List of longest-running Indian television series explained

This is a list of the longest-running Indian television programs, ordered by number of years the show has been aired and that are still aired. This list includes only series broadcast in India with either 1,000 episodes or a approximately three or four-year run completed series.

Series shaded in light blue are currently in production.

Hindi

Non-fiction

Length (years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
57Krishi Darshan[1] DD National
DD Kisan		Agriculture26 January 196716,780Longest-running television show in India
41ChitrahaarDD NationalMusic15 August 198212,000Longest-running music television show in India
34RangoliDD NationalMusic198911,500
28Sa Re Ga Ma PaZee TVReality,
Music		1 May 19951,568Longest running music-reality show in India
24Kaun Banega CrorepatiStarPlus
SET		Game show3 July 20001,230Longest running game show in India
21Phool Khile Hain Gulshan GulshanDD NationalTalk show8 October 19721993
19Khana KhazanaZee TVCooking show19938 September 2012649Longest ran cooking show in India
19Indian IdolSETReality
music		30 October 2004317
18Jhalak Dikhhla JaaSET
Colors TV		Reality, Dance7 September 2006303[2]
17Bigg BossSET
Colors TV		Reality show3 November 20061,864
16Colors TVStunt based Reality show21 July 2008262
14India's Got TalentReality,
Talent Show		27 June 2009217
14MasterChef IndiaStarPlus
SET		Cookery show16 October 2010426
14AntakshariZee TVMusic10 September 1993 6 July 2007720
11SurabhiDD National
StarPlus		Cultural19902001415

Fiction

Length (Years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
21Crime PatrolSET
Sun Neo		True crime9 May 20032,032Longest running crime show in India[3]
20CIDSETProcedural drama21 January 199827 October 20181,547Longest running police procedural show in India[4]
19AahatSupernatural
horror		5 October 19954 August 2015556Longest running horror show in India[5]
16 Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahSony SABSitcom28 July 20084,168Longest running daily sitcom in India[6]
15Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata HaiStarPlusSoap opera12 January 20094,530Longest running soap opera in India[7]
12Savdhaan IndiaLife OK
Star Bharat		Procedural drama23 April 201225 May 20243,374[8]
11Baal VeerSony SABFantasy8 October 201223 July 20241,626
10Kumkum BhagyaZee TVSoap opera15 April 20142,853[9]
9Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!And TVSitcom2 March 20152,401[10]
8Balika VadhuColors TVSoap opera21 July 200831 July 20162,248[11]
8Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu ThiStarPlus3 July 20006 November 20081,833
8F.I.R.Sony SABSitcom31 July 200623 January 20151,323
7Crime AlertDangalReality, Documentary, Crime, Romance2 April 20173,174
7Saath Nibhaana SaathiyaStarPlusSoap opera3 May 201023 July 20172,184[12]
7Kundali BhagyaZee TVSoap opera12 July 20171,964[13]
7Kahaani Ghar Ghar KiiStarPlusSoap opera16 October 20009 October 20081,661[14]
7NaaginColors TVSoap opera
Supernatural fiction		1 November 20159 July 2023477
7ShaktimaanDD NationalSuperhero fiction
Children's Drama		13 September 199727 March 2005450Longest and first Indian superhero show
6Sasural Simar KaColors TVSoap opera25 April 20112 March 20182,054[15]
6Yeh Hai MohabbateinStarPlus3 December 201318 December 20191,894[16]
6UttaranColors TV1 December 200816 January 20151,549
6Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa BandhanStarPlus15 July 200213 March 20091,449
6Kasautii Zindagii Kay29 October 200128 February 20081,423
6Bhabhi18 March 200223 May 20081,328
6Tu Tu Main MainDD National
StarPlus		Sitcom26 July 19949 October 2000169
5Chidiya GharSony SAB28 November 20112 October 20171,522
5Diya Aur Baati HumStarPlusSoap opera29 August 201110 September 20161,491
5Mere Sai - Shraddha Aur SaburiSETMythology25 September 20177 July 20231,432
5Pavitra RishtaZee TVSoap opera1 June 200925 October 20141,424
5Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon KiSahara One30 May 200520 January 20111,387
5Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas KiColors TV30 May 20161 October 20211,360[17]
5Happu Ki Ultan PaltanAnd TVSitcom4 March 20191,352
5AmanatZee TVSoap opera21 August 19975 September 2002264
4Jai Jai Jai Bajrang BaliSahara OneMythology6 June 2011 31 July 20151,500
4Yeh Hai ChahateinStarPlusSoap opera19 December 20191,456
4AnupamaaStarPlusSoap opera13 July 20201,383[18]
4UdaanColors TVSoap opera18 August 201428 June 20191,352
4RadhaKrishnStar BharatMythology1 October 201821 January 20231,145[19]
4Ek Mahanayak – Dr. B. R. AmbedkarAnd TVDrama17 December 2019 5 August 20241,135
4LapataganjSony SABSitcom26 October 200915 August 20141,077
4Vighnaharta GaneshaSETMythology22 August 201712 November 20211,026
4KkusumSETSoap opera14 May 200130 November 20051,001
4Baa Bahoo Aur BabyStarPlusSitcom5 August 200522 February 2010558
4Gutur GuSony SABSilent comedy30 June 20106 December 2014189
3Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar MeiinStarPlusSoap opera5 October 20201,311
3ImlieStarPlusSoap opera16 November 202012 May 20241,176
3 Pandya StoreStarPlusSoap opera25 January 202126 May 20241,137[20]
3UdaariyaanColors TVSoap opera15 March 202124 July 20241,121
3Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye KisseySony SabSitcom8 February 20211,058
3Bhagya LakshmiZee TVSoap opera3 August 20211,039
3Ek Mahal Ho Sapno KaSETSoap opera25 January 199929 November 20021,000
2NathDangalSoap opera23 August 20211,001
2Suhani Si Ek LadkiStarPlusSoap opera9 June 201421 May 20171,013

