I would have shared the same feeling but their agenda is getting fulfilled. Their leads seem collateral damage to us, but not to many people. Their pattern has led to many people justifying not helping rape victims, not adopting kids, villainizing bar dancers etc. I would've applauded them if their intention wasn't so messed up and didn't reinforce the same regressive mindset.Originally posted by: strancho
Surprisingly, I feel that it is brilliant storytelling, though only from a narrative viewpoint. It actually highlights that the so-called leads are collateral damage. In none of his other shows has he butchered the leads to such an extent. Even Abhimanyu of YRKKH Gen 3 was better than ApMaan, and his redemption arc was amazing. The same quality is evident in Gen 4. I haven't seen such a redemption arc in a long time and a complex backstory for an ITV male lead except for Viaan in Katha Ankahee. This could be attributed to Zama Habib, who crafted the storyline of Gen 3 after the second leap and is now the creative director of Gen 4.
Now that I reflect on it, Anuj was never a well-thought-out character. He was meant to be a driving force for Maa, similar to Dr. Advait. He was introduced as calm and mature, but he wasn't. He was always impulsive when it came to Anupamaa, and those nightmares were a clear indication of that. His misplaced priorities, such as ignoring Mukku and his extended family, are a testament to this.
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