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Originally posted by: Amethyst.

• Student

• Unmarried

Age group-

15-25

Q1 Do you watch Indian Television soaps?

Yes😆

Q2 If yes, which is/was your favourite one?

Rishta. com

Q3 How often do you/ did you watch this show?

Everyday

Q4 Who is/was your favourite female character in that show?

Isha and Ruchika

Q5 Qualities you like in her character?

Workaholic, independent, organized, sensible, stylish 😆

Q6 One thing you do not like about her character?

very emotional

Q7 Do you identify with/ relate to this character?

Yes (sort of)

Q8 If you could live your life exactly in the way your favourite character lives in the show, would you be willing to do it?

Yes

Q9 Did you learn anything from that character or were inspired by her in any way?

Yes

Q10 If yes, what did you learn/ how did it change your life?

You can be yourself, and stronger in a world surrounded by others who do not have to be like you in anyway , and being a female you can definitely be successful, powerful and independent with integrity

Q11 If another character [male/female] in the serial, blames/scolds your favourite female character for no fault of her own, how should she react according to you?

She should stand up for herself and explain that it was not her fault.

--> that too in a mature way and not go crazy about it

Q12 If you are in the same situation in reality as your favourite female character in the question above, how would you react?

You would stand up for yourself and explain that it was not your fault.

--> unless it's my parents to whom I wouldn't say anything and listen quietly

Q13 How does your favourite female character dress?

In western attire

Q14 If your favourite female character changes the way she dresses up[ From traditional to western/ From western to traditional] would you still like her as much as you do now?

Yes (it mainly depends how she carries herself)

Q15 What is your choice of clothing?

Traditional

Western

Q16 Have you ever wished that your daughter/ daughter-in-law/mother-in-law or any female relative was like the character in the serial?

Yes

Q17 Have you ever tried to imitate your favourite character in reality? [Sense of dressing, behaviour or talking]

No

Q18 Any specific reason as to why you watch a particular serial?

It has a good environment, the characters were awsome, the actors were professional, the dialogues and direction was simply amazing!

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I'll ans them asap when i'll login from PC

• Working
• Housewife
• Student

• Married
• Unmarried

Age group-

15-25

25-35

35-45

45+

Q1 Do you watch Indian Television soaps?

Sometimes..a few ones😆

Q2 If yes, which is/was your favourite one?

Miley jab hum tum

Q3 How often do you/ did you watch this show?

Sometimes

Everyday

Q4 Who is/was your favourite female character in that show?

Nupur

Q5 Qualities you like in her character?

A smile always on her face :) Chirpy and cute.

Q6 One thing you do not like about her character?

Her stubborness.

Q7 Do you identify with/ relate to this character?

Yes/No

Q8 If you could live your life exactly in the way your favourite character lives in the show, would you be willing to do it?

Yes

Q9 Did you learn anything from that character or were inspired by her in any way?

No

Q10 If yes, what did you learn/ how did it change your life?

Q11 If another character [male/female] in the serial, blames/scolds your favourite female character for no fault of her own, how should she react according to you?

She should listen to the scolding quietly and respectfully.

She should stand up for herself and explain that it was not her fault.

Q12 If you are in the same situation in reality as your favourite female character in the question above, how would you react?

You would listen to the scolding quietly and respectfully.

You would stand up for yourself and explain that it was not your fault.

Q13 How does your favourite female character dress?

In traditional attire[ Saree/Salwar-kameez]

In western attire

Q14 If your favourite female character changes the way she dresses up[ From traditional to western/ From western to traditional] would you still like her as much as you do now?

Yes

Q15 What is your choice of clothing?

Traditional

Western

Q16 Have you ever wished that your daughter/ daughter-in-law/mother-in-law or any female relative was like the character in the serial?

I dont know :P

Q17 Have you ever tried to imitate your favourite character in reality? [Sense of dressing, behaviour or talking]

Yes

No

Q18 Any specific reason as to why you watch a particular serial?

Has to have sense and some charm to it. Romance is important too 😛

• Working
• Housewife
• Student

• Married
• Unmarried

Age group-

15-25

What if we're 25?

25-35

35-45

45+

Q1 Do you watch Indian Television soaps?
Yes; Only many shows but I have been touched, deeply touched by one show only.

Q2 If yes, which is/was your favourite one?
It is palpable that it has to be 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?'

Q3 How often do you/ did you watch this show?

Sometimes

Everyday

Q4 Who is/was your favourite female character in that show?

Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada
and
Manorama Singh Raizada

Q5 Qualities you like in her character?

Khushi- I like the way she lives life, the sense of responsibility surrounding her, the way she spreads smiles across faces, the way she is determined to do something, the way she fights back for herself and for other, the way she is.

Manorama- She is a very humorous character; a boring life can become colourful when she is there, she always has to make a comment that will spread a smile on your face and she is over dramatic!

Q6 One thing you do not like about her character?

Khushi- She is easily manipulative and breaks down as quick as she can re-collect herself.

