Famous 80s and 90s tv serials of India

The 90s era in India was a time of great change in the country, with the rise of economic liberalization and globalization. This period also witnessed a significant shift in the Indian television industry, with the introduction of cable TV and the launch of many new channels. This led to a boom in the production of television shows, with a wide range of genres and themes being explored. In this article, we will take a look at some of the most popular TV serials of the 90s in India.

Hum Log (1984-1985):

Although it was not a TV serial of the 90s, Hum Log was the first-ever soap opera produced in India, and it set the stage for what was to come. It was a daily show that focused on the struggles of a middle-class family in India. The show dealt with issues such as unemployment, corruption, and family disputes. It was a huge success and ran for over a year. The show was created by P. Kumar Vasudev and directed by P. Kumar Vasudev and Manohar Shyam Joshi. . It was aired on Doordarshan from 1984 to 1985 and ran for a total of 156 episodes.

Buniyaad (1986-1987):

Buniyaad was a TV serial that revolved around the partition of India in 1947. The show was produced by Ramesh Sippy and starred Alok Nath and Kiran Juneja. The show was a huge success and is considered a classic in Indian television history. Buniyaad was a family drama set in the aftermath of the partition of India in 1947.  Anita Kanwar, and Asha Sachdev in lead roles. The show was aired on Doordarshan from 1986 to 1987 and ran for a total of 105 episodes.

Ramayan (1987-1988):

Ramayan was a TV serial based on the Hindu epic Ramayana. The show was produced by Ramanand Sagar and starred Arun Govil as Lord Ram and Deepika Chikhalia as Sita and Sunil Lahri in lead roles The show was aired on Doordarshan from 1987 to 1988 and ran for a total of 78 episodes.  It was broadcasted every Sunday morning, and people would gather around their TV sets to watch it.

Mahabharat (1988-1990):

Mahabharat was another TV serial based on a Hindu epic, this time the Mahabharata. and starred actors like Nitish Bharadwaj, Roopa Ganguly, and Mukesh Khanna in lead roles. The show was aired on Doordarshan from 1988 to 1990 and ran for a total of 94 episodes.

The show was a massive success and is considered one of the greatest TV shows in Indian history. It was broadcasted every Sunday morning and became a cultural phenomenon. 

Shaktimaan (1997-2005):

Shaktimaan was a superhero TV serial that became a cultural phenomenon in India. The show was produced by Mukesh Khanna and starred Khanna as Shaktimaan. The show was broadcasted every Sunday morning and became hugely popular among children.

Tara (1993-1997):

Tara was a drama TV serial that revolved around the life of a woman named Tara, played by Navneet Nishan. The show was produced by Ekta Kapoor and was a huge success. It is considered one of the most iconic TV serials of the 90s in India.

 

Dekh Bhai Dekh

Dekh Bhai Dekh was a family comedy series about the Diwan family. The show was created by Anand Mahendroo and directed by Deven Bhojani. The show starred actors like Sushma Seth, Navin Nischol, and Shekhar Suman in lead roles. The show was aired on Doordarshan from 1993 to 1997 and ran for a total of 65 episodes.

Aahat (1995-2015):

Aahat was a horror TV serial that ran for 20 years. The show was produced by B. P. Singh and featured different horror stories in each episode. The show was a huge hit and is still remembered.

Shanti

Shanti was a drama series that dealt with issues like domestic violence, sexual harassment, and corruption. The show was created by Uday Shankar and directed by Ramesh Sippy. The show starred Mandira Bedi in the lead role and was aired on Doordarshan from 1994 to 1997.

Hum Paanch (1995-1999):

Hum Paanch was a comedy TV serial that revolved around a middle-class family with five daughters. The show was produced by Ekta Kapoor and starred Ashok Saraf, Shoma Anand, and Vidya Balan. The show was a massive hit and ran for four years.