List of longest-running Indian television series

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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 four-year run completed series.

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Series shaded in light blue are currently in production.

Hindi

Non-fiction

Length (years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
57 Krishi Darshan [1] DD National
DD Kisan 		Agriculture 26 January 196716,780Longest-running television show in India
41 Chitrahaar DD National Music 15 August 198212,000Longest-running music television show in India
34 Rangoli DD National Music 198911,500
28 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Zee TV Reality,
Music 		1 May 19951,568Longest running music-reality show in India
21 Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan DD National Talk show 8 October 19721993Longest running talk show in India
23 Kaun Banega Crorepati StarPlus
SET 		Game show 3 July 20001,230Longest running game show in India
19 Khana Khazana Zee TV Cooking show 19938 September 2012649Longest running cooking show in India
19 Indian Idol SET Reality
music 		30 October 2004317
17 Bigg Boss SET
Colors TV 		Reality show 3 November 20061,864
16 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Colors TV Stunt based Reality show 21 July 2008262
14 India's Got Talent Colors TV
SET 		Reality,
Talent Show 		27 June 2009217
14 Antakshari Zee TV Music 10 September 19936 July 2007720
13 MasterChef India StarPlus
SET 		Cookery show 16 October 2010426
13 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa SET
Colors TV 		Reality, Dance 7 September 2006303 [2]
11 Surabhi DD National
StarPlus 		Cultural19902001415

Fiction

Length (Years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
20 Crime Patrol SET Procedural drama 9 May 200319 January 20242,032Longest running crime show in India [3]
20 CID 21 January 199827 October 20181,547 [4]
19 Aahat Supernatural
horror 		5 October 19954 August 2015556Longest ran horror show in India [5]
15 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai StarPlus Soap opera 12 January 20094,408Longest running Indian soap opera [6]
15 Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Sony SAB Sitcom 28 July 20084,064Longest running Indian daily sitcom [7]
12 Savdhaan India Life OK
Star Bharat 		Procedural drama 23 April 20123,341 [8]
10 Kumkum Bhagya Zee TV Soap opera 15 April 20142,731 [9]
9 Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! And TV Sitcom 2 March 20152,314 [10]
8 Balika Vadhu Colors TV Soap opera 21 July 200831 July 20162,248 [11]
8 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi StarPlus 3 July 20006 November 20081,833
8 F.I.R. Sony SAB Sitcom 31 July 200623 January 20151,323
7 Crime Alert Dangal Reality, Documentary, Crime, Romance2 April 20173,174
7 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya StarPlus Soap opera 3 May 201023 July 20172,184 [12]
7 Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii 16 October 20009 October 20081,661 [13]
7 Naagin Colors TV Soap opera
Supernatural fiction 		1 November 20159 July 2023477
7 Shaktimaan DD National Superhero fiction
Children's Drama		13 September 199727 March 2005450
6 Sasural Simar Ka Colors TV Soap opera 25 April 20112 March 20182,054 [14]
6 Yeh Hai Mohabbatein StarPlus 3 December 201318 December 20191,894 [15]
6 Kundali Bhagya Zee TV Soap opera 12 July 20171,842 [16]
6 Uttaran Colors TV Soap opera 1 December 200816 January 20151,549
6 Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan StarPlus 15 July 200213 March 20091,449
6 Kasautii Zindagii Kay 29 October 200128 February 20081,423
6 Bhabhi 18 March 200223 May 20081,328
6 Tu Tu Main Main DD National
StarPlus 		Sitcom 26 July 19949 October 2000169
5 Chidiya Ghar Sony SAB 28 November 20112 October 20171,522
5 Diya Aur Baati Hum StarPlus Soap opera 29 August 201110 September 20161,491
5 Mere Sai - Shraddha Aur Saburi SET Mythology 25 September 20177 July 20231,432
5 Pavitra Rishta Zee TV Soap opera 1 June 200925 October 20141,424
5 Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki Sahara One 30 May 200520 January 20111,387
5 Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki Colors TV 30 May 20161 October 20211,360 [17]
5 Happu Ki Ultan Paltan And TV Sitcom 4 March 20191,265
5 Amanat Zee TV Soap opera 21 August 19975 September 2002264
4 Jai Jai Jai Bajrang Bali Sahara One Mythology 6 June 201131 July 20151,500
4 Udaan Colors TV Soap opera 18 August 201428 June 20191,352
4 Yeh Hai Chahatein StarPlus Soap opera 19 December 20191,335
4 RadhaKrishn Star Bharat Mythology 1 October 201821 January 20231,145 [18]
4 Baal Veer Sony SAB Fantasy 8 October 20124 November 20161,111
4 Lapataganj Sony SAB Sitcom 26 October 200915 August 20141,077
4 Ek Mahanayak – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar And TV Drama 17 December 20191,059
4 Vighnaharta Ganesha SET Mythology 22 August 201712 November 20211,026
4 Kkusum SET Soap opera 14 May 200130 November 20051,001
4 Baa Bahoo Aur Baby StarPlus Sitcom 5 August 200522 February 2010558
4 Gutur Gu Sony SAB Silent comedy 30 June 20106 December 2014189
3 Anupamaa StarPlus Soap opera 13 July 20201,261
3 Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin 5 October 20201,190
3 Imlie 16 November 20201,154
3 Pandya Store 25 January 20211,101
3 Udaariyaan Colors TV 15 March 20211,026
3 Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka SET Soap opera 25 January 199929 November 20021,000
2 Suhani Si Ek Ladki StarPlus Soap opera 9 June 201421 May 20171,013

