Do You Know How Long Your Favourite TV Shows Were Aired For?

Television serials have a special connect with us. Unlike films, these shows are aired regularly, which gives rise to a familiarity. Not only do we the audience connect to the characters of the show, the characters become an integral part of our lives. They almost become family!

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As much as we feel the connect, the actors and the other members of the serial too wants to prolong the journey! And that can go on for years and years! Let's take for example Sony's favourite TV show, C.I.D. Did you know that it has been running for the past 18 years?

Yes, you read that right! Feeling dizzy? Check out the runtime of your favourite shows and be prepared to have your mind blown!

1. Balika Vadhu- The Jagga- Anandi and their household show, that achieved many landmark moments, was aired for 8 years before going off-air!

2. C.I.D- India's favourite detective show is running for 18 years!

3. Sarbhai VS Sarabhai- One of the most popular shows of TV of all times was aired for only 2 years! We hope that this show just comes back again!

4. Kyunki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi- The family drama which took leap after leaps was aired for 8 years!

5. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai- The story of the Akshara-Naitik household has seen many changes and leaps in its 7 years! It doesn't have plans of going off air any soon though!

6. Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi- Mona Singh won our hearts as the innocent Jassi for 5 years!

7. Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii- Shakshi gave a stellr performance for 8 years in this yet another Ekta Kapoor family drama!

8. Kasamh Se- The Ram Kapoor-Prachi Desai show went on for 3.5 years!

9. Uttaran- This Colours show was aired for 7 years!

10. Tarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashma-- The fummy comic show has been going on air for 8 years!

11. Kasautii Zindagii Kay- ThIs Ekta Kapoor show was aired for 7 years!

12. Hum Paanch- This extemely popular show was aired for 11 years!