Masculinity has always been associated with words such as macho, muscular, tough, strong and powerful. Furthermore, films have also glorified men with the popular dialogue, “MardKo Dard NahinHota”. Because of this, if men show any sign of weakness or appear flawed, they are shamed and not easily accepted. Dismissing stereotypes and highlighting how ‘being a man’ is a lot more than only imposing authority or advancing the family’s legacy, &TV is all set to present a light-hearted fiction offering Meri HanikarakBiwi. The show will delve into the many societal pressures associated with producing an heir, and its effects on a man who finds himself erroneously subjected to a contraceptive method – vasectomy. The show is a slice of life presentation, narrated through the characters of Akhilesh (Karan Suchak) and Dr Ira (Jiyaa Shankar), Meri HanikarakBiwi premieres on 4th December 2017, and air every Monday to Friday at 10 PM on &TV.
Adding further on the show’s concept and talking about her character, Jiyaa Shankar said, “Dr Ira is a tough, practical and intelligent woman with a kind heart. She has strong ideologies about societal issues such as population control and that eventually also changes her life as she embarks on a new journey with Akhilesh. The concept of Meri HanikarakBiwi is extremely bold and I am really looking forward to seeing the audience’s reactions to our attempt at bringing a change in the mindset. The show, and &TV’s approach to the subject, promises to entertain viewers by breaking the boundaries of conversations with comedy and digging into a critical issue.”