Top 20 Hindi Romantic TV Serials
1. Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? (Star Plus)
Years: 2011–2012
Leads: Barun Sobti (Arnav), Sanaya Irani (Khushi)
Plot: A fiery businessman and a chirpy girl cross paths in a clash of values, which slowly blossoms into passionate love. The chemistry between Arnav and Khushi is electric, and their love-hate banter made the show a cult favorite.
2. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (Star Plus)
Years: 2009–Present
Leads (multiple gens): Hina Khan–Karan Mehra, Shivangi Joshi–Mohsin Khan, Samridhii Shukla–Shehzada Dhami
Plot: A family-centric romantic saga that has evolved through generations. It highlights relationships, marriage, and the complexities of love over time. Each era has had its own iconic romantic moments.
3. Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi (Sony TV)
Years: 2016–2017, Seasons 2 & 3 later
Leads: Shaheer Sheikh (Dev), Erica Fernandes (Sonakshi)
Plot: A mature love story between a businessman and a nutritionist. It touches on modern relationships, ego, family, and how love changes with time.
4. Bade Achhe Lagte Hain (Sony TV)
Years: 2011–2014
Leads: Ram Kapoor, Sakshi Tanwar
Plot: A refreshing love story of two middle-aged individuals who marry under family pressure and gradually fall in love. It’s all about slow-burn romance and realistic emotional bonding.
5. Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon (Colors TV)
Years: 2012–2014
Leads: Vivian Dsena (RK), Drashti Dhami (Madhubala)
Plot: The drama of a superstar actor falling for a simple girl is the crux of this glamorous, passionate love story. Their intense chemistry lit up the screens.
6. Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani (Star One)
Years: 2010–2011
Leads: Vivian Dsena (Abhay), Sukirti Kandpal (Piya)
Plot: A vampire-human love story inspired by Twilight. It’s a gothic, dark romance that had fans hooked on the supernatural charm and eternal love.
7. Dil Mill Gayye (Star One)
Years: 2007–2010
Leads: Karan Singh Grover (Dr. Armaan), Shilpa Anand / Jennifer Winget (Dr. Riddhima)
Plot: Hospital-based youth romantic drama with medical interns. Light-hearted fun, friendship, heartbreak, and romance made it hugely popular among teens.
8. Beintehaa (Colors TV)
Years: 2013–2014
Leads: Harshad Arora (Zain), Preetika Rao (Aaliya)
Plot: A classic enemies-to-lovers tale with an Islamic cultural backdrop. The sizzling chemistry between the leads, set against family feuds, drew lots of attention.
9. Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai (Star Plus)
Years: 2011–2013
Leads: Kushal Tandon (Virat), Nia Sharma (Maanvi)
Plot: While the show is about sisterhood, the parallel romantic storylines — especially Virat and Maanvi’s — brought charm and emotion to the series.
10. Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki (Colors TV) -Hindi Romantic TV Serials
Years: 2016–2018
Leads: Ssharad Malhotra, Kratika Sengar
Plot: A reincarnation love story, where two lovers are separated by fate and meet again in another life. Melodrama and romance mixed with destin
11. Qubool Hai (Zee TV)
Years: 2012–2016
Leads: Karan Singh Grover (Asad), Surbhi Jyoti (Zoya)
Plot: A Muslim backdrop with modern values, the love story of Asad and Zoya was fresh and filled with witty moments, mystery, and emotional twists.
12. Tu Aashiqui (Colors TV)
Years: 2017–2018
Leads: Ritvik Arora (Ahaan), Jannat Zubair Rahmani (Pankti)
Plot: A struggling singer and a girl trapped in an exploitative world fall in love. Music, intense romance, and youthful emotions made it stand out.
13. Tere Liye (Star Plus)
Years: 2010–2011
Leads: Harshad Chopda (Anurag), Anupriya Kapoor (Taani)
Plot: A deeply emotional love story about childhood friends torn apart by circumstances but brought back by destiny. A beautifully tragic romance.
14. Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha (Colors TV)
Years: 2012–2013
Leads: Kunal Karan Kapoor (Mohan), Aakanksha Singh (Megha)
Plot: A widow and a journalist fall in love, breaking societal stereotypes. Subtle, sweet, and heartfelt, it was loved for its unique concept.
15. Bepannah (Colors TV)
Years: 2018
Leads: Jennifer Winget (Zoya), Harshad Chopda (Aditya)
Plot: Two strangers meet after the betrayal of their spouses and fall for each other. Mystery, pain, and love are beautifully woven into the story.
16. Dil Se Di Dua… Saubhagyavati Bhava? (Life OK)
Years: 2011–2013
Leads: Karanvir Bohra, Sriti Jha
Plot: A psychological thriller-romance about an obsessive husband and a woman’s journey to break free and find love and freedom.
17. Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi (Star One)
Years: 2010–2011
Leads: Drashti Dhami (Geet), Gurmeet Choudhary (Maan)
Plot: A young girl abandoned by her family finds love in a stern boss. A powerful romance filled with emotional healing and chemistry.
18. Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan (MTV)
Years: 2014–2018
Leads: Parth Samthaan (Manik), Niti Taylor (Nandini)
Plot: A youth-based college romance with passion, music, friendship, and heartbreak. Manik-Nandini’s love story became an internet sensation.
19. Saraswatichandra (Star Plus)
Years: 2013–2014
Leads: Gautam Rode (Saras), Jennifer Winget (Kumud)
Plot: A beautifully shot story based on a classic novel about love that suffers due to family and fate. Intense emotions, poetic treatment.
20. Ek Duje Ke Vaaste (Sony TV) – Hindi Romantic TV Serials
Years: 2016 (Season 1), 2020 (Season 2)
Leads: Namik Paul, Nikita Dutta (S1); Mohit Kumar, Kanikka Kapur (S2)
Plot: Both seasons portray deep love stories dealing with sacrifice, ambitions, and destiny. Season 1, especially, gained a cult following.