Anthropologist Dr. Shoma Munshi speaks to The Swaddle's Aditi Patel about the colourful world of Indian TV dramas, revealing an unexpected side to Hindi soaps, and what they mean to the women who watch them.

You can watch our documentary on this topic, ‘Beyond Bahus,’ on The Swaddle’s YouTube channel.

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