From Tulsi to Daya: Meet the 9 Iconic TV Bahus!

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[{"selector":"#anim-0107b623-c2c0-4ed5-a41d-e8e1ee39187d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-4.537815097087467%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d963e743-3425-422f-9ab2-a2b7748ed558","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-151ca0cd-21cf-463f-b7b7-ecf2a8fe4151","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 157.22223%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":30,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Flawless sanskars, dedication, and family above all—the Super Sanskaari Bahu such as Tulsi (Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi) embodies tradition

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