The 40 most popular indian drama TV shows, ranked. Click any show for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.


Campus Beats
2023 · IN
What starts as an agenda to get closure for her past , a GenZ girl uncovers her hidden dancing talent and in the process experiences the real meaning of friendship, love, freedom and justice in a modern dance academy divided sharply across socio-economic class.


C.I.D.
1998 · IN
A team of dedicated men and women in the Crime Investigation Department will risk everything to solve Mumbai's toughest, most complicated crimes.


Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
2000 · IN
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.


Akka
2026 · IN
In a kingdom ruled by women, matriarch Bhavani faces her biggest threat in Rudra, a ruthless rebel eyeing her land and legacy.


Charmsukh
2019 · IN
Charmsukh is an erotic, drama web-series streamed on ULLU network with each episode having unique storyline.


Diya Aur Baati Hum
2011 · IN
Diya Aur Baati Hum is an Indian television soap opera, broadcast on Star Plus channel from 29 August 2011. It stars Deepika Singh and Anas Rashid as the main protagonists.Set on the backdrop of Pushkar, Rajasthan, Diya Aur Baati Hum focused on breaking the stereotypical image of women in rural India by showing the inspirational journey of Sandhya Rathi, whose ambition is to become an IPS officer. She achieves her goal with the help of her husband, Sooraj, by going against all odds


Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain
2015 · IN
"Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!" is a popular Hindi sitcom that premiered in 2015 on And TV and is available on ZEE5. Produced by Binaifer Kohli, the show follows two neighboring couples—the Mishras and the Tiwaris. The husbands, Vibhuti Narayan Mishra and Manmohan Tiwari are dissatisfied in their marriages and secretly admire each other's wives. Manmohan, a successful undergarment businessman, is married to Angoori, a simple and naive housewife. Vibhuti, an unemployed former insurance agent, is married to Anita, a confident and modern woman who runs grooming classes. Their constant scheming to impress each other's wives leads to comedic conflicts and chaotic situations, mostly taking place in their homes. The show, inspired by the 1990s sitcom Shrimaan Shrimati, has been well received by both critics and audiences for its humor and engaging storyline.


RadhaKrishn
2018 · IN
The story of Radha and Krishna is the epitome of eternal love, which transcends eras and emotions.


Kasauti Zindagii Kay
2001 · IN
Anurag and Prerna, two star-crossed lovers, are set to get married according to both their fathers' wishes. However, they face challenges in their love life and are separated due to circumstances.


Anupamaa
2020 · IN
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.


Palang Tod
2020 · IN
Palang Tod is an erotic web series which tells a separate story in each episode.


Jodha & Akbar
2013 · IN
Jodha Akbar is an epic drama about a sixteenth century story of the political marriage of convenience between a Mughal emperor Abu'l-Fath Jalal ud-din Muhammad Akbar and a Rajput princess Jodha Bai. The show focuses on how their political marriage brings love between them to an extent that it changed the fate of India. This period drama also portrays the wars of that time along with the relations between the Mughals and the Rajputs. The drama also focuses on the functioning of the queens, the courts, courtesans, the ministers and their influence on the love story of Jalal ud-din Muhammad Akbar and Jodha Bai. The show also highlights on how Mughal emperor Jalal ud-din Muhammad acquires the title of Akbar from the people.


Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev
2011 · IN
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.


Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?
2011 · IN
Khushi and Arnav have diametrically opposite ideologies. If Khushi believes in means, Arnav believes only in ends. Khushi's relationships are the most important to her, whereas Arnav believes all people come with a price and can be manipulated for one's benefit.


Pavitra Rishta
2009 · IN
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.


Ishqbaaaz
2016 · IN
Follows three brothers - Shivaay, Omkara and Rudra -- who share an unbreakable bond despite their dysfunctional family.What happens when cupid strikes each of them?


Baa Bahoo Aur Baby
2005 · IN
Baa Bahoo Aur Baby was as a popular comedy drama, broadcast on India's Star Plus channel between 2005 and 2010. The series revolved around the fictitious Thakkar family, living in a large house in Parla East, Mumbai.


Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin
2003 · IN
Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin is a story of the lovable ugly duckling Jassi's journey to becoming a beautiful swan and finding her prince charming. It is the story of Jasmeet Walia - Jassi - who is an unattractive, bespectacled girl with braces and an odd style of dressing. She is naive but intelligent. Jassi faces a lot of criticism from prettier colleagues - both men and women. The show chronicles her at her workplace where she wins the hearts of her colleagues and her boss due to her warm nature. Over time she falls in love with her boss, Armaan Suri. It is the story of Jassi whose life unfolds as she struggles to make a place for herself in the vain world and unite with the man she loves.


Jamai Raja
2014 · IN
Siddharth, a hotelier, takes up the responsibility of repairing the relationship between his independent wife, Roshni, and his enterprising mother-in-law, Durga Devi.


Bade Achhe Lagte Hain
2011 · IN
Bade Achhe Lagte Hain is the sublime love story of an unexpected relationship. A marriage of compromise between two completely opposite personalities blossoms into a true partnership.


Adaalat
2010 · IN
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.


Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala
2018 · IN
Sweet, cute and completely charming, Kulfi is a singing prodigy, who is blessed with a nightingale’s voice. After a tragedy strikes, she ventures out on a new journey to find her estranged father.


Kahiin to Hoga
2003 · IN
Kahiin to Hoga is an Indian soap opera which aired on STAR Plus between September 2003 and February 2007. The show was created by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. The romantic-drama series was show was one of the famous television program during its airing period which helped Star Plus capitalize the television market in the 2004-2006 era. Kahiin to Hoga suffered huge loss when its lead Rajeev Khandelwal left the show in between.


