The following is a list of popular TV shows that featured child marriages in their daily soaps in order to increase their TRP. Forced marriages have been praised and glorified on Indian television.
The creators of major daily soaps go to great lengths to ensure that their shows are popular and enjoyable. They continuously keep adding new twists and turns to keep people interested in their shows. The following is a list of popular TV shows that featured child marriages in their daily soaps in order to increase their TRP. Forced marriages have been praised and glorified on Indian television. Check out the TV shows to do so:
Pehredaar Piya Ki
Tejasswi Prakash is a contestant of Bigg Boss season 15 and a talented TV actor. Her show focused on her relationship with a 10-year-old child. Due to the controversy surrounding child marriage, the show was even canceled.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
The makers of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah featured Tipendra Jethalal Gada aka Tappu being married at a young age in one of the episodes. It was later revealed that the sequence was a dream sequence by the creators. This specific scenario involving a child marriage received a lot of TRPs.
Balika Vadhu Season 1
The directors highlighted Anandi and Jagya’s child marriage, which drew a lot of attention from the audience. For years, the show dominated the TRP charts.
Balika Vadhu 2
The makers of Balika Vadhu decided to put in a second instalment after the show’s enormous popularity. Anandi was compelled to marry Jigar at a young age in this season.
Imlie
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Imlie, who wanted to continue her education, was compelled to marry Aditya at an early age in this show. The show is based on a girl from a village being forced to marry a boy who in fact has a lady love back in the city.