Sanjivani (2002 TV series)

Sanjivani: A Medical Boon was an Indian medical drama television series that aired on Star Plus from 2002 to 2005. It is touted as the first Indian medical drama.
A sequel series "Dill Mill Gaye" was premiered on 2007 on Star One and a reboot version named "Sanjivani" premiered on Star Plus in 12 August 2019.
This show is remembered as the first Indian series to discuss on HIV.
Plot.
Sanjivani narrates a story about four medical interns namely Dr. Juhi Singh, Dr. Rahul Mehra, Dr. Simran Chopra and Dr. Omi Joshi and the trials and tribulations they face to fight a constant battle against diseases and death of patients while balancing their professional and personal life.
Production.
Sanjeet Bedi playing Dr. Omi quit the series unhappy with the ongoing story but soon returned in February 2005 for his death sequence when Omi is shown suffering from HIV and dies. 
Sequels and remake.
It was remade in Bengali as "Ekhane Akash Neel" on Star Jalsha.
From 2007 to 2010, a sequel series titled, "Dill Mill Gayye" aired on Star One starring Jennifer Winget and Karan Singh Grover.
In 2019 another sequel of the series also titled "Sanjivani" premiered on Star Plus starring Namit Khanna and Surbhi Chandna, with Gurdeep Kohli and Mohnish Bahl reprising their roles from the original series.
Reception.
Critics.
The Indian Express stated, "Sanjivani’s success came from its refreshing storytelling process, script and the performances of the actors. It also had the perfect mix of drama and romance, dollops of emotions and a strange relatability factor that none of the dailies provided during that time."
Ratings.
Months after launch, in April 2002, it averaged a low rating of 3.75 TVR while in mid October it rose to 4.08 TVR and in late October to 5.59 TVR. Since December, it steadily rose until June 2003 where in December, January, April, May and June 2003 it garnered 5.92, 6.35, 7.3 (both April and May) and 7.8 TVR. In early July it decreased to 6.9 TVR. In first week of September 2003, it garnered 6.8 TVR while the following week it rose to 7.6 TVR. In first week of August it rose to 8.5 TVR. In week 39, it was at fifteenth position with 7.9 TVR while in week 40 of 2003 (week ending 4 October 2003), it garnered its peak rating of 10.1 TVR entering into top 10 programs for the first time occupying sixth position with the character Dr. Aham's death track. On 19 November 2003, it garnered 8.5 TVR.