It’s the year 2020 and the access to entertainment is just at the tap of our fingers. With the advent of online streaming platforms taking over the world, there are several shows available for us to watch. Information, education, and entertainment go hand in hand with television shows, even the ones made for kids. But one thing that cannot be replaced is the evergreen shows that we grew up watching. Sure, kids these days have access to a lot more shows but the iconic shows during our childhood can never take the place of the current shows. From Shaktimaan to Malgudi Days, we’ve seen it all and we’re here to take you on a journey of nostalgia so you can relive those amazing childhood moments. Let’s look at 7 of the most iconic television shows that India has ever seen.
1. Shaka Laka Boom Boom
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How many of you consistently troubled your parents for the magic pencil? You’d probably be lying if you said you did not ask for that magic pencil as your birthday gift at least once. It was every kid’s dream to own the Shaka Laka Boom Boom pencil because who does not want an unlimited supply of ice creams? You could draw anything to life, anything you want, with this pencil and we’re still waiting for technology to come up with something this cool in real life.
2. Khichdi
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A show that left you rolling on the floor with laughter, Khichdi is one television series that showcased a Gujju family who had different characters with varying levels of peculiarity. Each one of them has their share of quirks and are united with one common agenda – to separate from each other. Khichdi is filled with humor, idiosyncrasy, and a whole lot of fun.
3. Shaktimaan
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If you did not run around your house pretending to be Shaktimaan, did you even have a childhood? Watching the show now, you might feel like it’s pretty silly because we’ve seen movies like Batman and Spiderman. But as 90s Indian kids, our favorite superhero was Shaktimaan. His signature helicopter spiral transformation will always be remembered.
4. Shararat
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Three generations of fun and jaadu, Shararat was a show that did not shy away from casting women as lead protagonists. Jiya and her daadi used their magical powers for fun while her mother constantly made sure she only used it to solve daily problems. Shararat was relatable to every daughter whose partner in crime was her grandmother.
5. Karishma Kaa Karishma
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A remake of Small Wonder with an Indian twist, Karishma Kaa Karishma is a television show for the young and old. It revolves around a family and their secretly developed robot which models a human girl that they try to pass off as their adopted daughter. It is a hilarious audience-engaging television show.
6. Ssshhhh…Koi Hai
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For all you horror genre buffs, this Indian show is an eerie thriller series that chronicles the adventures of three ghostbusters. It was creative, dramatic, and had its audiences’ hearts weak in anticipation, fear, and excitement, all at the same time. It aired on weekends and left us with sleepless nights for the next couple of days. But it was worth it! Wouldn’t it be great to have another show that captured the essence of the supernatural world and added a flair of Indian drama?
7. Malgudi Days
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We saved one of the best shows for the last. Simple, sweet, and innocent, the show centered around people living in a small town called Malgudi. It was one of the most loved shows of the time and is based on short stories written by R.K Narayan, the famous Indian author. This classic masterpiece has been appreciated by world cinema and we could not agree more! Just hearing the name of the show fills our hearts with warmth and our minds with nostalgia.
We hope we took you on a trip down memory lane with our list of the most iconic Indian television shows. Lucky for us, most of these shows are available online for us to enjoy. Comment below and let us know which if we missed out on any of your favorite shows that you cherished during your childhood.
