(head of house) and the influential role of mothers/mothers-in-law. Duty vs. Desire : The conflict between (filial duty) and personal career or romantic choices. Food as Language

When the world thinks of Indian family dramas on screen, the first image is often the "Saas-Bahu" (Mother-in-law vs. Daughter-in-law) saga. For two decades, shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi ruled the airwaves. These shows were derided for their melodramatic lighting, synthetic saris, and plot twists involving identical twins separated at birth.

Between the Saree & the Smartphone – An Indian Family Post