Series shaded in light green are currently in production. |
Year | Name | Notes | Production | Channel | Ref |
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1984 – 1985 | Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi | The story revolves around the married couple and young unemployed brother of wife who came to live in his sister house. | Oberoi Films | DD National | [1] |
1986 – 1987 | Nukkad | Each was based on an everyday issue of lower income people and often revolved around one or two specific characters. Some episodes ended on hope and positive consolation while some had a sad but realistic conclusion. | N/A | [2] | |
1993 – 1994 | Dekh Bhai Dekh | The story revolves around three generations of the Diwan family and their relationship troubles and business problems. | Amitabh Bachchan Corporation | DD Metro | [3] |
1993 – 1998 | Zabaan Sambhalke | Mohan Bharti is an engineer who is forced to teach Hindi in a language school. His students are people from all corners of the country as well as the world. Along with them is the obnoxious principal Miss Lata Dixit of the National Institute of Language. | Eagle Films | DD Metro (season 1) Home TV (season 2) | [4] |
1994 – 2006 | Tu Tu Main Main | The story is about the arguments and love and hate between daughter-in-law and mother-in-law. | Prime Channel | DD Metro Star Plus | [5] |
1994 – 1999 | Shrimaan Shrimati | The show revolves around two neighbouring couples, in which the husbands are attracted to each other's wives and attempt various tropes to impress them while constantly failing to do so. | N/A | DD National | [6] |
2000 – 2003 | Gharwali Uparwali | Prime Channel | Star Plus | [7] | |
2001 – 2003 | Hum Saath Aath Hain | Prime Channel | Star Plus | [8] | |
2001 | Ji Mantriji | Ochre Moving Pictures | Star Plus | [9] | |
2001 – 2004 | Office Office | The series is based on the rampant corruption and bribery seen in public offices. The story revolves around Mussadilal who is often harshly treated by the corrupt officials. | N/A | SAB TV | [10] |
2002 – 2004 | Khichdi | The typical story of joint family of India and how the whole family solves the problems, either within joint family or outside the family. | UTV Software Communications Hats Off Productions | Star Plus | [11] |
2003 – 2007 | Shararat | Shararat is loosely similar to the American show Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. The story of three ladies who had super powers. | UTV Software Communications | Star Plus | [12] |
2003 – 2007 | Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (TV Series) | Doordarshan's biggest blockbuster hit in recent times and one of the most critically acclaimed shows of all time, this Show, which is packed with super-sized laughs, heart-warming moments, drama, romance, action and most importantly, the sublime feeling of pride in being an Indian, imparts food-for-thought and inspires the viewer to become a catalyst for change, nationwide. | Prime Channel | DD National | [13] |
2003 – 2004 | The Adventures of Tenali Raman | Toonz Animation | Cartoon Network India | [14] | |
2004 – 2017 | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | The show revolves around the life of an upper class Gujarati family, the Sarabhais, who live in a luxury apartment building and later in penthouses in the upmarket Cuffe Parade area of South Mumbai. | Hats Off Productions | Star One (season 1) Hotstar (season 2) | [15] |
2005 | LOC — Life Out of Control | UTV Software Communications | Star Plus | [16] | |
2006 – 2015 | F.I.R | F.I.R. is a situational comedy serial centered on a Haryanvi female police officer named Chandramukhi Chautala and her three subordinates. The show depicted their lives as they try to solve cases. | Edit 2 Productions | SAB TV | [17] |
2006 – 2008 | Aek Chabi Hai Pados Mein | The story of a locality in Allahabad India, where people from different backgouunds live peacefully while dealing with their day-to-day life and the chanlleges they face. | N/A | Star Plus | [18] [19] |
2006 – 2007 | Vicky & Vetaal | The story of two boys, Vicky is intelligent and Vetaal is foolish. Vicky saved Vetaal from a banyan tree. After that, Vetaal leads Vicky into troubles. | Cinevistaas Limited | Disney Channel India | [20] |
2007 | Agadam Bagdam Tigdam | The Malhotra family are Aliens, they came on earth to spend 12 years with humans. They came from planet called Zoltar. | Contiloe Entertainment | Disney Channel India | [21] |
