Originally posted by: vita93
A lot of things happened in today's episode, and I just couldn't stop laughing throughout...but what really captured my attention was the last scene of the show.
Essentially Aishwariya returns home and comes running in to ask for her job back. And begins to spill out various secrets about the family that goes to show just how fragmented they truly are...
1) Maggie pays her to keep a watch on Sharmila.
So how sad is this?? When there is no sense of unity between the senior bahus, it's no wonder they feel so threatened by Rajni herself.
Also, Sharmila quite rightly (and sadly) points out to Dhyaan that this is why she doesn't enjoy staying in a joint family.
Why am I not surprised? 😳 You know, I actually feel pretty bad for Maggie. She is portrayed as someone who is looked down upon by the 3 S's (Surili, Shogata, and Sharmila) because of her poor knowledge of English and the fact that she is not a Bengali. Sound familiar...? That in itself is very, very sad. Even though she is the eldest bahu, she gets no respect from Surili, so I'm curious as to how Maggie even became part of the Kant parivaar in the first place. Was she Amrish's choice? I liked the Punjabi solidarity between Maggie and Amrish in the initial episodes. Now, with Rajni in the house, Maggie probably feels even more alienated. Sharmila does have a point...the infighting is one of the reasons I'm wary of the idea of living in a joint family, as well. But that doesn't excuse the fact that the youngest bahu acts like some sort of spoiled princess all the time. Gosh, I hope these bahus can find some common ground and establish respect and some kind of rapport...
2) Shogu does nothing the entire day but hang with her mother and complain about the two.
I think Shaan rightly pointed out that there is no reason to be upset because everyone knows exactly how she's like...but once again, it goes to show just how mistrustful the ladies of the house are with one another! How will Rajni find love here when there is none to be shared?
Would you say that Shogata is the most hypocritical out of all the Kant ladies? She seems to be one of those women who thrives by making snide comments about others behind their backs. Hmm, I wonder where she got THAT from. She throws ridiculous, over-the-top tantrums and then calls Rajni a drama queen. That's the pot calling the kettle black. While watching her go berserk over the lottery ticket prize money, I thought, "I know she's spoiled and egotistical and materialistic, but this is taking that to a new extreme. She looks insane..." Oh, and to add to the messed up family dynamics, Surili is also not beyond insulting her own daughter and taking credit for something that Rajni actually did...all for the sake of looking good in the public eye. Terrible.
3) Gyaan did nothing when Dhyaan was ousted.
I think this is a very interesting and poignant point to make. We saw Rajni trying to appease the dad, and Shaan nearly ripped his hair out telling Amrish and Dhyaan to stop fighting. But where was Gyaan in all of this? Gyaan's inability to speak up against his wife and mother, and also his father, is becoming less a sign of kindness and more a sign of weakness - and it's not a great example to set for his daughter. While Amrish is usually quiet, he speaks up as the man of the house when there are important decisions to be made. And Surili generally follows as well, no matter what complaints she has. I hope Gyaan realises this and acts on it.
Ah, yes. Ghyaan, the silent one. Ever since we were first introduced to him, I thought he reminded me of Dhritarashtra...a powerful ruler in name, but essentially a weak, blind man who is unsure of himself and is easily swayed by others' strong opinions. Ghyaan's love for his mother is blind - which we've seen portrayed as a defining character quirk - and this is a problem, because Surili may be his mother, but her way of dealing with relationship problems and even society at large is unacceptable. No one has really ever spoken out against Ghyaan until now, which is why I thought it was brilliant to show that Aishwarya pays attention to everything and everyone - she's like a hawk and I appreciate her for it even more now. This family needs to be shown the mirror and she says it like it is.
4) Shaan is a lukkha who spends his entire day roaming with Rajni🤣
I guess as viewers of the show, it seems a little unfair because we know what's actually happening behind the scenes. But it also doesn't excuse his generally irritated behaviour when it comes to matters of the family. He himself has been shown to be very wary of fights in the house, choosing to stay far away and not interfere. Of course, with Rajni that aspect is slowly disappearing as he jumps straight into most matters.
4b) Shaan's massive ego
"So proud of me" Good one Aish!👍🏼 We've all talked about how his biggest personality flaw is his massively inflated ego, where everything Rajni does he credits himself and how he repeats to everyone that he's a genius. While he's not as mean as Shogu, his arrogance and pride can almost equal hers (and hence why he retorts back at her most of the time)...maybe it's time to notch it down Shaan!
Shaan is an odd one...He does have an inflated sense of self-importance, and I think being with Rajni is slowly going to change that. He also seemed like a non-interventionist at first (and who wouldn't be, with a family as crazy as his!) but at the same time, his purpose behind creating Rajni was to help reestablish a balance within his household, so he obviously was already aware of how messed up things were. And he was trying to find a solution to the problem through his engineering skills, which I think is commendable. His irritation is justified, but of course it won't help when it comes to actually dealing with relationship issues. For that, a person needs to be able to listen calmly and patiently, sympathize, and make an effort to understand different points of view. Shaan is woefully lacking in these areas when it comes to dealing with his family and friends...but that is changing for the better. He has a sharp mind, is very observant, and means well...he just doesn't know how to go about mending fences in a way that is effective. It's tough but he still tries to mediate. His perseverance is one of his best traits. And that is worth a lot!I don't remember if she might have mentioned anything else, but I like how it was a neat summary of the flaws of the family. It was a good lesson, because she essentially showed that even the better members still have their issues that allows more fragmentation to happen in the family.
Last of all, the two bahus ask for their husbands' shares...
I felt quite bad for Amrish who merely stood there and observed what everyone had to do, before probably making his decision. I hope Rajni finds a solution in all of this mess!
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