TV Shows - Indian (TMDb Popular), a list by fuzi0n

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The first thrilling investigative series on Indian Television, is today one of the most popular shows on Sony Entertainment Television. Dramatic and absolutely unpredictable, Crime Investigation Department (C.I.D.) has captivated viewers over the last eleven years and continues to keep audiences glued to their television sets with its thrilling plots and excitement. Also interwoven in its fast-paced plots are the personal challenges that the C.I.D. team faces with non-stop adventure, tremendous pressure and risk, all in the name of duty. The series consists of hard-core police procedural stories dealing with investigation, detection and suspense. The protagonists of the serial are an elite group of police officers belonging to the Crime Investigation Department of the police force, led by ACP Pradyuman.

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The story of Radha and Krishna is the epitome of eternal love, which transcends eras and emotions.

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Charmsukh is an erotic, drama web-series streamed on ULLU network with each episode having unique storyline.

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Vighnaharta Ganesh showcases the journey of the deity Ganesha and presents a magical visual extravaganza with impeccable production design, celestial costumes and ingenious audio-visual experience through Motion Capture technology. This technology will make the emotional journey of how Ganesha transformed from being an ostracized child to "Prathamesh" amongst Gods, a more endearing and realistic experience. Motion Capture technology and animatronics which will be used for the first time on Indian Television, after being extensively used in Hollywood. This technology will replace the age old depiction of Lord Ganesha with an inert mask and bring alive the detailed life-like movements and facial expressions to the fore giving the viewers a delightful visual treat. This magnum opus is supported by a stellar star-cast that includes Uzair Basar playing Ganesha, Akanksha Puri as Parvati, Malkhan Singh as Shiv, Basant Bhatt as Kartikeya and Anand Garodia as Narada Muni.

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He is the supreme being and the destroyer of evil. Witness lord Shiva's story, his avatars, and a union that shaped the universe - his marriage to Parvati.

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Bade Achhe Lagte Hai is the sublime love story of an unexpected relationship. A marriage of compromise between two completely opposite personalities blossoms into a true partnership.

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Kasauti Zindagii Kay often abbreviated as KZK is a popular Indian soap opera that aired on STAR Plus channel from 2001-2008. The Show star cast Shweta Tiwari, Cezzane Khan & Ronit Roy in Leads, and Urvashi Dholakia as the main antagonist. The Show was the Story of Prena and Anurag who eventually fall in love with each other, But they never get closer, and Komolika makes plans against their affair, it describes Anurag and Prerna—lovers who were separated throughout their lives but achieved union in death. Kasautii Zindagii Ki was the 3rd most popular and 2nd most awarded show that aired on Star Plus from 2001 to 2008. The show ranked at no# 3 among Star Plus' best shows after Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi & Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. The show won many awards for Best Series and its direction.

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Sai Joshi, a fearless girl who aspires to become a doctor, marries an IPS officer, Virat Chavan, pretending to be a deal. The story revolves around the life of Sai in orthodox joint family of Virat and how Sai and Virat fall in love.

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Follows three brothers - Shivaay, Omkara and Rudra -- who share an unbreakable bond despite their dysfunctional family.What happens when cupid strikes each of them?

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All Imlie wanted was to create a name for herself in the city. But upon her arrival, she finds herself caught in the middle of Aditya and Malini's love story.

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Palang Tod is an erotic web series which tells a separate story in each episode.

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Guddan faces a big challenge when she becomes a mother-in-law to three daughters-in-law after marrying Akshat, a widower.

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K.D Pathak is a suave, sophisticated, witty and yet unconventional defence lawyer with an impeccable track record. He stands not for his client, but for Justice.

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Aladdin is an age old fantasy tale and about struggles with family and love. Inspired by the book, 'The Arabian Nights', this is an attempt to tell the classical tale of Aladdin.

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Pavitra Rishta is an Indian soap opera that airs on Zee TV. It premiered on 1 June 2009 and airs weeknights. It is produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. Pavitra Rishta portrays the life of two common middle-class Maharashtrian families in the city of Mumbai and their day-to-day life. It particularly focuses on the journey of the couple Manav and Archana and their grown-up children.

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The series is based on ghost stories. Each story focuses on a different aspect of paranormal activity, such as ghosts, zombies, phantoms, undead persons, possessed objects and witches and wizards.

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Karam Apnaa Apnaa is an Indian soap opera that aired on Star Plus and was produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms.

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The story chronicles the adolescent romance between Naina and Sameer. The show explores the magic of first love. Naina a quintessential good girl meets flamboyant Sameer in her school in Ahmedabad. She starts liking him the moment she meets him. But when she watches Sameer hit another boy, she has to tell the truth to the principal of the school. This results in Sameers suspension and his dislike towards Naina. The same is followed by a series of misunderstanding between Sameer and Naina. In order to avenge his insults Sameer takes a bet with his friends that he will make Naina fall in love with him. What starts as a bet ends up in true love for Sameer as Naina cares for him like no one has ever done. When Naina gets to know about the bet, she is heartbroken. Thus, begins Sameers journey of transformation and penance. This show will be a closer exploration of everyday moments that these two shares.

