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Remember these fantasy shows on TV?

Last updated on - Aug 25, 2017, 10:43 IST
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Remember these fantasy shows on TV?

As fantasy and supernatural dramas grow on Indian television, it has been a long time since we saw good shows come up. Despite being some of the highest rated shows on TV, today's shows lack the spark and quality that older shows had. A few of these shows are also in talks for remakes and would be big hits in today's time as well. Here are a few old Indian shows that show makers should take inspiration from.
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Shararrat

Shararrat:The story of this show revolved around Jiyawho is born into a family where the women of the family are fairies and possess magical powers. The show was a perfect balance of fantasy and comedy and amazed the audience with its situational comedy. the show is going to come back soon and fans are waiting in anticipation for some insight on the show.
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Son Pari

Son Pari was the story of a girl named Fruity who was troubled with a lot of life problems. She acquires a gen that summons Son Pari and her friend Altu who help her with her problems. Their journey is not restricted to earth as many times, Fruity is pulled into the magic realm.
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Shakalaka Boom Boom

Every 90's Kid wanted a magic pencil just like Sanju's. Shakalaka Boom Boom was a completely new concept back in the day. Whatever Sanju sketched with his magic pencil would turn into reality and many times lead to big problems. The show also collaborated with Son Pari a few times where Sanju and Fruity had to face bad guys together.
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The Magic Makeup Box

The Magic Makeup Box was a lesser known fantasy show as it aired on a kids channel. The show was about a boy named Abhay who finds a Magic Makeup Box that would allow Abhay and his friends transform into any character or objects from infinite timelines! The show was a very fast paced and light hearted comedy.
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Alif Laila

Alif Laila was one of the most successful shows of the 90s. Based on One Thousand And One Nights, Alif Laila was a collection of popular Arabic fantasy tales like 'Aladdin And The Lamp', 'Alibaba And The Forty Thieves' and 'The Seven Voyages Of Sindbad The Sailor.'
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Hero- Bhakti Hi Shakti Hai

Hero- Bhakti Hi Shakti Hai:Back in the day, there was a time when a lot of children started praying to Goddess Durga to give them the powers that she gave to Joy. Hero- Bhakti Hi Shakti Hai told the story of Joy who was held back in school for many many years because his mental state didn't permit his school to promote him. With his devotion towards Goddess Durga, Joy attained superpowers and a new identity. This series spent a lot of time on character designs and plot points. It is one of the best projects India has put out in the Superhero genre.
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Hatim

Hatim: This was the first time an Indian show was based during the Middle Ages. Set in the Gulf, Hatim had to solve seven questions in order to defeat the evil magician Lord Dajjal. His quest for the answers used to take him on a lot of magical adventures across different parts of the worlds.
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Vikraal and Gabral

Vikraal and Gabral are one of the most iconic duos of Indian TV. The story revolved around the duo who caught and defeated all sorts of ghosts and demons. What we loved about the series is the artistic creativity that the makers put in on the show back in the day.
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Shaktimaan

Shaktimaan is considered as the original Indian super hero. His transition from Gangadhar to Shaktimaan is what we Indians can never forget. The show was ahead of its time and informative. This made the show one of the most influential shows of that era.

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