Top 5 Series That Will Restore Your Faith In Hindi Serials

1. Neeli Chatri Waale Neeli Chatri Waale is a show that revolves around >> Read More...

With a middle aged man, Bhagwan Das, as the protagonist, this Indian satire set in the house of a middle-class family, explores the relationship between God and man. With its light plot coupled with humorous dialogues, this serial does not fail to tickle your funny bone, and at the same time bring to light the social evils deeply prevalent in the society.

2. Satyamev Jayate

This show hosted by the Bollywood actor Amir Khan Amir Iqbal Khan is a former professional boxer fro >> Read More... is probably one of the best talk shows that the Indian small screen has ever witnessed. With inspiring stories from the slums of Mumbai to the posh areas of Delhi, this show has glued millions of viewers to the television every time it has aired. The most striking aspect of it is the harsh picture of reality that it offers.

3. Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!

Sidelining pretentious melodrama, this show is a refreshment to the Indian audience. With two neighbours devising and hatching schemes to impress the other's wife,' Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai?' does not fail to amuse the audience with its simple dialogues, and good acting. The plot has no over-the-top incidents, and that probably is something that caters to the interest of the young audience who want anything but a tight melodramatic plot stretching for eternity. The rustic and humorous tinge to the characters, especially that of Angoori, is something that this serial has to offer.

4. Sarabhai vs. Sarabhai

It has been a decade since this show has gone off-air but you can surely watch it every time you want to remind yourself of the grandeur of the Indian soap serials. You can watch it five times in a row and still not get tired of it. Yes, Sarabhai vs. Sarabhai is probably the best thing to happen to the Indian small screen. It won't be an over-statement to say that this show can be compared with comedy shows of the west. The humor generated out of the continuous conflict in between the sophisticated Maya and the simple Monisha and the poor Sahil, who gets torn between them, is what has had the viewers going back and watching it over and over again.

5. Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev

With an amazing performance by the lead characters coupled with apt, dramatic music, this serial very much keeps intact the mythology and is helpful in making the people acquainted with one of the most celebrated Hindu Gods- Lord Shiva. If you talk about costumes, it is there; talk about good visual effects, it is there. Though set in an alternative world, the viewers cannot help but connect with the on goings of the serial.