Manorama- Sometimes her comments are irksome and sometimes she becomes uncontrollable!

Q7 Do you identify with/ relate to this character?

Yes/No

Q8 If you could live your life exactly in the way your favourite character lives in the show, would you be willing to do it?

Yes/No

Her life is a dream life!

Q9 Did you learn anything from that character or were inspired by her in any way?

Yes/No

Q10 If yes, what did you learn/ how did it change your life?

Khushi- I specially learnt how to fight back hard circumstances of life and how to smile, keep smiling all the time, how to spread laughters everywhere- I owe that to her.
P.S I've also learnt how to ruin romantic moments-this was epic and specially how to open a champagne bottle!😆😳

Manorama- I didn't learn anything from her apart making silly jokes during tough times, which makes the tough get going!

Q11 If another character [male/female] in the serial, blames/scolds your favourite female character for no fault of her own, how should she react according to you?

She should listen to the scolding quietly and respectfully.

She should stand up for herself and explain that it was not her fault.

Q12 If you are in the same situation in reality as your favourite female character in the question above, how would you react?

You would listen to the scolding quietly and respectfully.

You would stand up for yourself and explain that it was not your fault.

Q13 How does your favourite female character dress?

In traditional attire[ Saree/Salwar-kameez]

In western attire

Q14 If your favourite female character changes the way she dresses up[ From traditional to western/ From western to traditional] would you still like her as much as you do now?

Yes/No

Only the attire will change, her heart, her manners, her inner-self will remain intact.

Q15 What is your choice of clothing?

Traditional

Western

It's both; 50-50 for me!

Q16 Have you ever wished that your daughter/ daughter-in-law/mother-in-law or any female relative was like the character in the serial?

Yes

No

Q17 Have you ever tried to imitate your favourite character in reality? [Sense of dressing, behaviour or talking]

Yes

No

Numerous times!😆

Q18 Any specific reason as to why you watch a particular serial?

It's the story that is cliched! How can a love story be bounded on the base of hate and love? I learnt it by watching 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?'. It not only depicts a love tale, it also sees the love between two siblings, between parents and children, between grand parents and children!
IPKKND was all about loving you.

Rishaa :D

Sorry for being late , here's the reply nevertheless .


I am a student , unmarried, 19..

Q1 Do you watch Indian Television soaps?
Yes

Q2 If yes, which is/was your favourite one?
Ipkknd & dmg .

Q3 How often do you/ did you watch this show?
Everyday



Q4 Who is/was your favourite female character in that show?
Khushi& ridhhima (I find them similar in so many ways )

Q5 Qualities you like in her character?
Full of life , honest , independent & strong, love for her family

Q6 One thing you do not like about her character?
Forget about herself for others happiness, she was misused because of this in so many ways .. Her innocence was exploited .

Q7 Do you identify with/ relate to this character?
Lil bit :p


Q8 If you could live your life exactly in the way your favourite character lives in the show, would you be willing to do it?
Ans-yesss - I could do with arnav .. :) <3
And I want to be an amazing doctor like ridhhima , have my own hospital ,save lives ..
(I know m crazy)

Q9 Did you learn anything from that character or were inspired by her in any way?
Yes

Q10 If yes, what did you learn/ how did it change your life?
Ans-sooo many things , 1st of all this that love conquers all, Have faith & I believe in soulmates now ( crazy right )love others , keep the past behind , it should have no place in your future
..
.
- God keeps a watch on everybody , keep faith.

Q11 If another character [male/female] in the serial, blames/scolds your favourite female character for no fault of her own, how should she react according to you?

Ans-She should stand up for herself and explain that it was not her fault.

(I just wish she did)

Q12 If you are in the same situation in reality as your favourite female character in the question above, how would you react?

Ans..- You would stand up for yourself and explain that it was not your fault.



Q13 How does your favourite female character dress?
In traditional attire[ Saree/Salwar-kameez]




Q14 If your favourite female character changes the way she dresses up[ From traditional to western/ From western to traditional] would you still like her as much as you do now?

Yes


Q15 What is your choice of clothing?
Western
(Though I wear both )


Q16 Have you ever wished that your daughter/ daughter-in-law/mother-in-law or any female relative was like the character in the serial?
Not really


Q17 Have you ever tried to imitate your favourite character in reality? [Sense of dressing, behaviour or talking]
Ans- yesss ;p



Q18 Any specific reason as to why you watch a particular serial?
Ans.I had seen sanaya Irani in mjht so strtd watching ipkknd & Barun also same reason both were similar faces & then I found this show different ,love hate relation ( I love m& b type of romance )
Dmg - a friend told me about it,

To everyone who responded to this post, a heartfelt Thankyou for all those AMAZING answers :')

Your welcome 😆

No.
They are potrayed as weak, emotional, sensitive, selfless etc. It seems Indian Television hasnt seen/doesnt want to show a bold character

no...we live in a patriarchal society and this is what is showcased in the shows expect may be in a few shows eg the show aarohan i mentioned