Quiz: Are you sappy for Indian TV soaps?

If your first encounter with headbanging was Komolika gyrating her noggin’ at the thought of sabotaging best-laid plans, then this quiz is specifically for you.

Whether it be Mihir Virani’s countless reincarnations in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, or characters literally spinning out of control after getting slapped by a disciplinarian (read obnoxious) mother-in-law, Indian daily soaps have carved a niche for itself in recent times — owning it for what it is, campy and bizarre, yet highly addictive.

Hindi TV series specifically are characterised by their long seasons, some of them spanning thousands of episodes at a single go. They are also generously rebooted, be it Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Bade Acche Lagte Hai or the smash hit Balika Vadhu.

Here’s a quiz to brush up on your knowledge about the money-spinning ( or perhaps head-spinning) Indian TV shows

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