Telugu

Length (years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
28Aaradhana ETV Reality, devotional28 August 19952000+Longest running Telugu devotional show
28Annadata ETV Reality, agricultural28 August 19952000+Longest running Telugu agricultural based show
28 Padutha Theeyaga ETV Reality, music12 January 19961100+Longest running Telugu musical reality show
13Bhakti Samacharam Zee Telugu Spiritual show4,060Longest running Telugu spiritual show
13 Abhishekam ETV Soap opera 22 December 20081 February 20224,000Longest running Telugu soap opera [19]
13 Star Mahila ETV Game show 9 August 20083 April 20213,319Longest running Telugu game show
14 Dhee ETV Reality, dance2009580
11 Aadade Aadharam ETV Soap opera26 January 200914 March 20203,329
10Srikaram Subhakaram Zee Telugu Astrology show13 May 20133,884Longest running Telugu astrological show
10 Jabardasth ETV Comedy7 February 2013632
10 Manasu Mamata ETV Soap opera31 January 201117 November 20213,305
10Mee Inti Vanta Zee Telugu Cooking show3,016Longest running Telugu cooking show
10Omkaram Zee Telugu Astrology show9 December 20132,866
8Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu Zee Telugu Game show1,012
9 Extra Jabardasth ETV Comedy10 October 2014400
8Attarintiki Daredi ETV Soap opera10 November 201430 July 20222,344
8 Alitho Saradaga ETV Talk show24 October 2016317Longest running Telugu talk show
7Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu ETV Soap opera21 September 201515 October 20222,152
7 Swathi Chinukulu ETV Soap opera9 September 201319 September 20202,126 [20]
7Naa Peru Meenakshi ETV Soap opera26 January 201518 January 20221,997
7 Kumkuma Puvvu Star Maa Soap opera18 July 20162,294
7Gopuram Zee Telugu Mythological show1,908
7 Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu Gemini TV Game show9 June 20145 December 2021292
6Chandra Mukhi ETV Soap opera21 May 20077 September 20131,850
6Bathuku Jataka Bandi Zee Telugu Talk show6 July 201524 July 20211,580
6 Amrutham Gemini TV Sitcom 18 November 200118 November 2007313
5Anthahpuram ETV Soap opera2 March 20098 November 20141,755
5Bharyamani ETV Soap opera30 March 200915 November 20141,741
5 Muddha Mandaram Zee Telugu Soap opera17 November 201428 December 20191,585 [21]
5 Kalyana Vaibhogam Zee Telugu Soap opera1 May 201721 January 20231,572 [22]
5 Karthika Deepam Star Maa Soap opera16 October 201723 January 20231,569 [23]
5 Gundamma Katha Zee Telugu Soap opera9 April 20181,768 [24]
5Muddu Bidda Zee Telugu Soap opera29 June 200923 August 20141,398
5 Mogali Rekulu Gemini TV Soap opera18 February 200824 May 20131,368
5 Agni Poolu Gemini TV Soap opera13 August 201225 August 20171,326
5Kalyanee Gemini TV Soap opera4 July 200529 January 20101,195
5 Chi La Sow Sravanthi Gemini TV Soap opera13 November 200613 May 20111,162
5Telugu Ruchi ETV Cookery show30 September 201730 July 20221,397
5Cash 2.0 ETV Game show3 March 2018241
4Puttadi Bomma ETV Soap opera22 February 201028 June 20141,356
4Savithri ETV Soap opera6 April 201513 July 20191,333
4Ashta Chemma Star Maa Soap opera25 February 201316 December 20171,321
4Abhishekam Zee Telugu Spiritual show1,288
4 Radhamma Kuthuru Zee Telugu Soap opera26 August 20191,386
4 Suryakantham Zee Telugu Soap opera22 July 20191,384
4Vah Re Vah Zee Telugu Cooking show1,196
4Koilamma Star Maa Soap opera5 September 201618 September 20201,153 [25]
4Devatha Gemini TV Soap opera12 January 200931 May 20131,142
4Lakshmi Kalyanam Star Maa Soap opera7 November 201610 October 20201,128
4 Chakravakam Gemini TV Soap opera3 November 200315 February 20081,111
4Pasupu Kumkuma Zee Telugu Soap opera22 November 201015 November 20141,094
4Kalavari Kodallu Zee Telugu Soap opera9 May 201113 December 20141,072
4Padmavyuham ETV Soap opera17 February 200327 December 20071,048
3Mattigaajulu Gemini TV Soap opera1 July 201925 February 20231,043
3Kalavari Kodalu Gemini TV Soap opera23 July 20011 July 20051,024
3Rama Seetha Ekkada Zee Telugu Soap opera25 August 20149 December 20171,021
3Mangamma Gari Manavaralu Zee Telugu Soap opera3 June 201329 April 20171,018
3 Intinti Gruhalakshmi Star Maa Soap opera3 February 202020 January 20241,158
3 Prema Entha Madhuram Zee Telugu Soap opera10 February 20201,205
4 Thaali Gemini TV Soap opera2 December 201920 January 20241,055
3 Trinayani Zee Telugu Soap opera2 March 20201,218
3Aarogyame Mahayogam Zee Telugu Astrology show7 September 20201,000
3 Guppedantha Manasu Star Maa Soap opera7 December 20201,057

