Some of Rupali’s earliest works include Marathi shows like Man Udhan Varyache, Don Kinaare Doghi Apan and Kanyadaan. She later made her Bollywood debut with the film Risk in 2007. | Tellychakkar.com
Imlie to Mohi, why do soaps turn forced weddings into fairy tales? On Wahiyat Wednesday
Imlie to Mohi, why do soaps turn forced weddings into fairy tales? On Wahiyat Wednesday
Indian television shows have glorified forced marriages. Star Plus show Imlie is the latest example.
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Sumbul Touqeer Khan and Gashmeer Mahajani in a still from Imlie.
Star Plus show Imlie is one of the Top 5 most-watched TV shows. However, the daily soap doesn t offer you anything out of the box. It s just old wine in new bottle, which Indian viewers have been watching over the years. A city boy goes to a village and either the circumstances or the villagers force him to marry a village girl, who is obviously quite innocent. And to add more spice to the drama, the boy also has a lady love in the city.