75-473: Balaji Telefilms is an Indian company that produces Indian soap operas in several Indian languages. Balaji Telefilms also owns Alt Balaji , the platform known for producing adult rated content. Balaji Telefilms also produces reality TV, comedy, game shows, entertainment, and factual programming. Balaji Telefilms is promoted by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor and is a public company listed at Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India . In
150-753: A 25% stake in Balaji Telefilms for Rs413 crore. The deal gave RIL access to Balaji Telefilms' content for use by telecom unit Reliance Jio. Horror Social Indian soap opera Indian television dramas (commonly referred to as Indian series or serials ) are dramatic television programs written, produced, and filmed in India , featuring Indian actors in the lead roles, with episodes broadcast on Indian television . India's first television drama, titled Hum Log ( Hindi ), aired from 1984 to 1985, and concluded with 154 episodes. Ekta Kapoor 's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2000–08) became
225-421: A book-built portion of 25,20,000 equity shares and a fixed price portion of 2,80,000 equity shares. In the same year, Nine Network Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nine Broadcasting India Pvt. Ltd., merged with Balaji Telefilms Ltd. During 2000–04 the stock market capitalization grew sixteenfold to ₹ 571 crores when Star India acquired a 26% stake in the business. Balaji Telefilms started
300-447: A child, Pihu. It is later revealed that Karan's college friend and one-sided lover, Sonakshi, made Preeta believe that it was not possible for her to conceive and the former gave her pills which unknowingly stopped her from conceiving. Sonakshi hires a goon to create an accident, in which Pihu dies. The Luthra family blames Preeta and expels her, while Karan expels Sonakshi for coercing him into marriage. Preeta leaves for Bangalore. Preeta
375-763: A con woman named Natasha in the house to seduce Karan, so that he forgets Preeta but fails. Preeta re-enters the Luthra mansion by presenting Mahesh's will defeating Prithvi's attempt to confiscate the Luthra property and business. She then resolves the family's problems and brings Rishabh back, who was stuck in Dubai due to a case plotted against him by Prithvi and Sherlyn. Rishabh exposes them. Thus, Sherlyn and Rishabh as well as Kritika and Prithvi get divorced. The Luthras overcome their hatred towards Preeta and accept her. Sherlyn and Natasha convince Karan that Preeta and Rishabh are having an affair. Natasha and her boyfriend Roxy, push
450-558: A defense lawyer, Advocate K. D. Pathak, played by Ronit Roy. Other notable crime and thriller series include Suraag – The Clue , Jasoos Vijay , Special Squad , Left Right Left , Chhoona Hai Aasmaan , Monica Mogre – Case Files , Adaalat , C.I.D. , 24 , CIF , Bhaukaal , Adrishyam – The Invisible Heroes , Zindagi Badal Sakta Hai Hadsaa and Code M . Revenge-thriller series also gained attraction with Kasamm , Ek Hasina Thi , Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon 3 , Naagin , Ishqbaaaz ,and Beyhadh being among
525-490: A drunk Karan off the dam and he is presumed to be dead. They then go into hiding. Preeta discovers that she is pregnant with Karan's child. The Luthras perform the custom, Chadar Andazi, where Rishabh marries Preeta to give her child a paternal identity. Preeta has given birth to her and Karan's daughter, Kavya. She and Rishabh have marriage in name only, moreover share a friendly and respectful relationship. Srishti and Sameer as well as Sherlyn and Prithvi are now married. Karan
600-485: A few tele-series were created with a focus on parenthood and the complexities of parent-child relationships, such as Basera , Thalattu , Tera Yaar Hoon Main , Sautela , Santaan , Laut Aao Trisha , Mere Papa Hero Hiralal , Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi ,Parvarrish – Season 2 which explored the struggles of parents and their evolving dynamics with children. Thangamana purushan , Mamta , Swaran Ghar dealt with emotional challenges and experiences of
675-542: A finite series, Naagin , which became the most viewed show on Indian television since its inception. The show won multiple awards and returned for its second and third season, which also generated high ratings. The fourth season of series was broadcast starting in December 2019 but it was not doing well on television so it was replaced by the fifth season of the series in August 2020. In 2017, Reliance Industries acquired
750-868: A great response in Sri Lanka. Another popular show, Kindurangana , which was a remake of the Hindi serial Kasamh Se , also garnered a positive reception from Sri Lankan audiences.'Shanti'serial which was popular during 90's was dubbed in Sinhalese and aired in Srilanka . Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon was dubbed in the Turkish language. Tu Tevha Tashi the Marathi daily soap dubbed into English as 'Never Too Late for Love’ for African viewers & aired on Zee Africa. The series The Iron Handed Phantom – Mayavi
