If you thought last week’s TRP shake-up was dramatic, Week 18 just turned the heat up another notch. After dominating the top spot for several weeks, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 has finally lost its position once again — and this time it’s slipped all the way to third place. Meanwhile, Vasudha is proving that its Week 17 breakthrough was no fluke, and Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan is suddenly a very serious contender. Free Press Journal
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Vasudha Week 18 TRP Rankings — Full Top 5
| Rank | Show | Channel | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1 | Vasudha | Zee TV | ✅ Holds No. 1 |
| 🥈 2 | Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan | Zee TV | 🔼 Major rise |
| 🥉 3 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 | Star Plus | 🔽 Slips from top |
| 4 | Tum Se Tum Tak | Zee TV | ✅ Steady |
| 5 | Anupamaa | Star Plus | 🔽 Continues to dip |
The Big Story: Vasudha Holds, Ganga Mai Surges
Vasudha continued its impressive run and retained the No. 1 spot in the Week 18 ratings. What makes this remarkable is that the Zee TV drama is holding firm despite stiff competition — remember, Vasudha topped the overall Hindi GEC chart after nearly six years when it first claimed the throne in Week 17. Free Press JournalFree Press Journal
But the real headline of Week 18 belongs to Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan. Showing a remarkable surge in viewership, Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan climbed to the second position this week — a stunning leap that sends Smriti Irani’s Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 to third. For a show produced by Ravie Dubey and Sargun Mehta, this is a landmark moment. Free Press Journal
What’s Happening With Anupamaa?
It hasn’t been an easy few weeks for Rupali Ganguly’s flagship show. Anupamaa has seen another dip and has gone from 1.6 points last week to 1.5 points this week, with the current track revolving around Anu and Raahi coming back at loggerheads. A storyline reset may be the need of the hour if Star Plus wants to reclaim lost ground. India Forums
Television Rating Points (TRP) in India are measured by BARC (Broadcast Audience Research Council), which tracks viewership across thousands of households each week — making these numbers the definitive measure of what India is watching.
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FAQs
Q: Which is the No. 1 show on Indian TV in Week 18 of 2026?
Vasudha on Zee TV has retained the top position in Week 18, continuing its historic run after first dethroning Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 the previous week.
Q: Did Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan beat Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 in the latest TRP report?
Yes — Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan surged to the second spot in Week 18’s TRP chart, pushing Smriti Irani’s Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 down to third place.
