The Indian Television Serials are at times called sagas entertaining the audiences throughout the week and also in weekends. These serials deal with different themes and messages for the society, or at times they are merely entertainment. Comedy, Social issues, family relationships, mythology, childrens` shows, patriotism are the few popular themes around which the Indian television soaps revolve. Indian television brings about the serials in various regional languages all across the nation.
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Hindi serials are however the most popular ones in Indian Television. Serials like Buniyaad, Deewar and Hum Log created an aura of popularity for Indian television serials. With the evolution of several channels on cable network, the expanse and exposure of Indian television serials also increased. Ekta Kapoor is considered as the queen of Indian television serials, launching her K series with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kkusum, and Kasamh Se. Other than the mentioned ones, there are many more popular Indian television serials like Saat Phere, Balika Vadhu, Maayka, Mata Ki Chowki and so on.
Several
English serials are also getting immense applause from the Indian audience, owing to its global backdrop. After the regional network started on Indian television, several channels were launched that catered to the needs of local audience.
Kannada serials reached out to its audience through channels like DD Chandana, Zee Kannada
ETV Kannada, Udaya, Asianet Suvarna and Kasthuri TV.
Several
Tamil serials are aired in the regional channels like Star Vijay, Sun TV, Raj TV, Jaya TV, Kalaignar and Makkal. These Tamil serials are sometimes translated in Hindi and aired in national channels. The
Telugu serials enjoy a wide group of transmitters. The Saptagiri channel airs popular serials, namely Ruthuragalu, Hima bindu and Manishi. Nishabdam is a popular Telugu serial aired on ZEE Telugu. The
Malayalam serials can be seen on channels like Surya, Asianet, Kairali, Jeevan, Amrita and Jaihind.
Indian Television is vast diaspora of entertainment, news, movies and music. However, Indian television serials have earned a great success over the others for various concerning factors like show subject, time slot, casts, continuing episodes and so on. The
Marathi serials are particularly shown on ZEE Marathi, Star Pravah and Saam Marathi channels. Similarly
Gujarati serials have its own set of channels to reach out to its local audiences. The Indian television serials have gained fame in every form and thus created a massive competitive market on the basis of TRPs.
The
Urdu serials like Mehfil-e-Mushaira, Hamare Masail, Aao Urdu Seekhein, Guftgu, Zaban Pe No Lagaam and Hum Honge Kamyaab are some of the popularly viewed Indian soaps.
Punjabi serials have attained great status in northern India. Soaps in India like Shree, Teen Bahuraaniyaan, Naaginn and Rakhi are popular with the Punjabi audience.
Oriya serials mainly revolve around the religious connotations of the state and also its tradition, through channels like DD Oriya, ETV Oriya and O TV. The
Assamese serials are famous for depicting their colorful social life, across DD Northeast channel.
Indian television serials are some of the most engaging slots on Indian television. The serials are telecasted after a thorough survey of its targeted audiences and their preferences. Fore instance, the family dramas are usually aired during the afternoons and in the evenings, while the comedy shows are telecasted at teatime. Thus, the Indian television serials occupy a special place in the hearts of ardent television lovers in India.
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Des Mein Nikla Hoga Chand |
Kaisa Yeh Pyaar Hai |
Meri Doli Tere Angana |
| Akela |
Dhanno Bole Toh |
Kam ya Zyada |
Metti Oli |
| Amul Star Voice of India |
Dial One Aur Jeeto |
Kandy Floss |
Miilee |
| Anandam |
Dil Kya Chahta Hai |
Karam Apnaa Apnaa |
Mohalla Mohabbat Wala - LOV on LOC |
| Antakshari The Great Challenge Little Stars |
Doli Saja Ke |
