Family dramas continue to dominate TV

Indian television is known for its saas-bahu sagas and family dramas. The year 2014, however, did see newer concepts on air, but sadly, most of them failed to enthuse viewers and some are even wrapping up. Here’s a look...
Airlines
Started in August
Airlines, a weekly show, had a different storyline, but it didn’t garner good ratings and is slated to go off air the end of January.
Itti Si Khushi
Started in September
This is about a girl waking up from coma and reliving her childhood days. The show is being pulled off air abruptly (it will end on January 2), leaving the makers disappointed.
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Neeli Chatri Waale
Started in August
The show explores the relationship between a common man and Lord Shiva and how God helps him tackle his daily problems in life. Although it’s a unique concept, it has not been able to garner the desired ratings yet.
Tum Saath Ho Jab Apne
Started in September
It explored the struggle of a widow and her daughter, who aspired to be a sportsperson. The show will end on December 30.

Nisha Aur Uske Cousins
Started in August
The show has a different concept, dealing with youngsters and their differences of opinion with elders and other issues pertaining to their career, relationships, lifestyle and fashion
Chandrakant Chiplunkar Seedi Bambawala
Started in August
An interesting comedy show that had a fireman helping people in different situations, and had a social message too, but could not connect with viewers. It went off air on December 12.
Bandhan
Started in September
The show, set in a jungle, revolves around a little girl who has a baby elephant as her sibling. Though it is a different concept, it has not been able to register good ratings.
Ajeeb Dastan Hai Ye
Started in October
A different story with the protagonist Shobha (Sonali Bendre) whose husband played by Harsh Chhaya falls out of love with her. She becomes friends with her boss (Apurva Agnihotri) and the story then unfolds further. The show has failed to garner good ratings.
Khushiyon Kii Gullak Aashi
Started in September
The show went off air on December 6. It focussed on how children sometimes feel neglected by ambitious parents who are very busy in their respective careers.
Watch: Khushiyon Kii Gullak Aashi Episode 50