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A miraculous shape-shifting snake has the power to become a human. She can be anybody she wants: a wife, a seductress, a mistress, a damsel in distress: all in the name of revenge.

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Shrimad Ramayan is an ambitious television series that brings to life the timeless epic, the Ramayan, with a deep commitment to authenticity, cultural reverence and a contemporary sensibility.

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Anupama had to sacrifice a lot to become an ideal wife, daughter-in-law, and mother. After a bitter realisation, she sets out to live on her own terms.

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From a dangerous murder plot to a planned robbery, unmask the gory face of terror through a dramatised version of the crimes happening around you!

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The Rathods may look like a normal family, but they have been reeling under the evil sight, 'nazar' of a supernatural entity, a Daayan. And once fallen, it never leaves…

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A group of friends plan a fun weekend getaway to the mysterious Ekaki Villa, only to find themselves caught between laughter and fear when strange haunting begin. Filled with hilarious chaos, spooky twists, and emotional moments

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Anything that is drawn using the magical pencil found by Sanju, a young boy, becomes a reality. Soon, Sanju finds himself battling many evil forces who wish to misuse the pencil.

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Balveer is an ordinary child, who is whisked away to Pari Lok at a young age and is blessed with the power of the six fairies.

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Hosted by India's biggest superstar, Amitabh Bachchan, one of the biggest shows is here to entertain millions, change lives and make dreams come true.

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The story of the series is based on the life of God Shani, who is known for his wrath. The serial also shows Vishnu and Shiva as Shani's mentors. It also shows Shani's tough childhood, getting the rank of Karmafaldaata, downfall, return to Suryalok, marriage, getting his wife's curse and finally his return as Karmfaldaata.

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Naitik and Akshara Singhania live in a Marwari joint family in Udaipur. As a young married couple, they journey through adjustment issues, later as parents of young children, and they learn to love each other and their respective extended families while becoming mature members of their household.

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A serial killer sparks the story of uptight Yashvardhan and feisty Chikki. Plagued by misunderstandings, how far do they have to go to nab the murderer?

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A traumatised Jahnvi struggles with her obsessive, abusive husband, Viraj. Can she protect herself when things get out of hand?

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Mahabharat is a 2013 drama TV series on Star Plus based on Indian legendary epic of the same name. It has been produced by Swastik Pictures and features actors such as Saurabh Raj Jain as Lord Krishna, Shaheer Sheikh as Arjuna, Pooja Sharma as Draupadi, Aham Sharma as Karna and Arav Chowdhary as Bhishma Pitamah. The producers had creative associations with writer Salim Khan, author Devdutt Pattanaik, designer Bhanu Athaiya, music directors Ajay-Atul and Ismail Darbar, action director Ram Shetty and set designer Omang Kumar. The casting of the show is done by Sahil Ansari, Mahesh Chandra Bhatt, Arun Mitra. It started broadcasting on 16 September 2013.

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The show narrates the fresh love story of college students Anant Bajpai, and Navya Mishra.

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The Indian version of the Pop Idol format.

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It’s hate at first sight for Sahiba and Angad! But destined to be together, their lives get intertwined by a marriage alliance, and a love-hate story ensues.

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This supernatural series narrates the story of a vampire, Abhay who falls in love with Piya, a human and how they reunite despite all odds.

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Ready to witness the ultimate fight between the rules of science and the laws of love? 10 boys, 10 girls and an Oracle who will decide whether or not a couple makes the perfect match! It's time to 'catch your match', Splitsvilla style!

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Unwitting stepsisters, Mannat and Ibaadat, share a strong bond, but their lives take a dramatic turn when the sisters get entangled in a polygamous situation.

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Papad Pol - Shahbuddin Rathod ki Rangeen Duniya was a popular sitcom that aired on SAB TV from Monday to Friday 7:30 pm IST. It was based on the story of the imaginary world of characters created by renowned writer Shahabuddin Rathod.

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They say in politics there are no accidents; everything that happens is planned that way. But what happens when an innocent girl from a small village in Uttar Pradesh, gets chosen to become the Chief Minister of one of the most powerful states in the country?

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A down and out cop lands the case of a lifetime when four suspects are nabbed in the assassination attempt of a prime time journalist. The case turns out to be a devious maze where nothing is what it looks like. The pursuit of it leads him to the dark netherworld - the 'Paatal Lok', and to shocking discoveries in the past of the four suspects.

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Sunny, a brilliant small-time artist is catapulted into the high-stakes world of counterfeiting when he creates the perfect fake currency note, even as Michael, a fiery, unorthodox task force officer wants to rid the country of the counterfeiting menace. In this thrilling cat-and-mouse race, losing is not an option!

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Kutumb was a popular daily Indian television drama telecast on Sony Entertainment Television. The show was aired on October 29, 2001 and went off air on February 7, 2003. The show had two seasons, however, the seasons plot were not inter-related at all, more like two series. However, both series revolve around principal characters of Pratham and Gauri, and their love and "Kutumb"

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A mother-in-law's struggle to put up with her three bahu's. The three bahu's have grown up sons. The bahu's sons start to get involved with having girlfriends and the bahu's try and break their relationships up.

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An aspiring author living in the heartland of 1980s India discovers that sex sells when the addition of erotic content to his book finally results in sales.

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