Longest running TV shows we cannot have enough of

The television welcomes several shows every now and then, as new ones replace the old ones. However, there are several shows which are still ruling the small screens of the Indian households even now. The shows continue to maintain their target audience many years after going on air. From crime show 'C.I.D' to comedy show 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', the viewers cannot have enough of them and watching them has become part of their fixed schedule. Check out the longest running TV shows you can never get bored of.

'Bigg Boss' went on air in 2006 and is still getting popular with every season. The wait for its eighth season has already begun. Half of its credit goes to the celebrity host Salman Khan who has fan following in millions. After playing a devil as well as an angel last year, Salman Khan will now be seen as a pilot in the upcoming season. The show is an interesting one as dozens of cameras capture each and every activity of the celebrity participants, without any mercy for privacy. The house inmates are supposed to cook and clean all by themselves besides adjusting with diverse personalities in the house.

The one of its kind show based on child marriages in Rajasthan, 'Balika Vadhu' is on air since 2008. It became popular due to its sensitive theme addressed by some wonderful performances put up by actors like Avika Gor and Surekha Sikri. After highlighting the issue of child marriage, the show also touched issues like widow remarriage, second marriage, marriage of a rape victim besides addressing girl education and outdated rituals. 'Balika Vadhu' is still being watched by a large audience and it continues to address social issues along with a message at the end of every episode.

The one of its kind adventure reality show is criticised by the Indian parents for its content and attitude of its hosts. The hosts of the show Raghu Ram and Rajiv Laxman are followed by millions of youth although they are not short of many haters. Going stronger even a decade after its creation, 'Roadies' is hosted by its first winner Rannvijay Singh. Thousands of aspirants come to try their luck in its countrywide auditions in several cities. Loaded with never seen before adventure activities mixed with inner politics, the show has its own pros and cons. However, that doesn’t dither from its popularity among the youth.

Comedy show based on funny situations in a police station, 'F.I.R.' is on air since 2006. Leading actress Kavita Kaushik has carved a niche of her own in the TV industry and is now popularly known as Chandramukhi Chautala. The show is based on one of its kind concept which still doesn't fail to entertain the audiences. Aamir Ali as Chief Inspector Bajrang Pandey and Kiku Sharda as Constable Mulayam Singh Gulgule also play a prominent role in making the show a success. 'F.I.R.' is loved across all age groups and continues to serve fresh and entertaining content to the viewers.

Comedy show 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' is an evergreen comedy show which is still one of the favourite family shows in several households across India. It boasts of its fixed audience and due to its positive family theme, it continues to be one of the most loved shows in India. The show revolves around a few families which hail from different regions but live together in the Gokuldham society. Main characters Daya and Jethalal are very popular for their unique characteristics and are even imitated by their fans for their dialogue delivery.

'C.I.D.' is running since 1998 and the sixteen year-old show is still one of the favourites in the crime show category. The 'C.I.D.' characters are identified with their screen names throughout the country and their one-liners and specific traits are very popular among its viewers. Like ACP Pradyuman’s dialogues like ‘Daya Darwaza Tod Do’ and ‘Kuchh to gadbad hai’, 'C.I.D.' is also popular for its characters like Daya, Abhijeet, Fredericks, Dr. Salunkhe and Dr. Tarika who have a huge fan following. Its popularity can be gauged from the fact that there are hundreds of C.I.D. jokes popular among the viewers.