Which incidently is completely contrary to mine, but well difference of opinion is a good thing in this world
So here's my take-
The Basic backbone of the arguments of those who feel Sid and Riddhima were happy is that - They were so okay before Armaan came and that Sid brought Riddhima back to life from her sad deathly state.
And here itself i find the argument totally flawed
1) They were NOT even okay before Armaan came. They had a tumultous few days, they were on the brink of breakdowns every two days, there was Riddhima's subservient attitude towards her husband that No one liked- not even those who supported the marriage- we saw Riddhima being demeaned in the worst way possible, being shoved around , pushed, being screamed at and yet she kept on doing her wifely customs and duties - with the result being well, nothing but misery for both- While Riddhima was absolutely broken , Sid had so many misgivings about the relationship WITHOUT Armaan in the picture- like he said - there was the set thought in his head that - Riddhima ko pharak nahin padtha.
So the very base of the marriage was shaky. and we dont need to even bring in the fact the marriage was a marriage to save honor and NOT out of love
2) My second point-
Do you sacrifice your entire style of living, your though processes, your Lively behaviour, your beliefs, and your self respect ONLY to pay back someone who saved your life?
Sid did a COMMENDABLE job saving riddhima from the abyss of dejection and the time he actually saved her from falling ill was definitely appreciated.
But sadly- that " He saved my life" phrase is the only thing that RIddhima ever said about why she is into this marriage- Did we ever realise how much of an obligation has been forced upon her mind- that she silently takes in even accusations of infidelity by her husband , silently and still tries to reason his behavior- only by saying the next day( Here the Locker Room scene with Armaan) that Her heart says something else but she cannot do what it says cos- -well again the burden of the marriage and the feeling that she will be wronging Sid by ditching him
Not once have we realised that
1) Riddhima is unhappy sad, disheartened, NEVER SMILES
2) Sid is tormented , sad and never smiles
3) Armaan tries to smile tries to bring the couple closer yet he is the one who is the most broken of all
Why , pray , would the marriage suffer despite practically the entire gang of Sanjeevani behind Armaan 's mission.
We need to search for the right answers- Mine being that The marriage was something totally avoidable for everyone involved.
I am sure many people will beg to differ, but then all opinions are welcome!
Phew! Sorry for the long post- but it was quite thought provoking- the questions you asked