Shaktimaan, Son Pari, Karishma Ka Karishma
Don't we all agree that childhood was the best phase of life despite the pressure of homework and exams? The day would have a chaotic beginning but ended on a happy note, thanks to the shows that were made for family viewership. With simple, relatable and clean stories, Indian television had the power to transport the audience to a different and brighter world where fictional characters took a substantial space in the heart. The scenario on TV has changed drastically over the years.
Ahead of Children's Day 2023 on November 14, here's looking back at the good old days when superheroes existed to save the audience from boredom and dramas were less melodramatic. From the iconic Shaktimaan to Son Pari, Karishma Ka Karishma and Malgudi Days, let's celebrate childhood favourites.
Shaktimaan
When we speak of childhood favourites, how can we not mention Shaktimaan? Headlined by Mukesh Khanna, the show was thoroughly entertaining and was a clean, positive family entertainer that was loved by all age groups.
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Karishma Ka Karishma
Karishma Ka Karishma was inspired by the American TV series Small Wonder. Jhanak Shukla essayed the titular role of Karishma, a lifelike robot created by Vikram. She plays an important role in solving the family's routine problems with her scientific powers.
Shakalaka Boom Boom
Who didn't wish for a magical pencil like Sanju while watching Shakalaka Boom Boom? Starring Kinshuk Vaidya, the show was about Sanju who receives an extraordinary magical pencil that has the power to bring sketches it creates to life. It was a perfect balance between fantasy and realism.
Son Pari
Son Pari starred Mrinal Kulkarni, Tanvi Hegde, Ashok Lokhande, Shashikala and Vivek Mushran in the lead. It was about Fruity (Tanvi) who grows extremely close to Son Pari and looks up to her as a mother figure as her mum passed away several years ago. Son Pari was emotional, fun and enjoyable.
Malgudi Days
Malgudi Days was based on the 1943 short story collection of the same name by R. K. Narayan. It was a collection of multiple short stories that resonated with the middle-class audience.
Best Of Luck Nikki
Best Of Luck Nikki was an adaptation of the American series Good Luck Charlie. The plot revolved around the Singh family and how they try to adjust after the birth of their fourth child Nikki. Dolly, the elder child, guides her to deal with family life and teenage.
Say Naa Something to Anupam Uncle
Anupam Kher was wonderful with the little guests on his show, Say Naa Something to Anupam Uncle. The actor talked to kids and shared their dreams while engaging them in a light and fun conversation. The show was immensely popular.
Chacha Choudhary
Chacha Choudhary came straight out of the comic book to entertain the family audience. Based on the popular Indian comic book character Chacha Chaudhary, created by cartoonist Pran Kumar Sharma, the show enjoyed a cult status for telling engaging stories about Chacha and Sabu.
Shararat
Shararat was as fun and entertaining as its title indicated. Based on the life of Jiya, the show was about the magical powers she inherited from her maternal grandmother Sushma (Farida Jalal) and mother Radha (Poonam Narula/Eva Grover). She often ended up misusing it which led to further troubles.
Hatim
Loosely based on the adventures of Hatim al-Tai, an Arab chieftain of the Tayyi tribe of Arabia and ruler of Shammar, the show Hatim was an interesting and engaging watch with elements of thrill, romance and drama.