Karamchand |
MTV Hero Honda Roadies 3 |
| Antariksh Ek Amar Katha |
DON |
Kareena Kareena |
Music Corner |
| Arasi & Anjali |
Dulhan |
Kasamh Se (Kasam Se) |
Nach Baliye 2 |
| Astitva Ek Prem Kahani |
Durgesh Nandinii |
Kasauti Zindagi Ki |
Nokia Jeena Isi ka Naam Hai |
| Avatar & Signatures Shop . |
Ek Ladki Anjaani Si |
Kasshish (Kashish) |
Office Office |
| Ayushmaan |
Fame Gurukul |
Kasturi |
Paalkhi |
| Baa Bahoo Aur Baby (Baa Bahu Aur Baby) |
Fame X |
Kasturi & Chellamadi Nee Enakku |
Paisa Bhari Ho Gaya |
| Bandham |
Fan Fictions |
Kaun Banega Crorepati 3 (KBC3) with SRK |
Pancham |
| Bangladeshi Serial Forum |
Fauji |
Kayamath |
Pandey and Pandey Show |
| Banoo Main Teri Dulhann |
Ghar Ek Sapna |
Kehna Hai |
Parivaar - Kartavya Ki Pariksha |
| Betiyaan Apni Yaa... Paraaya Dhan! |
Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann |
Kesar |
Piya Ka Ghar |
| Bhabhi |
Ghost Banaa Dost |
Khana Khazana |
Popkorn |
| Big Boss Kadi Nazar...Solid Assarr |
Golu Ke Goggles |
Khaufnaak |
Prithviraj Chauhan |
| Biggest Looser Jeetega |
Great Indian Laughter Champions |
Khwaish |
Pyaar Ke Do Naam - Ek Raadha Ek Shyaam |
| Bollywood Aur Kya Special |
Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai` – Khel Lakeeron Ka |
Kituu... Sabb Jaantii Hai |
Pyar Ki Kashti Mein |
| Boogie Woogie |
Hare Kkanch Ki Choodiyan |
Kkavyanjali |
Raavan |
| Book Talk |
Harry Potter |
Kkoi Dil Main Hain |
Rabba Ishq Na Hove |
| Buniyaad |
Hello Dollie |
Kkusum |
Resham Dankh |
| Business Baazigar |
Hum Paanch |
Koffee with Karan |
Reth |
| Celebrity Big Brother |
Idea Ek Se Badhkar Ek |
Kohinoor |
Rihhaee |
| Chacha Chaudhary |
Idea Life Banjaaye |
Kolangal |
Risshton Ki Dor |
| CID & CID Special Bureau |
India Calling |
Kuch Apne Kuch Paraye |
Rooh |
| College & University |
Indian Idol 3 |
Kudkudiya House No. 43 |
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007 |
| Comedy Circus |
India`s Best - Cinestars Ki Khoj |
Kulvaddhu |
Saaksshi (Saakshi) |
| Comedy Ka Badsshah :Hassega India |
Instant Khichdi |
Kumkum - Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan |
Saarthi |
| Cricket Star |
Jabb Love Hua |
Kutumb |
Saas Bahu aur Saazish |
| Darna Mana Hai |
Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin - Daily Update |
Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka |
Saat Phere (Saath Phere) |
| Deal Ya No Deal |
Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin General Discussion |
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi |
Saath Rahega Always |
| Special Squad |
Jeete Hain Jiske Liye |
Lakshmi |
Saathii Re-Saat Kadam Saat Janam |
| Sun LeNa |
Jet Set Go |
Left Right Left |
Sarabhai VS Sarabhai |
| Suno....Harr Dill Kuchh Kehtaa Hai |
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa |
Live Radio Show Interviews |
Sarrkkar..Risshton Ki Ankahi Kahani |
| Surya & Paasam |
Jodee Kamaal Ki |
Lo Kal Lo Baat |
Sati - Satya Ki Shakti |
| Teen Bahuraniyaan |
Johnny Aala Re |
Love Story |
Shabaash India |
| Thodi Khushi Thode Gham |
K. Street Pali Hill |
Lucky |
Shanno Ki Shaadi |
| Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan |
Kaajjal - Sabbki Aankhon Mein Basi |
Maahi Ve Jab Apne Bulayen...... |
Shararat |
| Time Bomb 9/11 |
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa |
Maayka - Saath Zindagi Bhar Ka |
Sher O Shayri |
| Titan Antakshari |
Kabhi To Nazar Milao |
Malargal & Muhurtam |
Shh... Phir Koi Hai |
| Travel |
Kaboom |
Malini Iyer |
Shirdi Saibaba – Sai Bakhton Ki Sachchi Kahaaniyan |
| Tum Bin Jaoon Kahan |
Kadvee Khatti Meethi |
Mamta |
Siddhanth |
| Tumhari Disha |
Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki (Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii) |
Man Mein Hai Visshwas |
Sindoor Tere Naam Ka |
| Twinkle Beauty Parlour Lajpat Nagar |
Kahani Shuru with Love Guru |
Members Lounge |
Solhah Singaarr |
| Vaidehi.... Ek Aur Agni Pareeksha |
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Yes Boss |
Yeh Meri Life Hai |
| Viraasat |
Zaara - Pyaar Ki Saugat |
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Yeh Dil Chahe More |
