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Most loved on-screen Hindi television pairs of all time

Last updated on - Jan 18, 2026, 23:00 IST
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​Most loved on-screen Hindi television pairs of all time

Whether a slow-burning love story or modern-day romance, on-screen Hindi TV couples shape the legacy of the show. And sometimes, the chemistry between the characters feels so real that naming one person from the pair feels incomplete. Thus, here we have curated a list of some fan-favorite, most loved on-screen couples from the Hindi TV industry.

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​Priya and Ram- ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’

The relationship of Ram and Priya in 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain' starts with a compromise rather than a marriage. A rich businessman, Ram Kapoor, and a simple, middle-class Priya Sood get married for the sake of their families, but gradually their bickering turns into love, and they start understanding each other. Though they face many social and personal hurdles, their love blooms as the show progresses.

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​Ishita and Raman - ‘Yeh Hai Mohabbatein’

‘Yeh Hai Mohabbatein’ tells the story of Ishita (a Tamil doctor) and Raman (a Punjabi businessman), who are drawn closer through the latter's daughter Ruhi and get married. Their relationship transitioned from neighbours to arch enemies. However, Ruhi's love forces them to get married. Initially, they fail to tolerate each other, but later, as they begin to understand one another, their relationship takes a beautiful turn into friendship. Eventually, it transitions into love. Their chemistry was best highlighted through their sweet-bitter bickering.

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​Akshara and Naitik- 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’

The iconic lead couple of ‘Ye Rishta Kya Kehlata hai’ played by Hina Khan and Karan Mehra is known for their sweet, traditional Indian romance, arranged marriage, and family-centric love story. Hina Khan as the sweet and simple Akshara and Karan Mehra as the supportive Naitik created magic, defining the show for many years.

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​Khushi and Arnav- ‘Is Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Du’

The iconic love story of Khushi Kumari Gupta (Sanaya Irani) and Arnav Singh Raizada (Barun Sobti), featured their classic opposites-attract romance. Simple and rooted in tradition, Khushi clashes with the arrogant and wealthy businessman Arnav. The couple became so beloved that fans named the pair “Arshi”

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​Manav and Archana- ‘Pavitra Rishta’

The iconic lead couple from ‘Pavitra Rishta’ was played by Sushant Singh Rajput and Ankita Lokhande. The on-screen couple portrayed a realistic side of love that’s filled with both commitment and struggle. Their chemistry was pure, untained and something that painted the town red in no time.

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