While 2020 was about survival, 2021 was about resurgence. Star Plus continued its legacy of larger-than-life family sagas. The undisputed crown jewel was Rupali Ganguly’s portrayal of a self-sacrificing mother who rediscovers her identity became a pan-India phenomenon. The show didn’t just win TRPs; it started conversations about middle-aged women's aspirations, making it the sanskari (cultured) yet modern face of Desi TV.
: The year saw the formal introduction of Anuj Kapadia (played by Gaurav Khanna), a character who transformed the narrative from a story of domestic struggle to one of late-in-life romance and professional empowerment. Desi Telly Tv Star Plus -2021-