Zee TV is one of the most popular entertainment channels that has managed to keep its audiences hooked to their show. The makers leave no stones unturned in making their shows unique and interesting. Due to the outbreak of Coronavirus or COVID-19, the government of India has announced a period of self-quarantine and social distancing. They have also started #JantaCurfew and told people to stay indoors till we overcome this pandemic. During this crisis, audiences can binge-watch their favourite Zee TV shows, all the way from the 90’s to last year. Here we have a list of top iconic shows on Zee TV that were far ahead of their times. Take a look at this list of TV shows and enjoy your binge!

Hum Paanch was one of the best 90’s shows and still makes audiences nostalgic. The show spoke about a family comprising of a married couple with their five daughters and a dead wife who used to talk to her husband via photograph. The show showcased each character differently and drove everyone crazy with their dysfunctional set-up.

Hip Hip Hurray was based on 12th grade kids at a Delhi high school, and showed the issues that were faced by the youngsters including relationships, hopes, fears, and a lot more. The show was also notable for touching on sensitive topics like drugs and personal health, which were handled with a touch of humour to lessen their seriousness.

Tara was the first Indian daily soap opera that ran successfully for five years on Zee TV. The story of the show revolved around the struggles and aspirations of three urban women. Tara was the first show that spoke about feminism and helped audiences to raise their voices against the injustice done to women. Navneet Nishan sported a short hairdo and played the role of Tara, who was in love with a married man. Tara lived life on her terms.

The Zee TV show Filmy Chakkar was quite popular in the ’90s. The show revolved around the love of cinema. Satish Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah teamed up for this hilarious sitcom. The characters would enact all the popular film scenes and relate it to their lives. The show always tickled audiences” funny bones with their jokes and one-liners.

Pavitra Rishta featured Sushant Singh Rajput and Ankita Lokhande in the lead roles. Their on-screen chemistry won audiences’ hearts and created magic on the small screen. The story of the show was about a car mechanic, Manav, who falls in love with Archana, who is a homely girl. The show gained a lot of TRP and won hearts with its unique storyline.

Jodha Akbar is an Indian historical fiction drama aired on Zee TV and was produced by Ekta Kapoor. It starred Rajat Tokas and Paridhi Sharma in the lead roles. The show focused on a political marriage of Jodha and Akbar who were from two different religions. Their love for each other changed the fate of India and brought its people together.

Ek Mutthi Aasmaan was an Indian drama television show which featured Rachna Parulkar, Mehnaaz Maan, and Ashish Chaudhary in lead roles. The story of Ek Mutthi Aasmaan talks about Kalpana and Raghav as their paths cross on a journey of self-improvement. If you haven’t watched this brilliant work of art, then watch it on Zee5.

Doli Armaanon Ki featured Mohit Malik and Neha Marda in lead roles. The story was about Urmi, a young girl who had several dreams about her marriage. Urmi got married to Samrat who was an arrogant male chauvinist and used to abuse his wife. After suffering a lot in the marriage, Urmi walks out from the marriage and becomes a successful, independent woman.

Ravi Dubey, Nia Sharma, and Achint Kaur featured in the lead roles in Jamai Raja. The show premiered in 2014 and ran successfully for 3 years. It became a quiet success and the makers launched a second season of the show.

Begusarai show featured Shweta Tiwari, Shivangi Joshi, Satraj Gill, and Vishal Aditya Singh in lead roles. The show was shot in Bihar and showcased how a man in Begusarai has to battle for his zar, zoru and zameen. In 2014, the show took a 20-year leap, now focusing on the story of Bindiya Thakur. Bindiya was an independent female who took care of 5 sons and was paranoid that another woman would come between her and her sons.

Hum Paanch was one of the best 90’s shows and still makes audiences nostalgic. The show spoke about a family comprising of a married couple with their five daughters and a dead wife who used to talk to her husband via photograph. The show showcased each character differently and drove everyone crazy with their dysfunctional set-up.

So, which of these shows is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below!

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