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Doordarshan's First Superhit Serial 'Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi' Became Famous Abroad!
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News18•04-10-2026, 09:01
Doordarshan's First Superhit Serial 'Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi' Became Famous Abroad!
- •Doordarshan's first superhit serial, 'Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi', premiered in 1984, creating a sensation on Indian television.
- •The series starred Satish Shah, Rakesh Bedi, Shafi Inamdar, and Swaroop Sampat, written by Sharad Joshi, and directed by Kundan Shah, Manjul Sinha, and Raman Kumar.
- •The title song, sung by Kishore Kumar, became immensely popular.
- •The show's popularity impacted the film business as viewers opted to watch the serial instead of movies.
- •The success of 'Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi' extended beyond India, gaining immense popularity in places like London.
Key Questions Answered
Doordarshan's first superhit sitcom series that created a stir on Indian television in 1984 was titled 'Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi'.
Because the show aired late on Friday nights, viewers chose to watch the serial instead of going to cinemas, leading to decreased audiences for evening film shows and a direct negative impact on film revenues.
The series starred Satish Shah, Rakesh Bedi, Shafi Inamdar, and Swaroop Sampat. It was written by Sharad Joshi, directed by Kundan Shah, Manjul Sinha, and Raman Kumar, and featured a popular title song sung by Kishore Kumar.
