In recent years, there has been a movement toward "own voices" and multicultural romance. Within this movement, the has carved a specific niche. Critics have noted that Mehta avoids the trap of tokenism. Her characters are Indian not for the sake of diversity quotas, but because their cultural heritage informs every decision they make—from how they fight to how they forgive.

: Her defining trait is her obsession with health and fitness, often forcing her husband, Taarak, to eat strict "diet food" (like juice) while he secretly craves spicy snacks. Romantic Dynamics

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