The supremacy of Indian TV shows from the 90s witnessed a surge in popularity in the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 and the trend continues in 2021. These shows were already masterpieces back when they were aired and the best part is that the new generation also received them with open arms and loved them. However, the full scope of such gems will never reach its potential, if not revisited again and again.
Therefore, these classic old Indian T.V. shows prove to be a much-desired viewer experience. These shows will take you back to your childhood and will give something not so usual to your kids to watch. That is why today we have brought a whole list of amazing old Indian TV Shows that will make you feel nostalgic and are worthy of binge-watching.
Shaktiman
Ask any Indian kid from the 90s about their favorite superhero and here we are!
Mukesh Khanna became the poster boy of a superhero with morals, the brain, and the brawn with his stellar portrayal of the eponymous hero. A was an amazingly successful run and was aired for eight long years, Shaktimaan was every child’s idol.
Who doesn’t like watching Shaktimaan’s fighting a battle against Tamraj Kilvish and then giving moral teachings at the end of every episode? It is the only thing that can make two generations go crazy altogether. It deserves all the craze and fame that it has because it has seasoned characters and a perfect plot. This series has also received an animated revamp as it has a huge and persistent fanbase. Watch Shaktimaan’s first episode, here!
Shaka Laka Boom Boom
It would be like a crime to not mention Sanju and his magical pencil in this list. It would be unfair to create a list of T.V Show classics without including this show in this list. Shaka Laka Boom Boom was every child’s dream as they hankered for a pencil-like Sanju’s. For three long years, the viewers traversed the ups and downs with Sanju and his secret which literally made his wish come true.
A stark resemblance to the Chinese tale of Ma Liang and his magic brush, this old Indian T.V. show is still a favorite of millennials who wish to relive the nostalgia. Sanju and the gang along with his magic pencil wrote their way into our hearts. Talk about #FriendshipGoals! Catch the popular title sequence here! It is one of the supremely loved Indian T.V Shows.
Son Pari
Son Pari happens to be another old Indian T.V. show on our list that cannot be missed. The jingle ‘Mumkin ko namumkin karti, namumkin ko mumkin, Sonpari sab hal karti hai, sabki mushkil sab din’ is still a cherished memory.
It is the tale of Cinderella meeting Alladin and Fruity is a surprise ball filled with magic. When rubbed, it summons our heroine Son Pari with her jovial companion Altu who solve problems without breaking a sweat. The incredible cast of this show which includes Mrinal Kulkarni, Tanvi Hegde, Ashok Lokhande, and Vivek Mushran has made it a golden hit in literal terms.
The Jungle Book
Mowgli’s story adapted for the television as an animated series is still afresh in the minds of early 1990s-2000s kids. People loved watching this unique story where a human child was being raised by a group of wolves and made it a successful run.. The emotive animation and the rousing plot make it an instant children’s favorite.
Though the Jungle Book has inspired many retellings, this anime version ranks above even Disney. Gulzar’s ‘Jungle Jungle baat chali hai pata chala hai…’ beats Disney’s ‘Bare Necessities‘ at any given time for us. Whenever the antagonist of the story, Sher Khan used to appear on screen, a line of shiver down the spine was a must for every viewer.
Karishma Kaa Karishma
Jhanak Shukla’s rendition of a robot leaves the viewers charms and in splits as Karishma regales us with her adventures. The Indian remake of American show ‘Small Wonder’, ‘Karishma ka Karishma’ was our favourite after school show.
Karishma ka Karishma revolves around a scientist who makes a human-like robot after putting in a lot of effort and now keeps on trying various activities with her help. How Vikram and his family deal with this small wonder while avoiding their nosy neighbors amuses the viewers. Indeed, like its tagline, the show is ‘Jadu nahi, ajooba sahi…’ (Not magic, but a wonder.) We all swear by the innocence and naivete of this show! Check out an episode here on DailyMotion.
Final Thoughts
Indeed, the 90s and early 2000s were the golden eras of Indian television. Old Indian T.V. shows that aired during the time were simply amazing and entertaining.
Therefore, we think that are the perfect picks for a lazy Sunday afternoon while munching on some snacks. Do check out Podium School’s recommendations for more movies and T.V. Series for children. You must have a look at our Top 4 Children’s Movies from India so that the classic entertainment of your young ones does not go wrong!!
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