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EP - 14

⁓ People say the world has changed
Thankfully, between you and I,
it's still the same⁓

INDIAN TV SERIALS

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Today I felt like ranting about Indian TV serials. Now, why did I decide to rant about TV serials in a blog based on book opinions? Well, first, some might disagree, but these same serials do form the foundation of a lot of Wattpad books. And second, I was watching one of these TV serials, and it made me want to rant.

Let me tell you all about that serial. So, here's the plot: The female lead (FL) works at the male lead's (ML) house as a maid. She really admires the ML's mother, who is a highly successful businesswoman. Then, accidentally—yes, accidentally—the FL ends up being the brand ambassador of the ML's company. (Seriously, what was the scriptwriter on?)

The upcoming plot of the story is as predictable as it gets. The ML and FL have to shoot an advertisement for their product, which involves a wedding scene where they act like a couple getting married. Now, here comes the kicker: our fragile, naïve, petite, innocent (a complete delulu) FL thinks she actually got married to the ML during the shoot. Officially.

Ever since that moment, she starts considering him her pati parmeshvar, going as far as telling her to-be husband that she can't marry him. Either the scriptwriter does drugs, or they think that we do.

And honestly, this is nothing compared to the madness of this industry. These people do absolutely wild and vile things. Like the FL forgiving even the person who tried to k**l her, the FL enduring all the insults and abuse the ML throws at her, while still staying by his side because love, the FL getting pregnant with the ML's child in one shot—as if biology works that way.

The worst part? Even some Wattpad writers do this! And then you see readers saying, "I want to live in fiction THEY write." Like, girl, no. You better live in reality, because fiction like this is not it.

The "lower middle-class wardrobe miracle" where characters somehow afford an entirely fresh and trendy outfit every single day—honestly, their closet must be a portal to a high-end store! And don't even get me started on the never-learning-their-lesson misunderstandings. Like, how many times do they need to mess up and promise not to before realizing communication exists?

Ah, how could we possibly skip over the immortal characters? Indian TV serials have truly redefined aging—these characters have seen generations pass, attended their grandchildren's weddings, and yet somehow manage to look like they just stepped out of a luxury spa. It's almost magical, isn't it?

But what's even more absurd is their inability to die. No matter how many fatal accidents, mysterious illnesses, or dramatic conspiracies they encounter, they always make a miraculous comeback—sometimes as reincarnations, sometimes with plastic surgery, and sometimes simply because the writers forgot they were supposed to be dead.

And then we have the divorce drama. These characters treat marriage and divorce like casual hobbies. They get married once but divorced four times, as if the paperwork doesn't involve months of legalities.

The most hilarious part? Their divorces happen instantly after signing the papers. No waiting period, no court dates, just a quick pen to paper, and boom—they're single. Makes you wonder if they have some VIP express pass for the judicial system.

the remarriage? Oh, that's even better. Just in time for the next festive episode, they somehow find their way back to each other, with the same over-the-top rituals, drama, and, of course, slow-motion effects.

It's almost poetic how even after three lifetimes, ten divorces, and countless misunderstandings, the same two people keep ending up together. Romance goals or sheer ridiculousness? You decide.

Indian TV serials aren't just shows—they're a testament to how far imagination (or the lack of it) can go. Logic and storytelling may not survive here, but the drama will live on. Forever.

I mean, sure, escapism is great—we all need a little fantasy in our lives. But there's a fine line between escapism and plain absurdity. And sadly, a lot of these stories cross that line.

So, dear scriptwriters and authors, here's a humble request: please, give us realistic characters and stories. Give us female leads who have agency, who don't forgive murderers, and who know that a wedding scene doesn't make them married. Let's aim for fiction that's not only entertaining but also a little more rooted in reality.

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This chapter might not have been entirely about books, but let's face it, the madness of Indian TV serials isn't all that different from some of the stories we read on Wattpad. I hope you had a good laugh and enjoyed reading it!

Now,on a more serious note—how many of you have your board exams next month? Or areyou done with your practicals already? This time of the year is honestly soexhausting, and I just want to say: hang in there. I hope you survive thischaos with your sanity intact (unlike our beloved TV serial characters).