Telugu

Length (years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
28AaradhanaETVReality, devotional28 August 19952000+Longest running devotional show in India
28AnnadataETVReality, agricultural28 August 19952000+Longest running Telugu agricultural based show
28Padutha TheeyagaETVReality, music12 January 19961100+Longest running Telugu music-reality show
13Bhakti SamacharamZee TeluguSpiritual show4,060Longest running Telugu spiritual show
13AbhishekamETVSoap opera22 December 20081 February 20224,000Longest ran Telugu soap opera[21]
13Star MahilaETVGame show9 August 20083 April 20213,319Longest ran Telugu game show
14DheeETVReality, dance2009580
11Aadade AadharamETVSoap opera26 January 200914 March 20203,329
10Srikaram SubhakaramZee TeluguAstrology show13 May 20133,884Longest running Telugu astrological show
10JabardasthETVComedy7 February 2013632
10Manasu MamataETVSoap opera31 January 201117 November 20213,305
10Mee Inti VantaZee TeluguCooking show3,016Longest running Telugu cooking show
10OmkaramZee TeluguAstrology show9 December 20132,866
8Gadasari Atta Sogasari KodaluZee TeluguGame show1,012
9Extra JabardasthETVComedy10 October 2014400
8Attarintiki DarediETVSoap opera10 November 201430 July 20222,344
8Alitho SaradagaETVTalk show24 October 2016317Longest running Telugu talk show
7Kumkuma PuvvuStar MaaSoap opera18 July 201626 April 20242,501
7Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle ChettuETVSoap opera21 September 201515 October 20222,152
7Swathi ChinukuluETVSoap opera9 September 201319 September 20202,126[22]
7Naa Peru MeenakshiETVSoap opera26 January 201518 January 20221,997
7GopuramZee TeluguMythological show1,908
7Evaru Meelo KoteeswaruluGemini TVGame show9 June 20145 December 2021292
6Chandra MukhiETVSoap opera21 May 20077 September 20131,850
6Bathuku Jataka BandiZee TeluguTalk show6 July 201524 July 20211,580
6AmruthamGemini TVSitcom18 November 200118 November 2007313
5AnthahpuramETVSoap opera2 March 20098 November 20141,755
5BharyamaniETVSoap opera30 March 200915 November 20141,741
5Muddha MandaramZee TeluguSoap opera17 November 201428 December 20191,585[23]
5Kalyana VaibhogamZee TeluguSoap opera1 May 201721 January 20231,572[24]
6Karthika DeepamStar MaaSoap opera16 October 20171,681[25]
6Gundamma KathaZee TeluguSoap opera9 April 20181,859[26]
5Muddu BiddaZee TeluguSoap opera29 June 200923 August 20141,398
5Mogali RekuluGemini TVSoap opera18 February 200824 May 20131,368
5Agni PooluGemini TVSoap opera13 August 201225 August 20171,326
5KalyaneeGemini TVSoap opera4 July 200529 January 20101,195
5Chi La Sow SravanthiGemini TVSoap opera13 November 200613 May 20111,162
5Telugu RuchiETVCookery show30 September 201730 July 20221,397
5Cash 2.0ETVGame show3 March 2018241
4Puttadi BommaETVSoap opera22 February 201028 June 20141,356
4SavithriETVSoap opera6 April 201513 July 20191,333
4 Ashta ChemmaStar MaaSoap opera 25 February 201316 December 20171,321
4AbhishekamZee TeluguSpiritual show1,288
4Radhamma KuthuruZee TeluguSoap opera26 August 20193 August 20241,477
5SuryakanthamZee TeluguSoap opera22 July 20191,474
4Vah Re VahZee TeluguCooking show1,196
4KoilammaStar MaaSoap opera5 September 201618 September 20201,153[27]
4DevathaGemini TVSoap opera12 January 200931 May 20131,142
4Lakshmi KalyanamStar MaaSoap opera7 November 201610 October 20201,128
4ChakravakamGemini TVSoap opera3 November 200315 February 20081,111
4Pasupu KumkumaZee TeluguSoap opera22 November 201015 November 20141,094
4Kalavari KodalluZee TeluguSoap opera9 May 201113 December 20141,072
4PadmavyuhamETVSoap opera17 February 200327 December 20071,048
3MattigaajuluGemini TVSoap opera1 July 201925 February 20231,043
3Kalavari KodaluGemini TVSoap opera23 July 20011 July 20051,024
3Rama Seetha EkkadaZee TeluguSoap opera25 August 20149 December 20171,021
3Mangamma Gari ManavaraluZee TeluguSoap opera3 June 201329 April 20171,018
3Intinti GruhalakshmiStar MaaSoap opera3 February 202020 January 20241,158
4Prema Entha MadhuramZee TeluguSoap opera10 February 20201,325
4ThaaliGemini TVSoap opera2 December 201920 January 20241,055
4TrinayaniZee TeluguSoap opera2 March 20201,309
3Aarogyame MahayogamZee TeluguAstrology show7 September 20201,000
3Guppedantha ManasuStar MaaSoap opera7 December 20201,144
3Shathamanam BhavathiETVSoap opera5 April 20211,031
3Ravoyi ChandamamaETVSoap opera26 April 20211,027
3Paape Maa JeevanajyothiStar MaaDrama26 April 20211,017

