Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the ugliest of them all? - Page 3

Virats behaviour in the entire episode is disgusting,but for me more disturbing is the precap where he discusses his wife with ex girlfriend.

Originally posted by: jankiraghav

Today it's not a good morning 🥺

What a gut-wrenching portrayal of domestic violence was that. And at the hands of an IPS officer who's assigned to head a team to protect women 👏👏👏

I must forget the profession for a moment because it is true that many men who are enforcers or law do have lowly minds. But, Virat Ninad Chavan, what was that display of being the chaheeta beta whose parvarish was done by the Queen B of the rotting Chakram niwas? The ugliest side of him came out -- should I dare to say ugliest? Or is he going to spring more surprises that will change this fact.

To me this humiliation is worse than him asking her to leave the house whenever that happens because that will be the solution -- setting her free and setting himself free from an untenable situation... Whether they unite after that or not is entirely up to their emotions that will then drive their mind and action once they separate. But to inflict this humiliation and want to keep someone tied to abide by you is inexcusable -- this is his lowest and this HAS to be the beginning point of his realisation for his emotion and for the emotion of the woman he thinks is the one God carved out of his own rib -- Holy smokes that sense of 'haqq' has has on her to decide if she should eat a meal to cure her migraine or not. Are we supposed to excuse this only because he did not pull a bhara hua plate from her hand while she was eating a morsel and so it is a 'better' act? Or is this his desperate attempt to ensure she eats the next meal only with him? I really am in no mood to pander to your ego today.

Yes he is hurting but it doesn't matter that you're hurting when you decide to cross over to the side of the evil and act in ways that are beyond redemption. Is there anything that can redeem this -- not just the redemption of the person he should have been but the redemption of the very 'right' he thinks he has in this woman that is driving him crazy. What sense of male entitlement is this to crush her self respect and still stand tall to claim your rights?

Unfortunately, viewing the entire fight, the husband and wife did the worst things to reach this point of no return as it seems -- Living over two days of an unresolved fight and an extremely inflated ego, thanks to all the toxicity that inherently forms part of the thought process due to the conditioning over the years and added fresh dose of the zeher being spewed -- I would also say being asked for because he's the one heading to the venom willingly. But there's no denying the toxicity of the constant reminders to men, who are taught right from their birth that they have an inherent right to power, right to anger and also the right to display it. The conditioning that women will always be polite, beautiful and submissive to the orders issued by the men because 'Main bol raha hoon' and that the woman must not only labour in domestic chores but also the emotional investment to keep the family together while the man can be the protective providers and dominant, at the verge of inflicting violence.

Both husband and wife made some below the belt comments earlier and made the biggest error that a couple can make -- speaking every word of the relationship that exists between them in public, allowing every single spectator to the match to collect information needed to be used for their own purpose -- all because the palpable anger because of the 'intimacy' break got the better of them! 🥺

Virat's stand makes it clear -- hurting himself or not, with malice or not -- he does not care about Sai's honour when he's upset. This is not a first when he's done that. In fact, with each passing incident, the level of humiliation he throws her to is even more deplorable. He wouldn't care one bit before offering his wife and mother to the wolves when they don't agree with him or follow his word without questions asked. Whether we like it or not, this is his character trait and as Ashwini said, "Beta Baap par jaata hai... He has done what he has seen his father doing since his childhood"...

Right from his interruption to Ashwini's fetching meal for Sai, to pronouncing the verdict that she doesn't deserve a meal served to her in the house, to reminding her that the 'money' she's showing off is his -- right after the first installment of physical force (yes, in the stupor of rage but it can't be denied), to participating equally in the uncalled for verbal exchange between the two partners -- there isn't a single line that the 'husband' did not cross in full public view since the beginning of the fight.

