6 TV Shows Which Broke Stereotypes

The show created a lot of buzz upon its release in 2008 and the plotline revolved around child marriage.

Balika Vadhu

Sidharth Shulka and Pratyusha Banerjee's chemistry was much loved by fans.

The plot centres on the victim of a bonded child labourer who struggles for the independence of her village and wishes to be free.

Udaan

The series shows a family that does not ask for dowry but seeks an earning daughter-in-law to satisfy their material greed.

Service Wali Bahu

It traces the journey of Payal Rai (Kratika Sengar) who defies the norms of society.

The 2008 series revolves around the hardships faced by the poor in our society.

Uttaran

The 2008 series revolves around the hardships faced by the poor in our society.

The show follows the story of  Soumya, who struggles with her identity as transgender.

Shakti-Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki

Rubina Dilaik played the lead role in the serial.

It highlighted a practice in which underprivileged girls are married off to wealthier men in exchange for money.

Molkki