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From Bade Achhe Lagte Hai 2 to Udaariyaan; Generation leaps and introducing kids have become the new formula to attract audience for these TV shows

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Jan 17, 2023, 15:34 IST
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From Bade Achhe Lagte Hai 2 to Udaariyaan; Generation leaps and introducing kids have become the new formula to attract audience for these TV shows

The latest list of TV shows that have been successfully running has one major thing in common and that is their numerous leaps and continuous change in tracks. Well, take a look at the list of shows who have been following this pattern whenever the show sees a dip.

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Bade Achhe Lagte Hai 2

Bade Achhe Lagte Hai 2 decided to first take a leap of 6 years and introduced the little girl Pihu, while the track had just garnered viewership makers decided to take yet another leap and this one would be a generation leap. Owing to not ageing on screen the former leads Disha Parmar and Nakuul Mehta decided to quit the show and ETimes TV was the first one to reveal it exclusively.

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Kundali Bhagya

ETimes TV exclusively updated fans that the show is all set to take a generation leap. With the leap, Shraddha Arya shall continue her character as Preeta but Shakti Arora us deciding to make an exit from the show.

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​Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

After Mohsin Khan and Shivangi Joshi decided to quit the show, the makers had a generation leap, after the separation track fans were still adjusting to the new setting but the makers went on for another separation and brought in a 6-year leap with the introduction of two little munchkins, well with the new kids the show is working better than before and the viewers are now waiting to see how Abhimanyu and Akshara will meet.

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​Yeh Hai Chahatein

Yeh Hai Chahatein has been popularly known for its numerous leaps, the separation track and the leaps weren't enough to keep the viewers glued the makers went on for a fresh story with the generation leap and changed the viewers' favourite Jodi Rusha completely new characters. Fans are still trying to understand the new track and hoping that the show continues without a leap.

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​Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin

Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin's storyline seemed to go nowhere post the separation track, to give a fresh start to the track the makers went for a 5-year leap and brought two adorable kids. Now, the track has been finally returning to its focus on Sai and Virat and the fans are keen on seeing the couple reunite with the kids.

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​Imlie

Imlie's lead pair Sumbul Touqeer and Fahmaan Khan decided to quit the show and to keep the show running the makers decided to bring in new leads and took a 20-year-long generation leap. The show is doing great with the new characters and a fresh storyline.

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Pandya Store

Pandya Store was stuck in the loop of Shweta's torture and the show desperately needed a fresh start. The makers decided to bring a new one with kids and went for a 6-year generation leap. Bombay Times had exclusively revealed the reason behind Pandya Store's leap as a source close to the show shared, "The show needed a fresh track as viewers had watched enough of Shweta's track, it had begun to stretch."

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​Meet

Meet's storyline has experimented with everything from new tracks to new faces, and now the makers decided to take a generation leap with the lead characters and bring a fresh story for the viewers. Post the leap, makers will now focus on Ashi Singh aka Meet's family and bring in Shagun Pandey back as her love interest.

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Udaariyaan

Ankit Gupta and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary decided to quit the show owing to the leap and the makers then changed the whole story and brought a whole new cast for the show. The show is running fabulously well with Hitesh Bharadwaj and Twinkle Arora as the new leads.

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