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In the 1990s and 2000s, Indian television saw a surge in family dramas, with shows like "Hum Log" (1986), "Tara" (1993), and "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" (2000). These shows explored complex family relationships, marital conflicts, and social issues like domestic violence, dowry, and women's empowerment.

: A quintessential trope where a new bride must navigate the expectations and often authoritarian rule of her mother-in-law. Generational Conflict