825-493: A heated spat with people being victim at Shaurya's hands which turns Shaurya more venomous and vengeful towards Rajveer. The production and airing of the show was halted indefinitely in late March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic . Due to the outbreak, the filming of television series and films was halted on 19 March 2020 and expected to resume on 1 April 2020 but could not and the series was last broadcast on 24 March 2020 when
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#1732798736097900-437: A house on rent. Soon Rajveer and Shaurya establish hateful nature towards each other while Shaurya develops a soft-corner for Preeta. After a certain events, Rajveer gets appointed at Karan's company. Luthras' growing closeness with Rajveer makes Shaurya jealous and insecure. Soon, Palki and Rajveer fall for each other. Nidhi plots to kill Preeta, but Srishti falls prey to her and slips into a coma. Soon, Nidhi learns that Rajveer
975-610: A media training institute in 2010. Known as ICE Institute of Creative Excellence, it trains students in acting, cinematography, direction, modelling, etc. In 2014, the company and Ekta Kapoor were subject to protests in Jaipur led by the Shri Rajput Karni Sena (SRKS), a Hindutva group. These occurred because of perceived communal slights in the Jodha Akbar television series. In 2015, Balaji Telefilms produced
1050-601: A mix of the predominant regional language and English. These dramas are also broadcast in other parts of South Asia , the Caribbean , Southeast Asia , Central Asia , Western Europe , Southeastern Europe , the Middle East , North America , Latin America , North Africa , Southeast Africa , and Francophone Africa . India's first television drama , Hum Log , aired in 1984–85 and concluded with 154 episodes. At
1125-567: A model for utilizing television serials as an " edutainment " method—a practice that has been adopted by countries around the world. A 2007 study examining the introduction of cable television in rural India revealed that it led to "significant decreases in the reported acceptability of domestic violence towards women and son preference , as well as increases in women's autonomy and decreases in fertility." The study also provided "suggestive evidence that exposure to cable television increases school enrollment for younger children, possibly through
1200-707: A parent Kesari Nandan and Palampur Express are one of the Indian TV serials that dealt with challenges of a sports player. Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii , Sanjivani , Sanjivani 2 are one of the Indian medical drama television series that dealt with their social, professional & emotional life From 2015, the Hindi television industry has been striving to create new contents due to OTT platform saturation and other foreign TV dramas & Asian dramas. Zindagi had syndicated diverse shows from various countries including Brazil, Pakistan, South Korea, Turkey and Ukraine. That
1275-830: A popular Brazilian soap opera , was themed around Indian culture and became widely popular in Brazil. Khwaish , which aired on Sony Entertainment Television and ARY Digital , became a hit show in Dubai in 2007. In 2016, due to high audience interest, A-Plus TV dubbed the popular romantic Hindi Colors TV serial Jeevan Sathi - Humsafar Zindagi Ke into Urdu, further increasing its appeal. Indian TV dramas such as Uttaran and Balika Vadhu performed well in Indonesia, where they were dubbed in Indonesian and aired multiple times until their conclusions. Saath Nibhaana Saathiya
1350-488: A rather cordial relationship. Karan and Preeta's alliance slowly blossoms into friendship and they gradually fall in love but do not confess it. Meanwhile, Karan's cousin Sameer and Srishti fall for each other. Rishabh is set to marry Sherlyn. Karan and Preeta discover that Sherlyn is having a secret affair oblivious to the fact that the person with whom she is having affair is Preeta's fiancé, Prithvi. They try but fail to stop
1425-404: A significant impact on Indian society, influencing issues related to national integration, identity, globalization , women , ethics, and social issues in rural areas.[18] The first Indian television drama series, Hum Log , originally began as a family planning program but quickly shifted its focus to entertainment. Despite this, it continued to incorporate pro-development messages, serving as
1500-704: A strong viewership. Dishayen , Banoo Main Teri Dulhann , Kolangal , Viraasat dealt about most bitter sibling rivalry which has worst impact on their own families. Noon slot family dramas gained particular prominence in the mid-2000s, with shows like Meri Doli Tere Angana , Hamari Devrani , Chotti Bahu , Kasak , Adhikaar: Ek Kasam Ek Tapasya , Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan , Woh Hue Na Hamare , Diya Aur Baati Hum , Bhabhi , Kesar , Karam Apnaa Apnaa , Rakhi – Atoot Rishtey Ki Dor , Gharana , Stree Teri Kahani , Tere mere sapne , Hamari Devrani enjoyed as much success as prime-time shows. It
