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Indian television explores unconventional relationships
It's not just liplocks that's making waves on the tube. TV shows are getting bolder by going beyond the man-woman relationship.
Same-sex relationships
Maryaada...Lekin Kab Tak? was the first show on Indian television to explore a gay relationship, with Dakssh Ajit Singh and Karan Singh portraying the role of a gay couple. TV show Pyar Tune Kya Kiya, too, had touched upon the subject. Now, Ayaz Ahmed is playing a homosexual in Kaisi Yeh Yaariyaan.
Same-sex relationships
Maryaada...Lekin Kab Tak? was the first show on Indian television to explore a gay relationship, with Dakssh Ajit Singh and Karan Singh portraying the role of a gay couple. TV show Pyar Tune Kya Kiya, too, had touched upon the subject. Now, Ayaz Ahmed is playing a homosexual in Kaisi Yeh Yaariyaan.
Romancing the ghouls
Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani and Fanaah, said to be inspired by The Twilight series and The Vampire Diaries respectively, showcased romance blossoming between a human and a vampire.
Transgender and girl
In Ek Boond Ishq, Hunar Hali's character Nandini was shown getting married to a transgender played by Vishwajeet Pradhan. This was probably the second time an unsuspecting girl was shown getting married to a transgender on Indian television. Earlier, in Rakt Sambandh, Sandhya (Sriti Jha) had tied the knot with Yuvraj, who was later revealed to be a transgender.
Incest
Laut Aao Trisha touches upon a lot of sensitive and controversial issues like incest, group sex and more.
May-September relationship
TV show Webbed aired an episode revolving around a teacher who was involved in a physical relationship with her student.
TV show Webbed aired an episode revolving around a teacher who was involved in a physical relationship with her student.
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