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These shows, filled with laughter, tears, drama, and unforgettable characters, continue to evoke nostalgia and remind us of simpler times.
Dill Mill Gayye was the sequel to the hit medical drama Sanjivani. (Photo Credits: YouTube)
Remember the days when television was more than just a screen? It was perhaps a gateway to the world of dreams and fantasies. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the creators explored intriguing themes like fantasy, adventure, romance, magic and comedy, producing some of the cult classics. The iconic Hindi TV shows left an indelible mark on the hearts of millennials. These shows, filled with laughter, tears, drama and unforgettable characters, continue to evoke nostalgia and remind us of simpler times.
If you feel the same way, let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the iconic Hindi TV shows that still resonate with millennials:
Miley Jab Hum Tum
Starring Arjun Bijlani, Sanaya Irani, Rati Pandey and Mohit Sehgal, this series captured the essence of college romance, exploring the complexities of relationships, friendships and family bonds. It aired from 2008-2010 and revolved around two sisters, Nupur (Rati) and Gunjan (Sanaya), whose friendly bond with two popular boys in their college, Mayank (Arjun) and Samrat (Mohit), gradually turns into love. The chemistry between the couples was electric, making the series a worthy and entertaining watch for audiences. Other than the storyline, the soulful title track added a touch of magic to the show, making it even more memorable.
Dill Mill Gayye
This drama show was the sequel to the hit medical drama Sanjivani. It featured Karan Singh Grover, Shilpa Anand, Jennifer Winget, Sukriti Khandpal, Karan Wahi, Pankit Thakker and Mohnish Bahl in lead roles. The series, airing from 2007-2010, delved into the lives of young aspiring medical interns working in the same hospital, their aspirations, and their love lives. With hopes of achieving great heights in their careers, the TV show displayed how doctors simultaneously made efforts to manage their personal equations of love and friendship. It is worth noting that Dill Mill Gayye gave immense fame to Karan Singh Grover and Jennifer Winget.
Shaka Laka Boom Boom
Remember the magic pencil we all wished to have in our childhood? Yes, we are talking about Shaka Laka Boom Boom. Though the show aired for only 2 years, it has etched a special place in the hearts of viewers. The show followed Sanju (Kinshuk), a compassionate boy named Sanju (Kinshuk) who discovers a magical pencil that brings everything to life he sketches. The boy used the astonishing abilities of the pencil to help his friends while also bravely fighting back a malevolent black magician who wanted to own the enchanted pencil.
Son Pari
The 2000-2004 show featured Tanvi Hegde, Upsana Singh, Mrinal Kulkarni, Ashok Lokhande, Vivek Mushran and Deepshikha Nagpal. Son Pari is a fantasy drama that narrates the story of Fruity (Tanvi), who becomes friends with a fairy named Son Pari (Mrinal). The gripping tale shows the unbreakable bond they share and how Son Pari brings ease to Fruity’s turbulent life, making it one of the most beloved childhood shows.
Shararat
This fantasy sitcom revolves around a girl named Jiya (Shruti), whose Nani (Farida) and mother (Eva) possess magical powers. As she turns 18, she also acquires them. While trying to learn and use magic, Jiya ended up making mistakes, which kept the spectators hooked. Jiya’s attempts to put her mystical strengths to the test and keep up with her ancestral history created some humorous situations. Farida Jalal, Shruti Seth, Karanveer Bohra, Poonam Narula, Mahesh Thakur, Eva Grover, Simple Kaul and Addite Malik starred in this 2003–2006 show.
Family No. 1
The comedy drama revolves around two single parents who have three kids each. Due to unavoidable circumstances, they share the same rented house. What follows was an interesting tale worth watching as two completely opposite families fight with each other while adjusting in the same house and gradually understanding each other. Airing between 1998 and 1999, the show featured Kanwaljeet Singh, Tanvi Azmi, Kabir Sadanand, Aswari Joshi, Aparna Tilak and Vishal Solanki.
Karishma Kaa Karishma
This show highlighted the story of female humanoid robot kid Karishma (Jhanak), invented by scientist Vikram. Later, he and his wife go on to welcome Karishma as their daughter, but they experience several troubles and amusing situations while trying to hide Karishma’s robotic identity from the world. The series is a blend of fantasy and comedy, with the robot Karishma striking a balance between her robotic powers and human values.
Hip Hip Hurray
This Hindi TV show, which aired from 1998-2001, is a teen drama that centers around a gang of high school students in 12th grade. The plot addresses various crucial concerns of teenagers like school, exams, careers, dating, drugs, etc. The show also puts emphasis on how teenagers deal with friendships as well as relationships. It starred Nilanjana Sharma, Preeti Narayan, Sharukh Bharucha, Purab Kohli, Pamela Mukherjee, Rushad Rana, Kishwer Merchant and Mehul Nisar in lead roles.
Do you have a favourite show from this era?
