But in a bolder version of Gokuldham, Babita would get her own desire lines, her own voice in the romance. Until then, we celebrate the graceful silences of Babita Ji – the most loved, least understood romantic lead on Indian television.
This is the elephant (or should we say, the Gada electronic item) in the room. The most discussed "relationship" in TMKOC history is between Jethalal (Dilip Joshi) and Babita Ji.
In a sequence of unfortunate events and misunderstandings, Babita ends up wearing Jethalal’s raincoat, leading to a situation where they are seen together. While the plot was purely comedic, the chemistry between the actors (Munmun Dutta and Dilip Joshi) was palpable. Social media lit up with fans praising the "chemistry" between the two.
The couple has shared their "College Love Story" in special episodes, highlighting how they first met and eventually married despite coming from different backgrounds.
Babita’s romantic storylines in TMKOTM reject melodrama. Her marriage to Iyer is functional but cold; her non-relationship with Jetha is warm but impossible. The show’s real achievement is portraying a woman who is desired (by Jetha, by fans) yet never reduced to a love interest. She remains a neighbor, a friend, a wife – not a fantasy.
Over 15+ years, a few romantic subplots involving Babita were teased but dropped:
On social media, she shares a more relaxed side of her style, focusing on fitness and comfort:
: Vibrant color combinations paired with modern cuts and minimalist jewelry.
: Within the context of the fictional Gokuldham Society, Babita is portrayed as the trendsetter, frequently wearing contemporary Western outfits, elegant sarees, and modern hairstyles.