So, what sense of male entitlement is this? Just like the entire toxic family, talking about what Virat deserves and what the unchahee bahu has supposedly taken from him, Virat has shown the unwillingness to let go of his rage and decided that the "retribution" is the need of the day because the wife 'overturned' his directive and refused to adhere to rigid behavioural codes. But his sense of male entitlement allows him to throw her to the humiliation ring, where everyone is allowed to comment, insult and abuse his 'wife' while he can remind her and anyone standing up for her that she deserves it because she is badtameez and ziddi?

I don't mind the anger -- the fight is unresolved between the husband and wife. They will say mean things to one another before they reach the point where one will eventually break and want to end it. But the urge to punish in public -- to establish the superiority and declare the entitlement is toxic. There are a million productive, respectful ways to hash things out and it should go without saying that abuse -- physical or emotional -- is NOT OK.

Also, Virat should truly stop his double standard of 'mere aur Sai ke beech ki baat' when he's indulging his ego in the public display of humiliation of his wife just so that he can establish to the family that he indeed has the power over his wife. No matter how wild she is, he's the one who can tame her and he is willing to do whatever it takes to domesticate her. Today, I regret to say, Virat seemed willing to go to any length to drive his point home -- that he is the one running the relationship between them. And 'beech ki baat' reminders issued only to those trying to show him the mirror -- not to anyone who joins in to add to the humiliation.

Least chastising of all is for his 'pavitra dost' whose contempt for Sai doesn’t capture even half the degradation she feels at the prospect of being denied the right to spend time or be emotionally intimate with him, who has just clarified himself that he is uninterested in having romantic relationship. But then, he does definitely give her the right that should ideally be his wife's -- to speak to his face whatever she wants and get away with it, fully aware that she can repeat her act without fearing a single reaction from him.

"Apne Josh me aakar aisa kuch mat Karo Jo tumhe baad me pachtaava Hoga" or a similar advice from Venom-wali Vahini was heard -- most intently by Sai. It was said in sarcasm as a taunt... But it holds true.

The justification for his anger before she left from the house -- which stemmed really from his protectiveness more than his jealousy or insecurity, even when it had spiralled into his ego and his need to control her -- stands washed away by the way he has shown his place as the 'master of the castle'. If being denied food was not humiliating enough, being reminded about the dependency and the money she is carrying in her purse was even ten rungs lower in that ditch.

What a moment that was -- returning the principle amount of the 'loan' which she had promised to repay with interest without negotiation because "aapse kya mol bhaav karna". Kya kiya, Virat? Just what!

"Ye ghar hai hotel Nahi"... Arrey, but hotels have fixed kitchen timings. Homes don't. So, ACP Chavan, your mansion is not a home or even a hotel, it is a jail where each one of your toxic family members wants to be the jailor.

The entire exchange -- their eyes fixed on each other. What kind of torture infliction is that? It's like invisibly slashing your wrist with a blade and bleeding on each other -- incidentally, even her hand that he held in his moment of stupor to stop her was the same hand she has slit to depart to a place where he would have never been able to get her back from -- complete disconnection -- the thing that drives him mad but also the think thing that he's unable to address...

Deep inside, his conscience will wake up the moment he realises he's not only going to lose his 'entitlement' but also the 'wife' he had begun to love but at the moment, at the darkest that it is, a simple apology will definitely not be enough for the redemption. Alas! Afraid it might be a little bit a little too late...

But a hurt man can be a handful – but a hurt man inspired by the conviction that he’s owed something can be dangerous. Isn't this attitude stemming from the assumption that Virat, as a husband, is owed something by the 'wife' that Sai is? What is he expecting in return for his "kindness in zimmedari"? Love and devotion to buttress his sense of entitlement or just plain submission from the 'wife'?

So, what has Virat done to earn it from his wife? If this is indeed a "zimmedari", then it is only kindness. And kindnesses can only be returned with gratitude. Sai definitely has gratitude towards him but to expect emotions of love one has to give love, seek love and acknowledge and make it known that it is being sought. Also, a wife is as much an autonomous humans as the husband. Sai has the right to give as much or as little of herself to him as she wants -- especially when he has refused to give his entire self to her right in the beginning. It goes without saying no one apart from the woman can decide who “deserves” to receive what from a woman, not even the husband.

Obviously, Sai's soul force fellows will rise tomorrow strongly behind her. They will chastise the serpent that has taken over Virat's mind and he Virat will be shown the mirror. Will he be able to identify with the ugliest reflection of himself in it? I really want to see Sai packing her bags, getting that scholarship and respectfully returning his money to him because only one person has the right to waste his hard earned money for her whims -- his 'best friend', who called off a trip after all the investment was made.

Today my blood is at boiling point with the entire Chakram gang -- right from Karishma to Kaku and the douchebags Ninad and Omkar in between but the venomous snake that Patralekha is, she's in revelation mode -- from raising questions on her character to desperately provoking her to react, she has really fallen beyond the last rung of redemption she could have stepped on... It was her absolute contempt for Sai is not for the person Sai is but for a woman who she knows is the "desire" of the man who she actually desires herself. Bhavani's knowing nods when she sees PP pulling Sai back from leaving the tamasha ring and her jibes have been registered in the record of those actions that need to be condemned not only verbally but with one tight slap across the face. I really wish to see Sai doing it someday.

Of course, goes without saying that my heart went out to Sai and to Ashwini. Sai was largely silent and did not give into provocations from the usual suspects except for sending up for the respect to Ashwini and herself. What a heartbreak it must be for the 'wife' and the 'mother' of a man they both pride in -- would both of them be able to see him in the same light again. Ashwini, of course, is the mother and will forgive the son but will she forgive the son of her husband who's perhaps made her relive the helplessness that she was only beginning to overcome because of his very support?

He says, "Sai Kabhi Mera intezaar Nahi Karti"... Long ago, men went to sea, and women waited for them, standing on the edge of the water, scanning the horizon for the tiny ship. That's how she waits for him... He vanishes unwillingly, without warning, just as she begins to wait for him. Each moment that she waits feels like eternity. Each moment is as slow and transparent as glass. Through each moment there are infinite moments lined up to see, waiting for them to unite again. Why, then, has he gone where she cannot follow? (inspired from a quote).

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There will come a time in your life when you lose something that matters to you. You'll fight for it and you won't win. But what really matters isn't the war you're waging, it's that you don't lose the person you are in the midst of the battle.

The loss may seem like there's nothing more left to lose -- but it's not true. There's always something more left to lose and every time you step lower on the rung of the ladder leading to the dark hole, what you have lost becomes that much more distant to be redeemed....

Aaj coffee ☕☕☕ or tea 🍵🍵🍵 is a must to overcome the chilling wet wave that has just dashed the sand castle, which was being built by two hearts, even before they could compact the grains of the sand to make it resistant. Unfortunatel, the wave isn't from the sea they see ahead of them but from the storm brewing right between them that has just been stroked by fiendish eyes.

Saari kaliya murja gayi, Rang unke yaado me reh gaye.. Saare gharonde ret ke, Lehrein aayi lehro me beh gaye...

Can this sand castle be rebuilt on the same foundation?

Dil bhaari hai ... Am sure Aapka bhi Hoga. So hugs 🤗 and love 💕

Have a lovely day!

❤️J

Janki my dear sister hats off to you for watching this and also putting it across in such a manner.

Don’t know how was the episode but kudos to you for having the patience and writing about it.

Episode dekhne ki Abhi toh Himmat nahi hain but let’s see in the later part of the day.

One thing is very clear, a man with his bruised ego can go to any length especially when instigated. Virat is no other man, he is a control freak and thats the authority he uses (He wants people to listen to him)

He did the same thing during their marriage, his word was the final word, he didn’t think of her then and he isn’t thinking of her now. When he thinks he is right he can go at any length.

That shitty precap is irritating, and after all this he says “Kaise samjhau main Sai ko” Waise samjha toh diya, Aur kya Baaki hain.

I am not saying Sai wasn’t wrong, she was and needs to be told but this certainly is not the way.

