While many of us are enjoying the quarantine time with our families, it has somewhere directly impacted Indian television. There has been no streaming of the latest episodes from our favorite shows on T.V. anymore. However, this has helped in the comeback of iconic shows like Ramayana and Mahabharat. Amid this lockdown, people are gaga over these shows, but the world seems to have forgotten about youngsters like us who hardly watch television and prefer binge-watching over compact devices. Don’tDon’t worry! This is the perfect time for your handy O.T.T. subscriptions.
Check out 5 classic Indian T.V. shows that every 90s kid can watch online and relive their childhood
1) Malgudi Days
Do you remember the catchy ”ta na na’na’ tune at the beginning of the show? Malgudi Days is an Indian T.V. series that was popular when we were kids. It’sIt’s based on the works of R.K Narayan, and each story depicts a different aspect of life in the village of Malgudi. The talented Kannada actor and director Shankar Nag directed the show. If you haven’t seen it yet, you should definitely watch it! It’sIt’s a timeless masterpiece, similar to the beloved T.V. show F.R.I.E.N.D.S. You can find Malgudi Days on Amazon Prime Video.
2) Shaktiman
We don’tdon’t need cable T.V. and a scheduled time to watch our favorite superhero save the world! Remember watching Gangadhar transform into Shaktiman and fighting for his friends? You can stream it again anytime, anywhere, right on your compact screens. Shaktiman is just a click away!
Shaktimaan, a First Indian Superhero, is depicted as a human who has attained superhuman strength and power through deep meditation and attaining control over five elements of life. Who fight against Tamraj Kilvish, the living embodiment of the evil and dark forces of the world and Shaktimaan’s nemesis. Shaktiman is available on Amazon Prime Video.
3) Shararat
“Shring vling sprawling boot bhavishya vartamaan badling” who would not want to return to the magician family. The ”thoda jaadu thodi nazakat” sorted our mornings as a kid and high time it fixes our days as an adult as well. Let’sLet’s escape into magic.
The plot of the story centers on how various family members adapt to the mystical abilities possessed by Naani and her daughters, who employ their powers to fulfill their desires. You can stream the series on Hotstar.
4) Shaka Laka Boom Boom
While discussing magic, how can we forget the craze around the magic pencil?
Almost all of us had sometimes wished to own such a pencil as a kid and tried finding it in the stationery shops. Let us all again escape into magic with Sanju and the adventures of the magic pencil only on Hotstar.
5) Karamchand
Do you remember Karamchand, the first detective series aired in India? The show follows Karamchand and his assistant as they solve various mysteries with their unique style. Karamchand often snacks on carrots and plays chess with Police Inspector A Khan. His comical assistant, Kitty, sometimes asks silly questions or nearly reveals secrets, prompting Karamchand to say, “Shut up, Kitty.” You can watch Karamchand on the Sony Liv app.
6) Hip Hip Hurray
Hip Hip Hurray is a classic Indian show that tells the coming-of-age stories of 12th-grade students at DeNobili High School. The show explores their adventures, fears, hopes, relationships, and interactions while addressing important topics such as dating, careers, health, exams, and causes light-heartedly. You can watch the series on Zee 5; it has been a generation’s favorite.
7. Zabaan Sambhaal Ke
If you love watching a Hindi remake of an English series, this will be a perfect rewatch. The Mind Your Language remake has all the stalwarts- from Pankaj Kapur to Tom Alter to Shubha Kote. The show is available on Amazon Prime Video.
