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A man who lives in a house of his wife is known as Gharjamai. He usually lives with his wife's family or depends on his wife's family for support.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/?id=JrO-3IQum_4C | A man who lives in a house of his wife is known as Gharjamai. He usually lives with his wife's family or depends on his wife's family for support.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JrO-3IQum_4C&dq=gharjamai&pg=PA222|title=Caste and Kinship in Central India|last=Mayer|first=Adrian C.|publisher=Psychology Press|year=1998|isbn=9780415175678|pages=221–222|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=dQXAoHucmMkC&dq=gharjamai&pg=PA48 | title=Destitutes and Development: A Study of the Bauri Community in the Bokaro Region| last1=Sengupta| first1=Nirmal| year=1979}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=q2TrUtBSkioC&q=gharjamai|title=Census of India, 1931|last=Commissioner|first=India Census|date=1933|publisher=Manager of Publications|pages=113|language=en}}</ref> The term carries a social stigma in Indian society, as husband is traditionally considered responsible for running the household and depending on the wife's family for support is held in a negative view. In more modern usage, the overall financial position of the son-in-law is considered and taken into account when using this label; if, for example, the son-in-law possesses land or other property, he is not considered a Gharjamai. Varying definitions exist, however. Films and TV serials both with a serious and light hearted view have been made about this phenomenon.<ref>{{imdb title|id=0239002|title=Ghar Jamai: 1935}}</ref> | ||
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Across the Indian subcontinent, the term gharjamai refers to a resident son-in-law who lives in a house of his wife's family.
Definition[edit | edit source]
A man who lives in a house of his wife is known as Gharjamai. He usually lives with his wife's family or depends on his wife's family for support.[1][2][3] The term carries a social stigma in Indian society, as husband is traditionally considered responsible for running the household and depending on the wife's family for support is held in a negative view. In more modern usage, the overall financial position of the son-in-law is considered and taken into account when using this label; if, for example, the son-in-law possesses land or other property, he is not considered a Gharjamai. Varying definitions exist, however. Films and TV serials both with a serious and light hearted view have been made about this phenomenon.[4]
In popular culture[edit | edit source]
Movies[edit | edit source]
TV Series[edit | edit source]
| Year | TV series | Actor |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-98 | Ghar Jamai | R. Madhavan |
| 1999–2009 | Yes Boss | Rakesh Bedi |
| 1995–2006 | Hum Paanch | Ali Asgar |
| 2001–04 | Khichdi | Kamlesh Oza |
| 2005 | Instant Khichdi | |
| 2005–09 | Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar | Ashish Kapoor |
| 2010–11 | Baat Hamari Pakki Hai | Vivek Mushran |
| 2012–13 | Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga | Shriya Jha |
| 2014–17 | Jamai Raja | Ravi Dubey |
| 2015 | Dil Ki Baatein Dil Hi Jaane | Sailesh Gulabani |
Books[edit | edit source]
| Year | Book | Author |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | A House for Mr. Biswas | V. S. Naipaul |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Mayer, Adrian C. (1998). Caste and Kinship in Central India. Psychology Press. pp. 221–222. ISBN 9780415175678.
- ↑ Sengupta, Nirmal (1979). "Destitutes and Development: A Study of the Bauri Community in the Bokaro Region".
- ↑ Commissioner, India Census (1933). Census of India, 1931. Manager of Publications. p. 113.
- ↑ Ghar Jamai: 1935 at IMDb