The year 2020 is drawing to a close!! The year which will always be known as a decisive one with respect to the scare created by the pandemic, COVID-19 has had its share of positivity when it comes to the Television industry, pertaining to the good and successful run that many TV shows enjoyed!!
Well, it is part of our annual custom at IWMBuzz.com to give our readers a clean-shot at the year gone by, as we cover the length and breadth of the entertainment sector of TV, web, music and films.
So this article is all about the Popular Shows of Television in the year 2020.
We are following the alphabetical order in our listing below!!
Anupamaa
Rajan Shahi and his team at Director’s Kut were pretty sure of having a winner in hand!! The delay in launch of Anupamaa on Star Plus (was to launch in March, just before the lockdown was announced) did not make the team jittery. Instead, it gave them ample time to present to the audience the best version of the product. The result is now before everyone!! Anupamaa which talks of the simple life of a middle-aged housewife who has given her all to the family, and has never got anything in return, is the favourite of the masses today. It is a trendsetter for sure, as this show has changed the norms that a successful show on TV should feature the youngsters and not the middle-aged profound actors as leads. Rupali Ganguly and Sudhanshu Pandey have struck ‘gold’ with the show!! Anupamaa shines on, getting brighter in its vision and approach at the #1 spot in GEC rankings.
Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga
Peninsula Pictures helmed by Alind Srivastava and Nissar Parvez are proven masters in the genre of fantasy!! Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga the Sony SAB show which launched in August 2018, is having a good run. Fans loved the chemistry of Siddharth Nigam and Avneet Kaur. Well, the COVID-19 pandemic did jolt the show, with the lead actress Avneet Kaur not willing to shoot amid the scare, owing to her health concerns. This brought in Ashi Singh as the lead. Fans have accepted the Jodi of Siddharth and Ashi and there has been a good buzz for the show all through the year 2020.
Bigg Boss 14
As always, the controversial Colors show Bigg Boss in its 14th season, has got its due even this year. Salman Khan has always made it happen as the host of the popular show. This time around, the contestants’ lineup, some interesting tweaked rules, the return of the old noisemakers, and of course with a wide range of Big Boss-dictated twists and turns has given the viewers a good watch. The drama is on and getting to its peak now!! So all eyes are glued to it!
Choti Sarrdaarni
This Cockrow and Shaika Entertainment show which was launched in July 2019, has continued its good run. The story of an unwed mother, who gets married into a Sikh household and the manner in which she holds strong to her values even when things are not in her favour, has created ripples. Actors Avinesh Rekhi and Nimrit Kaur have become a Jodi quite popular. The show is enjoying a good run, with its share of good and interesting twists and turns. It has managed to garner good ratings all through the year.
Ishq Mein Marjawan
The second season of Ishq Mein Marjawan produced by Yash and Mamta Patnaik’s Beyond Dreams for Colors started post the pandemic break. A tough call and timing for the makers to bring on a show that catered to the genre of suspense and thrill. However, Ishq Mein Marjawan 2 has managed to linger on and entertain viewers with its fabulous story-telling. The cast brigade lead by Rrahul Sudhir, Helly Shah and Vishal Vashishtha, we can say is the surprise package this year. Extremely entertaining have been the actors, and there is lot more sincerity put into the storyline. The show is here to stay!!
Kundali Bhagya
Kundali Bhagya rocks on and has only been shaken off its #1 position by Anupamaa recently. Dheeraj Dhoopar, Shraddha Arya and the entire cast of Zee TV’s Kundali Bhagya deserve a huge applause as they have been creating a big impact in terms of popularity. Its maker Ekta Kapoor simply knows the pulses of the audience. The spin-off show of Kumkum Bhagya, was in for some serious competition this year, but it has stood its ground with all grace.
Kumkum Bhagya
Another example of the ‘old’ being ‘gold’. The Zee TV show which started off with the love story of Abhi and Pragya has now passed the mantle to the younger generation cast. While Shabir Ahluwalia and Sriti Jha continue to show their amazing onscreen chemistry, the youngsters too have added their charm and have taken the show to the next big milestone!! The Ekta magic is still visibile in this show!!
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Kaun Banega Crorepati in its 12th season on Sony Entertainment Television is as always educative and innovative. This time around, the show’s launch was special, as the host Amitabh Bachchan fought his battle with the pandemic Covid-19, and later started to shoot for it. This season has got its due share of winners who have played the game really well.
Naagin 5
Naagin the Colors show in its fifth edition has the handsome hunks Mohit Sehgal and Ssharad Malhota giving company to the gorgeous lead Surbhi Chandna. Ekta Kapoor’s trademark supernatural weekend show that takes us to the world of the Naags and Naagins has been impressive yet again. The presence of Dheeraj Dhoopar and Hina Khan in its initial episodes, was indeed loved by viewers.
RadhaKrishn
The popular Swastik Productions show on Star Bharat has its loyal share of viewers who love to see this mythological presentation. The depiction of the life and time of Krishn is shown very realistically. The high production values are an asset to the show’s success. The lead actors Sumedh Mudgalkar and Mallika Singh are household names, courtesy their popularity in their characters of Krishn and Radha respectively.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah the long-running show produced by Asit Modi’s Neela Telefilms for Sony SAB has had another rocking year as usual!! However, this year gave the show some shaky moments as many in the prime cast dropped out owing to the scare created by the COVID-19. But the positive storyline and the amazing messages that the show renders from time to time has been the perfect formula for success.
The Kapil Sharma Show
Where there is comedy, there is Kapil Sharma!! This is the power that the man has!! The Kapil Sharma Show which was re-launched in the year 2018 on Sony TV, is entertaining the masses. The show saw a new high this year with the viewers liking the new format.
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
The long-running Rajan Shahi show on Star Plus was terribly missed during the lockdown phase from March till the telecasts resumed. The lovable and most admirable Jodi of Kartik and Naira came back to warm their fans’ hearts with a new endearing storyline post the break. Actors Mohsin Khan and Shivangi Joshi thrive as they completed many more milestones for themselves and for the show in this year.
Yeh Hai Chahatein
This Balaji Telefilms show on Star Plus saw a sudden leap with respect to popularity and ratings this year. While many other shows struggled to regenerate the love of the audience post the long lockdown break, this was the show that showed a sudden increase in ratings. Presently, the twists and turns in Yeh Hai Chahatein has bracketed it as one of the Top 5 shows across GECs. The lead Jodi of Abrar Qazi and Sargun Kaur has been loved by viewers.
These were our picks for the Most Popular TV Show 2020. Now, you loyal readers can cast your precious vote and justify the popularity of your favourite show.
Over to you all!!