2008 | Bhaago KK Aaya | The sitcom is about the behavior of character KK in the office with his staff. | Contiloe Entertainment | SAB TV | [22] |
2008 | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | The show is based on the column Duniya Ne Undha Chashma written by columnist and journalist Taarak Mehta. | Neela Tele Films | SAB TV | [23] |
2009 | Aashiq Biwi Ka | A girl failed in a relationship with her boyfriend and she doesn't wanted to marry with someone else but she is forced to marry. | N/A | SAB TV | [24] |
Burey Bhi Hum Bhale Bhi Hum | The serial is based on the lives of two brothers with their family who live together in a one house. | Hats Off Productions | Star Plus | [25] | |
2009 – 2012 | Chorr Police | The story of a thief who steals not for himself, but for other people. | Green Gold Animations | Disney XD India | [26] |
2011 – 2016 | Best of Luck Nikki | The stoty is about the birth of character Nikki (fourth child) and how the parents handle the situation after the birth of Nikki. | The Company | Disney Channel India | [27] [28] |
2011 | Ammaji Ki Galli | The story is about a person called Ammaji and the lives of people living in a jam-packed street in Amritsar. | Contiloe Entertainment | SAB TV | [29] |
Pyaar Mein Twist | The story of two lovers who love each other but end up fighting because of others. | Neela Tele Films | Star Plus | ||
2012 – 2014 | The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir | The show is about Karan and Kabir, twin brothers who live in the Raj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai with their mother. | The Company | Disney Channel India | [30] |
2012 | Motu Patlu | The story is based on two friends who put each other in a situation which leads one into trouble but they also save each other by realizing their own mistakes. | Maya Digital Studios Cosmos Entertainment | Nickelodeon India | [31] |
2012 – 2013 | Alaxmi Ka Super Parivaar | People in story believe that the city will sink if Kapadia family didn't stop fighting with each other. | Hats Off Productions | Life OK | [32] |
2013 | Shake it up | SOL | Disney Channel India | [33] | |
Bh Se Bhade | The story is based on a 55-year-old man, Mr. Bhadrakant Devilal Bhade, who has a special quality. | Hats Off Productions | Zee TV | [34] | |
2013 – 2014 | Oye Jassie | Magic Works Entertainment | Disney Channel India | [35] | |
2014 – 2016 | Badi Dooooor Se Aaye Hai | The show is about the Aliens who came to India for living with humans. | Hats Off Productions | SAB TV | [36] |
2015 | Zindagi Khatti Meethi | Film Farm Productions | Disney Channel India | [37] | |
Lage Raho Chachu | Contiloe Entertainment | [37] | |||
Maan Na Maan Mein Tera Mehmaan | Optimystix Entertainment | [37] | |||
Goldie Ahuja Matric Pass | The Company | [37] | |||
Palak Pe Jhalak | Rose Audio Visuals | [38] | |||
2025 Jaane Kya Hoga Aage | Optimystix Entertainment | Sony Entertainment Television | [39] | ||
Sahib Biwi Aur Boss | The plot of the series revolves around the female protagonist's struggle to juggle between her married life and work. A desperate Anisha will lie for bagging a job. | Edit II Productions | SAB TV | [40] | |
2015 – 2016 | Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi..Let's Go | The story of the series is about the Ahuja family living in New Delhi. The life of the family takes an interesting U-turn when they buy their first family car Maruti Alto 800. | Deepti Bhatnagar Productions | SAB TV | [41] |
Sumit Sambhal Lega | The show revolves around the life of Sumit who lives with his family. Sumit does not take many things seriously, making jokes in nearly every situation, no matter how troubling or problematic they are. He often avoids responsibilities around the house and with his kids, leaving them to his wife. | DJ's Creative Unit | Star Plus | [42] | |
Vicky Aur Vetaal | The story of two boys, Vicky is intelligent and Vetaal is foolish. Vicky saved Vetaal from a banyan tree. After that, Vetaal leads Vicky into troubles. | Cinevistaas Limited | Disney Channel India | [43] | |
2015 | Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! | Inspired by the 1995 Hindi sitcom Shrimaan Shrimati with various others characters. | Edit II Productions | &TV | [44] |
2016 | May I Come In Madam? | The show is about an employee who flirts with his female boss. | Edit II Productions | Life OK | [45] |
