Beyhadh to Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai; TV shows that are popular without being saas-bahu soaps

MUMBAI:Kitchen politics, at one time, ruled the television screens. A good bahu who is troubled by her mother-in-law and at the same time has a sea of problems with a vamp trying to steal her husband away was something which the audience was hooked to.

These serials had a joint family setting and were immensely loved however, in the past few years, we all have got freedom from those boring 'saas-bahu' stories. When one talks about the small screen TV industry, the only thing we can imagine is a mother-in-law troubling her daughter-in-law or vice versa and just the drama. However, the content of TV is now changing to something different. 

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We have shows with some refreshing storylines. These stories give us a new view of looking at things and also give us some impactful messages; this also keeps the viewers attention intact.

Check out the list below!

Kavya – Ek Jazbaa Ek Junoon

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The show focuses on an IAS officer who tries to balance her personal life along with her passion to serve the nation

Beyhadh

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Beyhadh is a path breaking drama where the actress is the vamp and how she gets obsessed to a man and goes to any lengths to win over him.

Barsatein - Mausam Pyar Ka

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This serial has a different concept where a woman falls in love with an influential man but his stubbornness and emotional unavailability become a challenge for her.

Dabangii – Mulgi Aayi Re Aayi

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The daily soap has a cinematic viewing experience and how a girl is torn between her biological father and her step father while growing and trying to fight the challenges that life throws at her.

Aankh Micholi

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This serial is once again a cop drama where undercover officer gets married into a traditional family and tries to pursue her dreams

Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai

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This show was a superhit as it brought back the era of a 90’s and a sweet love story. How Naina and Sameer dealt with the complexities of life was a visual treat

Qubool Hai

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The show is a love story between Zoya and Asad, however it was quite different from saas-bahu dramas. The show became popular and there was a 2.0 version rolled out soon after. 

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