10 Shows That Will Walk You Down The Memory Lane
How about diving into some old school drama for the weekend? This one’s dedicated to the late 90s and early 2000s kids whose lives revolved around Sanju’s magic pencil and Frooti’s doting Sonpari, not to forget Hannah Montana’s walk-in wardrobe. The good old days do go by rapidly but certain things are always etched in your memory and there’s definitely no better time than this pandemic to relive those childhood moments that are certainly remembered with a smile.
1. Hannah Montana
Miley Stewart’s life that looks quite ordinary to the world has another facet to it. No one is aware that Miley is actually the pop star Hannah Montana. She tried to conceal this identity for as long as she can, only revealing it to some of the close ones in her life. This show revolves around Miley, her best friends Oliver and Lily, her brother and father while focusing primarily on her daily teenage life.
2. Sonpari
A young girl Fruity by virtue of her kind deeds is given a gift in the form of a fairy called Sonpari and her friend Altu. They are always looking out for Fruity who lost her mother and they also save Fruity from Ruby, a woman who is trying to woo Fruity’s dad for his money. Later, Sonpari finds that Fruity is going to get into trouble because of Kali Pari, the villain but Sonpari stands by Fruity while they fight Kali Pari together.
3. Shakalaka Boom Boom
This Indian television serial revolves around Sanju, the protagonist and his experiences with the magic pencil. This magic pencil has the distinct ability to bring anything Sanju draws to life, sometimes creating problems for Sanju as well. This show became extremely popular among children in the early 2000s. The magic pencil created a buzz in the audience and led to this show’s success.
4. Karishma Ka Karishma
‘Karishma Ka Karishma’ is a remake of the 1980s American TV show Small Wonder. The story encompasses Vikram, a scientist who creates a robot Karishma that looks exactly like a human being. His family accepts Karishma as their daughter and they introduce her to everyone without revealing her original identity. Their neighbours, however, suspect some foul play but Karishma always manages to get away with it.
5. Shararat
6. Yeh Meri Family
The protagonist of this series is a 12-year-old child, Harshu whose everyday experiences form the crux of this show in a fun-filled manner. The plot is set in the summer of 1998 and revolves around his experiences as a teenager born in a middle-class family. His elder brother is depicted as the perfect studious child, while Harshu is the notorious one getting into trouble. It also explores teenage flings and other relatable challenges everyone is confronted with while growing up, especially in India.
7. The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
Zack and Cody are identical twins but their personalities are poles apart. This American teen sitcom recounts the experiences of the siblings after they move into Hotel Tipton as their mother has managed to secure a job there. They create havoc in the hotel with their notorious acts which form the basis of the plot, with most of their actions targeted towards the hotel’s manager, Mr Moseby.
8. That’s So Raven
Raven, a teenage psychic who can foresee certain aspects of the future frequently stumbles upon situations that turn out to be extremely hilarious. With the help of her visions, she is able to avoid some of them but they somehow lead to a complete adventure. Her sassy attitude and sense of humour coupled with the unique storyline made this show one of the highest-rated programmes on Disney channel when it was originally released.
9. Office Office
The Indian show ‘Office Office’ features the struggles of a common man Mussadilal while he tries to get his work done at government offices. He is perpetually running from one table to another for his work but ends up being disappointed. The officers are least bothered and give comical excuses. It is a hysterical drama that subtly points at the corruption prevalent in India, especially in the public sector.
10. Sarabhai vs Sarabhai
‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’ showcases the life of a family belonging to the upper strata of the society. Maya is extremely proud of her flamboyant lifestyle but to her disappointment, her son gets married to a middle-class woman, Monisha who is a stark opposite to her classy mother-in-law. This plot twist leads to a maddening sequence revolving around the jovial characters.
By Vedika Vohra (Suggest Nest)
