80 - 90s Indian TV Serials
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- StarsHarish BhimaniNitish BharadwajMukesh KhannaWhen a dynastic struggle between the collateral branches of the Kuru clan, the Kauravas and Pandavas lead them to the threshold of war, Lord Krishna decides to step in and take control of the situation.This epic show of B.R. Chopra was very popular among audience. Brilliant casting, brilliant writing, brilliant music and brilliant direction. War sequences were incredible. This show was ahed of its time.
- StarsVenkiAnant NagSudheendraBased on the works of R.K. Narayan, Malgudi Days chronicles the lives of people living in the fictitious town of Malgudi.Based on the works of R.K. Narayan this show is a timeless classic.
- CreatorRamanand SagarStarsArun GovilDeepika ChikhaliaSunil LahriAn adaptation of the ancient epic in which the exiled Prince Rama and his brother Laxman set out to save Rama's wife, Sita, who has been kidnapped by the demon king of Lanka Ravana.Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan is a pure gold of Indian television. Based on Sanskrit epic of same name this show was created and break many records.
- StarsChandra Prakash DwivediKurush DebooDinesh ShakulThis is a historical saga of establishing the Mauryan Empire in IndiaChanakya is probably the most well-researched Indian historical television series till date. Brilliantly written, directed and acted by Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi.
- StarsRoshan SethOm PuriRavi JhankalThe 5000-year history of India from its beginnings to independence in 1947.This is literally journey of India in 53 episodes. The show is based on Jawaharlal Nehru's book "Discovery of India". This is must watch show for all Indians.
- StarsRajit KapoorK.K. RainaKartik DuttaAn intelligent detective from Kolkata solves, without any weapons, many mysteries that remain unsolved by police.Most popular detective series of 90s.
- StarsNaseeruddin ShahTanvi AzmiNeena GuptaThe story of the most admired poet in the History of Urdu and Persian writings, Mirza Ghalib.Mirza Ghalib is an Indian Historical short tv series written and produced by Gulzar sahab. Mirza Ghalib's role was brilliantly portrayed by Naseeruddin Shah.
- StarsJaspal BhattiVivek ShauqSavita BhattiJaspal Bhatti's satirical take on the common societal problems in India.This was a brilliant satirical comedy show made by Jaspal Bhatti. This Flop show is superhit among audiences.
- CreatorAanand MahendrooStarsNavin NischolFarida JalalShekhar SumanThree generations of the Diwan clan live as an extended family in an ancestral bungalow in the Mumbai suburbs. The serial takes the viewer through their various ups and downs as their never-say-die attitude helps them overcome sibling rivalry, relationship troubles, business problems, irksome parents, and in-laws. A distinctive feature of this show is its fast-speaking characters.
- StarsJatin KanakiaReema LagooArchana Puran SinghIn this series based on the premise "love thy neighbour's wife," the main characters are Keshav Kulkarni and his wife Kokila, and their neighbours Prema Shalini and her husband Dilruba. Keshav adores Prema Shalini, who is more glamorous and sophisticated than his homemaker wife Kokila; and Dilruba is interested in Kokila, who is more his type rather than his film-star wife. The episodes center on their attempts to get closer to each other's wives and the comical situations that result.One of the most iconic comedy series ever produced in Indian television. The show also had a sequel in 2005 and a reboot version in 2018 but both shows couldn't get the success of the original show.
- StarsPankaj KapurArchana Puran SinghSushmita MukherjeeOne of the first indian detective series. Karamchand and his assistant solve murder, robbery and other mysteries.Karamchand is an Indian detective TV series telecast in the 1980s. The title character was played brilliantly by actor Pankaj Kapur.
- StarsShah Rukh KhanRakesh SharmaVikram ChopraA Highly popular TV Series about a batch of trainees into a commando school, their training and eventual induction as soldiers.It was debut TV series of Bollywood's king khan Shahrukh.
- CreatorDinker JaniMukesh KhannaStarsMukesh KhannaVaishnavi MahantSurendra PalWhen darkness get strengthened to destroy the world, Suryanshis chose Shaktimaan in order to fight against the forces of evil.First Indian superhero show on Indian television.
- StarsAshok SarafShoma AnandPriya TendulkarAnand Mathur, a middle-class businessman living in Bombay, gets no end of trouble from his five wild, troublesome daughters.
- StarsAlok NathAnita KanwarKiran JunejaThe series dealt with the struggle of a family during the partition of India in 1947 and its aftermath.Great drama series made by Sholay fame director Ramesh Sippy. The story spans the life in India between 1916-1978.
- CreatorB.P. SinghStarsAditya SrivastavShivaji SatamDayanand ShettyA group of officers who work for the Crime Investigation Department of the police force seek the help of a professional forensic expert and solve various criminal cases.C.I.D. was a popular detective show. The show was aired on January 21, 1998, and it went off-air after 21 years on October 27, 2018.
- StarsPallavi JoshiShefali ShahTarun DhanrajgirThe story of the trials and tribulations endured by female cadets in their personal as well as professional lives as they undergo training at the Naval Academy.
- StarsSarvadaman BanerjeeSwapnil JoshiSandeep MohanWhen evil takes over the world, Lord Vishnu incarnates into the world as Shri Krishna for the protection of the righteous and the destruction of the wicked.Great mythological show by Ramanand Sagar based on the life of Lord Krishna.
- StarsAshok KumarSushma SethDivya Seth ShahThe story of a lower middle class family and the struggles they face in their day to day lives.
- StarsReema LagooSupriya PilgaonkarMahesh ThakurA hilarious comedy featuring a dominant mother-in-law and her equally boisterous daughter-in-law.
- StarsFiroz AliGirija ShankarDamini Kanwal ShettyShahrzad narrates stories from the Arabian Nights, a collection of folk tales that brims with great morals, fascinating characters, flying carpets, magic lamps and fairies.
- StarsShikha SwaroopShahbaaz KhanMukesh KhannaChandrakanta is a television series about the undying love set against the brawl and rivalry between the Naugarh and Vijaygarh Kingdoms.
- CreatorR.K. LaxmanStarsAnjan SrivastavBharti AchrekarJeetendra DasadiyaWagle Ki Duniya (literally: 'Wagle's World') was a popular comedy sitcom on Indian television, aired for the first time in 1988 to 1990 on state-run Doordarshan channel. It was directed by Kundan Shah, and was based on characters created by noted cartoonist, R. K. Laxman, especially "the common man" about the issues of common middle-class Indian man.It starred Anjan Srivastav as a bumbling sales clerk in a multinational and Bharati Achrekar as his wife. The series was hit and made Anjan Srivastav a household name.
- StarsBeena BanerjeeAjit VachaniSaeed JaffreyThe series featured a collection of stories by short story writers such as Guy De Maupassant, Tolstoy, O. Henry, Chekov etc. The series had different stories in each episode and most of the stories in the series were one-episode long.The series was directed by Shyam Benegal. The series featured a collection of stories by short story writers such as Guy De Maupassant, Rabindranath Tagore, Leo Tolstoy, O. Henry, Anton Chekov etc.
- StarsNeena GuptaKanwaljeet SinghKavita KapoorPriya and Gautam are a happily married couple with two kids, Akul and Mithi. Everything goes wrong when Priya and Gautam become friends with Manisha. Manisha has fallen in love with Gautam. Manisha and Gautam have an affair. Priya finds out. It is upto Priya to get her husband back.