Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi, Qubool Hai, Mahabharat, Bigg Boss – 24 shows who hit jackpot abroad – view pics

From Salman Khan's Bigg Boss to Rohit Shetty's Khatron Ke Khiladi, Shaheer Sheikh's Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise bhi and more, let's check out the list of TV show that hit the jackpot abroad.

By: BollywoodLife | Published: March 21 2021, 02:26 PM IST

bollywoodlife.com photo — Indian television industry

Indian TV shows are very popular in the country. The masses love the intriguing, unique stories and the Indian television industry has been tapping the niche with various channels and the contents across the same. There are and have been several TV show which were released in India ages ago and then premiered outside India and went on achieve huge popularity outside the country. From Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss to Rohit Shetty’s Khatron Ke Khiladi, Shaheer Sheikh’s Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise bhi and more, let’s check out the list of TV show that hit the jackpot abroad.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Khatron Ke Khiladi

Khatron Ke Khiladi is the stunt-based reality TV show which has had successful 10 season to date. Rohit Shetty, popular film, and stunt director has been hosting this show for a few seasons now.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Bidaai

Sapna Babul Ka Bidaai was a hugely popular TV show which aired in 2007. It features Parul Chauhan and Sara Khan in the lead. It told the story of a father and his two daughters with different skin colour. One being fair and one dark skinned. It told the tale of the stigma around skin colour and its effect on their lives.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Qubool Hai

Karan Singh Grover and Surbhi Chandna aka Asad Ahmed Khan and Zoya Farooqui are very popular characters from Qubool Hai fame. The show recently returned with a second season for the web. A new story but the same characters, a treat for the fans.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Mahabharat

Based on the epic Hindu mythology, Mahabharat told the tale of the epic battle between Pandavas and Kauravas. The Siddharth Kumar Tewary’s Mahabharat starred Saurabh Raaj Jain, Shaheer Sheikh, Pooja Sharma, Aham Sharma, Arpit Ranka, Arav Chowdhary, Praneet Bhat, Thakur Anoop Singh, Saurav Gurjar, Rohit Bhardwaj, Shafaq Naaz, Nissar Khan, Vin Rana, Lavanya Bhardwaj and Nirbhay Wadhwa to name a few.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum

Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum is a supernatural musical-drama television show which featured Karan Kundrra and Saanvi Talwar in the lead.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi

The story of the Virani family and their doting bahu, Tulsi is a huge hit outside India too. Back when it aired in India, the show rule the TRP charts.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Balika Vadhu

Child marriage is still a thing in the country. Balika Vadhu featuring Avika Gor and Avinash Mukherjee was a huge hit in the country. It also gained the same popularity outside India. It’s very popular in UAE, UK, Vietnam and more.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Kitani Mohabbat Hai

Karan Kundrra and Kritika Kamra’s Kitani Mohabbat Hai was one epic love story in Indian television. It is still a popular TV show with a huge fandom. Fans outside India loved it as much as y’all did.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Uttaran

A fresh concept that struck the right chords. Uttaran featuring Rashami Desai, and Tina Dutta has gained amazing popularity in Indonesia too.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Ek Hasina Thi

Vatsal Sheth and Sanjeeda Shaikh’s Ek Hasina Thi is a revenge drama that ran for limited episodes. However, it impressed the masses a lot. Thanks to the intriguing story line and characters.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Comedy Nights with Kapil

Comedy Nights with Kapil is a comedy TV show wherein Kapil Sharma and his crew entertained the audience with several celebrities who made guest appearance in episodes.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Sadda Haq

Sadda Haq – My Life, My Choices was a youth-based TV show which won several hearts. Featuring Harshita Gaur, Param Singh, Gachui Homring, Chirag Desai, Nisha Neha Nayak, Ankita Gupta and more, Sadda Haq has a huge fanbase in South Africa too.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Devon Ke Dev Mahadev

Devon Ke Dev Mahadev is one of the most popular TV shows in the country. It narrated the tale of Lord Shiva, Sati and Goddess Parvati. Mohit Rain’s portrayal of Lord Shiva is still popular amongst the masses.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat

Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat was based on the life of King Ashoka (304–232 BCE), the third emperor of the Mauryan dynasty of India. How he faced the problems outside and inside Magadha and then become ruler of Magadha. The historical drama was produced by Contiloe Entertainment, and directed by Prasad Gavandi. It featured Mohit Raina as the elder king while Siddharth Nigam played the younger version of the king.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Saraswatichandra

Saraswatichandra featuring Gautam Rode and Jennifer Winget is based on Govardhanram Tripathi's 1887-1901 four volume novel of the same name. Jennifer and Gautam’s chemistry was widely appreciated.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon

Vivian D’Sena and Drashti Dhami’s TV show Madhubala still has a huge fanbase in the country. Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek Junoon has a huge fan base in East Europe.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Diya Aur Baati Hum

Diya Aur Baati Hum featuring Anas Rashid and Deepika Singh Goyal was set in the backdrop of Pushkar, Rajasthan. Diya Aur Baati Hum focused on breaking the stereotypical image of women in rural India by showing the inspirational journey of Sandhya Rathi, whose ambition is to become an IPS officer. She achieves her goal with the help of her husband, Sooraj, by going against all odds.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon

A love story of two contrasting individuals, Arnav Singh Raizada and Khushi Kumari Gupta, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon is a HUGE hit amongst the masses. It has a huge fanbase in UAE and Turkey as well. Fans love Barun Sobti and Sanaya Irani’s on-screen jodi a lot.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Jhalak Dikhla Jaa

Bollywood songs and dance are quite popular outside India. Jhalak Dikhala Jaa being a huge hit is not a surprise to be honest.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi

Shakti Arora and Radhika Madan starrer Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi has a create quite a stir in Uzbekistan and Korea.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Naagin

Ekta Kapoor’s Naagin franchise is popular not just in India but also abroad.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Bigg Boss

Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss is also very popular.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Shanti

Mandira Bedi’s Shanti got a lot of adulation from the Sri Lankan audience.

bollywoodlife.com photo — Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi

Shaheer Sheikh is very popular in Indonesia. His TV show Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi was naturally a huge hit in the country.

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