Hasratein(1996)

Hasratein is an Indian television drama that aired on Zee TV in the mid-1990s, following Savi, a woman who leaves her husband to pursue a relationship with another married man—a situation known to both spouses. The series became one of the decade's most watched shows, sparking widespread conversation about marital breakdown and infidelity despite the controversy it generated. Seema Kapoor originated the role of Savi across the first 99 episodes before Shefali Chhaya took over, delivering a performance that earned her the Zee Woman of the Year award in 1997. Hasratein's unflinching exploration of taboo subjects made it a cultural touchstone that challenged Indian television conventions.