Manav - Archana to Ram - Priya; TV's evergreen and iconic 'jodis' that redefined couple goals

The entertainment industry has made our hearts flutter with the desire for romance that we see on the big and the small screens. Although the romance we see in television shows is far-fetched, people hope for a reel-kind-of-love in their real lives too. An exceptional love story, an ideal partner, and the feeling of happily-ever-after has raised the bar for lovers old and new. Here's revisiting television’s most iconic couples who have redefined 'couple goals':

Pavitra Rishta went on air in 2009 and the love story made the audience believe in 'soul mates.' Everybody desired of getting a life partner like Manav (Sushant Singh Rajput) and Archana (Ankita Lokhande). Middle-class values and upbringing; the struggle to fulfil the needs of the family and keep everyone happy; overcoming all the possible hurdles which could come in a typical love story; Manav and Archana taught how love overcomes all of it. Their love story stood strong even in patchy waters. This onscreen couple still rules hearts and how.

Ekta Kapoor's show, Bade Acche Lagte Hain explored the worlds of two different individuals, Priya (Sakshi Tanwar) and Ram (Ram Kapoor) who are unmarried in their 40s due to some reasons but come together and eventually fall in love post marriage. This was an unusual love story that celebrated ‘mature love’. What made it one of the most popular shows of its time was the interesting pairing of Sakshi Tanwar and Ram Kapoor. Their chemistry reflected on-screen was infectious and they also shared a thick friendship, which made them the viewers' favourite.

One of the indifferent pairs in the history of Hindi TV shows is Raman (Karan Patel) and Ishita (Divyanka Tripathi) from Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. The nuances they shared, their ‘nok-jhoks’, their compassion for each other in unexpected situations, especially for the storyline that required such understanding between the couple, they did it all, and that ticks all the right boxes for us.

The protagonist of the show ‘Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi’, Dev (Shaheer Sheikh), and Sonakshi (Erica Fernandes) gave a dream that many would want to manifest in their lives. Their pure emission of love, the sincere conversations, and passionate romantic sequences enticed the audience to an extent that they were left in awe of the couple. The show garnered much love and is back with its third season.

Mere Dad Ki Dulhan was a coming-of-age love story. Love is not age-bound and can happen at any age, in any situation. The storyline of this show was different and intriguing that made Guneet Sikka (Shweta Tiwari) and Amber Sharma (Varun Badola) one of the most entertaining couples on television. Guneet Sikka – the strong-willed, believer of love and romance and a today’s woman who is not afraid to accept failed relationships and move on with her head held high without compromising her integrity, nailed it with her performance. On the other hand, Varun Badola as Amber Sharma, a grumpy and overtly concerned single-father who had a unique way of expressing himself and picking fights with his neighbours, maids, employees and tenants alike was a delight to watch. But when this very Ambar Sharma fell head-over-heels in love with Guneet, their romance knew no bounds! From climbing windows to setting up ‘terrace’ dates and holding hands ‘chup-chup-ke’ these two had us gushing over them.

Prerna and Anurag from Kasautii Zindagii Kay reminds us of the song 'Chaahat ke safar mein' with the couple covered in the iconic red dupatta. Cezanne Khan and Shweta Tiwari became a couple of values, unconditional love, crossing barriers, giving up their own happiness for the sake of their lover's integrity, and finally walking on a different path - all for the sake of love. The young romance is still alive in the audience's hearts.

This good-looking couple Kashish (Aamna Sharif) and Sujal (Rajiv Khandelwal) set a rage with the kind of love and support they had for each other in Kahiin Toh Hoga. The song, 'Thoda Sa Pyaar Hua Hai' became synonymous with this couple and the show.

How could one forget Mihir (Amar Upadhyay/Ronit Roy) and Tulsi (Smriti Irani) from Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The show changed the history of Indian Television and made women the epicenter of everything. Tulsi and Mihir's love for each other and their family wouldn't let them think twice before putting themselves in danger for their love. Despite getting married for the second time in the show, Tulsi's love brings her Mihir back to her.

Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii saw Parvati (Sakshi Tanwar) and Om (Kiran Karmarkar) as husband and wife on the show. They were the ideal couple for any family that would cross boundaries for the self-respect of their partner and safeguard their family's values and principles.