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


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment
2024 · IN
Colors presents an innovative blend of celebrity personalities, culinary skills, and comedy, all coming together for a delightful entertainment experience.


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!


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.


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?


Shaka Laka Boom Boom
2002 · IN
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.


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.


Badi Doooor Se Aaye Hai
2014 · IN
Badi dooooor se aaye hai is a story of 5 extra-terrestrial people, from a different galaxy. They have come to earth in search of their lost son. These 5 aliens consist of a father, mother and their 3 children. Few years back they had lost their youngest son while travelling through our galaxy. Since then they have been searching for him from planet to planet .This hunt of theirs had got them to our planet earth.


Kasam - Tere Pyaar Ki
2016 · IN
Rishi and Tanu who are destined to be together since birth. Their love has stood the test of time, cheating even death. This story of reincarnation will even make non believers believe in love.


Mahabharat
2013 · IN
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.


Stay Together, My Love
2010 · IN
Gopi is an orphan who lives with her aunt Urmila Shah, uncle Jeetu Shah, and cousin Rashi in a chawl, having been estranged from her parents at a young age. Urmila and Rashi torment and humiliate Gopi, making her do all the household chores. Urmila keeps Gopi uneducated, viewing her as a burden. Kokila Modi, belonging to an affluent Gujarati family from Rajkot, decides to have her son Ahem Modi marry Gopi, though he is already in a relationship with Anita. Kokila forces Ahem to break up with Anita, and her brother Umang vows revenge.


The Court
2026 · IN
A young lawyer, brilliant with case details, struggles to find her place within the legal fraternity. Her two opponents: her celebrated father and her stammer.


Amrutham
2001 · IN
Amrutham is a popular sitcom in Telugu. It was produced by Just Yellow Media. It was the longest running and most popular sitcom in Telugu.


Siya Ke Ram
2015 · IN
Traces the epic of Ramayan which chronicles the journey of Ram and Sita. Contrary to popular depictions of the Ramayana from Rama's perspective, this show will highlight Ramayan through Sita's eyes.


Wagle Ki Duniya
2021 · IN
Three generations of the family live together, who share all their happiness and sorrows. Follow the story of this family as they bring laughter to each other's lives and will make your heart melt. A new generation of the old critically acclaimed show is here to take you on a roller coaster ride of emotions.


Vighnaharta Ganesh
2017 · IN
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.


Ek Duje Ke Vaaste
2016 · IN
A love story of two childhood best friends, Shravan and Suman, who are unable to confess their love for one another.


Qurbaan Hua
2020 · IN
Qurbaan Hua is an Indian Hindi drama television series which broadcast on Zee TV. It is produced by Full House Media of Sonali Jaffer and Amir Jaffer


Mannat: Harr Khushi Paane Ki
2025 · IN
Abandoned at birth, Mannat grows up to be a talented chef, unaware that her boss, is her biological mother. As love, betrayal, and secrets collide, Mannat must decide if her dreams and resilience can help her overcome the storm and find her destiny.


Tenali Rama
2017 · IN
Court poet Tenali Rama serves at the court of Emperor Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara empire, and uses his sharp wit and wisdom to solve complicated matters quickly.


Saraswatichandra
2013 · IN
In this classic take of love and heartbreak, Saras and Kumud are soulmates who are repeatedly denied the joy of being together. Will destiny bring them together?


Ninja Hattori-Kun Returns
2013 · IN
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Kumkum Bhagya
2014 · IN
Follow the life of Punjabi matriarch Sarla Arora who runs a marriage hall and lives with the hope of seeing her two daughters Pragya and Bulbul who're poles apart, happily married some day.


Neeya Naana
2006 · IN
A talk show where two polarised groups of society are given the platform to share their views and see a different perspective on socially-relevant topics.
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.
Family television is built for co-viewing, balancing what works for a child with what keeps an adult in the room. The durable shows manage genuine warmth without condescending to either.