Tamil

Length (years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
23 Kalyana MalaiMarriage Talk Show20001,200+
23Arul NeeramJaya TVAstrological show11 February 20018,522Longest running astrological show
24Chinna Papa Periya PapaSoap opera,Sitcom2000455
18Kalakka Povathu Yaaru?Reality Show2005
18Super SingerStar VijayMusic28 April 2006
18Neeya NaanaStar VijayTalk show7 May 2006900+[28]
17Jodi Number OneDancing Show 16 October 2006400+
14Solvathellam UnmaiZee Tamil
Kalaignar TV		Talk show2 October 200920222,915[29]
14Olimayamana EthirkaalamZee TamilAstrological show2 December 20094,232
13Deiva DharisanamSun TVAstrological Show20111,031
13 SapthashwarangalSun TVReality Show1 January 19931 January 2006646Longest ran Tamil musical show
12Anjarai PettiZee TamilCooking show13 October 20081 November 20202,761Longest ran Tamil cooking show
9Kitchen KilladigalVasanth TVCooking Show2 October 20142,500+
9KoppiyamRaj TVProcedural drama2 October 201228 March 20212,200+
9Arputham Tharum AalayangalZee TamilAstrological show23 December 20141,544
9MarmamVasanth TVThriller Show2015
8ChandralekhaSun TVSoap opera6 October 20148 October 20222,315Longest ran Tamil soap opera
8GenesZee TamilGame Show19 April 2015300+
3NandiniSun TVSuper Natural Soap opera23 January 201731 July 20201,077
7ValliSun TVSoap opera17 December 201214 September 20191,961[30]
7Saravanan MeenatchiStar VijaySoap opera7 March 201117 August 20181,901[31]
7Dance Jodi DanceZee TamilDance- Reality Show17 September 2016212
6Kalyana ParisuSun TVSoap opera10 February 2014 27 March 20201,840[32]
6KolangalSun TVSoap opera24 November 20034 December 20091,533
6KasthuriSun TVSoap opera21 August 200631 August 20121,532
6Sooriya VanakkamSun TVMorning show 2 January 201217 November 2017 1,578
6Aanmeega KathaigalSun TVAstrological Show1 March 20171,996
6Rusikkala VangaPuthuyugam TVCooking Show24 April 20171,500+
6Mouna RaagamStar VijaySoap opera24 January 201717 March 20231,380
6Namma Veetu Kalyanam Reality Show 6 December 200822 November 2014274
6MarmadesamSoap Opera 5 January 199622 December 2001204
6Ready Steady PooStar VijayReality Show 18 June 2017 93
5Nalla Kalam PiraguthuSun TVAstrological Show30 April 20182,170+
5Vani RaniSun TVSoap opera21 January 20138 December 20181,743
5Vanakkam TamizhaSun TVTalk Show4 December 2017 6 October 20231,505
5Pandian StoresStar VijaySoap opera1 October 20181,600+
5DeivamagalSun TVSoap opera25 March 201317 February 20181,466
5SembaruthiZee TamilSoap opera16 October 201731 July 20221,432[33]
5Thirumathi SelvamSun TVSoap opera5 November 200722 March 20131,360
5NadhaswaramSun TVSoap opera19 April 20109 May 20151,356[34]
5ThendralSun TVSoap opera7 December 200917 January 20151,340
5Mundhanai MudichuSun TVSoap opera26 April 20104 April 20151,325
5Eeramana RojaveStar VijaySoap opera 9 July 20182 December 20231,309
5Raja RaniStar VijaySoap opera 29 May 201721 March 20231,307
5AnandhamSun TVSoap opera24 November 200327 February 20091,297
5Bhairavi Aavigalukku PriyamanavalSun TVSoap opera29 January 201210 September 20171,289
5AthipookalSun TVSoap opera3 December 200714 December 20121,272
5NijamSun TVCrime Show 27 November 2006 7 October 2011 1,230
5Tamizha ThamizhaZee TamilTalk show11 November 2018207
5Sun SingerSun TVMusic27 January 201329 March 2020415
5Lollu SabhaComedy Show 1 August 200324 August 2008156
4 Tharkappu KalaiSun TVMorning show4 January 20036 April 20071,412
4VamsamSun TVSoap opera10 June 201318 November 20171,338
4RojaSun TVSoap opera9 April 20183 December 20221,316
4PriyamanavalSun TVSoap opera19 January 201511 May 20191,315
4Bharathi KannammaStar VijaySoap opera25 February 20196 August 20231,136
4Intro BlooperSun TVComedy Show 3 January 20115 September 20151,286
4IlavarasiSun TVSoap opera18 January 20101 November 20141,263
4Yaaradi Nee MohiniZee TamilSupernatural24 April 201729 August 20211,253[35]
4Pandavar IllamSun TVSoap opera15 July 201928 October 20231,216
4BommalattamSun TVSoap opera15 October 201222 October 20161,150
4Poove PoochudavaZee TamilSoap opera24 April 20174 September 20211,149
4BaakiyalakshmiStar VijayDrama27 July 20201,185+
4ThamaraiSun TVSoap opera3 November 20144 August 20181,129
4VasanthamSun TVSoap opera3 September 200727 January 20121,109
4AzhagiSun TVSoap opera10 October4 March 20161,101
4MagalSun TVSoap opera8 October 200714 October 20111,115
4Naam Iruvar Namakku IruvarStar VijaySoap opera26 March 201810 June 20221,055
5Mr. and Mrs. ChinnathiraiCouple Show 20 January 2019130
5Cooku with ComaliReality Show16 November 2019175
3Kelvi KalamSun NewsTalk Show31 December 20201,140+
3Maragatha VeenaiSun TVSoap opera27 January 201428 September 20171,102
3Vanathai PolaSun TVDrama7 December 202017 August 20241,138
3SathyaZee TamilSoap opera 4 March 20196 October 20221,070
3AarthiRaj TVSoap opera3 January 2005 26 December 20081,054
3MagarasiSun TVSoap opera21 October 20191 July 20231,036
3Anbe VaaSun TVSoap opera2 November 202028 April 20241,102
3SundariSun TVSoap Opera22 February 20211,060+
3Oru Oorla Oru RajakumariZee TamilSoap opera23 April 201824 October 20211,017
3Rettai RojaZee TamilSoap opera12 August 201917 March 20231,013
3SorgamSun TVSoap Opera3 March 2003 2 March 20071,000
2AmmanColors TamilDrama27 January 20201 July 20221,150
2Idhayathai ThirudatheColors TamilDrama14 February 20203 June 20221,097

