Payal actually protected Rishi - Page 2

@dey.bh
I agree with you that Rishi should have and could have done things differently. He is a 'common' man who has no self identity and that explains his tailing on to Shaurya and his cowardice/ silence.

Even the weakest of people can be jolted out of inaction when their conscience is awakened from it's deep slumber. It may not sound logical, but people do make changes to attitudes and behaviour when something significant in their lives pushes them to. The loophole in the story is that this transformation is not shown convincingly - all because of a rushed end.

Reason he didn't oppose Shaurya strongly or disassociate from him - he's a Goenka. He'll be killed and his family will be tortured.
Reason why he had the guts to face jail and not the Goenka wrath - Shaurya is a Goenka. He'll somehow escape jail, even if punished, and he hoped he'll be saved too.
Reason why he helped Payal - he's a human, unlike Shaurya. He was never into the crimes, he had a conscience. He was good, jusf trapped in bad, nay, horribly dangerous company.
Reason why he didn't want anyone to know he had helped Payal - he's a human, scared for his own life. Yes, he was brave enough to help a girl escape with her dear life, but he was also human enough to be scared for his own life. He is tiny, in front of the mighty ruthless Goenka.

I always knew Rishi wasn't bad, just a commoner trapped in nets he could never escape from, unwillingly.

I'm not shipping Payal-Rishi for the record, and I do want him to be punished for covering up the crime. But a reduced sentence, and a positive word from Payal, he deserves. Strangely reminded of Snape here, hope I'm not aline.
"That I hide the best of you, Severus?"

S :NOBODY equals Snape, just saying. :)

@Anu disagree that because woman forgive easily they are treated badly. It is the choice a woman makes on whom to forgive and protect. A woman might be intelligent enough on whom to protect. But many woman make wrong choices for their own selfish needs that doesn't mean forgiving and protecting the right guy is not correct.

@Pallavi Rishi is still afraid that is why he kidnapped Payal as he knew only that way. Even in wheel chair he is afraid of Shaurya.

Originally posted by: shruthiravi

@Pallavi Rishi is still afraid that is why he kidnapped Payal as he knew only that way. Even in wheel chair he is afraid of Shaurya.

It is after Payal tells him call Durga, he call Durga. Then slowly he gets the courage because then Aakash comes, Dev comes and Durga comes. He sees a clout coming in support of Payal so someway he too feel secured that if he speaks the truth after punishment he can have a better life.

But to atleast bring her to that place he mustered some courage. If not Shaurya his other 2 friends can walk. Also he knows about the Russian shooter. If Shaurya knows of betrayal he knows Shaurya will somehow manipulate someone to kill him.

We cant blame Rishi just like that. He is a human being and that's why I said he need both financial and psychological support for rehabilitation post punishment( I am strictly against the idea of pairing him with Payal, if anyone thinks this post of mine is indicative of that. It is not)

Yaa I understand that. People have to be supported to speak truth. That maid Ketki was another example. She didn't come out during original trial fearing the wrath of Goenka's. She has seen what Raima did.

@Shruthi,

@Pallavi I have asked this question myself what if you don't have wealth, power etc..I was feeling bad about thinking cant a common man get justice. And to get answer to my question I did turn to mythology and lo and behold the answer was there.

Pallavi and Shruthi, you have raised very valid questions and observations, something that has been nagging me too all along!