While academic "papers" on this specific niche are scarce, you may find relevant analysis by researching broader South Asian literary tropes:
One evening, as they sat together on the balcony, watching the sunset, Sasuji turned to Rukmini and said, "I was wrong about you, beta. You're not the city girl I thought you were. You're strong, kind, and loving."
"A penny for your thoughts, Papa?" she asked softly, stepping beside him.