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Shows that shaped Indian TV

Stills from movies

Mid-Day
Entertainment
By Athulya Nambiar
Published Nov 21, 2024

A cult classic, CID inspired numerous spin-offs, making crime-solving an integral part of Indian television`s entertainment narrative

Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah - Comedy

Premiering in 2008, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah revolutionized Indian television by blending humor with social commentary

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi - Drama

Premiering in 2000, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi reshaped Indian television by pioneering the family soap opera genre

Garnering record-breaking TRPs, it became Star Plus’s flagship show and dominated prime-time TV for six years

Bigg Boss - Reality Show

Since its debut in 2006, Bigg Boss has transformed Indian television by introducing the reality TV genre at an unprecedented scale

The show thrives on its diverse cast, representing various Indian cultures, and its lead character, Jethalal Gada, whose antics bring endless laughs

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C.I.D - Crime/thriller

The show became a cultural phenomenon, led by characters ACP Pradyuman (Shivaji Satam) and Sr. Inspectors Abhijeet (Aditya Srivastava) and Daya (Dayanand)

Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan - Mythology

Based on Valmiki`s Ramayan and Tulsidas` Ramcharitmanas, the epic mythological series captivated a staggering 82 percent viewership in India

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