Twitter Left In Fits After Indian Dramas Bring COVID-19 On Their Shows

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Soon after India ease down the lockdown, the shooting of different TV shows and films have resumed with a ‘new normal’. However, most recently whoever catch the Indian soaps they have found something unusual. It has also left everyone amused.

A number of television serials across Indian channels got new episodes from this Monday and fans saw more than simple time leaps. For instance, Star Plus’ hit show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai brought the coronavirus crisis into the soap’s plot and it’s cringy yet very funny.

Few videos from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai is already going viral where two characters are interacting while wearing masks. Also, in the same episode, a lead character is teaching his wife to use the sanitiser, wear gloves and face shield before going out. There is also a romantic sequence in the COVID-19 protective gear which has left netizen in splits.

Of course, when the scene landed online, Twitter could not ignore the cringe. The drama has become a butt of a joke on Twitter. People are having a field day at the expense of Indian creativity.

It was not just Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, but many other shows are using the current situation in their storyline.

While makers tried to educate the audience about necessary COVID-19 precautions but seem like it landed it more like an entertainment purpose for the audience. The never-ending Indian soaps have always been criticized for dragging the storyline for no reason. That’s why, Indians also love Pakistani dramas which are nice, short and with a strong message.

 

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