His only problem is he is a selective listener, he has heard only one line from their fight and that is what is bothering him and hence all this ruckus “I didn’t want to go on the trip” uske baad ka kon sunega “I said yes for you” Woh toh register hi nahi hua hain

Not sure should I even generalise this but some men are selective listeners and at times it leads to more arguments.
The relation will turn from here, but how that’s the question, things have gone way to ugly.

A wifes respect at her in-laws place is basis how her husband treats her, Ashwini aai has no respect because of Ninad even Omkar can insult her. Virat did the same thing today, anyone could say anything to Sai (I refrain calling her Baiko today), well if he wants this relation then he has lots to amend.

Again a question on a lighter note, ye Viru dada pagal hain kya, Matlab log Kulhad pe pair marte hain, ye kulhad Kharid ke pair pe kyun Marta hain. The way he is stern with Sai uska 10% good friend ke saath hota toh chalta but alas I forget Apne Viru dada ghum hain, Kidhar Woh Pata chale toh mujhe bata dena

I went to tears watching todays episode....no girl in life get such pathetic inlaws and husband who deny food when hungry and migraine

The alta episode, where Virat used the word "force," was the start of a good character's destruction. Show creatives sketched him differently from his original version, made him stress again and again that he cannot think of misbehaving with a woman, gave him scenes where he came across as a decent man with human flaws, and then they turn him into a character that one can longer identify with. And they do this when the TRPs are high. Sad. Imagine what would have happened if the TRPs were low.

I have no problem with male protagonists who are complete jerks if they have been that way from the beginning. But, I cannot digest the sudden change in a character's core trait because writers cannot think of something original. The connection with the character is lost. The love story between Sai and Virat no longer makes sense. It is not the Virat that I was rooting for to fall in love with Sai, and vice versa.

Janki, to me as a reader, your pieces continue to bring great joy. I learn a lot about human emotions from them. Thank you for writing.

I think one fact that we all as viewers can agree on is that Sai is strong and one of a kind FL especially for ITV standards.

If we were to look at it as a law it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that ITV law of

'the amount of assertiveness FL exercises isinversely proprtional to the insults' has been altered to directly proportional.

The reason this show is topping the charts is of course the drama but it is also an indication that the outspoken and oftentimes imperfect FL has been accepted too. But looks like the bolder the FL and larger the abuse needs to be.

Now here is what happens in a lot of shows one of the leads is ultimately butchered at the cost of the other however I don't think that's the case here I think this is how Virat was meant to be from the beginning. I feel that this love story may have had a few heartwarming moments in the beginning and might have a few more in the future but ultimately its a dark one without explicitly claiming so.

ITV has had and still has its fair share of Mills and boon variant of 'Angry young man' but Virat is not one them because at least with the AYMs you know what to expect and probably stick around only for the chemistry.

Virat's characterisation is so real which is why he cannot be labelled or boxed under a category. There might be million fantasies that women harbour abour their husband or life partner based on their needs, beliefs and even fictional influences but unfortunately most men out there are like Virat they may be good on certain levels of the ethical meter but are shaped by patriarchal norms which has only worked in their favour and normalised entitlement. Do such men change and become better? Do they learn? Do they reflect and empathise? May be some do and some don't. But in most cases half a lifetime is done away with before such a realization happens. Some change with every mistake if they are reflective enough, some change when they become parents themselves and some never do. This is the plight of 90% married women in our country where the success and peaceful functioning of the marriage depends on how compliant the wife is!