Kannada

Length (years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
21Thatt Antha HeliDD ChandanaQuiz show4 January 20024,413Longest running Quiz show in India
11BadukuETV KannadaSoap opera3 February 200328 September 20143,118Longest ran Kannada soap opera
9Mangala Gowri MaduveColors KannadaSoap opera12 December 20129 October 20223,026[36]
8Maharishi VaaniZee KannadaAstrology show20142,536Longest running Kannada astrological show
8MangalyaUdaya TVSoap opera12 April 20042 November 20122,220
7Lakshmi BarammaColors KannadaSoap opera4 March 201325 January 20202,150[37]
6Oggarane DabbiZee KannadaCookery show2 January 201213 April 20181,823
6AmruthavarshiniStar SuvarnaSoap opera19 March 201224 November 20171,724[38]
6Parvathi ParmeshwaraZee KannadaSoap opera27 July 200927 June 20151,619
6AgnisakshiColors KannadaSoap opera2 December 2013 3 January 20201,588[39]
6Mane Ondu Mooru BagiluETV KannadaSoap opera200620122,000+
6Silli LalliETV KannadaSitcom200320081200+
6Majaa TalkiesColors KannadaComedy show7 February 20158 May 2021498
5MuddulakshmiStar SuvarnaSoap opera22 January 201826 August 20231,725[40]
5KulavadhuColors KannadaSoap opera28 July 201431 August 20191,590
5PaaruZee KannadaSoap opera3 December 201816 March 20241,393[41]
5Gupta GaminiETV KannadaSoap opera7 July 20034 July 20081,300
5KadambariUdaya TVSoap opera13 December 20046 November 20091,275
4Panduranga VittalaZee KannadaSoap opera4 January 201013 December 20141,338
5SevanthiUdaya TVSoap opera25 February 20191,584
4GattimelaZee KannadaSoap opera11 March 20195 January 20241,245
4Chi Sow SavithriZee KannadaSoap opera26 July 201015 November 20141,204
4KinnariColors KannadaSoap opera2 November 201524 August 20191,193
4KamaliZee KannadaSoap opera28 May 20187 October 20221,178[42]
4GeethaColors KannadaSoap opera6 January 20209 March 20241,107
4Nammane YuvaraniColors KannadaSoap opera14 January 201924 September 20221,085[43]
4Radha KalyanaZee KannadaSoap opera29 August 20116 June 20151,076[44]
4BrahmagantuZee KannadaSoap opera8 May 20179 July 20211,072[45]
4JokaliUdaya TVSoap opera22 June 200926 July 20131,062
4NaaginiZee KannadaSoap opera8 February 20167 February 20201,054[46]
4MahadeviZee KannadaSoap opera14 September 201530 August 20191,043[47]
4Kumkuma BhagyaUdaya TVSoap opera12 May 20034 May 20071,040
4AkkaColors KannadaSoap opera2 December 201320 October 20171,012
3Yediyur Sri SiddhalingeshwaraStar SuvarnaSoap Opera
Mythological		21 December 20201,070
3Bombat BhojenaStar SuvarnaCookery Show19 October 20201,000
3Suvarna SuperstarStar SuvarnaGame Show23 November 20201,000
3Gowripurada GayyaligaluUdaya TVSoap opera 15 March 20211,102

Malayalam

Length (years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
26Nammal ThammilAsianetTalk show18 September 199413 December 2020944Longest ran talk show in India
25Anantham AjnaathamAsianetAstrology show19 February 199519 April 20201310
23MunshiAsianet NewsSatire11 September 20008,003Longest running satire show in India
23SancharamAsianetTravel show20011,923Longest running travel show in India
22KannadiAsianetNews-based30 August 199310 July 20161,000
20Kisan KrishideepamAsianetReality show1 November 20031042
20CinemalaAsianetSatire31 August 199323 September 20131,004[48]
19ValkkannadiAsianetWomen centric
Game Show		29 April 200231 December 20212,542
19AmruthavarshamAmrita TVDevotional16 April 20051,837
18Sandhya DeepamAmrita TVDevotional2 January 20065,868
18Star SingerAsianetReality show22 April 20061,638
17Nere ChovveManorama NewsTalk show26 August 2006815
14Sreeramante Veritta KaazchakalKairali TVReality show6 March 200323 September 2017755
13Gandharva SangeethamKairali TVReality show200020131100+
12MarimayamMazhavil ManoramaSitcom5 November 2011770+
12Comedy StarsAsianetReality show19 December 200912 November 20221,618
12UdayamrithamAmrita TVSpiritual15 April 200529 December 20174,641
10Kadhayallithu JeevithamAmrita TVFamily court show4 October 201014 April 20201,000
10Thatteem MutteemMazhavil ManoramaSitcom1 July 20122 July 2023881
9Charithram EnniloodeSafari TVAutobiography 25 May 20152,590
9Uppum MulakumFlowers TVSitcom14 December 20151,700Longest running Malayalam sitcom
8SthreeAsianetSoap opera21 December 199812 January 20071493
7Udan PanamMazhavil ManoramaGame show 11 May 2017900+
7Comedy UtsavamFlowers TVSketch Comedy show12 November 2016 11 January 2024721
6Bigg Boss MalayalamAsianetReality show 24 June 2018569
6Badai BungalowAsianetSketch comedy, talk show13 October 20135 January 2020235
5Top SingerFlowers TVMusical game show22 September 2018800
5Star MagicFlowers TVComedy game show17 June 2019 710
5Manjil Virinja PoovuMazhavil Manoramasoap opera4 March 201921 July 20241,525Longest ran Malayalam soap opera
5ParasparamAsianetSoap opera22 July 201331 August 20181,524
5KaruthamuthuAsianetSoap opera20 October 20149 August 20191,450
5Karyam NissaramKairali TVSitcom1 October 20122 June 20171,104
4MounaragamAsianetSoap opera16 December 20191,200
4KudumbavilakkuAsianetSoap opera27 January 20203 August 20241,204
4SthreedhanamAsianetSoap opera2 July 201214 May 20161,143
4MinnukettuSurya TVSoap opera16 August 20042 January 20091,129
4NilavilakkuSurya TVSoap opera15 June 200910 May 20131,006
4Start Music Aaradhyam PaadumAsianetMusical game show10 August 2019 27 November 2023170
3SanthwanamAsianetSoap opera21 September 20201,042
3ChandanamazhaAsianetSoap opera3 February 20149 December 20171,173
3VanambadiAsianetSoap opera30 January 201718 September 20201,019
3AmmaAsianetSoap opera2 January 20124 July 20151,009
2KanyadanamSurya TVSoap Opera23 August 20211,027

