I just chanced upon a behind-the-scenes clip of Sonali sitting with stacks of fresh winter vegetables in a decorated lawn. I feel they are celebrating Makar Sankrant because most of those vegetables are used to make the Marathi winter delicacy Bhogichi Bhaji, which is also a special dish for Makar Sankrant. It also explains why we have been seeing the actors in traditional attire.
I think the makers are confused between following the timeline of their show vis-a-vis giving the festivity feels to the audience. But what a back and forth exercise this will be. It just won't add up.
But if they don't do this, they would miss out on the Holi, Gudi Padwa etc that are coming up now... Is it that big a deal to decide a timeline for the story keeping in mind the real-world time?
Will they show Sai's first day in college in January 2020? She secured her admission in July 2019, right? Wouldn't it be better if they just said, "Six months later" but then what would have happen to Samrat? No one cares anyway
Also those people in the background with "covid masks" in the outdoor locations was too evident to be missed. 😆 I just told myself that they are being cautious in a "polluted city".