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Anyone born in the 90’s or very early 2000’s knows the absolute bangers that were present in the daily soaps that at least one member of your family would watch. Guilty pleasure or not, most of us have the lyrics to these famous theme songs ingrained in our heads. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and bask in some real nostalgia with our picks of the best theme songs from Indian television shows!
Here’s Our Top 6 Best Theme Songs from Indian TV:
Kasautii Zindagi Kay
‘Kasautii Zindagi Kay’ is a certified household staple. No matter what age you were during its runtime, you knew of the show and its characters. Its first episode aired in 2001 and last in 2007, spanning a whooping 1,400 episodes in total. Its theme song is a pleasant, heartfelt tune sung by Babul Supriyo & Priya Bhattacharya, created by music director Lalit Sen.
Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahi
Jassi’s character was relatable to everyone, watching her overcome the bizarre obstacles in her path was a hobby everyone indulged in every week. The theme song displays the same fun, quirky vibe with music by Abhijeet Hegdepatil.
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
This mega-popular daily soap was the heart and soul of every Indian household. The dramatic, classical theme song is a melody that gets stuck in your head even if you try and forget it.
Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan
Juhi Parmar and Aadesh Shrivastava crafted a memorable tune for the title track of ‘Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan’. It evokes a strong sense of familial nostalgia in everyone who listens to it.
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai
The catchy title song of ‘Sarabhai vs. Sarabhai’ is an iconic part of thousands of people’s childhoods! The groovy swing of the song is perfect for the premise of the show, it echoes Maya Sarabhai’s snooty persona and Indravadan silly demeanour.
Khichdi
‘Khichdi’ was by far the most hilarious show on television for its time. Its equally funny and quirky title song is a must listen for anyone trying to revisit the good old days!
This walk down memory lane was to celebrate the brilliant minds that created these iconic and famous theme songs in the early 2000’s. Each one of these shows are an integral part of Indian television history and so are their soundtracks.