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Indian TV shows inspired by international series — from Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin to Best of Luck Nikki
Indian television has a history of adapting foreign shows for local audiences, from successful sitcom remakes like Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin and Karishma Kaa Karishma to youth-oriented Disney adaptations like Best of Luck Nikki. Here is the list of some sitcoms:
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Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin – Inspired by Yo soy Betty, la fea
This popular Hindi drama was based on the Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea, the same source behind Ugly Betty. It followed the story of an underestimated young woman who proves her worth in a corporate world, becoming a defining show of Indian television in the 2000s.
This popular Hindi drama was based on the Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea, the same source behind Ugly Betty. It followed the story of an underestimated young woman who proves her worth in a corporate world, becoming a defining show of Indian television in the 2000s.
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Hello Friends – Based on Friends
Although it had a short run, Hello Friends was an Indian take on the iconic American sitcom Friends, portraying a group of young people navigating life and relationships in a city environment.
Although it had a short run, Hello Friends was an Indian take on the iconic American sitcom Friends, portraying a group of young people navigating life and relationships in a city environment.
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Karishma Kaa Karishma – Based on Small Wonder
A sci-fi comedy adapted from the 1980s American sitcom Small Wonder, this show centred on a family living with a robot daughter. It blended family humour with futuristic elements for Indian viewers.
A sci-fi comedy adapted from the 1980s American sitcom Small Wonder, this show centred on a family living with a robot daughter. It blended family humour with futuristic elements for Indian viewers.
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The Office (Indian Version) – Remake of The Office
This Indian sitcom recreated the British mockumentary workplace comedy The Office (popularised globally via the U.S. version), bringing Indian corporate quirks and humour into the format.
This Indian sitcom recreated the British mockumentary workplace comedy The Office (popularised globally via the U.S. version), bringing Indian corporate quirks and humour into the format.
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Karmma Calling – Adapted from Revenge
A Hindi thriller series on Disney+ Hotstar, Karmma Calling reimagines the American drama Revenge, following a woman who infiltrates a wealthy town to avenge her father’s unjust fate, blending mystery and personal vendetta.
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Katha Ankahee – Based on Binbir Gece
This drama is an official Hindi adaptation of the Turkish series Binbir Gece (One Thousand and One Nights), weaving romance, ambition and social themes into a storyline familiar yet rooted in Indian settings.
This drama is an official Hindi adaptation of the Turkish series Binbir Gece (One Thousand and One Nights), weaving romance, ambition and social themes into a storyline familiar yet rooted in Indian settings.
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Sumit Sambhal Lega – Inspired by Everybody Loves Raymond
Indian remake of the U.S. sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, focusing on family situations and humor.
Indian remake of the U.S. sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, focusing on family situations and humor.
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Best of Luck Nikki – Inspired by Good Luck Charlie
An adaptation of the Disney family sitcom Good Luck Charlie, this Hindi show focused on a family’s everyday dynamics through the eyes of an older sibling, making the Western format resonate with Indian households.
An adaptation of the Disney family sitcom Good Luck Charlie, this Hindi show focused on a family’s everyday dynamics through the eyes of an older sibling, making the Western format resonate with Indian households.
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