Gabbar Poonchwala | The story of a dog, Gabbar, who can speak Haryanvi language with the boy called Mihir who found him in the playground. | Lost Boy Productions | Disney Channel India | [46] | |
Bade Bhaiyya Ki Dulhania | The story is about 14 family members who trying to find prefect bride for Abhishek, who is the breadwinner of the family. | Bodhi Tree Multimedia | Sony Entertainment Television | [47] | |
2016 | Gaju Bhai | The show showcases the story of a Jollywood superstar Gaju Bhai and his transformation from a reel life hero to a real life hero. | Toonz Animation The Walt Disney Company India | Disney Channel India | [48] |
2017 | Kya Hal, Mister Panchal? | The story is about a mother who wants a perfect daughter-in-law with five qualities. However, as a result of her wish, she ends up with five daughters-in-laws with one quality each. | Optimystix Entertainment | Star Bharat | [49] |
2017 – 2018 | Partners | The story revolves around the three cops who solve the cases which leads to laughter. | Ideas Entertainment | SAB TV | [50] |
2018 | Belan Wali Bahu | Roopa, a clumsy but softhearted housewife who tries her best to beat everyone one way or another. She always beats her husband with a rolling pin. | Shoonaya Square Productions | Colors TV | [51] |
Jijaji Chhat Par Hai | It is the story of Elaichi, a quintessential girl next door, and their helpless tenant, Pancham and his fake wife. | Edit II Productions | SAB TV | [52] | |
Saat Phero Ki Hera Pherie | The story revolves around the lives of five neighborhood friends, two couples and one bachelor boy. | Playtime Creationn | [53] | ||
Shrimaan Shrimati Phir Se | This is the second season of Shrimaan Shrimati. | Happii Digital | [6] | ||
Khichdi | The series was first launched in 2002, and aired two seasons. The series, tentatively titled Khichdi Returns. | Star Plus | [54] | ||
2019 | Khatra Khatra Khatra | Comedy game show where celebrities form entertainment and film industry come and play games. | Colors |
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Length (years) | Title | Network | Language | Genre | Number of Episodes | Notes |
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52 | Krishi Darshan[1] | DD National DD Kisan | Hindi | Agriculture | Longest running television series in India. | |
37 | Chitrahaar | DD National | Hindi | Music | ||
30 | Rangoli | DD National | Hindi | Music | 1,500+ |
Length (years) | Title | Network | Language | Genre | Number of Episodes | Notes |
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24 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa | Zee TV | Hindi | Reality | 1,568 | Longest running television series on private television in India. |
21 | CID | Sony Entertainment Television | Hindi | Procedural drama | 1,547 | Longest ran crime show in India. |
20 | Cinemala | Asianet | Malayalam | Satire | 1,000 |
Length (years) | Title | Network | Language | Genre | Number of Episodes | Notes |
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19 | Kaun Banega Crorepati | Star Plus Sony Entertainment Television | Hindi | Game show | 807 | Longest running game show in India. |
19 | Khana Khazana | Zee TV | Hindi | Cooking show | 649 | Longest ran cooking show in India. |
18 | Munshi | Asianet News | Malayalam | Satire | 6,796 | |
18 | Sancharam | Asianet Safari TV | Malayalam | Travel show | 1,581 | Longest running travel show in India. |
17 | Thatt Antha Heli[2] | DD Chandana | Kannada | Game show | 3,250 | |
16 | Crime Patrol | Sony Entertainment Television | Hindi | Procedural drama | 2,230+ | |
14 | Rasoi Show | Colors Gujarati | Gujarati | Cooking show | 5,054 | |
14 | Rannaghor | Zee Bangla | Bengali | Cooking show | 4,139 | |
13 | Bigg Boss | Colors TV Sony Entertainment Television | Hindi | Reality | 1,139 | |
13 | Super Singer | Star Vijay | Tamil | Reality | 1,000+ | |
12 | Star Mahila[3] | ETV Telugu | Telugu | Game show | 3,181 | |
11 | Char Divas Sasuche[4] | Colors Marathi | Marathi | Soap opera | 3,200 | Longest ran Marathi soap opera. |
11 | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah[5] | Sony SAB | Hindi | Sitcom | 2,828 | |
10 | Abhishekam[6] | ETV Telugu | Telugu | Soap opera | 3,334 | Longest running soap opera in India. |
10 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai[7] | Star Plus | Hindi | Soap opera | 3,012 | Longest running Hindi soap opera. |
