For years, she had been Gokuldham’s resident diva: the silk-saree-clad, pearl-adorned, perfectly-pouched epitome of Gujarati grace. But one evening, while scrolling through her phone, she saw a young woman in a viral video—a deconstructed saree worn over a crisp white shirt, with chunky sneakers and a blazer. The caption read: #SareeNotSorry.
While the character is famous for her iconic line “Aye Jethalal...”, the conversation has recently shifted. In the digital age, the search term has exploded, revealing a fascinating truth: Babita is not just a sitcom wife; she is a bonafide fashion icon for millions of women across India. For years, she had been Gokuldham’s resident diva: