Move over saas-bahu sagas, it's daddy time on Indian TV
It is said that television is a woman’s domain, with saas-bahu sagas ruling the silver screen for a long time. However, there seems to have been a gradual change, with shows beginning to focus on the relationship shared between a father and his children.
It is said that television is a woman’s domain, with

saas-bahu
sagas ruling the silver screen for a long time. However, there seems to have been a gradual change, with shows beginning to focus on the relationship shared between a father and his children.
Producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah says that this is the next phase on Indian TV, which is why his ongoing show focuses on the relationship. "The saas-bahu time is over. I feel that a father-son relationship is very important and has many dimensions to it. There are a number of ways this can be shown. I picked up three to four dimensions, as I feel that was all we could cover effectively," he says.
Playing a father can be pretty complex too, especially for actors who have not experienced parenthood in real life. But, actor Vishal Singh, who plays a young father in the show, Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, looked for inspiration from his surroundings. "I have a younger brother, so I got my inspiration from there. He’s 13 years younger than me, and I am like a father to him," he says.
One might think that it is tough to pen down the diverse aspects of this relationship on paper. However, scriptwriter Ravindra Gautam disagrees. "It has ample colors and emotions — one moment he is a loving father, and the other moment, he can be a strict headmaster. So, I feel you always have loads of content to write about this topic," he says.
Pukaar — Call For The Hero
This action-drama series revolves around the journey of Major Rajveer (played by actor Rannvijay Singh) to win his father’s love, in the backdrop of his fight against the builders’ mafia that controls Mumbai. Actor Raj Babbar plays the dad here.
Yeh Hain Mohabbatein
The show’s story involves Raman Bhalla, essayed by actor Karan Patel, who is divorced and unwillingly opts for a second marriage just to win the custody of his daughter Ruhi. Raman also has a son, and their complicated relationship is an important part of the show.
Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar
Though the plot revolves around the rekindled relationship between a divorced couple, the complex relationship of a single father — Ronit Roy — with his children, is also prime in the storyline.
Bandhan
Set in Maharashtra, the show revolves around the bond that a forest ranger’s family shares with a baby elephant. Actor Aditya Redij played the role of the ranger and a doting dad, who shared a strong relationship with his daughter Darpan, essayed by actor Ananya Agarwal.
Everest
This Ashutosh Gowariker show revolves around the struggles of a girl, Anjali, essayed by actor Shamata Anchan, who decides to climb Mt Everest just to impress her father, played by actor Manish Chaudhari.
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