Longest running TV serials in India

Jan25,2024 Credit: MensXP

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma

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Balika Vadhu

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Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

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CID

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Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi

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Kasauti Zindagi Ki

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FIR

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Sasural Simar Ka

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