Which is the longest running television series in India?

Longest Running Indian Television Shows

The following list includes Indian television serials that have completed more than 2000 episodes.

Hindi Serials: 

1. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai - 2989 Episodes (Soap Opera)
2. Savdhaan India - 2870 Episodes (Crime)
3. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah - 2785 Episodes (Sitcom)
4. Balika Vadhu - 2245 Episodes (Soap Opera)
5. Crime Patrol - 2230+ Episodes (Crime)
6. Saath Nibhaana Saathiya - 2184 Episodes (Soap Opera)
7. Sasural Simar Ka - 2063 Episodes (Soap Opera)

Kannada Serials: 

1. Thatt Antha Heli - 3250 Episodes (Quiz Show)
2. Mangala Gowri Maduve - 2063 Episodes (Soap Opera)
3. Lakshmi Baramma - 2005 Episodes (Soap Opera)

Telugu Serials: 

1. Abhishekam - 3286 Episodes (Soap Opera)
2. Star Mahila - 3181 Episodes (Game Show)
3. Manasu Mamatha - 3162 Episodes (Soap Opera)
4. Aadade Aadharam - 3101 Episodes (Soap Opera)

Marathi Serials:

1. Char Divas Sasuche - 3200 Episodes (Soap Opera)
2. Home Minister Swapna Gruh Lakshmiche - 2598 Episodes (Game Show)

Malayalam Serial:

1. Munshi - 6747 Episodes (Social)

Gujarati Serial:

1. Rasoi Show - 5006 Episodes (Cooking)

Bengali Serials:

1. Rannaghor - 4178 Episodes (Cooking)
2. Didi No. 1 - 3679 Episodes (Game Show) 

This list showcases the remarkable longevity of these Indian television serials across various languages and genres.

Hindi TV Serials and Reality Shows

1. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi - (1,839 episodes, Genre is Soap Opera). It was the first broadcast on Star Plus Network
2. Yeh Hai Mohabbatein - (1,799 episodes, Genre is Soap Opera) It was the first broadcast on StartPlus Network - currently it is running on StartPlus, you can watch all the latest episodes on HotStar.
3. Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii - (1,661 episodes, Genre is Soap Opera), the first broadcast on StartPlus Network eight years ago
4. Sa Re Ga Ma Pa - (1,568 episodes, Singing Reality Show), the first broadcast on Zee TV Network for 25 years.
5. Uttaran - (1,549 episodes, Genre is Soap Opera), the first broadcast on Colors TV Network.
6. CID - (1,547 episodes, Genre is Crime), the first broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television Network, has a running time duration is 21 years.
7. Chidiya Ghar - (1,522 episodes, Genre is Soap Opera), the first broadcast on the SAB TV Network
8. Rangoli - (1,508 episodes, Genre is Music), the first broadcast on DD National Network
9. Diya Aur Baati Hum - (1,487 episodes, Genre is Soap Opera) broadcast on StartPlus Network
10. KumKum - (1,449 episodes, Genre is Soap Opera), the first broadcast on StartPlus Network
11. Pavitra Rishta (1,424 episodes, Genre is Soap Opera) was first broadcast on Zee TV Network
12. Kasautii Zindagii Kay - (1,423 episodes, Genre is Soap Opera) broadcast on StartPlus Network
13. Kumkum Bhagya - (1,420 episodes, Genre is Soap Opera), the first broadcast on Zee TV Network, currently it is currently running on Zee TV. You can watch all the latest episodes on the Zee5 App.
14. Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki - (1,387 episodes, Genre is Soap Opera) broadcast on Sahara One Network.
15. Udaan Sapnon Ki - (1,352 episodes, Genre is Soap Opera), the first broadcast on Colors TV Network
16. Bhabhi - (1,328 episodes, Genre is Soap Opera), the first broadcast on StarPlus TV Network
17. F.I.R - (1,323 episodes, Genre is Sitcom), the first broadcast on SAB TV Network
18. Bhabhi Ji Ghar Per Hai (1,151 episodes, Genre is Sitcom), the first broadcast on &TV Network
19. Bigg Boss - (1,139 episodes, Genre is Reality Show), the first broadcast on Colors TV & Sony Entertainment Television Network
20. Baal Veer - (1,111 episodes, Genre is Sitcom), the first broadcast on SAB TV Network
21. Lapataganj - (1,077 episodes), the first broadcast on SAB TV Network
22. Suhani Si Ek Ladki - (1,013 episodes), the first broadcast on StarPlus TV Network
23. Kkusum - (1,001 episodes), the first broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television Network
24. Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka - (1,000 episodes) broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television Network