Television is one of the best things to have happened to the last two generations. Indian mothers and grandmothers cannot be more thankful for their daily dose of saas-bahu drama, which forms a big chunk of their daily routine. In this case, it is not only the women who are thankful, but also Indian men who now get some respite from moderating the constant arguments and fights that conspire between their mothers and wives, now that they are occupied, all thanks to our TV soaps.
I get very motivated everytime I see a lead female protagonist look highly determined to bring about positive changes in the lives of all her family members. Irrespective of the state of mess her own life is in, she makes sure her family does not get even slightly affected by all the challenges and problems she faces. Isn't this a lesson in optimism and staring life right in the face? My only concern remains that these women don't exist in the real world. I secretly wish, sometimes, to have domestic help that is as efficient and adept as the ones we see on television. Because seriously, having a Ramu kaka/Sita at your beck and call the moment you call for them, when there is only one in a huge palace-like setting is something even normal, middle-class people don't enjoy the luxury of, despite living in a fifth the size of the homes shown in these soaps. Nonetheless, I am hopeful that one day I shall find my Ramu kaka/Sita. Also, I feel watching Hindi serials gives us renewed hopes everytime something goes wrong, because ultimately, Bappa or Thakurji will serve justice and everthing will go back to being normal. Another important learning which completes the picture is to live your life with a never-say-die spirit and also because I am referring to 'never-say-die' in the most literal sense, imagine thinking during every funeral that this may not be the person's final death. So, we should learn to always think twice before emoting during such a situation. This does not imply that you should not cry, but one should be optimistic and always ask himself/herself, ''How will the story go on without him/her?''
For me, the word 'villain' will always be synonymous with Hindi soaps. And, I am eternally grateful to these soaps for showing me that there is always going to be that one person who will be spying on me and wanting to take away my happiness. And that villain will most likely be someone from my past life because apparently I don't know the villain and have no idea about who he/she is, but ironically enough, the villain knows everthing about me. If you delve deeper into this theory, you will realize why we are all told to avoid indulging in misdeeds. This is because our karma will come to haunt us when we least expect it. Going by this logic, Hindi television should be given its due credit for being so progressive. To end the list of learnings, in order to be able to uphold the status of a dutiful wife and daughter-in-law, wearing a saree is a mandate!
Wishing you all great joy and success in the company of Indian television!
I get very motivated everytime I see a lead female protagonist look highly determined to bring about positive changes in the lives of all her family members. Irrespective of the state of mess her own life is in, she makes sure her family does not get even slightly affected by all the challenges and problems she faces. Isn't this a lesson in optimism and staring life right in the face? My only concern remains that these women don't exist in the real world. I secretly wish, sometimes, to have domestic help that is as efficient and adept as the ones we see on television. Because seriously, having a Ramu kaka/Sita at your beck and call the moment you call for them, when there is only one in a huge palace-like setting is something even normal, middle-class people don't enjoy the luxury of, despite living in a fifth the size of the homes shown in these soaps. Nonetheless, I am hopeful that one day I shall find my Ramu kaka/Sita. Also, I feel watching Hindi serials gives us renewed hopes everytime something goes wrong, because ultimately, Bappa or Thakurji will serve justice and everthing will go back to being normal. Another important learning which completes the picture is to live your life with a never-say-die spirit and also because I am referring to 'never-say-die' in the most literal sense, imagine thinking during every funeral that this may not be the person's final death. So, we should learn to always think twice before emoting during such a situation. This does not imply that you should not cry, but one should be optimistic and always ask himself/herself, ''How will the story go on without him/her?''
For me, the word 'villain' will always be synonymous with Hindi soaps. And, I am eternally grateful to these soaps for showing me that there is always going to be that one person who will be spying on me and wanting to take away my happiness. And that villain will most likely be someone from my past life because apparently I don't know the villain and have no idea about who he/she is, but ironically enough, the villain knows everthing about me. If you delve deeper into this theory, you will realize why we are all told to avoid indulging in misdeeds. This is because our karma will come to haunt us when we least expect it. Going by this logic, Hindi television should be given its due credit for being so progressive. To end the list of learnings, in order to be able to uphold the status of a dutiful wife and daughter-in-law, wearing a saree is a mandate!
Wishing you all great joy and success in the company of Indian television!
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