Tamil

Length (years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
23Kalyana Malai Sun TV Marriage Talk Show20001100+
22Arul Neeram Jaya TV Astrological show11 February 20018522
18 Chinna Papa Periya Papa Sun TV Soap Opera,Sitcom 20005 May 2018455
18 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Star Vijay Reality Show2005
17 Super Singer Star Vijay Music 28 April 2006
17Neeya Naana Star Vijay Talk show 7 May 20062,500 [26]
17 Jodi Number One Star Vijay Dancing Show16 October 2006400+
14 Solvathellam Unmai Zee Tamil
Kalaignar TV 		Talk show2 October 20092,915 [27]
14Olimayamana Ethirkaalam Zee Tamil Astrological show2 December 20094,232Longest running Tamil astrological show
13Sapthashwarangal Sun TV Reality Show 1 January 19931 January 2006646Oldest and Longest Tamil Musical Show
12Anjarai Petti Zee Tamil Cooking show 13 October 20081 November 20202,761Longest running Tamil cooking show
9 Koppiyam Raj TV Procedural drama 2 October 201228 March 20212200+
9Arputham Tharum Aalayangal Zee Tamil Astrological show23 December 20141544
8Chandralekha Sun TV Soap opera6 October 20148 October 20222,315First and longest running Tamil soap opera
8 Genes Zee Tamil Game Show19 April 2015300+
7 Valli Sun TV Soap opera17 December 201214 September 20191,961 [28]
7 Saravanan Meenatchi Star Vijay Soap opera7 November 201117 August 20181,901 [29]
7 Dance Jodi Dance Zee Tamil Dance- Reality Show17 September 2016212
6 Kalyana Parisu Sun TV Soap opera10 February 201427 March 20201,840 [30]
6 Kolangal Sun TV Soap opera24 November 20034 December 20091,533
6 Kasthuri Sun TV Soap opera21 August 200631 August 20121,532
6Sooriya Vanakkam Sun TV Morning show2 January 201217 November 20171,578
6Aanmeega Kathaigal Sun TV Astrological Show1 March 20171,505
6Rusikkala Vanga Puthuyugam TV Cooking Show24 April 20171500+
6 Mouna Raagam Star Vijay Soap opera24 January 201717 March 20231,380
6 Bigg Boss Tamil Star Vijay Reality Show25 June 2017734
6Namma Veetu Kalyanam Star Vijay Reality Show6 December 200822 November 2014274
6 Marmadesam Sun TV
Raj TV 		Soap Opera5 January 199622 December 2001204
6Ready Steady Poo Star Vijay Reality Show93
5Nalla Kalam Piraguthu Sun TV Astrological Show30 April 20182000+
5 Vani Rani Sun TV Soap opera21 January 20138 December 20181,743
5 Vanakkam Tamizha Sun TV Talk Show4 December 20176 October 20231,505
5 Pandian Stores Star Vijay Soap opera1 October 20181,497
5 Deivamagal Sun TV Soap opera25 March 201317 February 20181,466
5 Sembaruthi Zee Tamil Soap opera16 October 201731 July 20221,432 [31]
5 Thirumathi Selvam Sun TV Soap opera5 November 200722 March 20131,360
