Gosh, Adi's pep talk - i so would have hugged him!! - Page 6

Originally posted by: Neemsundari

I don't know if one can take as many chances and be so rude to a severely depressed person. But I guess the makers want to show that their equation is such that he can gauge her reactions.

Sometimes I wonder when Hindi serials will start showing realistic things like going to a counselor: because both Adi and Zoya need grief counseling. At least a hint somewhere? A lot of youngsters in their teens watch these shows and model themselves on these scenes.

All that said, I like how precise an actor Harshad is. In each screen grab it is possible to correctly guess what the character is feeling. They're lucky to have him.

Originally posted by: vandana21

Agree, but is counseling even a thing in India? I mean we hear of so many issues in marriages and such but do the couple's really go seek counseling? It works wonders and can mend many relations and help one cope with grief, but I wasnt sure if it was a popular option in India.

No doubt the serials can include social messages but I guess for the sake of drama that won't.

Originally posted by: Neemsundari

You're right that it isn't and that's precisely the reason they should include it: when Zoya or Adi talk to the counselor, we the viewers can get so much insight into their characters, and their increasingly likely-looking love story.

I love that they have a Muslim character who goes to the dargah etc and it is seen as natural that they were married: not once did Madhu or even Mahi say that they had a problem with Zoya's religion: this sort of acceptance (and not just tolerance) of the other is not as prevalent all over India as it is in Bollywood. But by showing this, the makers are doing a positive thing in a climate where Hindu fundamentalism is often heard in the news and social media.

Similarly, by showing counseling at least for Zoya who is suicidal, they can make a positive impact. Youth internalizes a lot of this, and it might be good for young girls (and boys, if any are watching)to know that it is ok to seek help when depressed, that counseling is not a stigma, and so on.

Yes, Aditya is doing what a friend should do, showing tough love and trying reverse psychology, but in real life, depending on the person, this could backfire spectacularly. A little message of seeking professional help when needed wouldn't have been a bad thing.