Indian family drama and lifestyle stories have their roots in ancient Indian literature, such as the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, which depicted the lives of royal families and their struggles. However, the modern concept of Indian family drama and lifestyle stories began to take shape in the early 20th century with the advent of Indian cinema. Bollywood films, in particular, played a significant role in shaping the narrative of Indian family dramas, with movies like "Mother India" (1957) and "Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!" (1994) becoming iconic representations of Indian family values.