Marathi

Length (years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
19Home MinisterZee MarathiGame show13 September 20045,600Longest running Marathi game show
15Aamhi Saare KhavayyeZee MarathiCooking show1 May 200715 April 20233,554Longest ran Marathi cooking show[49]
11Char Divas SasucheColors MarathiSoap opera26 November 20015 January 20133,147Longest ran Marathi soap opera
10Mejwani Paripoorna KitchenColors MarathiCooking show200726 August 20172,435
10Chala Hawa Yeu DyaZee MarathiComedy show18 August 201417 March 20241,137Longest ran Marathi comedy reality show
7Gajar Kirtanacha Sohla AnandachaZee TalkiesMythology show6 February 20173,000[50]
6Man Mandira Gajar BhaktichaZee TalkiesMythology show25 June 20182,430
6Pudhcha PaaulStar PravahSoap opera2 May 20111 July 20171,944[51]
5Balumamachya Navan ChangbhalaColors MarathiMytho drama13 August 201828 July 20241,848[52]
5DaminiDD SahyadriSoap opera3 October 199620011,400+
5LakshyaStar PravahCrime show25 August 201117 September 20161,226
4Vedh BhavishyachaZee MarathiAstrology show8 June 20201,512
4Aai Kuthe Kay Karte!Star PravahSoap Opera23 December 20191,376
4Majhya Navaryachi BaykoZee MarathiSoap opera22 August 20167 March 20211,354
4DevyaniStar PravahSoap opera 19 March 201228 May 20161,314
4Tu Majha SaangaatiColors MarathiMytho drama11 July 201411 August 20181,299
4Tujhyat Jeev RangalaZee MarathiSoap opera3 October 20162 January 20211,262[53]
3Swapnanchya PalikadleStar PravahSoap opera16 August 201014 June 20141,216[54]
3Jai Jai Swami SamarthColors MarathiMytho drama28 December 20201,200
3Avaghachi SansarZee MarathiSoap opera22 May 200624 April 20101,169
3DurvaStar PravahSoap opera18 March 201312 November 20161,164
3Sukh Mhanje Nakki Kay Asta!Star PravahSoap Opera17 August 20201,132
3Rang Maza VeglaStar PravahSoap opera30 October 20193 September 20231,129
3Gatha NavnathanchiSony MarathiMytho drama21 June 20211,015
3Sahkutumb SahparivarStar PravahSoap Opera24 February 20203 August 20231,000

Bengali

Length (years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
19Police FilesAkash AathCrime show16 May 20045000+Longest running Bengali crime show
17RannaghorZee BanglaCooking show9 May 200531 December 20225,166Longest ran Bengali cooking show[55]
16Dance Bangla DanceZee BanglaReality show6 April 2007500+
15Good Morning AakashAakash AathMorning show20084000+
14Didi No. 1Zee BanglaGame show20103,679Longest running Bengali game show
14Dadagiri UnlimitedZee BanglaReality show27 July 2009697
9Gopal BharAakash Aath/Sony AathAnimation Series 15 April 20151100+Longest running Bengali and Indian Longest Animation Series
9Shadhak BamakhaypaETV BanglaHistorical drama15 January 20071 October 20162,996Longest ran Bengali drama series
6Tithir AthithiETV BanglaSoap opera200320091,800+
5Erao ShatruZee BanglaCrime show20063 November 20111,650
5RadhuniAkash AathCooking show3 February 20181300+
4Karunamoyee Rani RashmoniZee BanglaHistorical drama24 July 201713 February 20221,549[56]
4AgniparikshaZee BanglaSoap opera1 June 20095 April 20141,533
4Maa....Tomay Chara Ghum AshenaStar JalshaSoap opera19 October 20093 August 20141,508
4Ke Apon Ke PorStar JalshaSoap opera25 July 201627 December 20201,507[57]
4RaashiZee BanglaSoap opera31 January 201111 July 20151,395
4Ishti KutumStar JalshaSoap opera24 October 201113 December 20151,332
4Ek Akasher NicheAlpha BanglaSoap opera24 July 200028 January 20051,178
3SholoanaETV BanglaSoap opera10 August 200915 June 20131,205
3KrishnakoliZee BanglaSoap opera18 June 20189 January 20221,202[58]
3@Bhalobasha.comStar JalshaSoap opera31 May 201022 March 20141,201
3BodhuboronStar JalshaSoap opera19 August 201329 January 20171,163
3Binni Dhaner KhoiColors BanglaSoap opera31 August 200916 March 20131,108
3Rani KahiniZee BanglaSoap opera29 May 200626 September 20091,044
2SaathiSun BanglaSoap opera7 February 2022 4 August 20241,008

