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Top 20 TV Shows with Highest TRP Ratings in India
The top TV shows in India are watched by hundreds and thousands of individuals and families on various TV channels, as well as on OTT (subscription-based over-the-top) platforms these days. Entertainment in India has seen significant growth, and thus, has opened opportunities for aspiring actors and actresses to become part of this realm.
In India, you can watch a wide selection of television series that are telecast on several national channels, like Sony TV, Star Plus TV, Zee TV, Sab TV, Star Bharat TV, Colors TV, Big Magic, Zee Anmol, Sony Pal, etc.
Significance of TRP for Rating Indian TV Serials/Soaps
TRP stands for Television Rating Point. A TRP indicates the popularity of the serials/soaps that its respective channel telecast on the television for the viewers. Thus, with the help of their TRP ratings, one can easily find out which TV serial or soap (and the TV channel) is most viewed by the audience. The BARC (Broadcast Audience Research Council) releases the TRP of all the TV serials in India. This data is available on a weekly and monthly basis, and the BARC releases a set of top-rated TV serials in India.
Nowadays, almost all soaps or serials that are telecast on various TV channels are given ratings through the TRP points, which determine how many views the show is getting on a daily basis.
The TRP rating allows the audience to know the most viewed and popular serials and other television programmes in India. Knowing the TRP can very well help in finding out the best TV serial or show to watch at home.
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Let us now take a look at some of the most-watched TV shows in India that have the highest TRP ratings as of this writing.
List of 20 Most Watched Hindi TV Shows of India with Higher TRP Ratings in October 2022
Below are the top twenty Hindi TV shows, serials or soaps of India that are watched by a large section of households, and thus, have gained a huge audience base.
Note: Due to the limitation of this article, we have included only the first twenty TV shows in India that have high TRP ratings. So, if your favourite Hindi TV show isn’t listed here, it may be that the entertainment show may have accumulated lower TRP ratings compared to others.
1. Anupamaa
Telecast on Channel: Star Plus
TRP: 2.7
About the TV Show
Anupamaa is ranked the top most-watched Hindi-language TV series in India, with a TRP rating of 2.7 as of October 2022. It is a family drama show that was released in the year 2020 on the Star Plus TV channel and is now on Disney+ Hotstar.
The series titled ‘Anupamaa’ is a story about a woman who makes a lot of sacrifices in order to become a loyal wife, a devoted daughter-in-law, and a loving mother, only to be disrespected in return. After the bitter realisation and in the manner being treated, she sets out to live her life.
The TV series stars Rupali Ganguly, Sudhanshu Pandey, Gaurav Khanna, and others.
2. Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin
Telecast on Channel: Star Plus
TRP: 2.6
About the TV Show
Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin is ranked the second most-watched Hindi-language TV series in India, with a TRP rating of 2.6 as of October 2022. It is a family drama and romance show that was released in the year 2020 on the Star Plus TV channel and on Disney+ Hotstar.
This TV show revolves around the life of Sai Joshi who lives in an orthodox joint family of Virat Chavan and how Sai and Virat fall in love with each other. Sai Joshi is a fearless girl who aspires to become a doctor and marries an IPS officer named Virat Chavan, pretending to be a viable deal. But, things start to take a different turn.
The TV series stars Ayesha Singh, Neil Bhatt, Anjali Kumar, Varun Hadkar, and others.
3. Yeh Hai Chahatein
Telecast on Channel: Star Plus
TRP: 2.2
About the TV Show
Yeh Hai Chahatein is ranked the third most-watched Hindi-language TV series in India, with a TRP rating of 2.2 as of October 2022. It is a family drama show that was released in the year 2019 on the Star Plus TV channel and on Disney+ Hotstar.
This TV show revolves around the story of Dr. Preesha and Rudraskh Khurana. Dr. Preesha is a single mother who raises her elder sister’s child, Saransh after her sister’s death. She later meets Rudraksh who is a rock star. Their story goes on from here.
The TV series stars Sargun Kaur Luthra, Abrar Qazi, Aishwarya Sakhuja, Krish Chugh, and others.
4. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
Telecast on Channel: Star Plus
TRP: 1.9
About the TV Show
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai is ranked fourth in the list of the top most-watched Hindi-language TV series in India, with a TRP rating of 1.9 as of October 2022. It is a family drama show that was released in the year 2009 on the Star Plus TV channel and is now available on Disney+ Hotstar, too.
This TV show is a story about Akshara and Naitik, who were bonded by a forced arranged marriage which was thrust upon them by the hypocritical society, as Akshara saved lives while being loyal and lovable. On the other hand, Kartik and Naira are two individuals deeply in love with each other, extremely nosey in everyone’s lives and personifications of justice. The series is a never-ending tale of reformatted stories that talks about how two people meet, time and again, which leads to their relationship progressing further with each encounter. It also shows why people chose to live in nuclear families.
The TV series stars Karan Mehra, Hina Khan, Shivangi Joshi, Mohsin Khan, Gaurav Pareek, and others.
5. Imlie
Telecast on Channel: Star Plus
TRP: 1.9
About the TV Show
Imlie is ranked in the top five most-watched Hindi-language TV series in India, with a TRP rating of 1.9 as of October 2022. It is a family drama show that was released in the year 2020 on the Star Plus TV channel and can also be watched on Disney+ Hotstar.
This TV show revolves around the story of Imlie, a young and smart village belle, who is forced to marry a journalist after an encounter when the duo sought shelter inside a hut during heavy rains. On reaching the city, she realises that her husband is already engaged to be married to someone else.
The TV series stars Sumbul Touqeer, Gashmeer Mahajani, Mayuri Deshmukh, Sriram Reddy, and more.
6. Pandya Store
Telecast on Channel: Star Plus
TRP: 1.9
About the TV Show
Pandya Store is another most-watched Hindi-language TV series in India, with a TRP rating of 1.9 as of October 2022. It is a family drama show that was released in the year 2021 on Star Plus TV channel and can also be watched on Disney+ Hotstar.
This TV show revolves around the story of a family retail business that is now being run by their daughter, Dhara Pandya. In the era of nuclear families, Dhara puts her entrepreneurial foresight into use to revive her ancestral business. But, against all odds, can she succeed in keeping her family united and the business going?
The TV series stars Shiny Doshi, Kinshuk Mahajan, Kanwar Dhillon, Alice Kaushik, Akshay Kharodia, and others.
7. Bhagya Lakshmi
Telecast on Channel: Zee TV
TRP: 1.8
About the TV Show
Bhagya Lakshmi is ranked among the most-watched Hindi-language TV series in India, with a TRP rating of 1.8 as of October 2022. It is a family drama show that was released in the year 2021 on the Zee TV channel.
This TV show is a story about a man, Rishi and a woman, Lakshmi, who are to be married each other. However, hailing from a middle-class family, Lakshmi’s life is upended when she realises that her marriage to Rishi Oberoi, an industrialist’s son, is a sham to keeping his death at bay.
The TV series stars Aishwarya Khare, Rohit Suchanti, Akankshaa Rajput, Oceen Gandhi, and others.
8. Kumkum Bhagya
Telecast on Channel: Zee TV
TRP: 1.8
About the TV Show
Kumkum Bhagya is another most-watched Hindi-language TV series in India, with a TRP rating of 1.8 as of October 2022. It is a family comedy, drama, and romance show that was released in the year 2014 on Zee TV channel.
This TV show revolves around the love story between Pragya and Abhishek (Abhi), who are destined to be together against all odds. Their lives are driven by plenty of fun and romantic drama.
The TV series stars Sriti Jha, Shabbir Ahluwalia, Kapil Singh Lalwani, Shivani Sopori, Vinay Rana, Shikha Singh, and more.
9. Kundali Bhagya
Telecast on Channel: Zee TV
TRP: 1.7
About the TV Show
Kundali Bhagya is in this list of most-watched Hindi-language TV series in India, with a TRP rating of 1.7 as of October 2022. It is a family drama show that was released in the year 2017 on the Zee TV channel.
This TV show narrates the story of two sisters, Preeta and Srishti, and their attempt to reunite with their mother Sarla. This reunion between a mother and her daughters also brings in a lot of dynamics in their lives.
The TV series stars Shraddha Arya, Anjum Faikh, Dheeraj Dhoopar, Manit Joura, Navin Saini, and others.
