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Modernity confronts tradition in 1950s post-Partition India as a young woman resists an arranged marriage in favour of pursuit of love and a politician's son becomes involved in a transgressive affair.
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Episode 1
In newly independent India, passionate literature student Lata Mehra defies tradition and her meddling mother’s wish to choose her a husband.
Episode 2
When news of Lata’s secret romance reaches her mother, Rupa takes action to keep the young lovers apart.
Episode 3
Rupa enlists a friend to find her headstrong daughter a husband. In exile, Maan starts to enjoy village life.
Episode 4
Sparks fly as Lata is reunited with Kabir, while self-starter Haresh faces up to the biggest challenge of his career. Meanwhile, Maan returns to Saeeda Bai.
Episode 5
As India’s first national democratic election approaches, Lata finds herself courted by three very different suitors.
Episode 6
Lata makes a surprising decision about her future, as pressure on Maan’s family mounts after his disgrace.