10 | Aadade Aadharam | ETV Telugu | Telugu | Soap opera | 3,167 | |
10 | Yes Boss | SAB TV | Hindi | Sitcom | 631 |
Length (years) | Title | Network | Language | Genre | Number of Episodes | Notes |
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9 | Didi No. 1 | Zee Bangla | Bengali | Game show | 3,679 | |
8 | Manasu Mamatha[8] | ETV Telugu | Telugu | Soap opera | 2,704 | |
8 | Balika Vadhu[9] | Colors TV | Hindi | Soap opera | 2,245 | |
8 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi[10] | Star Plus | Hindi | Soap opera | 1,833 | |
8 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Star Plus | Hindi | Soap opera | 1,661 | |
8 | F.I.R. | SAB TV | Hindi | Sitcom | 1,323 | |
7 | Savdhaan India | Life OK Star Bharat | Hindi | Procedural drama | 2,918 | |
7 | Home Minister Swapna Gruh Lakshmiche | Zee Marathi | Marathi | Game show | 2,647 | |
7 | Saath Nibhaana Saathiya | Star Plus | Hindi | Soap opera | 2,184 | |
7 | Mangala Gowri Maduve | Colors Kannada | Kannada | Soap opera | 2,114 | Longest running Kannada soap opera. |
7 | Sasural Simar Ka | Colors TV | Hindi | Soap opera | 2,063 | |
7 | Saravanan Meenatchi | Star Vijay | Tamil | Soap opera | 1,765 | |
7 | Lakshmi Baramma | Colors Kannada | Kannada | Soap opera | 2,054 | |
7 | Swathi Chinukulu | ETV Telugu | Telugu | Soap opera | 1,890 | |
7 | Yeh Hai Mohabbatein[11] | StarPlus | Hindi | Soap opera | 1,842 | |
7 | Beharbari Outpost | Rengoni | Assamese | Sitcom | 1,555 | |
7 | Agnisakshi | Colors Kannada | Kannada | Soap opera | 1,514 | |
7 | Solvathellam Unmai | Zee Tamil | Tamil | Soap opera | 1,621 | |
7 | Kumkum - Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan | StarPlus | Hindi | Soap opera | 1,449 | Longest-ran drama in the afternoon slot in India. |
6 | Valli[12] | Sun TV | Tamil | Soap opera | 1,961 | Longest ran Tamil soap opera. |
6 | Pudhcha Paaul | Star Pravah | Marathi | Soap opera | 1,943 | |
6 | Chandra Mukhi | ETV Telugu | Telugu | Soap opera | 1,850 | |
6 | To Aganara Tulasi Mun | Zee Sarthak | Odia | Soap opera | 1,839 | |
6 | Antahpuram | ETV Telugu | Telugu | Soap opera | 1,755 | |
6 | Bharyamani | ETV Telugu | Telugu | Soap opera | 1,741 | |
6 | Uttaran | Colors TV | Hindi | Soap opera | 1,549 | |
6 | Kolangal | Sun TV | Tamil | Soap opera | 1,533 | |
6 | Kasthuri | Sun TV | Tamil | Soap opera | 1,533 | |
6 | Chidiya Ghar | SAB TV | Hindi | Sitcom | 1,522 | |
6 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Star Plus | Hindi | Soap opera | 1,423 | |
6 | Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki | Sahara One | Hindi | Soap opera | 1,387 | |
6 | Thirumathi Selvam | Sun TV | Tamil | Soap opera | 1,360 | |
6 | Bhabhi | Star Plus | Hindi | Soap opera | 1,328 | |
6 | Koppiyam | Raj TV | Tamil | Procedural drama | 990+ | |
5 | Kalyana Parisu | Sun TV | Tamil | Soap opera | 1,689 | |
5 | Attarintiki Daredi | ETV Telugu | Telugu | Soap opera | 1,522 | |
5 | Chandralekha | Sun TV | Tamil | Soap opera | 1,491 | |
5 | Daily Bonus | Colors Gujarati | Gujarati | Reality | 1,474 | |
5 | Kumkum Bhagya | Zee TV | Hindi | Soap opera | 1,462 | |
5 | Vani Rani | Sun TV | Tamil | Soap opera | 1,743 | |
5 | Maa..Tomay Chara Ghum Ashena | Star Jalsha | Bengali | Soap opera | 1,508 | |
5 | Flavours of Gujarat | Colors Gujarati | Gujarati | Cooking show | 1,729 | |
5 | Amruthavarshini | Sun TV | Tamil | Soap opera | 1,724 | |
5 | Agnipariksha | Zee Bangla | Bengali | Soap opera | 1,533 | |
5 | Parasparam | Asianet | Malayalam | Soap opera | 1,524 | |
5 | Diya Aur Baati Hum | Star Plus | Hindi | Soap opera | 1,487 | |
5 | Deivamagal | Sun TV | Tamil | Soap opera | 1,466 | |
5 | Pavitra Rishta | Zee TV | Hindi | Soap opera | 1,424 | |
5 | Rashi | Zee Bangla | Bengali | Astrology | 1,395 | |
5 | Avargal | Sun TV | Tamil | Soap opera | 1,372 | |
5 | Mogali Rekulu | Gemini TV | Telugu | Soap opera | 1,368 | |
5 | Ashta Chemma | Star Maa | Telugu | Soap opera | 1,357 | |
5 | Nadhaswaram | Sun TV | Tamil | Soap opera | 1,356 | |
5 | Puttadi Bomma | ETV Telugu | Telugu | Soap opera | 1,356 | |
5 | Udaan Sapnon Ki | Colors TV | Hindi | Soap opera | 1,352 | |
5 | Thendral | Sun TV | Tamil | Soap opera | 1,340 | |
5 | Agnipoolu | Gemini TV | Telugu | Soap opera | 1,326 | |
5 | Mundhanai Mudichu | Sun TV | Tamil | Soap opera | 1,325 | |
5 | Anandham | Sun TV | Tamil | Soap opera | 1,297 | |
5 | Athipookal | Sun TV | Tamil | Soap opera | 1,272 | |
5 | Baa Bahu Aur Baby | Star Plus | Hindi | Sitcom | 559 |