5 Nadhaswaram Sun TV Soap opera19 April 20109 May 20151,356 [32]
5 Thendral Sun TV Soap opera7 December 200917 January 20151,340
5 Mundhanai Mudichu Sun TV Soap opera26 April 20104 April 20151,325
5 Eeramana Rojave Star Vijay Soap opera9 July 20182 December 20231,309
5 Raja Rani Star Vijay Soap opera29 May 201721 March 20231,307
5 Anandham Sun TV Soap opera24 November 200327 February 20091,297
5 Bhairavi Aavigalukku Priyamanaval Sun TV Soap opera29 January 201210 September 20171,289
5 Athipookal Sun TV Soap opera3 December 200714 December 20121,272
5Tamizha Thamizha Zee Tamil Talk show11 November 2018207
5 Sun Singer Sun TV Music27 January 201312 February 2017
5 Lollu Sabha Star Vijay Comedy Show1 August 200324 August 2008156
4Tharkappu Kalai Sun TV Morning show4 January 20036 April 20071,412
4 Vamsam Sun TV Soap opera10 June 201318 November 20171,338
4 Roja Sun TV Soap opera9 April 20183 December 20221,316
4 Priyamanaval Sun TV Soap opera19 January 201511 May 20191,315
4 Bharathi Kannamma Star Vijay Soap opera25 February 20196 August 20231,302
4Intro Blooper Sun TV Comedy Show3 January 20115 September 20151,286
4 Ilavarasi Sun TV Soap opera18 January 20101 November 20141,263
4 Yaaradi Nee Mohini Zee Tamil Supernatural24 April 201729 August 20211,253 [33]
4 Pandavar Illam Sun TV Soap opera15 July 201928 October 20231,206
4 Bommalattam Sun TV Soap opera15 October 201222 October 20161,150
4 Poove Poochudava Zee Tamil Soap opera24 April 20174 September 20211,149
4 Thamarai Sun TV Soap opera3 November 20144 August 20181,129
4Vasantham Sun TV Soap opera3 September 200727 January 20121,109
4 Azhagi Sun TV Soap opera10 October4 March 20161,101
4 Magal Sun TV Soap opera8 October 200714 October 20111,115
4 Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar Star Vijay Soap opera26 March 201810 June 20221,055
5 Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai Star Vijay Couple Show20 January 2019130
4 Cooku with Comali Star Vijay Reality Show16 November 2019175
3 Maragatha Veenai Sun TV Soap opera27 January 201428 September 20171,102
3 Sathya Zee Tamil Soap opera4 March 20196 October 20221,070
3 Aarthi Raj TV Soap opera3 January 200526 December 20081,054
3 Magarasi Sun TV Soap opera21 October 20191 July 20231,036
3 Baakiyalakshmi Star Vijay Drama 27 July 20201,085
3 Anbe Vaa Sun TV Soap opera2 November 20201,090
3 Vanathai Pola Sun TV Drama7 December 20201,030
3 Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari Zee Tamil Soap opera23 April 201824 October 20211,017
3 Rettai Roja Zee Tamil Soap opera12 August 201917 March 20231,013
3Sorgam Sun TV Soap Opera3 March 20032 March 20071,000

