This week’s fresh produce of all things weird on Indian TV

Did our own Naagin just pull a Jon Snow on us? Seems like desi Indian shows can’t get enough of Game of Thrones. Here, we are back again with the weird, absurd and ridiculous stuff on the small screen.

Updated on: May 8, 2016, 15:18:58 IST

Hindustan Times | By Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi

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If you are an avid follower of image sharing website 9gag, you may have come across this post in the last few days:

Vishkanya just showed us how praying can actually cause miracles.

Yes, that’s mhari Gopi Vau in the same GIF that went viral in India last year where she washes her dearest hubby’s laptop and then hangs it to dry. It has earned very respectable 24,000 points on the site and made the world aware of what funniest stuff goes on our TV.

Read: Hilarious plot twists this week on TV

In case you’ve been missing it, here is a little more fun from this week:

1. Hanging game on point:

Source: Saath Nibhana Saathiya, Colors

This one is getting hanged for murder but in a bright red saree. Wow, jail dress code got so much better so suddenly.

2. Naagin pulled a Jon Snow

Source: Naagin, Colors

OMG, YES! Long live the Naagin, the Naagin is dead. They totally killed their lead character but like Jon Snow, we are sure she will come back too. Not happy about that.

Read | The absolute, most ridiculous stuff seen on TV this week: Part 2

Also, look at the amazing CGI:

3. Talking of GOT, Sasural Simar Ka is still at it:

Source: Sasural Simar Ka, Colors

And they have shamelessly retained their shameless plagiarism of Game of Thrones’ Hall of Faces.

Read: A lipstick-wearing Ravana and other weird things seen on TV this week

4. Best save ever:

So this one is about to get attacked/murdered...

But because she is in a mandir, she prays:

And voila!

Source: Vishkanya, ZeeTV

5. Finally...

Source: Swaragini, Colors

You feel so much for these characters that the camera shakes to make you feel dizzy, just like this woman. WOW.

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Soumya Srivastava
Soumya Srivastava is the Entertainment and Lifestyle Editor at Hindustan Times, bringing over a decade of experience covering movies, celebrities, pop culture, and everything that feels current and compelling. With a sharp editorial lens and an instinct for what resonates, she writes stories that balance insight with accessibility — whether she’s reporting from a red carpet, reviewing a buzzy new release, or unpacking the craft behind cinema. An unabashed Swiftie and a devoted admirer of Christopher Nolan’s filmmaking, Soumya blends heart and analysis in equal measure. She holds a degree in English Literature from Janki Devi Memorial College, Delhi University, and is an alumna of IIMC Dhenkanal (2013). As a Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, her reviews reflect credibility, cultural awareness, and a nuanced understanding of storytelling across genres and formats. She has interviewed celebrities like Celine Song, Zoya Akhtar, Kajol, Shabana Azmi, Pankaj Tripathi and more. She has also reviwes hundreds of movies and written thousands of stories, made videos, special columns and more. While films remain her first love, Soumya’s interests extend deeply into lifestyle and design. She is particularly drawn to décor, thoughtfully designed spaces, and the subtle ways aesthetics influence everyday living. From celebrity homes and interior trends to broader lifestyle movements, she enjoys exploring how personal taste intersects with identity and modern culture. Her voice is informed yet relatable, analytical yet warm — making her work engaging for a wide and diverse readership. Through her writing, Soumya continues to shape conversations around entertainment, lifestyle, and contemporary culture.Read More

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