1575-645: A truck and kidnaps Rudraksh once again. Karan's face is disfigured and he falls into a coma. Preeta escapes from the accident, however the Luthras blame her for everything and expel her from the house. Preeta saves Rudraksh, but Anjali falls off a cliff and dies. Srishti then separates from Sameer due to his mistrust of her sister and for how the Luthras mistreated Preeta. The Luthras presume Rudraksh and Preeta dead. Twenty years later, Srishti had renamed Rudraksh to Rajveer Arora after Preeta lost her memory, and they have moved to another city. She lets them think that Rajveer
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#17327987360971650-528: Is Rudraksh and plots to keep it a secret so that Karan stays away from him and Preeta. Rajveer-Palki and Shaurya-Shanaya's marriage alliances get fixed. Karan discovers that Rajveer is indeed his lost son Rudraksh and thinks Preeta intentionally kept him away from his son, but soon realizes she has lost her memories. Since Shaurya becomes obsessed with Palki, he starts plotting against Rajveer. Meanwhile, Palki senses Rajveer's distress and urges him to reveal, to which Rajveer discloses his revenge plan against Karan and
1725-553: Is Srishti's son from her second marriage. Soon Rajveer forgives Karan. Preeta along with Palki and Shanaya come to know about Varun's marriage truth with Alia and Varun is revealed to be Prithvi and Sherlyn's son, Shelly Malhotra, who has come to destroy Luthras just like his parents while Shaurya and Nidhi continue plotting against Rajveer and Preeta including burning their landlady Gurpreet's house. Later Preeta, Palki and Shanaya learns about Alia after she approaches them for her safety when Varun tried to kill her for trying to tell Kavya
1800-487: Is an Indian Hindi-language romantic drama television series created by Ekta Kapoor 's production company Balaji Telefilms . A spin-off series of Kumkum Bhagya , it premiered on 12 July 2017 on Zee TV . It initially starred Shraddha Arya , Dheeraj Dhoopar and Manit Joura as leads, with Dhoopar being replaced by Shakti Arora in 2022. Shakti Anand later replaced Arora in 2023. It currently stars Paras Kalnawat , Adrija Roy (replaced Sana Sayyad ) and Baseer Ali as
1875-453: Is back in Mumbai and works as a physiotherapist at a clinic. She accidentally meets Mahesh who is irrational and has been confined in a mental institution. She then goes to the Luthra mansion where she learns about what happened in the past two years where Prithvi captured the Luthras' property and business, and that Mahesh suffers from mental illness because of Prithvi. Sherlyn and Prithvi bring
1950-920: Is currently the most expensive show in Indian television history, with a budget exceeding 500 crores. Daytime family dramas, including noon slots and prime-time retelecasts during the daytime, were highly popular throughout the 2000s to 2010s. Best shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi , Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii , Kasautii Zindagi Kay , Kaahin Kissii Roz , Kahiin to Hoga , Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki , Kkusum , Nadhaswaram , Waaris , Dishayen , Roja Kootam , Ganga Kii Dheej , Kolangal , Metti Oli , Aanandham , Doli Saja Ke , Chithi , Behenein , Saath Nibhaana Saathiya , Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya , Maayka , Sanskar , Kohi Apna Sa , Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak? , Kasamh Se and Banoo Main Teri Dulhann were immensely popular and maintained
2025-797: Is her son who grows up to be kind-hearted, sharp-minded and confident guy. Preeta suffers panic attacks on trying to remember her past. Meanwhile Shaurya grows up to be over pampered, insecure and spoilt guy living with Luthras with Nidhi fostering him as mother while Karan who's now a business tycoon still mourns supposed deaths of Preeta and Rudraksh thinking she intentionally left him. Soon Rajveer learns that he's Preeta's son and questions Srishti who tells him Preeta's past. He decides to move back to Mumbai with Preeta in his determination to get her lost honour back while hates Karan on learning about his marriage with Nidhi. However, bus boarded by them meets with an accident due to Shaurya's rash driving and they meet Dr. Palki Khurana who helps them medically and gets them
2100-757: 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. Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye , Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar , Yeh Hai Mohabbatein , Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki , Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani , Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa , Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? , Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi , Thodi Khushi Thode Gham , Kuchh Is Tara , Office , Nisha Aur Uske Cousins , Dosti... Yaariyan... Manmarziyan , Bade Bhaiyya Ki Dulhania , Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein , Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji had mixed combination of romance, drama, emotions and light comedy which had good impact from viewers. In addition to these,
