Episode discussion Thread; 2nd Jan to 5th Jan 2012 - Page 84

Originally posted by: april10

Actually it is other way around because when I go to India sometimes i feel like i am more conservative than people who lives in India.

But I am sure somehow Mohan will find out about the sauce and he will respect Kastur more and start doubting Sia's intention otherwise why making big fuss about the sauce?

I found my parents were still living the way they remembered India when they left and went abroad. Instilled the values in us kids and nothing like TPB!!well we all know now that if we have any vegetarian enemies, we just feed them Cheese and oyster sauce sandwiches to get revenge!:-)

I've lived abroad most of my life, but I am proud of my Indian roots, culture & heritage; but I also embrace my Western upbringing & thinking--there is a balance.. I've had numerous discussions w/other friends from the subcontinent, & they have also had similar experiences balancing two cultures. I think Kastur's sanskriti spiel is a bit Ott..To imply that anyone who embraces Western ideals does not know abt sanskriti is absolutely wrong. She would then discount a majority of Indians both in India & abroad. It's not all or nothing...I think in reality you would be hard pressed to find someone like Kastur or Sia who don't have a realistic approach to understanding others' beliefs, values & morals, particularly living in major cities such as Mumbai or London...CVs have completely dropped the ball on this as well...

I'm glad I'm not like TPB or like Kastur! We need to see more of
That in these serials. Maybe if Kastur was like that then Mohan would have already said ILU!

What the fudge was today's episode?! An entire episode dedicated to breakfast... what a waste! 😡 Even worse than that was the whole making the Gala's eat non-veg issue! So so wrong! 👎🏼

It's not just this serial. Indian serials and their "traditional vs. non-traditional" is insulting. It's not just limited to Indians abroad, but also Indians within India. The most messed up thing is that those behind the scenes, those that have the power to bring entertainment, and those that have the opportunity to be part of the creative process--I would bet money on the fact that none of their sisters and wives are the so called "traditional" or "sanskari" as they portray in serials.

Originally posted by: Nandalala

I've lived abroad most of my life, but I am proud of my Indian roots, culture & heritage; but I also embrace my Western upbringing & thinking--there is a balance.. I've had numerous discussions w/other friends from the subcontinent, & they have also had similar experiences balancing two cultures. I think Kastur's sanskriti spiel is a bit Ott..To imply that anyone who embraces Western ideals does not know abt sanskriti is absolutely wrong. She would then discount a majority of Indians both in India & abroad. It's not all or nothing...I think in reality you would be hard pressed to find someone like Kastur or Sia who don't have a realistic approach to understanding others' beliefs, values & morals, particularly living in major cities such as Mumbai or London...CVs have completely dropped the ball on this as well...

Originally posted by: -mesmerised-

Felt really bad for Kastur today, she was getting it from all directions... including Mohan! But his little outburst was nothing in comparison to Sia and Saroj laying into her! 😡 What i liked about him today was how he asked her to meet him in the bedroom instead of having words in front of others, and how he was ready to intervene for Kastur during Saroj's rant! 👍🏼 Love or not, he's always ready to stick up for her and i love that! ❤️

Did Kastur really know TPB was from abroad? Or was she using that as an insult. Because I've seen similar "insults" thrown at the non-lead females, even if they are not from abroad.

But didn't he originally ask her about a misplaced file...? I thought the kitchen talk followed on from that because he was frustrated and ended up mentioning that too. 😕 I dunno... even if TPB wasn't there, i still think he would have taken her aside.

I don't it was ever really about the file. I think he knew from the beginning that he would bring up TPB.