(Drama genres) Kahiin to Hoga, Maayka,Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann,Mehndi Tere Naam Ki,Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah,Betiyaan Apni Yaa... Paraaya Dhan,Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai,Behenein,Kasak,Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai, Pirivom Santhippom (Remake of Bidaai serial),Roja Kootam,Amber Dhara,Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?,Athipookal ,Uravugalwere launched .
Other notable crime and thriller series include Suraag – The Clue, Jasoos Vijay, Special Squad, Monica Mogre – Case Files, Adaalat, C.I.D., 24, CIF, and Zindagi Badal Sakta Hai Hadsaa.
Popular comedy shows include Khushiyan,Soni Mahiwal,Baa Bahoo Aur Baby,Bhaskar Bharti,Mrs.
Well-known sitcoms include Hum paanch, Hum Saath Aaat Hain, Tu Tu Main Main,Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani,Malini Iyer,Shararat,Kabhi Saas Kabhi Bahu,Kadvee Khattee Meethi,Hari Mirchi Lal Mirchi,FIR, Kya Mast Hai Life,Best of Luck Nikki,Chidiya Ghar,Jeannie Aur Juju,Sumit Sambhal Lega,TV Biwi Aur Main,Sajan Re Phir Jhooth Mat Bolo, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!, and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
Revenge-thriller shows such as Kasamm, Ek Hasina Thi,Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon 3, Naagin, Vish Ya Amrit: Sitara, Ishqbaaaz, and Beyhadh gained significant attention.
Airlines - Har Udaan Ek Toofan, produced by Miditech, featured Tulip Joshi and VJ Yudhishtir in lead roles.
Shows that addressed societal issues, such as Balika Vadhu (child marriage), Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo (gender discrimination), Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar (societal prejudice), Bidaai and Karuthamuthu (skin color bias), Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann (women's empowerment), Dahhej and Sthreedhanam (dowry), Godh Bharaai (Childless Discrimination) were widely viewed..[25] Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev achieved record-breaking TRPs and became one of the most successful mythological dramas in India.
one of the successful serials which started to add romantic themes and chemistry which were well received a mix of reactions from viewers especially from youths The series which gained popularity for their portrayal of strong female protagonists during that period.
The story continues with three generations of two sisters whose lives revolve around music which results in misunderstanding and stiff competition Tu Aashiquia theme about musical-romance television show with combination and chemistry between Singer Paaki & Musician Ahaan Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii,Sanjivani, Sanjivani 2 are one of the Indian medical drama television series that dealt with their social, professional-dedication & emotional life Everest revolves around the mountaineer Anjali Singh Rawat who successfully climbs Mount Everest, created by Ashutosh Gowariker and produced by Ashutosh Gowariker Productions Private Limited (AGPPL).
one of the best series related to workplace humor Kolangal mainly revolves around the rivalry between Abinaya who is selfless person and Aditya is her Business rival and half brother.
one of the most lovable shows one of the romantic shows during its time and received positive response from the audience In Web platform esp in South language mainly Tamil web content makers create tele-based web series or make parody (slight humour) manner which creates million of views Few set of viewers prefer short period of time so they view dramatization type of short films or short films which has a Social or Sentimental emotional theme or mixed content or potentially mature content.
[18] The first Indian television drama series, Hum Log, originally began as a family planning program but quickly shifted its focus to entertainment.
Despite this, it continued to incorporate pro-development messages, serving as a model for utilizing television serials as an "edutainment" method—a practice that has been adopted by countries around the world.
"[42][43] After 2000's Indian television serials are based on Target rating point as an indicator and benchmark that signifies a TV programme's success & measures people's interests/viewership .
[45] TRPs are calculated using the denominator as the Total Number of People in the Target Audience, and the numerator as the Number of People Who Watched the Program in the Target Audience multiplied by 100.TRP's can also be calculated Indian soap operas gained immense popularity in Afghanistan during the 2000s, building on the pre-existing popularity of Bollywood cinema in the region.
In 2006, a Reuters article highlighted the airing of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, dubbed into Dari, captivating a broad audience.
[47] Men, women, young, and old—anyone with access to television—became enthralled by the family drama.According to reports, during the war in Afghanistan, armed militants may have even paused their fighting to watch Indian dramas.
[48] However, the strong popularity of Indian dramas faced opposition from conservative hardliners who viewed them as a threat to the country's religious and national values.
Indian TV dramas such as Uttaran and Balika Vadhu performed well in Indonesia, where they were dubbed in Indonesian and aired multiple times until their conclusions.
Other serials like Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Ishq Mein Marjawan, Kumkum Bhagya (in Indonesian under the title Lonceng Cinta), Anupamaa, Imlie, Naagin, and Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka also achieved good TRP ratings in Indonesia.
[60] This surge in popularity led to the production of more Nepali serials, such as Sindur, Maiti, and Ghat Pratighat, which were created to cater to the growing viewership.
The Hindi serials Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kasautii Zindagii Kay were dubbed in Sinhala and received a great response in Sri Lanka.
Another popular show, Kindurangana, which was a remake of the Hindi serial Kasamh Se, also garnered a positive reception from Sri Lankan audiences.
[74] Tu Tevha Tashi the Marathi daily soap dubbed into English as 'Never Too Late for Love' for African viewers & aired on Zee Africa.