The perfect Indian woman in the 1960s was supposed to be a thrifty housewife who grew her own luscious vegetables. Her husband wasn't even expected to help with the chores. At least, that's what the government's Films Division suggested.
Thankfully, times have changed.
Thankfully, times have changed.
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