I am glad at the outrage these episodes and Virat's behaviour is causing in the forum. It's nice to know that we can all call the ML's bull shit despite liking the show, wanting to see the leads together and still agree to the fact toxicity is not acceptable no matter what! It makes me so proud to read the discussions and be a part of a fandom that doesn't defend or sugar coat undeservingly🤗

On the other hand Sai's plight is heartbreaking and downright scary, virat instead of addressing the "Mein aaj bhi akeli hoon" has actually gone ahead and amplified it with a live demonstration. Yesterday he spoke about how if she was the last susheel shanth ladki remaining that he had been dying to marry her, but has this guy paused to think what exactly Sai's expectations of a husband might have been? Nope. He has placed so many expectations on her I am not even talking about love and care but about the expectation to adjust to his family's primitive thinking, his Vahini's taunts and interference, exerting herself with chores while pursuing competitive degree etc. In return what he has given her is bare minimum such as fighting for her education and her right to eat and today he has taken away even the bare minimum.

People have worst fights in family but depriving someone from food n water is the lowest level one can go to.

And tbh I have seen ppl getting sadistic pleasure by doing this in real life , it's such a shame to our humanity 👎🏼

Albeit not with their spouse but the old ppl in house. The oppression of weak in house is practised so much , that it's heartbreaking to see how families function 👎🏼

And sadly such things are done behind 4 walls of the house and the same ppl paint a happy picture in front of the Society. Similar to these chavans🤪

I think Virat thinks it's an okay way to 'discipline' someone because we've seen his elders do the same. And now apparently he has taken upon himself to ' teach n discipline' Sai like he has control over goons🤪 - his dialogue the other day gave me this feeling.

But then what has he learnt from his education so far ? Chavans are literate but not educated imo.

It's cool that they're showing these things that happen in a household , because they do actually happen in real life - probably worse than this. But I just hope they also show consequences n redemption arc for it n not leave it after Virat sheds 2-3 tears

These dark arcs have so much potential for exploration

Originally posted by: Radiant_Eyes_

People have worst fights in family but depriving someone from food n water is the lowest level one can go to.

And tbh I have seen ppl getting sadistic pleasure by doing this in real life , it's such a shame to our humanity 👎🏼

Albeit not with their spouse but the old ppl in house. The oppression of weak in house is practised so much , that it's heartbreaking to see how families function 👎🏼

And sadly such things are done behind 4 walls of the house and the same ppl paint a happy picture in front of the Society. Similar to these chavans🤪

I think Virat thinks it's an okay way to 'discipline' someone because we've seen his elders do the same. And now apparently he has taken upon himself to ' teach n discipline' Sai like he has control over goons🤪 - his dialogue the other day gave me this feeling.

But then what has he learnt from his education so far ? Chavans are literate but not educated imo.

It's cool that they're showing these things that happen in a household , because they do actually happen in real life - probably worse than this. But I just hope they also show consequences n redemption arc for it n not leave it after Virat sheds 2-3 tears

These dark arcs have so much potential for exploration

@bold 1 so true!

@bold 2 amen to that!

Originally posted by: FortunaMajor

I think one fact that we all as viewers can agree on is that Sai is strong and one of a kind FL especially for ITV standards.

If we were to look at it as a law it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that ITV law of

'the amount of assertiveness FL exercises isinversely proprtional to the insults' has been altered to directly proportional.

The reason this show is topping the charts is of course the drama but it is also an indication that the outspoken and oftentimes imperfect FL has been accepted too. But looks like the bolder the FL and larger the abuse needs to be.

Now here is what happens in a lot of shows one of the leads is ultimately butchered at the cost of the other however I don't think that's the case here I think this is how Virat was meant to be from the beginning. I feel that this love story may have had a few heartwarming moments in the beginning and might have a few more in the future but ultimately its a dark one without explicitly claiming so.

ITV has had and still has its fair share of Mills and boon variant of 'Angry young man' but Virat is not one them because at least with the AYMs you know what to expect and probably stick around only for the chemistry.

Virat's characterisation is so real which is why he cannot be labelled or boxed under a category. There might be million fantasies that women harbour abour their husband or life partner based on their needs, beliefs and even fictional influences but unfortunately most men out there are like Virat they may be good on certain levels of the ethical meter but are shaped by patriarchal norms which has only worked in their favour and normalised entitlement. Do such men change and become better? Do they learn? Do they reflect and empathise? May be some do and some don't. But in most cases half a lifetime is done away with before such a realization happens. Some change with every mistake if they are reflective enough, some change when they become parents themselves and some never do. This is the plight of 90% married women in our country where the success and peaceful functioning of the marriage depends on how compliant the wife is!

