The live-action show Krishi Darshan was the longest running television show in India having aired over 16 thousand episodes since its premiere on January 26, 1967. It was part of a government initiative to broadcast television programs to a wider audience. The next two longest running shows were the music programs Chitrahaar, followed by Rangoli. All three shows were aired on the country's public broadcasting channel, DD National.
Longest running television shows in India as of September 2024, by episode count
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