10. Banni Chow Home Delivery
Telecast on Channel: Star Plus
TRP: 1.6
About the TV Show
Banni Chow Home Delivery is also the most-watched Hindi-language TV series in India, with a TRP rating of 1.6 as of October 2022. It is a family drama show that was released in the year 2022 on Star Plus TV channel and can also be watched on Disney+ Hotstar.
This TV show revolves around the lead character, Banni, an independent and determined young woman who runs a Chow (food) delivery business. The story takes a turn when Banni crosses paths with Yuvan, an oppressed young man with special needs, and how the duo’s lives change from here on.
The TV series stars Ulka Gupta, Pravisht Mishra, Ansh Pandey, Parvati Sehgal, and others.
11. Indian Idol
Telecast on Channel: Sony Entertainment Television
TRP: 1.6
About the TV Show
Indian Idol is among the most-watched Hindi-language TV series in India, with a TRP rating of 1.6 as of October 2022. It is a talent show that was aired in the year 2018 on Sony Entertainment Television channel and can also be watched on Disney+ Hotstar.
The Indian talent hunt TV show was first aired in 2004, and from there on, it has spawned several seasons (series), creating a platform for many aspiring singers who want to make it onto the big screens. There is also a junior-level talent show called Indian Idol Junior dedicated to children who want to make a name for themselves in the field of singing.
The TV series stars judges Anu Malik, and Vishal Dadlani, and season-wise guest judges.
12. Bigg Boss
Telecast on Channel: Colors TV
TRP: 1.5
About the TV Show
Bigg Boss is another most-watched Hindi-language TV series in India, with a TRP rating of 1.5 as of October 2022. It is a reality TV show that was first released in the year 2006 on the Sony TV channel for the first season. However, from Season 2 onwards, the reality show is being aired on Colors TV, and can also be watched on Voot.
The TV show is an adaptation of the Dutch-based reality TV show Big Brother. The present Season of the show is hosted by Indian actor Salman Khan. In this reality TV show, all contestants adhere to certain rules of the house throughout the challenges. Contestants are given tasks and the winner of the show wins the title and prize money. There’s also a lot of fun and drama that viewers get to see.
The TV series stars actor Salman Khan as the show’s host.
13. Naagin
Telecast on Channel: Colors TV
TRP: 1.5
About the TV Show
Naagin (meaning female snake) is one of the most-watched Hindi-language TV series in India, with a TRP rating of 1.5 as of October 2022. It is a family entertainment drama and mystery that was released in the year 2015 on Colors TV channel and can also be watched on Voot and JioCinema.
The TV show is a Sci-Fi fantasy and mystery drama in which a shape-shifting snake called the ‘Naagin’ is challenged to save India and the world against a deadly virus that has been unleashed to destroy mankind.
The TV series stars Asaa Khan, Mouni Roy, Sudha Chandran, Pearl V. Puri, and others.
14. Pyaar Ka Pehla Naam: Radha Mohan
Telecast on Channel: Zee TV
TRP: 1.3
About the TV Show
Pyaar Ka Pehla Naam: Radha Mohan also is the most-watched Hindi-language TV series in India, with a TRP rating of 1.3 as of October 2022. It is a family entertainment drama and romance that was released in the year 2022 on the Zee TV channel and can also be watched on Zee5.
The TV show is a romantic drama between Radha and widower Mohan, who lost his wife and has a child. Mohan’s deceased wife’s spirit lingers in the house taking care of their only daughter, Gungun. The story also goes on to show how Mohan’s mother is keen on remarrying his son to another girl, however, things take a different turn between Mohan and Radha, who lives with them as guests.
The TV series stars Shabir Ahluwalia, Neeharika Roy, Keerti Nagpure, Reeza Choudhary, Sambhabana Mohanty, Swati Shah, and others.
15. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chasmah
Telecast on Channel: Sab TV
TRP: 1.3
About the TV Show
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chasmah is one of the most-watched Hindi-language TV series in India, with a TRP rating of 1.3 as of October 2022. It is a family comedy and drama show that was released in the year 2008 on Sab TV channel and can also be watched on Sony Liv.
The TV show brings to the audience a series that is packed with laughter and drama and makes it family entertainment. The show is about the day-to-day happenings of one Gokuldham Society and its residents, who live, celebrate and often face problems together.