Odia

Length (years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
12Rajo QueenZee SarthakReality show2012500+Longest running Odia Reality show
6Tu Mo Akhira TaraTarang TVSoap opera6 November 20172,000Longest running Odia soap opera
6To Aganara Tulasi MunZee SarthakSoap opera15 October 201216 March 20191,863
5Jhia Amara Nua BohuTarang TV17 July 201727 May 20231,734
5Durga1 December 201422 February 20201,624
5Sindura BinduZee Sarthak17 November 201415 February 20201,532
4Jibana Saathi20 March 201721 August 20211,284[59]
4Pari24 June 20137 October 20171,253
4To Pain Mu Mo Pain Tu26 February 201828 May 20221,218
4Manini25 August 20147 July 20181,175
4Mo Sindurara AdhikaraTarang TVSoap opera25 February 20201,280
4BadhuZee SarthakSoap opera11 March 201311 March 20171,071
3RaniTarang TV15 June 20156 October 20181,037

Gujarati

Length (years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
20Rasoi ShowColors GujaratiCooking show25 October 20046,000Longest running Gujarati cooking show[60]
8Ek Dal Na PankhiDD GirnarSoap opera12 September 20052 May 20131,580Longest ran Gujarati soap opera[61]
5Flavours of GujaratColors GujaratiCooking show2 January 201230 December 20171,729
5Daily BonusColors GujaratiReality show1 December 20141 February 20201,577
4SaavajColors GujaratiSoap opera5 December 201621 August 20201,056
3Rashi RikshawaliColors GujaratiSoap opera24 August 20201,234

Assamese

Length (years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
10Beharbari OutpostRengoniSitcom7 October 20133,014Longest running Assamese daily sitcom
7BharagharRangSitcom26 November 201216 November 20191,446
5Borola KaiRangSitcom23 March 201528 November 20201,612
4Oi KhaplaRangSitcom20 July 20152 February 20191,094

