'Saas-bahu' genre is fading: Mona Singh

With the emergence of many mystical, mythological and reality shows on the Indian small screen, actress Mona Singh says saas-bahu sagas, which were once a household favorite for many, is fading.


With the emergence of many mystical, mythological and reality shows on the Indian small screen, actress Mona Singh says saas-bahu sagas, which were once a household favorite for many, is fading.

"It is already fading...it's gone. There was a time where people would only do 'saas-bahu' sagas...it's a herd mentality. They (TV show makers) will follow what will work." Mona told IANS.

Mona shared that women don't want to see saas-bahu dramas because it's anyway happening in their real lives. So, it is better that they switch that off and go into this wonderland and see supernatural things, talk about it, switch off the TV and sleep peacefully.

The Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin star will be seen in the forthcoming TV show Kawach...Kaali Shaktiyon Se, a finite series about supernatural powers and exorcism.

Asked if such content is regressive, Mona said: "Most of the ratings we are getting are from small towns and not metropolitan cities. The show is massy...Why we are doing is because it works. It's commercially viable and for an actor like me, it's a challenge."

The 34-year-old says the Indian small screen has seen phases.

"There was a time when show like 'Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin' did well and then there were 10 more shows like that, which came up. It is a herd mentality...Maybe right now it's the phase of supernatural and exorcism. So this will work right now," she added.

Mona says there has been an evolution in the role of women in shows and added that television is a very women-centric medium.

"I think it (role of women) is changing. It is changing for good. TV is anyway very women-centric. So most of the housewives watch TV," she said.

She says as an actor, it is her duty to inspire other women in the right direction.

Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin did that. A lot of girls stepped out and applied for jobs or accepted themselves. "After Kya Huaa Tera Vaada, a lot of women who were being cheated, they started to stand up for themselves. Now I am doing a show on supernatural powers, which talks about good vs evil," she said.

Mona claims that she will be featuring in a never-seen-before avatar in the Colors channel show.

"This is a genre that I have never tried and it's a challenge for any actor because I am not just playing me or a simple character as Paridhi. I will be possessed. So there will be evil spirits taking over my body and I will be going wild, sultry, taking revenge and fighting that spirit to be the 'Kawach' (shield) of the family," she said.

Kawach...Kaalo Shaktiyon Se, which will air from June 11, also features Vivek Dahiya and Maheck Chahal.


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Comments (11)

No doubt Mona Jaswir Singh is a fabulous actress but seems like she is not aware that the top ten trp shows are Saas Bahu saga. Now supernatural too started ruling. Realistic shows like PKHD, MAHPH, Tamanna, Dehleez are too much under rated

7 years ago

"There was a time where people would only do 'saas-bahu' sagas...it's a herd mentality. They (TV show makers) will follow what will work."

Then, isn't her new show also a result of the same herd mentality? A show about supernatural powers and exorcism...why? Because naagins and daayans are ruling the roost.

And she herself says,"Most of the ratings we are getting are from small towns and not metropolitan cities. The show is massy...Why we are doing is because it works."
Exactly...it WORKS. So, if she herself is following 'herd mentality' by taking up this kind of show, why accuse others of following "herd mentality"? Hypocrisy much?

7 years ago

Lol true sas bahu is fading nagin , makhis and Dayan are ruling what shit shows are directed these days pakha diya .
Anyways Mona all the best for ur new show

7 years ago

Saas-bahu genre is not gone. Lol. Unfortunately, saas-bahu shows are very much dominating Tellywood. However, there are new shows that are not saas-bahu genres. But it seems that supernatural shows and supernatural elements are the new trend. There are some supernatural shows that are worth watching but Kavach doesn't look like one of them. Lol.

7 years ago

Rashmi sharma wont let saas bahu genre fade. She keeps bringing "new" shows on d concept which r TRP toppers.

7 years ago

Unfortunately they are not fading.See top 10 shows and you will see that 8 out of ten are saas-bahu drama.

7 years ago

Great Article. ..!!

And frankly speaking for me its Supernatural Fantasy show any day over those pathetic crap Bhabho Koki Saas Bahu Eyelocks..!!

Love this trend and hope we get more and more shows under this category.

7 years ago

Who says saas-bahu shows r fading? Luks like Mona is not aware of d shows on TV so she don't know dat out of 10 shows, 6 shows r of saas-bahu only. But loved her point abt d outcome of her shows JJKN n KHTV.

7 years ago

The Saas-Bahu trend is fading and bhoot/chudail/naagin treand coming!

Ekta started Saas-Bahu crap, Rashmi started supernatural crap!

7 years ago

she is only 34 yrs. old

omg I can't believe

7 years ago

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