2175-454: Is revealed to be alive but has suffered a memory loss plus plastic surgery after his accident. He is now known as Arjun Suryavanshi and is engaged to a businesswoman named Nidhi Hinduja who saved him. Later he regains his memory and sets out to destroy Rishabh and Preeta because he believes that they pushed him off the dam. He is accompanied by Nidhi's sister, Anjali. After some series of events, Karan takes over Luthra mansion. He offers to allow
2250-636: The 2000s, the company produced some historic blockbusters, which included Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi , Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii , Kaahin Kissii Roz , Kasautii Zindagii Kay , Kahiin to Hoga , Kkusum and Kasamh Se amongst several others. In the 2010s the company produced several hugely successful drama series which includes Pavitra Rishta , Tere Liye , Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani , Bade Achhe Lagte Hain , Jodha Akbar , Yeh Hai Mohabbatein , Kumkum Bhagya , Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi , Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki , Kundali Bhagya , Yeh Hai Chahatein and Bhagya Lakshmi . Since 2015,
2325-412: The Luthra house. Preeta soon expels Mahira from the house. Mahesh wakes up from coma but has amnesia. Though Karan and Preeta reconcile, but Sherlyn and Prithvi continue to create obstacles to separate them. Prithvi manipulates Kritika into marrying him and they get married. Preeta realises that she is pregnant but soon she discovers it was a false pregnancy, saddening her and her family. They then adopt
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2400-480: The Luthras for Preeta's suffering. Soon, the Luthras learn of Preeta's memory loss and start despising her, fueling Rajveer's hatred even more. Meanwhile, Karan's rival businessman Anshuman Pandey begins stalking Rajveer, thinking that Karan is involved in foul play with former as his spy while Varun is revealed to be already married to his wife Alia. Later Anshuman tries to get Rajveer killed and gets arrested for trying to snatch Luthra's property while Rakhi thinks latter
2475-691: The Pakistan Tribune, often feature articles about the shows. Many viewers have resorted to satellite connections to enjoy uninterrupted coverage of Indian programs. Despite the historical anti-Indian sentiment in Pakistan and the fact that the two countries have fought four wars over a span of about 50 years , Indian TV shows and Bollywood have led to a shift in perception, with many ordinary Pakistanis viewing India and Indians more favorably. Indian tourists visiting Pakistan have noted that people tend to be particularly friendly when they discover that
2550-595: The Soap Queen: The Story of Balaji Telefilms . The company was registered as 'Balaji Telefilms Private Limited' on 11 November 1994 in Mumbai , India , with the objective of creating serials and other entertainment content by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor . Balaji has specialized in formatted programming that can be adapted for languages around the nation as well as abroad. The most notable success includes Kasautii Zindagii Kay where she introduced
2625-430: The actors portraying the characters and concluded his monologues with Indian language versions of the words "Hum Log." In 2002, StarPlus broadcast the period drama TV miniseries Asoka , based on the 2001 film of the same name , with a limited run of five episodes. Another adaptation was Seeta Aur Geeta , an Indian television drama series that aired on NDTV Imagine and was based on the popular Bollywood film of
2700-526: The ban, airing Indian television serials due to their high demand. Indian TV shows make up nearly 60% of all foreign programs broadcast in Pakistan. In June 2006, Pakistani comedian Rauf Lala won the Indian comedy show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge , but Pakistanis could not follow the show as it was not allowed to air in Pakistan. An official remarked that " Bollywood and Indian TV drama have invaded our homes". Indian TV dramas have become so popular in Pakistan that mainstream newspapers, such as
2775-578: The biggest fictional characters like Prerna and Komolika and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi . Other examples include Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii , Kaahin Kissii Roz , Kahiin to Hoga , Kkusum , Kutumb , Kohi Apna Sa , Kasamh Se , Pavitra Rishta , Parichay , Kya Hua Tera Vaada , Jodha Akbar , Tere Liye , Bade Achhe Lagte Hain , Yeh Hai Mohabbatein , Naagin , Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki , Kumkum Bhagya and Kundali Bhagya . The later five are dubbed and re-produced in several languages across India and Asia . In recent years
