The 40 most popular indian soap 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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Pandya Store
2021 · IN
In the era of nuclear families, Dhara uses her entrepreneurial foresight to revive her ancestral business. But can she keep her family united against all odds?


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.


Kkusum
2001 · IN
Kkusum ... Ek Aam Ladki Ki Kahani was a popular daily Indian television drama telecast on Sony Entertainment Television and produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. It premiered in May 2001 and concluded in November 2005. The show lost ratings because of some drastic changes made in the cast. The lead actress Nausheen Sardar Ali was replaced by Mansi Joshi Roy and then Shilpa Saklani. Although the show was still very popular, it had to go off air. It is India's eighth-longest running serial.


Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji
2017 · IN
Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji is a Hindi drama serial aired on Star Plus. Sooraj and Sandhya were the ideal couple. Now, their daughter, Kanak sets off on a journey with Uma Shankar, who is her perfect opposite.


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.


Bhagya Lakshmi
2021 · IN
Hailing from a middle-class family, Lakshmi’s life is upended when she realises that her marriage to Rishi Oberoi, an industrialist’s son, is a sham to keep his death at bay.


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.


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?


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.


Ishq Subhan Allah
2018 · IN
A liberal girl and the conflicting views of an orthodox boy reach a stage in which the issue of divorce is raised.


Kitani Mohabbat Hai
2009 · IN
It's a story about a guy (Arjun) who's in prison from last 2 years and is telling his lawyer his past of being a misogynist and his love story with an aspiring singer (Arohi). How everything changed and later destroyed.


Ghar Ek Mandir
2000 · IN
Ekta Kapoor soap opera.


Dishayen
2001 · IN
'Dishayen is an Indian serial, shot by the TV company Time Magnetics Ltd in 2001–2003. Its first night show started on the channel DD-Doordarshan’s National Network and revived the genre of soap-operas. The originality of the TV serial Dishayen was in the idea of double roles where one actress plays twins. The serial was shown several times by the channels "Channel 7-9", "Ajman TV". The serial was bought by China, Hungary and reached the Commonwealth of Independent States.


Mon Phagun
2021 · IN
Rishi and Pihu can't stand each other. But a common link they are unaware of connects their pasts. Will a lost childhood love story get another chance?


Imlie
2020 · IN
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.


Agniphera
2017 · IN
Shrishti, a fierce lawyer, and Ragini, a woman who loves guns, both wish to marry the same man, Anurag. He must now choose between the two fiery women.


Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani
2010 · IN
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.


Doli Armaano Ki
2013 · IN
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Katha Ankahee
2022 · IN
Katha, a single parent, is in need of funds for her son's medical treatment. She comes across Viaan, who offers help but his conditions put her in an awkward situation.


Meet
2021 · IN
A remake of Zee Sarthak’s Sindura Bindu. Despite her efforts to provide for her family, Meets disregard for societal gender norms and her nonconformist job as a delivery agent make her an unsuitable girl in the eyes of her family.


Jaana Na Dil Se Door
2016 · IN
Vividha's world revolves around her family and meanders in the lanes and by-lanes of Ajmer. Her father believes that relationships are only possible between individuals who are equal in social status.


Ek Hasina Thi
2014 · IN
Ek Hasina Thi is a story, set in the eastern megapolis of Kolkata. It is not a revenge story but a story of the female protagonist, Durga, seeking justice for a crime committed in the past. Her methods of claiming justice are unconventional as she steps out of the shackles of traditionalism and utilises her Mind to conquer Might! The show tracks the journey of Durga as she attempts to stand up to the power and might of the influential Goenka family. Will Durga be successful in her mission or will she too fall aside like every other person who has stood in the way of the Goenkas? Who will reign supreme in this challenging battle of wits and intellect, where everything seems to be a fair game!


Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
2009 · IN
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.


Banni Chow Home Delivery
2022 · IN
Self-sufficient Banni runs her meal delivery service. However, her life turns upside down when she is tasked with feeding a rich but emotionally unstable Yuvan.
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.
Soap opera is television's most enduring form — continuing serials built on relationships, reversals, and an audience that returns for decades. Its storytelling grammar quietly underpins most modern serialized drama.