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Airing between 1987 and 1988 on DD National, Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan became a cultural and global phenomenon. Based on Valmiki's Ramayan and Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas, the epic mythological series narrated by Ashok Kumar captivated a staggering 82% viewership in India, with over 650 million global viewers as reported by various sources.
Premiering in 2008, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah revolutionized Indian television by blending humour with social commentary. A creation of Asit Kumar Modi under Neela Telefilms, this SAB TV favourite is set in Mumbai's Gokuldham Society, famously dubbed "Mini India."
Debuting in 1998, CID redefined Indian television with its gripping police procedural format. Created by B.P. Singh and produced under Fireworks Production, the show became a cultural phenomenon, led by iconic characters like ACP Pradyuman (Shivaji Satam) and Sr. Inspectors Abhijeet (Aditya Srivastava) and Daya (Dayanand Shetty).
Premiering in 2000, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi reshaped Indian television by pioneering the family soap opera genre. Co-produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor under Balaji Telefilms, the show followed Tulsi Virani, played by Smriti Irani, an ideal daughter-in-law navigating complex family dynamics.
Since its debut in 2006, Bigg Boss has transformed Indian television by introducing the reality TV genre at an unprecedented scale. Based on the Dutch Big Brother format, the show, now airing its 18th season, features contestants living together in isolation, navigating alliances, conflicts, and weekly evictions decided by public votes.