First, I am tho totally confused about the fuss regarding this maalik/maalkin business. Why is that causing so much anxiety? This Santo being 'maalkin' or people thinking she is a 'maalkin' is temporary. After Hiten-Khemi drama, we have the Motiben secret matter. so, all relax!
Second, am a bit confused about whether it is o.k to be disrespectful to an elder or not. Apparently Hiten being disrespectful to DM is o.k, but Santo being disrespectful to Khemi is not.
I think Santo did what 99% of women would have done if they found their sister hugging their step-son, 2 nights before the wedding, in their husband's house, when their husband had taken charge of the wedding. Santo is just 1 yr younger to Khemi. And those of us who have sisters know. such things happen between sisters.
But DM is atleast 23 yrs older than Hiten, if not more. And he is the father, not elder brother. and am not sure 99% of sons would react the way Hiten does to his dad.
So, if we are going to use this yardstick, let us be fair to all characters in the show.