No. In Desi literature, traditional values are highly respected, and topics like wife - swapping are considered taboo. So, it is not common to find such stories.
They reflect through the portrayal of gender roles. In desi culture, there are specific gender roles. In these stories, the cuckold situation may show how a man's role as the head of the family or the provider is challenged. For instance, if his partner is unfaithful, it not only questions his masculinity but also his position in the family and society. Also, the way women are depicted in these stories can either conform to or deviate from the traditional desi view of women as chaste and loyal.
Another great story is about the concept of 'Atithi Devo Bhava' which means 'The guest is God'. In Desi culture, guests are treated with the utmost respect, offered the best food and accommodation. This shows the importance of hospitality in the culture.
The story of 'Savitri and Satyavan' is also very famous. Savitri's love and determination are remarkable. She follows Yama, the god of death, to get her husband Satyavan's life back. Her devotion and the power of her love are the main themes of this story.
There was a desi gay couple, Raj and Sameer. They met at a local art exhibition. Raj was an artist and Sameer was a writer. They started chatting about the art pieces and soon realized they had a deep connection. Despite the cultural taboos in their desi community, they decided to be together. They supported each other's dreams, Raj got inspired by Sameer's words and created some of his best works, and Sameer found new stories in Raj's art. They are now living happily, trying to change the perception of the community little by little.
A desi teacher I knew, Mrs. Patel, taught English. She had a great passion for literature. She would often organize drama sessions in class where students would act out scenes from Shakespeare. This not only made the lessons fun but also improved the students' speaking and confidence. She also encouraged students to write their own stories, and many of them discovered their love for writing under her guidance.
It can be really negative. These stories create a stereotype that all Desi women might be unfaithful, which is completely untrue. Just because some stories exist, people may wrongly assume that this is a common trait among them.
One positive desi story could be about a young desi girl who overcomes difficulties to pursue her education in a traditional family environment. She faces opposition from some family members who believe that girls should focus on domestic chores rather than academics. But with her determination and the support of a few enlightened family members, she manages to study hard and get into a great university, becoming an inspiration for other girls in her community.