2850-454: The brothers overpower him and gets him arrested. Soon Rajveer-Palki and Shaurya-Shanaya get engaged but Shaurya conspires to break off the engagements by trying to show Rajveer and Shanaya having an affair. Witnessing this Palki reveals the truth about Rajveer being his lost twin brother to Shaurya in a hope to get the latter mend his ways towards Rajveer while Karan too reveals the same truth to family and divides business amongst brothers after
2925-410: The company has been expanding its reality show output with shows such as titles such as Box Cricket League on Sony TV . Balaji was incorporated as a public limited company on 29 February 2000, and its name was changed to 'Balaji Telefilms Ltd' on 19 April 2000. The company made public issue of 28,00,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each at a premium of ₹ 120 aggregating ₹ 36.40 crore. The issue included
3000-432: The company introduced several seasonal format weekend drama thriller series which went out to be highly rated series amongst which includes Naagin (TV series) (running currently in its 6th season), Kavach (TV series) (2 seasons), Brahmarakshas (2 seasons), Haiwaan : The Monster , Daayan (TV series) and Qayamat Ki Raat amongst several others. In 2017, the company launched its biography, Kingdom of
3075-577: The dam. Rishabh and Preeta prove themselves innocent by showing him the CCTV footage of the dam on the day of his accident. Thus, Karan and Preeta reunite and Karan severs his ties with Anjali after learning of her misdeeds. The Luthra family have Natasha and Roxy arrested when they learn their truth. Later, Preeta gives birth to fraternal twin sons, Rudraksh and Shaurya. Karan has Anjali arrested when she kidnaps Rudraksh and forces Karan to marry her in lieu of his son's life, but soon she escapes and hits them with
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3150-501: The dowry system),Godh Bharai(Life of a childless couple who suffer in silence), Reth (battles the stigma despite being ostracised). The Indian mythological drama Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev achieved a record-breaking TRP of 8.2 for a single episode, marking it as one of the highest-rated shows in its genre. Porus , a historical drama based on the life of the Indian king Porus , premiered on Sony Entertainment Television on 27 November 2017 and concluded on 13 November 2018. It
3225-624: The family drama. According to reports, during the war in Afghanistan, armed militants may have even paused their fighting to watch Indian dramas. However, the strong popularity of Indian dramas faced opposition from conservative hardliners who viewed them as a threat to the country's religious and national values. In response to conservative pressure, the government of Hamid Karzai ordered broadcasters to cease airing Indian dramas in April 2008. Broadcasters, however, refused to comply, arguing that
3300-419: The family members to stay in the house if Preeta marries him. Preeta gets several clues that Arjun is Karan so she agrees to his terms. The judge declares Rishabh and Preeta's marriage invalid, and they divorce. Preeta marries Karan, angering Anjali who is obsessed with Karan. The Luthras discover that Arjun is in fact Karan. Karan reveals his mission to destroy Rishabh and Preeta as he believed they pushed him off
3375-460: The first Indian series to reach 4,000 episodes, ending its run on 1 February 2022. The television drama Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (2009–present), with over 4,500 episodes, is the longest-running Hindi TV show in India, as well as the longest-running soap opera , having aired for 15 years as of 2024. Indian series are produced in nearly all major languages spoken in India, though many incorporate
3450-518: The first Indian television drama to surpass 1,000 episodes.The show entered the Limca Book of Records and completed its run with 1,833 episodes. The Marathi series Char Divas Sasuche (2001–13) was the first Indian series to cross both 2,000 and 3,000 episodes, also making it into the Limca Book of Records, concluding with 3,200 episodes. The Telugu series Abhishekam (2008–22) became
3525-576: The growing viewership. Indian dramas have been widely popular in Pakistan , with Indian entertainment channels being extensively watched due to the mutual intelligibility between Urdu and Hindi . However, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has banned the broadcasting of Indian films and TV shows. Despite this, the BBC reported that many cable television operators in Pakistan continue to violate
3600-510: The increased participation of women in household decision-making." Indian soap operas gained immense popularity in Afghanistan during the 2000s, building on the pre-existing popularity of Bollywood cinema in the region. In 2006, a Reuters article highlighted the airing of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi , dubbed into Dari , captivating a broad audience. Men, women, young, and old—anyone with access to television—became enthralled by
