2024 year ender: Five TV shows that left an impact

MUMBAI: 2025 is just around the corner, but before we bid adieu to 2024, it is important to credit the TV shows that left a significant mark on both audiences and the entertainment industry. Whether through their unconventional storytelling or groundbreaking performances, these shows have started conversations and pushed the entertainment boundaries of television.

Let’s take a look at some of the most impactful TV shows that defined 2024:

Anupamaa: Produced by Rajan Shahi and his mother, Deepa Shahi, Anupamaa has been one of the audience’s favorites since 2020. The show has time and again focused on the challenges and sacrifices of a middle-aged woman in an Indian household while also dealing with other important topics like women's empowerment, remarriage, divorce, etc. The story has resonated with not just the women of the house but also with other members for its role in bringing every character and every age group into the limelight.

Udne Ki Aasha: Produced by Rahul Kumar Tewary under his banner, Rolling Tales Production, the show literally means the hope to fly, and revolves around two characters who want to fly high to achieve their dreams. Known for its captivating storyline and powerful performances, the show has managed to make a unique place in the audience’s hearts.

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Produced by Rajan Shahi under his banner, Director’s Kut Productions, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai is one of the longest-running shows on Indian television. Over the years, the show has built great chemistry with the audience, focusing on topics like family and relationships. It has managed to strike the right chord with its enthralling storyline, piquing the audience’s interest with every twist.

Suman Indori: Suman Indori is another interesting story on TV today. Produced by Prateek Sharma and Parth Shah under their banner, Studio LSD, the show revolves around Suman and her quest to make amends with the Mittal family and spare them from the dominance of her elder sister-in-law. The show is known for its strong performance by the stellar cast.

Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain!: Produced by Sanjay Kohli and Binaiferr Kohli’s Edit II, the show has been credited as the cult comedy show of Indian television. It revolves around two neighboring families—the Tiwaris and the Mishras—and how the male members try to woo each other's wives. The show has maintained the family-oriented touch while making the audience leave in splits with every episode.