Since it 's an illegal act , it 's very hard to find a record of how many child marriages take place -- but according to UNICEF , 40 percent of all child marriages in the world take place in India . Soap with child bride as central character is one of India 's most watched TV shows . Comment: Executive defends show , says it does highlight evils of child marriages . Child brides problem is widespread in India despite 18 being legal age for marriage .
Soap with child bride as central character is one of India 's most watched TV shows . Comment: Executive defends show , says it does highlight evils of child marriages . Child brides problem is widespread in India despite 18 being legal age for marriage .