3675-1271: The leading Hindi general entertainment channels, has reintroduced the afternoon slot but ended after September 30th 2017 Biographical dramas based on historical figures also became popular, with notable examples such as Chanakya , Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan , Veer Shivaji , Jhansi Ki Rani , Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur , Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap , Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat , Rudramadevi bringing Indian history to life through television. Comic dramas Hum paanch , Hum Saath Aaat Hain , Tu Tu Main Main , Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani , Khushiyan , Malini Iyer , Shararat , Baa Bahoo Aur Baby , Kabhi Saas Kabhi Bahu , Kadvee Khattee Meethi , Hari Mirchi Lal Mirchi , FIR , Soni Mahiwal , Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale , Chintu Chinki Aur Ek Badi Si Love Story , Kya Mast Hai Life , Best of Luck Nikki , Chidiya Ghar , Jeannie Aur Juju , Sumit Sambhal Lega , TV Biwi Aur Main , Sajan Re Phir Jhooth Mat Bolo , Maddam Sir were successful comic dramas. Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah are famous sitcoms and one of
3750-594: The longest-running television series in India. Sarabhai vs Sarabhai , Khichdi , Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey sitcoms continue to be considered some of the best sitcoms in India. Crime dramas also became a staple of Indian television or TV. C.I.D. (1998–2018) followed a team of detectives from the Crime Investigation Department in Mumbai and became the longest-running crime TV series in India , spanning 20 years. Another popular series, Adaalat (2010–16), revolved around
3825-448: The most Well-known examples in this genre. Serials addressing societal issues, such as child marriage, gender inequality, and dowry, include Balika Vadhu (focused on child marriage) , Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo (exploring gender discrimination), Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar ( dealing with societal prejudice), Bidaai (highlighting skin color bias) , Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann (centered on women's empowerment), and Dahhej (addressing
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#17327987360973900-598: The most hit shows of 2000's. In mid 2000 Romantic serials were started to made instead of regular family dramas. Kaajjal , Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi , Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai , Hongey Judaa Na Hum , Kaajjal , Tere liye , Dill Mill Gayye , Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin , Teri Meri Love Stories , Bade Achhe Lagte Hain , Ye Meri Life Hai , Hum Dono Hain Alag Alag , Meri Awaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni , Miley Jab Hum Tum , Kyun Hota Hai Pyaar , Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani , Kutumb , Pavitra Rishta , Pavitra Bandhan , were one of
3975-545: The order violated the country's media law. Afghanistan’s first homemade television drama serial, Palwasha , produced by Aina Afghan Media, began airing on November 25, 2007. Though shot in Kabul and in Dari , the series was directed by an Indian director, with several key contributors hailing from India. Additionally, the main character was portrayed by Indian actress Sonal Udeshi . Caminho das Índias India: A Love Story ,
4050-429: The remaining episodes were aired. After three months, the production and filming of the series resumed on 29 June 2020 and broadcast to resume from 13 July 2020. In January 2022, Supriya Shukla playing Sarla Arora quit the show saying, "I had done everything as Sarla but there was not much left for me to do". In June 2022, actor Dheeraj Dhoopar , who played Karan Luthra, quit the series for personal reasons and
4125-511: The same name (1972), written by Salim–Javed . During the late 2010s, the popularity of daytime dramas and noon slot dramas gradually declined, and today, there are no daytime dramas on any mainstream channels. Currently, the four major networks that air prime time television dramas with a nationwide following are Colors TV, Star Plus, Sony Entertainment Television, Sun TV, and Zee TV.In 2017 inorder to expand viewership all networks are bringing noon slot and day time slot shows. Star Plus, one of
4200-420: The second-generation leads. The Arora sisters, Preeta and Srishti, move to Mumbai following their father's dying wish to reunite with their mother, Sarla Arora. Preeta is appointed as a physiotherapist to the Luthra family matriarch Bani Luthra, whose younger grandson Karan, a popular cricket star, shares an adversarial relationship with her while the elder grandson Rishabh, a successful business tycoon, shares
4275-456: The serial was dubbed into Arabic for broader viewership. In the mid-2000s, Indian dramas such as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi , Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and Kasautii Zindagi Kay gained massive popularity in Nepal, attracting large audiences. This surge in popularity led to the production of more Nepali serials, such as Sindur , Maiti , and Ghat Pratighat , which were created to cater to
