Dec 30, 2005 02:44 AM
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(Updated Dec 30, 2005 02:44 AM)
The concept of joint families is an age-old and a well appreciated one among the elder generation.Nowadays, the very idea is shrinking in practice, but has taken the everlasting fancy of the 'Utopian' soapmakers of Indian television arena.
Have a look at the prime time shows of Star Plus-be it Kesar, Kahin To Hoga, Kasauti Zindagi Kay, KSBKBT or KGGK or K Street Pali Hill or Bhabhi or blah blah.......oh yes Kumkum pyara sa bhandhan too.......on an average, each serial holds a family of a minimum of 11 members in a household(KSBKBT populates 20+.......permanent members in addition to the occasional addition and substraction of temporary characters.Similar is the case of KGGK).
The next question is , what is the point they have to make with this overpopulation?Upholding traditional Indian values?Emphasising the importance of Joint families?Honestly, if that is the motive behind these 'butcher houses' then the whole concept backfires........Is this how a Joint Family going to be?