I am glad at the outrage these episodes and Virat's behaviour is causing in the forum. It's nice to know that we can all call the ML's bull shit despite liking the show, wanting to see the leads together and still agree to the fact toxicity is not acceptable no matter what! It makes me so proud to read the discussions and be a part of a fandom that doesn't defend or sugar coat undeservingly🤗

On the other hand Sai's plight is heartbreaking and downright scary, virat instead of addressing the "Mein aaj bhi akeli hoon" has actually gone ahead and amplified it with a live demonstration. Yesterday he spoke about how if she was the last susheel shanth ladki remaining that he had been dying to marry her, but has this guy paused to think what exactly Sai's expectations of a husband might have been? Nope. He has placed so many expectations on her I am not even talking about love and care but about the expectation to adjust to his family's primitive thinking, his Vahini's taunts and interference, exerting herself with chores while pursuing competitive degree etc. In return what he has given her is bare minimum such as fighting for her education and her right to eat and today he has taken away even the bare minimum.

Very well written and I think this is a honest presentation of a man. Men do behave like this, whether we like it or not.

@ Bold - I don't think Virat was shown differently, he has been this way since the start. He has a thought process and has a way of getting his own way. It was presented subtly before and its now out in open.

Few instances and this is only from Virat's Stand (Emotions or authority)

1) Samrat's Marriage - He in a way manipulated Pakhi to marry (What she did is a different story)

2) His Marriage - He decided to marry Sai - to take her responsibility. HE did not even bother for her consent. (Did she have a choice?)

3) Amey Episode - He did not like it so he threw a fit (Does not mean she was right)

4) Aniket Episode - He is insecure, jealous so he goes to his Wife's college to check on the friend

4) Alta Episode - He wanted them to force her and for what joy (Was content when she did it for him)

5) Yesterdays episode - He very nicely said to Pakhi, you would know your truth but this is my truth (As viewer I don't like Pakhi as her character is shameless but if I see it neutrally - Who talks like that)

While we love the chemistry between the characters as they are well built and presented but its hard to push away the fact that he does want to get his way always and he has been doing that.

If I have to think logically, biggest mistake Virat did was to marry Sai? And no he did not give the girl a choice. The poor girl had no choice. I still have that question and keep on asking when I see such regressive episodes "Why in the world did Virat decide to marry Sai?"

The only reason I am still watching the show is the way they have presented Sai's character up till now. She has her flaws but has held her head high. That dialogue of hers is so true "Had it been any other girl she would cry on her destiny but I don't".

Since its a remake most of us know what's next but still after watching such episodes a thought crosses can she just leave this mess, she certainly didn't deserve this. She may be rude, immature, childish and may more things, but one thing is for sure she holds her "Self Respect" high and that's how a girl should be. She is such a bad-ass and I just love it.

Originally posted by: FortunaMajor

I think one fact that we all as viewers can agree on is that Sai is strong and one of a kind FL especially for ITV standards.

Sai was definitely a powerful reason to watch the show. Unfortunately, if they show Sai accepting Virat, then it will be butchering of the FL too. More so because they would have reduced a strong, confident woman to a caged bird.

If we were to look at it as a law it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that ITV law of

'the amount of assertiveness FL exercises isinversely proprtional to the insults' has been altered to directly proportional.

The reason this show is topping the charts is of course the drama but it is also an indication that the outspoken and oftentimes imperfect FL has been accepted too. But looks like the bolder the FL and larger the abuse needs to be.

Now here is what happens in a lot of shows one of the leads is ultimately butchered at the cost of the other however I don't think that's the case here I think this is how Virat was meant to be from the beginning. I feel that this love story may have had a few heartwarming moments in the beginning and might have a few more in the future but ultimately its a dark one without explicitly claiming so.