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Doordarshan turns 60: Here is a nostalgic look at the broadcaster's milestones. The Economic Times.
  2. News: 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' to return after five years, judge Madhuri Dixit says 'It feels like homecoming to me' - Times of India. The Times of India.
  3. News: 2023-06-23 . Popular Crime Drama TV Show 'Crime Patrol 48 Hours' To Air From July . 2023-07-13 . ABP News . en.
  4. News: Iconic TV show CID goes missing, nobody has a clue about its return. India Today.
  5. News: Aahat is back but will it scare you?. Hindustan Times. 19 February 2015.
  6. News: Longest running TV's shows we cannot have enough of. The Times of India. 26 August 2014.
  7. News: Mohsin Khan, Shivangi Joshi celebrate as Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai completes 3000 episodes. India Today.
  8. News: 'Savdhaan India' completes eight years. The Times of India.
  9. News: Zee TV's Kumkum Bhagya completes 6 Glorious Years. The Times of India.
  10. News: Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! completes 1000 episodes. The Times of India.
  11. News: Telly hypnotists what makes a mega serial tick, what keeps it running for years. Outlook India. 4 February 2022.
  12. News: Confirmed: Saath Nibhaana Saathiya to go off air after 7 years of successful run. International Business Times. 11 July 2017.
  13. News: Kundali Bhagya makers and cast celebrate their success of completing 1500 episodes. The Times of India. 2024-02-01. en.
  14. News: List of popular Indian Hindi television shows. Indian Television. 26 March 2019.
  15. News: 'Sasural Simar Ka' completes 2,000 episodes. The Free Press.
  16. News: 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein': Divyanka-Karan Patel's show bids adieu after 6 years; makes way for spin-off 'Yeh Hai Chahatei'. DNA.
  17. News: Rubina Dilaik and Kamya Panjabi's Shakti completes 1000 episodes. The Times of India.
  18. Web site: Young women to grandmothers, why everyone is watching 'Anupama', forget the hiccups. ThePrint. 10 July 2022.
  19. News: Most Expensive TV series:Know the budgets of costliest TV series of India. 2022-08-04. Zee News. hi.
  20. Web site: Pandya Store completes 600 episodes: Dhara, Gautam, Raavi, Shiva's celebration with fun cake cutting & BTS moments. Zoom TV. 9 December 2022.
  21. News: Telugu daily soap 'Abhishekam' to conclude today after a 4000-episode run. 2022-06-26. The Times of India.
  22. News: 'Swathi Chinukulu' to complete 1500 episodes soon. The Times of India.
  23. News: 1000 episodes of 'Muddha Mandaram' will be celebrated on the first episode of Pradeep Machiraju's 'Super Serial Championship' on Saturday. 2022-06-26. The Times of India.
  24. News: Kalyana Vaibhogam completes 1000 episodes. The Times of India.
  25. News: Karthika Deepam to complete 1000 episodes. The Times of India.
  26. News: 'Gundamma Katha' to complete 1000 episodes soon; here's what actress Pooja Moorthy and others have to say. 2022-06-26. The Times of India.
  27. News: Koilamma completes 1000 episodes; actress Tejaswini Gowda shares a special video. The Times of India.
  28. News: நீயா நானா தொடங்கி இத்தனை வருஷம் ஆச்சா? கோபிநாத் விஜய் விருதால் நெகிழ்ச்சி . Ta.
  29. News: 'Sollvathellam Unmai' completes 1500 episodes . .
  30. News: I'm glad to have been part of the longest running serial in Tamil . The Times of India.
