- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Tue, 18 Feb 2025 04:59 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Top 10 Most Watched TV Shows In India Of All Time: Indian television has created several classic programs that have entertained viewers for many years. Indian TV offers a wide range of programming, including mythological series, reality shows and family dramas. As a result of their popularity, certain series have smashed viewership records and amassed a huge fan base that spans generations. These television programs are popular not just in India but also around the world.
The TRP (Television Rating Points), which shows how many people are watching a TV show, is frequently used to measure its popularity. Millions of Indian TV viewers have been glued to their screens, anticipating the next episode of some of the most popular shows. Whether it’s about gripping plots, strong characters or emotional drama, these series have had a long-lasting effect on viewers.
Indian TV has experienced some amazing success with everything from ancient serials like Ramayan and Mahabharat to reality series like Bigg Boss. Crime thrillers like CID and comedies like Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah have also become very famous. Based on their popularity and TRP ratings, the top ten Indian TV series of all time will be examined in this article.
List Of Top 10 Most Watched TV Shows In India Of All Time
Here is the list of the top 10 most-watched Television shows in India of all time, in which we will consider each show’s impression on TV. Let us tell you TV impression is a count of how many times a TV ad is viewed by a target audience. These stats are taken from Statista and Wikipedia.
| TV Show | TVR (Million Impression) | Channel Aired On |
| 1. Ramayana (Ramanand Sagar) | 77 | Doordarshan (DD National) |
| 2. Luv Kush (Ramanand Sagar) | 67.1 | Doordarshan (DD National) |
| 3. 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL) | 55.6 | Star Sports & Hotstar |
4. Metti Oli | 50 | Sun TV |
| 5. Mahabharat (BR Chopra) | 22.9 | Doordarshan (DD National) |
| 6. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | 22 | Star Plus |
| 7. Bigg Boss Season 13 | 11.3 | Colors TV |
| 8. Desh Me Nikla Hoga chand | 10 | Star Plus |
| 9. Jassi jaisi koi nahi | 9.2 | Sony TV |
10. Ye Rishta kya kehlata hai | 8.4 | Star Plus |
| 11. Diya aur Baati hum | 7.7 | Star Plus |
| 12. Pravitra Rishta | 7.3 | Zee TV |
13. Jai jai jai bajrangbali | 7.2 | Sahara One |
Most Watched TV Shows In India Of All Time
1. Ramayana (Ramanand Sagar)
When Ramayan debuted on Doordarshan in 1987, it quickly rose to the top of the Indian TV ratings charts. It starred Sunil Lahri as Lakshman, Deepika Chikhalia as Sita, and Arun Govil as Lord Ram. It was broadcast on television in more than 55 countries, including the UK, Thailand, and Indonesia.
2. Luv Kush (Ramanand Sagar)
Luv Kush, sometimes called Uttar Ramayan, was a Ramayan sequel that aired on Doordarshan in 1989. Arun Govil, Deepika Chikhalia and Sunil Lahri reprised their parts as the drama progressed. It was aired in more than 40 nations, including Fiji, Nepal and Mauritius.
3. 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL)
One of the most viewed sporting events in India in 2018 was the Indian Premier League, which was shown on Star Sports and Hotstar. It was broadcast in more than 100 countries, including the USA, UK, and Australia, and included famous cricket players including Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli.
4. Metti Oli
Metti Oli was a Tamil family drama that starred Delhi Kumar, Kaveri, and Gayathri Shastry and ran on Sun TV from 2002 to 2005. It reached more than 20 nations due to its popularity, including Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Middle East.
5. Mahabharat (BR Chopra)
With Nitish Bharadwaj as Krishna, Mukesh Khanna as Bhishma, and Puneet Issar as Duryodhan, Mahabharat debuted on Doordarshan in 1988. More than fifty nations, including the UAE, Russia, and Indonesia, aired it.
6. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
This daily soap opera, which aired on Star Plus from 2000 to 2008, featured Amar Upadhyay as Mihir and Smriti Irani as Tulsi. It was one of the longest-running TV shows that gained popularity in more than 30 nations, including the UK, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
7. Bigg Boss Season 13
Salman Khan hosted the 13th season of Bigg Boss (2019–2020) on Colors TV. It included competitors including Shehnaaz Gill and Sidharth Shukla and was televised in more than 20 countries, including the United States, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates.
8. Desh Me Nikla Hoga chand
Starring Aruna Irani, Varun Badola, and Sangeeta Ghosh, the love drama aired on Star Plus from 2001 until 2005. It became well-liked in over fifteen nations, including the UK, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
9. Jassi jaisi koi nahi
In this 2003–2006 Sony TV drama, Mona Singh played Jassi, and Apurva Agnihotri played Armaan. Several nations, notably the UAE, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, have modified it.
10. Ye Rishta kya kehlata hai
This show has been running on Star Plus since 2009 and stars Hina Khan, Shivangi Joshi, and Mohsin Khan in key roles. It has been broadcast in over 30 countries, including the United Kingdom, UAE, and South Africa.
11. Diya aur Baati hum
Starring Anas Rashid and Deepika Singh, the series aired on Star Plus from 2011 to 2016 and was broadcast in more than 25 countries, including Thailand, Mauritius, and Turkey.
12. Pravitra Rishta
The show, which starred late actor Sushant Singh Rajput and Ankita Lokhande, ran on Zee TV from 2009 to 2014. It is one of the most loved opera shows of Indian television series and aired in more than 20 countries, including South Africa and Indonesia.
13. Jai jai jai bajrangbali
Raj Mange played Lord Hanuman in this religious program that ran on Sahara One from 2011 until 2015. More than ten nations, including Nepal and Fiji, aired it.