4350-764: The series as he wanted to take up new opportunities. Shraddha Arya , who portrays Preeta Luthra, decided to continue as a mother to the new generation. Later in March 2023, Sonal Vengurlekar , playing Anjali Hinduja, also announced her decision to quit after the generation leap because she didn't wanted to age onscreen. Ruhi Chaturvedi , who portrayed Sherlyn Khurana, also quit right before leap as she wanted to explore more as an actress. However from June 2024 she made her appearance once again as Sherlyn. Paras Kalnawat and Sana Sayyad were introduced as new leads with Kalnawat as one of Preeta's twin sons, Rajveer Arora Luthra and Sayyad as Dr. Palki Khurana while debutante Baseer Ali
4425-637: The series due to her pregnancy and Adrija Roy stepped into her shoes opposite Paras Kalnawat . In same month Baseer Ali playing Shaurya Luthra was rumoured to quit the show but the actor denied so. However he confirmed about him serving his notice period required prior quitting the series in following month. The following month Mayanka Sharma Patel replaced Naina Gupta as Roma Gill who earlier replaced Gayatri Soham in February 2024. Meanwhile Sanjana Phadke too reprised her role of Sanjana Khurana in same month after 2 years hiatus. On 19 November 2024, it
4500-497: The series to try new spaces as an actor. In June 2023, Ira Sone portraying Nidhi quit the series and Akanksha Juneja replaced her. Later in the following month, Mrinal Navell Chandra was cast to play grown-up Kavya Luthra replacing Ananya Gambhir who played Kavya's younger version, while Aashish Trivedi was cast opposite her as Varun Gill and Guneet Sharma was cast to play his brother Rahul. But later on in June 2024 Varun's character
4575-549: The story requires her character, and she reprised her role in July 2023, post her stint in the adventure-based reality show. However she permanently quit the series in October 2023 to explore new projects by calling it the most difficult decision, and the storyline showcased Srishti ending up in coma with severe facial and physical burns due to Nidhi's murder attempt on her. Later Abhishek Kapoor who portrayed Sameer Luthra too quit
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#17327987360974650-552: The success of their original Hindi channel Zee TV . Rab Se Sohna Isshq from Zee TV a love triangle story aired in London. This was the first ever cross continental show in Indian television.The show was dubbed into English as Eternal Love and broadcast on Zee World & its sister channel Zee TV UK. Vaidehi – Ek Aur Agni Pareeksha gained significant popularity in Ivory Coast and Senegal . In 2010, due to high demand,
4725-1745: The successful serials which broke the stereotype of joint family serials and started to add romantic themes which were well received a mix of reactions from viewers especially from youths After the mid-2000s, the themes of Indian TV series began to shift, with a stronger focus on women-centric shows. Popular series such as Choti Maa: Ek Anokha Bandhan , Jeete Hain Jiske Liye , Sujata , Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan , Karishma – The Miracles Of Destiny , Main Banoongi Miss India , Kolangal , Kucchh Pal Saath Tumhara , Yathumagi Nindrai , Amber Dhara , Hello Pratibha , Maddam Sir , Corporate Sarpanch , Appnapan – Badalte Rishton Ka Bandhan , Anupamaa , Ladies Special , Dheere Dheere Se , Main Hoon Aparajita , Thendral , Sevvanthi , Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii , Ethirneechal , Bas Itna Sa Khwaab gained popularity for their portrayal of strong female protagonists. Intinti Gruhalakshmi , Chellamma , Kehta Hai Dil , Pandian Stores , Gupta Brothers , Manshaa , Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti , Bepannah , Woh Apna Sa , Hitler Didi , Shaadi Mubarak , Durgesh Nandinii , Saraswati chandra , Khwabon Ke Darmiyan were popular dramatic serials were well appreciated from viewers for strong screenplay & stellar performances. Virrudh , Rishton Ke Bhanwar Mein Uljhi Niyati , Maharani , Thirumagal are based on how daughters role
4800-536: The time of its conclusion, it was the longest-running serial in Indian television history. Hum Log garnered a massive audience of 60 million viewers, with each episode running for about 25 minutes, and the series finale extending to approximately 55 minutes. Notably, at the end of each episode, veteran Hindi film actor Ashok Kumar engaged with the audience, discussing the ongoing story and situations through Hindi couplets and limericks. In later episodes, he introduced
4875-463: The truth about their relationship and the trio exposes Varun and Kavya calls off the marriage while Varun seeks revenge. Soon Karan appoints Rajveer as CEO of Luthra Industries infuriating Nidhi and Shaurya more. Varun too strikes back and tries to marry Kavya forcefully and later tries to kill her too after revealing about Rajveer indeed being Preeta and Karan's son along with revealing his own identity as Sherlyn and Prithvi's son to her and Palki. However
