Amrit: Sitara]]''
*''Bhootani'' series
*''Bhootani'' series
**''Hawayein''(2004 series):Romantic series of Resham, Ghost & Shahid, a human.
**''Hawayein'' (2004 series): Romantic series of Resham, Ghost & Shahid, a human


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


====Revenge Series====
====Revenge Series====
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
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> including the following:
*''Kasamm''(1999–2000)(First revenge series in Indian drama)
*''Kasamm'' (1999–2000) (First revenge series in Indian drama)
* ''[[Ek Hasina Thi (TV series)|Ek Hasina Thi]]''(2014)
* ''[[Ek Hasina Thi (TV series)|Ek Hasina Thi]]'' (2014)
*''[[Beyhadh]]''(2016–17)
*''[[Beyhadh]]'' (2016–17)


====Royal family or Ancestral family series====
====Royal family or Ancestral family series====
*'''Love story:(Drama)'''
*'''Love story: (Drama)'''
**''[[Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (TV series)|Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat]]''
**''[[Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (TV series)|Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat]]''
* '''Family drama story''':(Drama)
* '''Family drama story: (Drama)'''
**''Thirumagal'':Family Feuds, Greed, Ego and Value Destruction, Usurp, fraud, Murder to get Royal position status :
**''Thirumagal'': Family Feuds, Greed, Ego and Value Destruction, Usurp, fraud, Murder to get Royal position status
*'''Romantic-Thriller type of series:(Telefilm series)'''
*'''Romantic-Thriller type of series: (Telefilm series)'''
**''[[Hum Rahein Na Rahein Hum]]:''Family politics, Revenge, pride, social status and Royal rules/protocols
**''[[Hum Rahein Na Rahein Hum]]:'' Family politics, Revenge, pride, social status and Royal rules/protocols
*'''Ancestor Property dispute series'''
*'''Ancestor Property dispute series'''
***''[[Deivamagal]]''
**''[[Deivamagal]]''


====Science Fiction Series====
====Science Fiction Series====
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====''Youth series''====
====''Youth series''====
*''Yuva''(Telugu serial)
*''Yuva'' (Telugu serial)
*''[[Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi]]''
*''[[Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi]]''
*''[[Kya Mast Hai Life]]''
*''[[Kya Mast Hai Life]]''
*''[[Dill Mill Gayye]]''
*''[[Dill Mill Gayye]]''
*''[[Miley Jab Hum Tum]]''
*''[[Miley Jab Hum Tum]]''
*''Dhak Dhak in Dubai''(9X serial))
*''Dhak Dhak in Dubai'' (9X serial)


==Mythological Series (2011–2020)==
==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.  
*''[[Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev]]'' achieved record-breaking [[Target rating point|TRPs]] and became one of the most successful mythological dramas in India.  
*Other popular mythological series include  
*Other popular mythological series include:
**''[[Mahakali – Anth Hi Aarambh Hai]]'' (2017–18)
**''[[Mahakali – Anth Hi Aarambh Hai]]'' (2017–18).
**''[[Mahabharat (2013 TV series)|Mahabharat]]'' (2013–14)
**''[[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>
**''[[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>


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


===Romantic trend of serials(2002-2013)===
===Romantic trend of serials & Family Drama Serials with Young Couples===
In mid 2000, Romantic serials were being made instead of regular family dramas. It started from [[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001 TV series)|Kasautii Zindagii Kay]], [[Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand]] and then followed as trend.
In mid 2000, contents of romantic trend of serials & Family Drama Serials with Young Couples were made . It started from [[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001 TV series)|Kasautii Zindagii Kay]], [[Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand]] and then followed as trend.
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.
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.
 
===Popular Dramatic serials (2002-2013)===
*''[[Hum Pardesi Ho Gaye]]''
*''[[Hum Pardesi Ho Gaye]]''
*''[[Kaajjal]]''
*''[[Kaajjal]]''
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*''[[Bade Achhe Lagte Hain]]''
*''[[Bade Achhe Lagte Hain]]''
*''[[Ye Meri Life Hai]]''
*''[[Ye Meri Life Hai]]''
*''[[Hum Dono Hain Alag Alag]]''
*''[[Meri Awaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni]]''
*''[[Meri Awaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni]]''
*''[[Miley Jab Hum Tum]]''
*''[[Miley Jab Hum Tum]]''
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*''Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein''
*''Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein''
*''[[Sasural Genda Phool]]''
*''[[Sasural Genda Phool]]''
===Cherished Dramatic serials (2002-2013)===
*''[[Jiya Jale]]''
*''[[Kya Dill Mein Hai]]''
*''[[Ghar Ek Sapnaa]]''
*''[[Kulvaddhu]]''
*''[[Hamaari Beti Raaj Karegi]]''
*''Shaadi Street''
*''[[Hum Dono Hain Alag Alag]]''
*''[[Kahi To Milenge]]''
*''[[Kayaamat]]''
*''[[Kayamath]]''
*''[[Lo Ho Gayi Pooja Iss Ghar Ki]]''


===Portrayal of strong female protagonists (2002-2010)===
===Portrayal of strong female protagonists (2002-2010)===
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*''[[Bade Bhaiyya Ki Dulhania]]''
*''[[Bade Bhaiyya Ki Dulhania]]''
*''[[Nisha Aur Uske Cousins]]''
*''[[Nisha Aur Uske Cousins]]''
*''[[Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara]]''
*''[[Sapnon Se Bhare Naina]]''


==2017-2020 (Popular serials)==
==2017-2020 (Popular serials)==
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