However, this is changing. In modern urban stories, the husband now helps roll the chapatis while the wife finishes her Zoom call.
WhatsApp family groups and video calls help maintain close ties between family members, even when they live apart or abroad.
While nuclear families are on the rise in urban metros like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore, the idea of the joint family still colors every interaction. A traditional Indian household often spans three or four generations living under one roof.