4950-671: The visitor is from India . On October 27, 2018, the Supreme Court of Pakistan reinstated the ban on Indian content on local channels. Channels such as Filmazia and Urdu1 subsequently shut down Indian content for a period. The Indian serial Dishayen was dubbed in Russian and gained popularity in Russia in 2005. The Hindi serials Yeh Hai Mohabbatein and Kasautii Zindagii Kay were dubbed in Sinhala and received
5025-585: The wedding. Mahesh learns Sherlyn's truth but before he could tell anyone, he has an accident because of Sherlyn and Prithvi and is left comatose. Sherlyn lies that Preeta was behind Mahesh's accident, and everyone except Rishabh, start hating Preeta. Due to misunderstandings, Karan starts loathing Preeta. On the day when Preeta was to marry Prithvi, Karan takes his place and marries her out of spite and leaves her. Kareena fixes Karan's marriage with his childhood friend and obsessive one-sided lover, Mahira. However, Preeta remarries Karan by replacing Mahira and returns to
5100-622: Was also common for prime-time shows to be retelecast during the afternoon slot, further boosting their popularity.In 2007 Star plus made reteleacast of past hit shows like kyun hota hai pyaar, Shararat , Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand , Kehtha hai dil and other previous completed shows aired in morning from 8.00AM to 11.00 AM. Weekdays shows were made during early 2000's as more different serials were launched. Kehta Hai Dil , Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand , Meher , Dil se door Dil ke paas , Kyun Hota Hai Pyaar , Sanjivani , Devi were
5175-836: 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 , and Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka also achieved good TRP ratings in Indonesia. Additionally, Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke , Jabb Love Hua , Kumkum Bhagya and Punar vivah were aired in Zee Hiburan, its 24/7 General Entertainment Channel in Indonesia, following
5250-541: Was announced that the show will go off-air after a run of seven and half years with the last episode expected to air on 6 December 2024 hours after Shraddha Arya confirmed quitting the show due to her due date being closer. After a couple of days of the arrival of this news, lead actors Shakti Anand and Paras Kalnawat who portrayed Karan and Rajveer respectively revealed it to be "sudden and shocking move by channel and production house and they were not informed and prepared about this until last moment" . Kundali Bhagya
5325-524: Was cast as negative lead and another twin son of Preeta, Shaurya Luthra. In the same month, Rose Sardana was cast to play Mahi Khurana, Palki's sister. In May 2023, Anjum Fakih portraying Srishti Arora, who had initially taken a break from the show for participating in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 , later confirmed quitting as her role was no longer challenging after the leap, but also said that she will return if
5400-714: Was dubbed in Mandarin and Korean, and also aired in Europe and Australia . Additionally, several popular Colors TV dramas, such as Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon , Balika Vadhu , Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat , Chandrakanta , Udaan , Naagin , Shakti , Ishq Mein Marjawan and Bepannah , were dubbed in Thai to cater to viewers in Thailand and other key South Asian markets. Kundali Bhagya Kundali Bhagya ( transl. The Fate of Our Horoscope )
5475-440: Was replaced by Shakti Arora . In January 2023, a twenty-year generation leap and a new generation of leads were announced. Arora, who replaced Dhoopar as Karan, quit owing to the generation leap, stating he didn't want to play a father to grown-ups and wanted to explore other things. Arora was then replaced by Shakti Anand after the leap. Sanjay Gagnani , who portrayed Prithvi Malhotra, also announced his decisions to quit
5550-495: Was revealed to be Prithvi and Sherlyn's son Shelly Malhotra. In the following month, Shalini Mahal joined the cast as Palki's sister Shanaya Khurana. In February 2024, Manit Joura portraying Rishabh Luthra quit after being a part of the show for seven long years saying that he realized his journey in the show was over and an intelligent actor knows where to stop. While Rajesh Sharma replaced Farooq Khan as Goutam Gill in same month. In May 2024, Sana Sayyad portraying Palki quit
5625-440: Was the turning point where viewers made different choices to watch shows from various countries. Presently, Na Umra Ki Seema Ho , Woh Toh Hai Albelaa , Pashminna – Dhaage Mohabbat Ke , Shaadi Mubarak Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti , Meet: Badlegi Duniya Ki Reet , Tera Mera Saath Rahe , Hamari Wali Good News are one of the different romantic shows & one of the most lovable shows on television. TV dramas have had
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