ITV has had and still has its fair share of Mills and boon variant of 'Angry young man' but Virat is not one them because at least with the AYMs you know what to expect and probably stick around only for the chemistry.

Virat's characterisation is so real which is why he cannot be labelled or boxed under a category. There might be million fantasies that women harbour abour their husband or life partner based on their needs, beliefs and even fictional influences but unfortunately most men out there are like Virat they may be good on certain levels of the ethical meter but are shaped by patriarchal norms which has only worked in their favour and normalised entitlement. Do such men change and become better? Do they learn? Do they reflect and empathise? May be some do and some don't. But in most cases half a lifetime is done away with before such a realization happens. Some change with every mistake if they are reflective enough, some change when they become parents themselves and some never do. This is the plight of 90% married women in our country where the success and peaceful functioning of the marriage depends on how compliant the wife is!

@bold Perfectly said. In real life, people like Virat - IMHO cannot change. In fiction, only way they can show Virat's redemption arc is through him losing Sai forever due to this behaviour, begin a long journey of pain,self-realization and finally make himself worthy of some other girl.

I am glad at the outrage these episodes and Virat's behaviour is causing in the forum. It's nice to know that we can all call the ML's bull shit despite liking the show, wanting to see the leads together and still agree to the fact toxicity is not acceptable no matter what! It makes me so proud to read the discussions and be a part of a fandom that doesn't defend or sugar coat undeservingly🤗

@bold No matter what noise we make, trp will continue to be good and makers will continue to show such harmful content.

On the other hand Sai's plight is heartbreaking and downright scary, virat instead of addressing the "Mein aaj bhi akeli hoon" has actually gone ahead and amplified it with a live demonstration. Yesterday he spoke about how if she was the last susheel shanth ladki remaining that he had been dying to marry her, but has this guy paused to think what exactly Sai's expectations of a husband might have been? Nope. He has placed so many expectations on her I am not even talking about love and care but about the expectation to adjust to his family's primitive thinking, his Vahini's taunts and interference, exerting herself with chores while pursuing competitive degree etc. In return what he has given her is bare minimum such as fighting for her education and her right to eat and today he has taken away even the bare minimum.

Excellent post 👏

Do y’all think he can redeem himself, ever? What possible form of apology could he offer that would soothe Sai? He was a monster today. I didn’t even watch the episode just saw the last scene where she hands him the money, the scene with maushi, and Ninad threatening to slap Ashwini. But in all of the scenes, Virat didn’t seem as blinded by hurt and rage as yesterday. Now, there will be no moment when he would have a sudden awakening, like he did when he clasped her hand. Today he seemed awake, and was doing all this consciously. When that’s the case, well then, there’s really no point in discussing further, right? All of his softness, his argument to let Mohit eat, all of that just seems fake. Now it seems according to him, his family was not wrong in denying food to Mohit, it was just that Mohit’s crime wasn’t big enough for him to be given such a severe punishment. Today, it seemed like he thought Sai deserves this. I can’t ever see him in the same light again. Although ngl, I saw glimpses of his real expectations from Sai when he said things like “if you do chores, doesn’t mean you’re a maid” Doesn’t that apply to you too dude? The alta track is another glaring example of how he took joy at the cost of her getting hurt. When he used to thank her for doing so much household work, that also really ticked me off. He’s like those men who keep praising their wife for being able to do so much work, handling the house and profession. Instead of sitting on the couch and appreciating her, why not get up and help her?

Anyway, everyone was saying, that today is a pivotal episode, as that will decide whether they will continue with the show or not. For me ,it will be the episode when (if?) Virat apologises to Sai. I have very low expectations, but I’m interested in seeing what the makers think is a good enough apology to repair this dark blotch on Virat’s character and their relationship. I hope Sai says something like this (to quote the Dowager Countess’s dialogue from Downton Abbey in a very very different situation)

“Forgive, perhaps. Forget, never”.