Old Serial Star Plus

While dramas ruled prime time, Star Plus also featured beloved comedies and slice-of-life shows:

. The Transformation (2000 Relaunch) Before July 2000, Star Plus aired international English content. Following a split with Zee TV, the channel was rebranded as a 24-hour Hindi channel. Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC): Hosted by Amitabh Bachchan in 2000, this show catapulted the channel to the No. 1 spot and redefined Indian primetime. Impact: By 2005, Star Plus held 80 of the top 100 weekly ratings slots, doubling its viewership from 9 million to 18 million in just five years. 18 sites Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai “Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai” was a huge success, and this tele-serial, which premiered on Star Plus TV. Her ( Hina Khan ) simple a... Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 👀 The nation's beloved classic has not only made a grand return, but it's also topping the TRP charts 📈. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi B... Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Baa Bahoo Aur Baby Something has to be done. Gattu, the central character in the books, is based on the popular character from the primetime serial o... Baa Bahoo Aur Baby Kaun Banega Crorepati It ( KBC ) not only catapulted Star Plus to No. 1 slot, it ( Kaun Banega Crorepati ) also resurrected Big B's sinking career. Even... Kaun Banega Crorepati Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii reunion pics are pure nostalgia. Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. It has been a decade since Star Plus' popular soap K... Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii Saath Nibhaana Saathiya Years ago, a serial named 'Saath Nibhaana Saathiya' used to be aired on Star Plus which was loved by many people. Every character ... Saath Nibhaana Saathiya Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil Relive the timeless romance of Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, one of the most beloved Indian television dramas that aired on Star Pl... Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil Show all Iconic Old Serials & Genres The channel's success was built on diverse programming that catered to all family members. Category Iconic Shows Impact & Key Highlights Family Dramas Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi , Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii , Kasautii Zindagii Kay Known as the "K-Serials," these shows defined the "saas-bahu" (mother-in-law/daughter-in-law) trope and joint family dynamics. Children & Fantasy Son Pari , Shaka Laka Boom Boom , Shararat , Hatim , Karishma Kaa Karishma These shows captured the "90s/2000s kid" demographic with themes of magic, fairies, and superheroes. Comedy Khichdi , Sarabhai vs Sarabhai , Tu Tu Main Main Introduced situational comedy and memorable eccentric characters like Praful and Hansa Parekh. Romance & Drama Kumkum , Kahiin to Hoga , Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand Focused on emotional storytelling and intense romantic leads like Sujal and Kashish. Thriller/Mystery Kaahin Kissii Roz , Ssshhhh...Koi Hai , Krishna Arjun Popularized high-suspense drama and supernatural horror elements. Legacy and Cultural Impact Social Representation: While criticized for dependency tropes, later shows like Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai and Diya Aur Baati Hum explored social taboos like colorism and women's empowerment. Revivals: The enduring popularity of these shows has led to recent revivals and re-runs on platforms like Disney+ Hotstar and the old serial star plus

(2005–2010): A heartwarming portrayal of a middle-class Gujarati family living in their ancestral home. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai While dramas ruled prime time, Star Plus also

(2001–2004): A thriller-drama known for its heavy suspense and the elaborate fashion of its antagonist, Ramola Sikand. Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC): Hosted by Amitabh Bachchan