Classic Indian TV Shows That Were Actually Good

We all know that today’s Indian daily soap industry is obsessed with shape-shifting Naagins, ‘Sunder-Susheel-Sanskari’ bahus and mothers-in-law that can give Satan a run for his life. But we have been blessed with some classic Indian TV shows time and again.

Classic Indian TV Shows That Were Awesome

Here are some of the gems that would revive your faith in Indian television:-

Sarabhai vs Sarabhai (2004-2006)

A girl from a middle-class background marries into a pretentious upper-class family which results in a hilarious TV show.

Malgudi Days (1987-2006)

Based on the works of R.K. Narayan, Malgudi Days consisted of short stories portraying the life in a village named Malgudi. The beauty of this masterpiece was that people could relate to the characters quite easily.

Byomkesh Bakshi (1993-1997)

This show revolved around the crime-solving stories of Byomkesh Bakshi, a fictional detective character created by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. It did a great job at attracting the audience towards the detective genre.

Office Office (2001-2013)

Office Office satirically showcased the corruption and inefficiency of work at various government offices through the eyes of Musaddilal, a common man.

Bharat Ek Khoj (1998)

This show demonstrated various periods of Indian history. It ranged from ancient history to 1947, when India became an independent country.

Dekh Bhai Dekh (1993-1994)

This serial was about the various ups and downs of three generations of the Diwan family and how they dealt with them together.

Alif Laila (1993-1997)

Alif Laila illustrated the legacy of Arabian Nights in the form of exciting stories. It was one of the most loved fantasy shows of Indian television.

Adaalat (2010-2016)

As the name suggests, Adaalat was a court-room drama, starring Ronit Roy as a lawyer named K.D. Pathak.

Tara (1993-1997)

This was the first Indian daily soap based on the joys and sorrows of urban women, its main character is Tara who was a working woman. Some people believe it to be the first touch of feminism in Indian television.

Aahat (1995-2015)

It’s impossible to talk about classic Indian TV shows and not talk about Aahat. Started as a thriller-suspense, it turned into a proper horror show from its second season. Some people confess that Aahat’s theme song can still give them goosebumps.

Hum Paanch (1995-2006)

This was yet another classic comedy show which revolved around family dynamics. The family consisted of Anand Mathur, his five daughters and his dead wife that apparently still communicated through her photo frame.

Mahi Way (2010)

Mahi Way was a thoughtful show that Questioned the norm of body shaming. It was about a fat girl named Mahi and her journey through life.

Sea Hawks (1997-1998)

The story of Sea Hawks gave the audience an insight into the Indian Navy. Furthermore, it was packed with action as the coast guards fought with terrorists and mafia syndicates.

Star Bestsellers (1999-2000)

Star Bestsellers was an Indian anthology TV series where each episode consisted of a different story, director and cast. Thus, it was a mix of different genres. Also, it featured stars like Irfan Khan and Kay Kay Menon.

Rishta.com (2010)

This series revolved around 4 friends running a marriage portal together named ‘rishta.com’. In each episode, they cater to a new client and face new problems in the process.

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