Brave Son of India: Maharana Pratap
2013 · IN
Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap is an Indian television series produced by Abhimanyu Singh of Contiloe Entertainment, based on the life of 16th century Rajput ruler of Mewar, Maharana Pratap Singh. The series premiered on Sony TV on May 27, 2013. The series is introduced by Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan.


Pushpa Impossible
2022 · IN
Pushpa Impossible is the story about a feisty middle-aged woman having studied until grade 9 in a Gujarati medium school and going back to school at the age of 44! She is boisterous, uncouth, impulsive, hardworking and an endearingly loveable mother of three children. She is Pushpa Patel hailing from a small town Patan in Gujarat and now residing at Bapodra Chawl in Mumbai. The show is a peek into her day-to-day struggles, her small victories, her Juggad, her shortcomings, and her constant pursuit of living a good life while struggling as a full-time mother and part-time businesswoman. The show is an autobiography of a mother, who decides to go back to school and change her life by impacting many lives!


Aladdin - Naam Toh Suna Hoga
2018 · IN
Aladdin is an age-old fantasy tale of a 20-year-old boy and his travails around his family and love. It is an absolute family entertainer show. It has got the fantastical factor of classic tale as well as the nail-biting thriller, heart-warming romance and affecting family equations. Despite being set in a very old legendary talismanic era, all the characters are entertaining, yet relatable which makes the fans correlate with its humor.


Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin
2020 · IN
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.


Shrimad Ramayan
2024 · IN
'Shrimad Ramayan' brings to life the timeless Hindu epic, the Ramayana, with a deep commitment to authenticity, cultural reverence and contemporary sensibility. The epic narrative of the Ramayana is rooted in the two words, 'Ram' and 'Ayana.' 'Ram' represents the human incarnation of Lord Vishnu, while 'Ayana' signifies a journey. Thus, the Ramayana unfolds through the voyage of Ram, a mortal who ascended to become Purushottam, the paragon among men, transcending his own inherent limitations.


Jhanak
2023 · IN
A driven young woman embarks on a journey to fulfill a mother's promise for a better life as she overcomes challenges and loss while crossing paths with a man who further complicates her life.


Kaahin Kissii Roz
2001 · IN
Kaahin Kissii Roz was an Indian thriller drama television series that broadcast on STAR Plus from April 2001 until September 2004. The series was one of the top rated shows of its time.


Falna
2021 · IN
Beni, a young girl, dreams of becoming a great magician like her father. However, her father discourages her and forbids her from pursuing her dream.


Kasauti Zindagii Kay
2018 · IN
A re-imagination of Anurag and Prerna's soul-stirring romance. Made for each other, will these star-crossed lovers unite against the odds of betrayal, revenge, and retribution?


Kasamh Se
2006 · IN
Bani, Piya and Rano who move to Mumbai following their father's death. The trio reunite with their late father's wealthy acquaintance, Jai Walia... hence, their fate and very purpose of existence is put on the line - questioning the promise they made; supporting one another through thick and thin.


Queen of Jhansi
2009 · IN
Ek Veer Stree Ki Kahaani... Jhansi Ki Rani is an Indian historical drama based on the life of Lakshmi Bai, the Rani of Jhansi, one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The series was directed by Jitendra Srivastava and written by Rajesh Saksham, Ila Dutta Bedi, Malavika Asthana and Mairaj Zaidi. It premiered on 18 August 2009 on Zee TV with Ulka Gupta playing Queen Lakshmi Bai. On 8 June 2010 the story moved on several years and Kratika Sengar portrayed the Queen from there on. The show's last episode went to air on 19 June 2011.


Ek Mahanayak - Dr B R Ambedkar
2019 · IN
Ek Mahanayak is the story of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, the founding father of the Constitution of India. For the first time, the story of Babasaheb will be shown on television through serial. The show will include inspiring parts of Babasaheb's life. The story of this show will begin from the childhood of Babasaheb. In which Bhimrao Ambedkar's role will be seen playing child artist Aayudh Bhanushali. Later Prasad Jawade will be seen in the role of young Baba Saheb.


Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi
2016 · IN
A mature love story of Devrath Dixit, a successful business tycoon and Dr. Sonakshi Bose, a nutritionist.


F.I.R.
2006 · IN
F.I.R. is an Indian television sitcom first shown on July 31, 2006, on SAB TV. It is a story about a Haryanvi Lady Police Inspector. The story revolves around her and her sub- constables antics. The show is produced by Edit II Productions and is being broadcast Monday to Friday nights. The sitcom was nominated for the Best Sitcom category at the Indian Telly Awards in 2009. The sitcom is set in a police station. On March 16, 2013, the show took a 20-year leap from 2013 to 2033 but from 8 July 2013, the setting has returned to the present.


Qubool Hai
2012 · IN
Zoya Farooqui, a modern NRI who travels to Bhopal searching for her father, where she falls for the traditional, stern businessman Asad Ahmed Khan.


The Great Emperor Ashoka
2015 · IN
The story of Ashoka, emperor of the Maurya Empire, from his early struggles to his reign as a ruthless emperor.


Tujhse Hai Raabta
2018 · IN
Tale of a bittersweet relationship between stepmother and daughter.
Indian television has shifted rapidly from long-running family serials to streaming originals with tighter seasons, with crime and political drama leading the international breakout.
Television drama is where the medium made its case as film's equal, from the cable era's antihero epics to the current streaming wave. Long-form gives character change room to actually happen.