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In a country which is dominated by Bollywood, the television is the closest medium through which we can find entertainment. With a large number of channels solely dedicated to Hindi TV programs, the television is more than a source of news and popular movies but also a place which is home is popular TV serials. The Star (Satellite Television Asian Region) Network has a number of channels which broadcast popular television channels of local languages. Some of the popular Hindi TV channels include Star Plus, Life OK and Star Utsav. The channel is also host to a number of other popular channels dedicated to other regional languages such as Marathi, Bengali, etc. Well-known for the dramas that are portrayed, Hindi TV shows are easy to relate to and often are strongly linked with the Indian culture as well as family life. Following a fixed schedule during the weekdays, these channels usually broadcast longer episodes on the weekends for certain programs, known as 'Maha-episodes'. The Hindi channels are known for their high emotional connect with the Indian audience and the typical 'saas-bahu' dramas which are themes of most of the television shows. Other themes and genres which are characteristic of these shows include relationship between the brother and sister, mythology, drama, crime, reality and horror. Almost every show has a strong religious, social as well as cultural link, which immediately connects with an Indian television viewer. Many people may often relate on-screen characters with people associated in their daily-lives such as their mother-in-law, brother, etc. Music plays a strong element on these shows and is known to capture various emotions as well as moments. These shows are constantly improvising on their content, but the shows are popular more so for their emotional connect. These shows continue to enthrall the Indian audience by introducing high-profile television actors in these shows. This helps to leverage the show, which in turn gains higher TRPs. For instance, popular TV actors and models Jennifer Winget and Gautam Rode are the protagonists for the popular show, Saraswatichandra. With over 900 programs that are broadcast on Indian television, some of the best Hindi serials for 2013 include: 1) Devon Ka Dev - Mahadev: A show of visual poetry, this mythological show takes viewers on a journey where there are majestic palaces, gods and goddesses in elaborate costumes and hair-styles and harsh battlefields. The show is aired on Life OK between 8-8.30PM between Monday-Sunday. Known for his chiselled body, brooding face and charming antic, Mohit Raina who plays the lead role of Lord Shiva has changed the way people view Lord Shiva. Currently the man of the moment, he has gained allot of respect and love for his role. While television actress, Sonarika Bhadoria previously played the role of Goddess Parvati, she was recently replaced by Pooja Bose. Other popular actors include Saurabh Raj Jain as Lord Vishnu, Radha Krishna Dutt as Lord Brahma, Ragini Dubey as Lakshmi; etc. The show captivates Indians with its storyline, with a few minor modifications. With an interesting narration which tells a story through many different layers, the show targets people of all ages. A mesmerising story of Lord Shiva as well as his different avatars, the show takes the viewer back to an age and time when Lord Shiva is seen as a Samsarik or householder. Recently, a new character, Lord Ram’s younger brother Laxman as well as Piyush Sahdev as Lord Ram have been rumored to star in the upcoming season. 2) Ek Veer Ki Ardaas - Veera: Known for their outstanding performance in Ek Veer Ki Ardaas, also known as Veera, Harshita Ojha who plays the role of Veera Singh and Bhavesh Balchandani who plays the role of Ranvijay Singh have won many the hearts of many Indians. The show airs on Star Plus between Monday-Friday at a fixed timing of 10.30 PM. Portraying the emotional bonding between a brother and sister, the show has become immensely popular reminding viewers of the important role siblings have for one another. Ranvijay is shown as the elder brother who takes care of every small need of his sister, emulating a father-figure role for her. The show is about the journey that they take and the life-changing sacrifices that they make for one another. 3) Arjun: Also known as Har Yug Mein Ayega Ek Arjun, the TV show Arjun is a popular crime action show which airs on Star Plus every Saturday and Sunday at 8 PM. Revolving around a rebellious cop who has an attitude, Arjun Rawte who is transferred to the Emergency Task Force (ETF) where he is involved in cases which are linked to high profile individuals. Simultaneously, his past haunts him reminding him of the brutal murder of his wife Roshini. Arjun is played by television actor, Shaleen Malhotra. The show is popular for portraying real life crimes such as human trafficking, murder, kidnapping, honour killing, etc. 4) India's Dancing Superstar: A competitive dance reality show, India’s Dancing Superstar is one of the popular shows on TV where dance talent from across the nation is judged by high-profile judges, Bollywood actor Ritesh Deshmukh, Bollywood choreographer, Geeta Kapoor and Ashley Lobo, choreographer who runs The Danceworx Repertory Company and the Danceworx Academy. From solo dancers, duo dancer as well as groups; the show has various dance styles such as Latino, hip hop, salsa, contemporary, etc. The show has popular groups, MJ-5, Padmini-Debasish, Loyola-Dream, Akshay pal and Palden-Khyati as the finalists. 5) Savdhaan India – India Fights Back: Popular Hindi crime show which is aired on Life OK, Savdhaan India – India Fights Back focuses on various crime issues that occur across the country. Extremely popular, this show is among the top serials on Life OK. The show is currently hosted by Mohnish Behl, Gaurav Chopra and Sushant Singh.
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