New Delhi: Typical saas-bahu sagas and run-of-the-mill concepts outlived their popularity on the small screen.
This was evident from the success of finite series like "Zindagi Gulzar Hai" and "Humsafar" from Pakistan, which not only captivated audiences but also topped the charts.
The year saw megastar Amitabh Bachchan making his debut in fiction space on TV with "Yudh". Co-produced by Amitabh's production company Saraswati Creations and Endemol India, the show was appreciated for its concept but failed to make it big.
Many new shows were launched, but hardly any one of them found viewership. It's time for the TV to reinvent and bring new concepts.
IANS lists out shows that clicked with the audience this year. Out of them some may have gone off air but have definitely left audiences wanting for more.
"Zindagi Gulzar Hai": Coming from across the border, the Pakistani show struck a chord with its zeal and youthful romance between the lead characters - Zaroon Junaid and Kashaf Murtaza - who hate each other but eventually fall in love.
A heart-warming story, it highlighted the intricacies of life. The show was instantly appreciated for its realistic approach and finite number of episodes.
Aired on Zindagi channel, the show was launched in June and summed up on a happy note in July.
Fawad Khan, who played the male lead, was also seen making his Bollywood debut with "Khoobsurat".
"Humsafar": Another Pakistani marvel brought to India by Zindagi channel. "Humsafar", which again starred Fawad Khan along with Mahira Khan in the lead roles, was about a couple who were forced into marriage.
It's not a love story where the eyes meet and the wind blows, but a gradual and slow building-up of emotions. The show was started Oct 14 and concluded Nov 7.
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Now, Mahira is all set to enter Hindi filmdom with "Raees", a film that stars Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
"Yeh Hai Mohabbatein": The show is a perfect embodiment of Ekta Kapoor's success formula with the right amount of love, drama and comedy.
The story of a couple who come together for the sake of a child has been appreciated. With the main plot, the show also highlights intermingling of two cultures - South Indian and Punjabi in a humorous way.
The Star Plus show was launched in December 2013.
"Crime Patrol": The crime show has managed to retain its popularity after being launched in 2008. Based on true crime stories, it sees actor Anup Soni, who hosts the show, taking audiences to various parts of the country where the incidents take place.
The show is credited with spreading awareness about evil incidents happening in the world and makes people more cautious.
"Devon ke Dev Mahadev": The mythological serial on Life OK channel managed to give a taste of Lord Shiva's life.
The show captured the notion of good wins over evil. The male lead Mohit Raina has also amassed a massive fan following courtesy the show, which was launched in 2008 and went off the air in December this year.
Be it his marriage or the 'tandav' dance, the show kept audiences on the edge of the seat with mesmerising performances.