The TV series stars Sailesh Lodha (as Taarak Mehta), Dilip Joshi, Disha Vakani, Amit Bhatt, Bhavya Gandhi, Tanuj Mahashabde, Munmum Dutta, Mandar Chandwadkar, and others.
16. The Kapil Sharma Show
Telecast on Channel: Sony Entertainment Television
TRP: 1.3
About the TV Show
The Kapil Sharma Show is listed as the most-watched Hindi-language TV series in India, with a TRP rating of 1.3 as of October 2022. It is a comedy talk show that was released in the year 2016 on the Sony Entertainment Television channel and can also be watched on Sony Liv.
The TV show is hosted by comedian Kapil Sharma (he launched the talk show in his name). It is both a talk show and comedy entertainment. Kapil Sharma and his crew invites well-known public figures from all walks of life and indulge in humour-filled gossip. The show also includes scripted acts performed by co-artists of the show to entertain the audience, both present at the show and those watching on their TV sets from home.
The TV series stars comedians Kapil Sharma, Kiku Sharda, Sumona Chakravarti, Rochelle Rao, Krishna Abhishek, Ali Asgar, Chandan Prabhakar, Sunil Grover, and others.
17. Udaariyaan
Telecast on Channel: Colors TV
TRP: 1.2
About the TV Show
Udaariyaan is one of the most-watched Hindi-language TV series in India, with a TRP rating of 1.2 as of October 2022. It is a family entertainment drama that was released in the year 2021 on Colors TV channel and can also be watched on JioCinema and Voot.
The TV show revolves around relationships and dreams. A village girl Jasmine is driven by an obsession of migrating to Canada. However, a cruel twist of fate has other plans for both Jasmine and her sister Tejo, when a boy Fateh comes into their lives.
The TV series stars Ankit Gupta, Isha Malviya, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, and others.
18. Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs
Telecast on Channel: Zee TV
TRP: 1.1
About the TV Show
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs is the most-watched Hindi-language TV series in India, with a TRP rating of 1.1 as of October 2022. It is a musical reality-TV show that was released in the year 2006 on Zee TV channel.
The TV show is dedicated to children’s talent shows, in which young aspiring singers unleash their talent before the judges and the audience. The show is hosted by Manish Paul and Aditya Narayan, the son of a singer (and the show’s judge) Udit Narayan.
The TV series stars judges that include India’s legendary singers Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan, and Javed Ali, and guest judges.
19. Swaran Ghar
Telecast on Channel: Colors TV
TRP: 1.1
About the TV Show
Swaran Ghar is a new entertainment show in the list of most-watched Hindi-language TV series in India, with a TRP rating of 1.1 as of October 2022. It is a family entertainment drama that was released in the year 2022 on Colors TV channel and can also be watched on Voot.
The TV show revolves around Kanwaljeet and Swaran, who lives the perfect life, have the perfect house and are a perfect couple. However, their lives and family integrity gets marred by their children, and how things go about from there on.
The TV series stars Ronit Roy, Bhaweeka Chaudhary, Sangeeta Ghosh, Ajay Chaudhary, Rohit Choudhary, and others.
20. Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)
Telecast on Channel: Sony Entertainment Television
TRP: 1.0
About the TV Show
Kaun Banega Crorepati, also called KBC, is among the most-watched Hindi-language TV series in India, with a TRP rating of 1.0 as of October 2022. It is a quiz show that was released in the year 2000 on the Sony Entertainment Television channel.
The TV show is an adaptation of the popular American game show “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” KBC is a similar quiz show, where selected contestants participate one on one with the legendary Indian celebrity Amitabh Bachchan, who is the host of the game show and the quiz master. The winning prize money amounts to INR 1 crore.
The TV series stars legendary Bollywood cinema actor Amitabh Bachchan as the quiz master.
Wrapping Up
As per the current TRP ratings by the BARC, these above-mentioned Hindi-language TV shows are the most watched home entertainment in India.
Many of these Indian TV shows can also be watched on various OTT (over-the-top) platforms for a subscription. Thus, if you own an IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) and mobile phone (which many do these days), you can easily watch your favourite picks and other TV shows alike.