Kannada

Length (years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
21 Thatt Antha Heli DD Chandana Quiz show4 January 20024,413Longest running Kannada Quiz show
11Baduku ETV Kannada Soap opera3 February 200328 September 20143,118Longest running Kannada soap opera
9 Mangala Gowri Maduve Colors Kannada Soap opera12 December 20129 October 20223,026 [34]
8Maharishi Vaani Zee Kannada Astrology show20142,536Longest running Kannada astrological show
8Mangalya Udaya TV Soap opera12 April 20042 November 20122,220
7 Lakshmi Baramma Colors Kannada Soap opera4 March 201325 January 20202,150 [35]
6Oggarane Dabbi Zee Kannada Cookery show2 January 201213 April 20181,823
6Amruthavarshini Star Suvarna Soap opera19 March 201224 November 20171,724 [36]
6Parvathi Parmeshwara Zee Kannada Soap opera27 July 200927 June 20151,619
6 Agnisakshi Colors Kannada Soap opera2 December 20133 January 20201,588 [37]
6Mane Ondu Mooru Bagilu ETV Kannada Soap opera200620122,000+
6Silli Lalli ETV Kannada Sitcom200320081200+
6 Majaa Talkies Colors Kannada Comedy show7 February 20158 May 2021498
5 Muddulakshmi Star Suvarna Soap opera22 January 201826 August 20231,725 [38]
5Kulavadhu Colors Kannada Soap opera28 July 201431 August 20191,590
5 Paaru Zee Kannada Soap opera3 December 201816 March 20241,393 [39]
5Gupta Gamini ETV Kannada Soap opera7 July 20034 July 20081,300
5Kadambari Udaya TV Soap opera13 December 20046 November 20091,275
4Panduranga Vittala Zee Kannada Soap opera4 January 201013 December 20141,338
5 Sevanthi Udaya TV Soap opera25 February 20191,486
4 Gattimela Zee Kannada Soap opera11 March 20195 January 20241,245
4Chi Sow Savithri Zee Kannada Soap opera26 July 201015 November 20141,204
4Kinnari Colors Kannada Soap opera2 November 201524 August 20191,193
4 Kamali Zee Kannada Soap opera28 May 20187 October 20221,178 [40]
4 Geetha Colors Kannada Soap opera6 January 20209 March 20241,107
4 Nammane Yuvarani Colors Kannada Soap opera14 January 201924 September 20221,085 [41]
3 Nandini Udaya TV Super Natural Soap opera23 January 201731 July 20201,077
4Radha Kalyana Zee Kannada Soap opera29 August 20116 June 20151,076 [42]
4 Brahmagantu Zee Kannada Soap opera8 May 20179 July 20211,072 [43]
4Jokali Udaya TV Soap opera22 June 200926 July 20131,062
4 Naagini Zee Kannada Soap opera8 February 20167 February 20201,054 [44]
4Mahadevi Zee Kannada Soap opera14 September 201530 August 20191,043 [45]
4Kumkuma Bhagya Udaya TV Soap opera12 May 20034 May 20071,040
4Akka Colors Kannada Soap opera2 December 201320 October 20171,012
3Bombat Bhojena Star Suvarna Cookery Show19 October 20201,000
3Suvarna Superstar Star Suvarna Game Show23 November 20201,000
3Gowripurada Gayyaligalu Udaya TV Soap opera15 March 20211,004