  31. News: After 7 years Saravanan Meenatchi coming to an end . The Times of India.
  32. News: Kalyana Parisu 2 goes off-air; Actress Srithika Sri thanks fans for the love . The Times of India.
  33. News: Sembaruthi completes 1000 episodes; actress Shabana thanks fans for the love . The Times of India.
  34. News: After 1,350 episodes, Nadhaswaram has finally come to an end, but the director is already working on his next venture . .
  35. News: Yaaradi Nee Mohini completes 1200 episodes; Surjith Ansary and other cast thank fans . The Times of India.
  36. News: Mangala Gowri Maduve completes 3000 episodes. 2022-11-02. The Times of India.
  37. News: 'Lakshmi Baramma' crosses 2000 episodes; the cast celebrates by cutting a cake. The Times of India.
  38. News: Amruthavarshini: 5 years and counting . The Times of India.
  39. News: Agnisakshi completes 1400 episodes; a quick look at the popular twists of the show. The Times of India.
  40. News: Daily soap Muddulakshmi completes 1000 episodes. The Times of India.
  41. News: Daily soap 'Paaru' completes 1000 episodes; here's what the lead actors Mokshitha Pai and Sharath Padmanabhan have to say. The Times of India.
  42. News: Kannada daily soap Kamali completes 1000 episodes. 2022-06-25. The Times of India.
  43. News: Here's how Team Nammane Yuvarani celebrated the '1000 episodes' milestone. 2022-06-25. The Times of India.
  44. News: Radha Kalyana completes 1,000 episodes. The Times of India.
  45. News: Kannada TV show Brahmagantu completes four successful years. The Times of India. 2022-06-25.
  46. News: Kannada TV show Naagini completes 1000 episodes; actor Deekshith thanks the viewers. 2022-06-25. The Times of India.
  47. News: Mahadevi completes 1,000 episodes. The Times of India.
  48. News: Cinemala in Limca Book of Records. The Times of India.
  49. News: 2018-11-02. Sankarshan Karhade and Ashok Patki croon for the title track of Vaadalvat. 2021-02-19. The Times of India.
  50. News: Zee Talkies becomes slot leader with its show 'Gajar Kirtanacha Sohla Anandacha'. 2021-03-10. Zee News. 2019-08-06.
  51. News: अक्कासाहेबांच्या 'पुढचं पाऊल'ला पूर्णविराम. live. https://archive.today/20210218121247/https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan-news/akkasaheb-aka-harshada-khanvilkars-pudhcha-paaul-serial-going-to-off-air-1502023/. 18 February 2021. Loksatta. 11 April 2019. mr.
  52. News: 'Balumamachya Navana Changbhala' completes 1000 episodes; Sumeet Pusavale shares a heart-felt gratitude note. 2022-06-25. The Times of India.
  53. News: 'तुझ्यात जीव रंगला'चे १००० भाग पूर्ण; सेटवर पूजा करून केलं सेलिब्रेशन. 2022-06-25. Maharashtra Times. mr.
  54. News: Swapnanchya Palikadle to go off air. The Times of India.
  55. News: Cookery show 'Rannaghar' achieves a new milestone. 2022-06-26. The Times of India.
  56. News: Team 'Rani Rashmoni' in a celebratory mood, show to complete 1000 episodes. 2022-06-26. The Times of India.
  57. News: 'Ke Apon Ke Por' successfully completes 1000 episodes. 2022-06-26. The Times of India.
  58. News: 'Krishnakoli' completes 1000 episodes; team enjoys a cosy celebration. 2022-06-26. The Times of India.
  59. News: 'Jibana Saathi' the new mega serial of Sarthak TV. 2021-02-03. Odisha News Times.
  60. News: Rasoi Show completes 4000 episodes. 2022-06-26. The Times Of India.
  61. News: Gujarati daily soaps on a marathon mode. The Times Of India.

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