The 2000s marked the rise of the "saas-bahu" (mother-in-law/daughter-in-law) saga, a formula that redefined Indian television. Spearheaded by producer Ekta Kapoor, shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2000–2008) became the first to surpass 1,000 episodes, ending with 1,833 episodes and a place in the Limca Book of Records. This era shifted focus from mythological heroes to female protagonists, exploring domestic politics, sacrifice, and family honour. Even by 2025, this legacy remains potent; Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was relaunched as a daily soap and immediately overtook top-running shows like Anupamaa in the ratings. Another stalwart, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai , has aired over 5,000 episodes and is the longest-running Hindi television drama in history, demonstrating the enduring power of the family drama format.
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Post-2010, after ratings declines, producers reintroduced overt Hindu mythology into family dramas (e.g., Jodha Akbar , RadhaKrishn ). Here, historical/mythological figures speak in contemporary therapy-speak, effectively sanitizing religious devotion into marriage counseling. This "vedic soap" format allows broadcasters to bypass government censorship on "obscenity" while attracting devotional viewership.