Malayalam

Length (years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
26Nammal Thammil Asianet Talk show18 September 199413 December 2020944Longest running Malayalam talk show
23 Munshi Asianet News Satire11 September 20008,003Longest running satire show in India
23 Sancharam Asianet
Asianet News
Safari TV 		Travel show 20011,923Longest running travel show in India
22 Kannadi Asianet
Asianet News 		News-based30 August 199310 July 20161,000
20Kisan Krishideepam Asianet
Asianet News 		Reality show1 November 20031042
20 Cinemala Asianet Satire31 August 199323 September 20131,004 [46]
19Amruthavarsham Amrita TV Devotional16 April 20051,747
18Sandhya Deepam Amrita TV Devotional2 January 20065,868
18 Star Singer Asianet Reality show22 April 20061,638
17Nere Chovve Manorama News Talk show26 August 2006815
14Sreeramante Veritta Kaazchakal Kairali TV Reality show6 March 200323 September 2017755
13Gandharva Sangeetham Kairali TV Reality show200020131100+
12 Marimayam Mazhavil Manorama Sitcom5 November 2011725+
12Comedy Stars Asianet Reality show 19 December 200912 November 20221,618
12Udayamritham Amrita TV Spiritual15 April 200529 December 20174,641
10 Kadhayallithu Jeevitham Amrita TV Family court show4 October 201014 April 20201,000
10 Thatteem Mutteem Mazhavil Manorama Sitcom1 July 20122 July 2023881
9 Charithram Enniloode Safari TV Autobiography25 May 20152590Longest running Autobiographical show in India
9 Uppum Mulakum Flowers TV Sitcom14 December 201526 February 20241,667Longest running malayalam daily sitcom
8Sthree Asianet Soap opera21 December 199812 January 20071493
7Comedy Utsavam Flowers TV Sketch Comedy show12 November 201611 January 2024721
6 Badai Bungalow Asianet Sketch comedy, talk show13 October 20135 January 2020235
5Star Magic Flowers TV Comedy game show17 June 2019680
5 Parasparam Asianet Soap opera22 July 201331 August 20181,527Longest running soap opera in Malayalam
5 Top Singer Flowers TV Musical game show22 September 2018800
5 Karuthamuthu Asianet Soap opera20 October 20149 August 20191,450
5 Manjil Virinja Poovu Mazhavil Manorama soap opera4 March 20191434
5 Karyam Nissaram Kairali TV Sitcom1 October 20122 June 20171,104
4 Start Music Aaradhyam Paadum Asianet Musical game show10 August 201927 November 2023170
4 Sthreedhanam Asianet Soap opera2 July 201214 May 20161,143
4 Minnukettu Surya TV Soap opera16 August 20042 January 20091,129
4Nilavilakku Surya TV Soap opera15 June 200910 May 20131,006
4 Mounaragam Asianet Soap opera16 December 20191,123
4 Kudumbavilakku Asianet Soap opera27 January 20201,115
3Chandanamazha Asianet Soap opera3 February 20149 December 20171,173
3 Vanambadi Asianet Soap opera30 January 201718 September 20201,019
3Amma Asianet Soap opera2 January 20124 July 20151,009
3 Santhwanam Asianet Soap opera21 September 202027 January 20241,002

Marathi

Length (years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
19 Home Minister Zee Marathi Game show13 September 20045,523Longest running Marathi game show
15 Aamhi Saare Khavayye Zee Marathi Cooking show1 May 200715 April 20233,554Longest running Marathi cooking show [47]
11 Char Divas Sasuche Colors Marathi Soap opera26 November 20015 January 20133,147Longest running Marathi soap opera
10Mejwani Paripoorna Kitchen Colors Marathi Cooking show200726 August 20172,435
10 Chala Hawa Yeu Dya Zee Marathi Comedy show18 August 201417 March 20241,137Longest running Marathi comedy reality show
6Gajar Kirtanacha Sohla Anandacha Zee Talkies Mythology show6 February 20172,000+ [48]
6 Pudhcha Paaul Star Pravah Soap opera2 May 20111 July 20171,944 [49]
5 Balumamachya Navan Changbhala Colors Marathi Mytho drama13 August 20181,700 [50]
5Man Mandira Gajar Bhakticha Zee Talkies Mythology show25 June 20181,560
5Damini DD Sahyadri Soap opera3 October 199620011,400+
5 Lakshya Star Pravah Crime show25 August 201117 September 20161,226
4 Majhya Navaryachi Bayko Zee Marathi Soap opera22 August 20167 March 20211,354
4 Devyani Star Pravah Soap opera19 March 201228 May 20161,314
4 Aai Kuthe Kay Karte! Star Pravah Soap Opera23 December 20191,295
4 Tu Majha Saangaati Colors Marathi Mytho drama11 July 201411 August 20181,299
4 Tujhyat Jeev Rangala Zee Marathi Soap opera3 October 20162 January 20211,262 [51]
3 Vedh Bhavishyacha Zee Marathi Astrology show8 June 20201,364
3 Swapnanchya Palikadle Star Pravah Soap opera16 August 201014 June 20141,216 [52]
3 Avaghachi Sansar Zee Marathi Soap opera22 May 200624 April 20101,169
3 Durva Star Pravah Soap opera18 March 201312 November 20161,164
3 Rang Maza Vegla Star Pravah Soap opera30 October 20193 September 20231,129
3 Jai Jai Swami Samarth Colors Marathi Mytho drama28 December 20201,101
3 Sukh Mhanje Nakki Kay Asta! Star Pravah Soap Opera17 August 20201,046
3 Sahkutumb Sahparivar Star Pravah Soap Opera24 February 20203 August 20231,000

