Population wise, India is one of the biggest countries in the world. It is also the most diverse, with each state speaking a different language and eating a different cuisine. Each part of India has its own unique culture and the people are brought up with different ideologies.

Hence, it is next to impossible to come up with an idea that will entertain the entire population at the same time. The only thing that has come remotely close to achieving this fleet is the Indian Cricket team. Millions of people all over the country tune in to watch a cricket match but even then, there are a number of people who do not enjoy watching the sport.

In order to carter to this extremely diverse audience, the Indian entertainment industry has consistently introduced various new genres to small screen entertainment. Initially a number of mythological serials were launched. These shows were based on the legends that help shape Indian culture. They were a huge success and even today these shows continue to receive extremely high ratings.

Another popular genre is drama serials. These shows are often packed with action and keep the audience coming back for more. In one season of the show, the lead character will be faced with a number of life altering decisions and difficulties. If the writing is good, you will develop a connection to the character, so much so that you will feel their joy and pain. Each episode is like an emotional roller-coaster and you cannot help but go back for more.

Reality shows have emerged as a popular genre of television. They feature regular people like you and me in extreme situations. More often than not, it is in the form of a competition. The contestants compete against each other, in order to win a grand prize. These contestants are usually made to live in a large house and are not permitted to communicate with the outside world. Thus, they literally have to spend their days and nights together. This lack of privacy can get on a person's nerves and there are often outbreaks and fights during the course of the show. This provides a great source of entertainment to the public and reality shows continue to receive high TRP ratings.

There are a number of people who love the thrill of being scared out of their skin. They enjoy the adrenaline rush that accompanies a good scare. Hence, horror shows have become a popular option. A number of these shows are aired late in the night with the goal of sending a shiver down the spine of the courageous viewers.

With entertainment being such a huge industry, various new shows are constantly emerging. These shows are launched with the goal of engaging the audience and giving them something to look forward to.