Bengali

Length (years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
19Police Files Akash Aath Crime show16 May 20045000+Longest running Bengali crime show
17 Rannaghor Zee Bangla Cooking show9 May 200531 December 20225,166Longest running Bengali cooking show [53]
16 Dance Bangla Dance Zee Bangla Reality show6 April 2007500+
15 Good Morning Aakash Aakash Aath Morning show20084000+
14 Didi No. 1 Zee Bangla Game show20103,679Longest running Bengali game show
14 Dadagiri Unlimited Zee Bangla Reality show27 July 2009697
9Shadhak Bamakhaypa ETV Bangla Historical drama15 January 20071 October 20162,996Longest running Bengali drama series
6Tithir Athithi ETV Bangla Soap opera200320091,800+
5Erao Shatru Zee Bangla Crime show20063 November 20111,650
5Radhuni Akash Aath Cooking show3 February 20181300+
5Khude Rannabati Rongeen Tv Cooking Show for Childrens12 June 20191100+
4 Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni Zee Bangla Historical drama24 July 201713 February 20221,549 [54]
4 Agnipariksha Zee Bangla Soap opera1 June 20095 April 20141,533
4 Maa....Tomay Chara Ghum Ashena Star Jalsha Soap opera19 October 20093 August 20141,508
4 Ke Apon Ke Por Star Jalsha Soap opera25 July 201627 December 20201,507 [55]
4Raashi Zee Bangla Soap opera31 January 201111 July 20151,395
4 Ishti Kutum Star Jalsha Soap opera24 October 201113 December 20151,332
4 Ek Akasher Niche Alpha Bangla Soap opera24 July 200028 January 20051,178
3Sholoana ETV Bangla Soap opera10 August 200915 June 20131,205
3 Krishnakoli Zee Bangla Soap opera18 June 20189 January 20221,202 [56]
3@Bhalobasha.com Star Jalsha Soap opera31 May 201022 March 20141,201
3 Bodhuboron Star Jalsha Soap opera19 August 201329 January 20171,163
3 Binni Dhaner Khoi Colors Bangla Soap opera31 August 200916 March 20131,108
3Rani Kahini Zee Bangla Soap opera29 May 200626 September 20091,044

Odia

Length (years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
12Rajo Queen Zee Sarthak Reality show 2012500+Longest running Odia Reality show
6Tu Mo Akhira Tara Tarang TV Soap opera 6 November 20171,923Longest running Odia soap opera
6 To Aganara Tulasi Mun Zee Sarthak Soap opera 15 October 201216 March 20191,863
5Jhia Amara Nua Bohu Tarang TV 17 July 201727 May 20231,734
5Durga1 December 201422 February 20201,624
5Sindura Bindu Zee Sarthak 17 November 201415 February 20201,532
4Jibana Saathi20 March 201721 August 20211,284 [57]
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 Adhikara Tarang TV Soap opera 25 February 20201,202
4Badhu Zee Sarthak Soap opera 11 March 201311 March 20171,071
3Rani Tarang TV 15 June 20156 October 20181,037

Gujarati

Length (years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
18 Rasoi Show Colors Gujarati Cooking show25 October 20046,000Longest running Gujarati cooking show [58]
8Ek Dal Na Pankhi DD Girnar Soap opera12 September 20052 May 20131,580Longest running Gujarati soap opera [59]
5Flavours of Gujarat Colors Gujarati Cooking show2 January 201230 December 20171,729
5Daily Bonus Colors Gujarati Reality show1 December 20141 February 20201,577
4Saavaj Colors Gujarati Soap opera5 December 201621 August 20201,056
3Rashi Rikshawali Colors Gujarati Soap opera24 August 20201,140

Assamese

Length (years)TitleNetworkGenreStart dateEnd dateNo. of episodesNotes
10 Beharbari Outpost Rengoni Sitcom7 October 20132,914Longest running Assamese daily sitcom
7 Bharaghar Rang Sitcom26 November 201216 November 20191,446
5Borola Kai Rang Sitcom23 March 201528 November 20201,612
4Oi Khapla Rang Sitcom20 July 20152 February 20191,094

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