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berrysweet

@berrysweet

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Posted: 11 years ago

If only all parents thought like Laajo's.

But , however modernized we are or try to be, parents still have difficulty facing society--- and thus their children are forced to live a life that is based on what people think is right.

Yes, there are children who will do what is right for themselves, but there are still many, many who do what is right for the society or for their parents 'reputation'

Believe me , this does not happen only in India. Its anywhere and everywhere. However modern the country is. People succumb to pressure of society.!! Divorced women are not respected! Man leer at them. Women think that she is lacking in something, for her husband not to want her. Society thinks that she was not capable of being a good wife or women!

Gustakh Dil is amazing and awesome to show parents like this . Loving and sweet, and ready to enfold their child in their arms again. I am a mother of a girl--- and I pray that God will give me the strength and love of Laajo's parents. I loved them yesterday .

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Sunitashri

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Posted: 11 years ago

Wonderful post u have said it all.

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varshitap

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Posted: 11 years ago

You are right on the dot. I fully agree with you that sometimes societal pressures make parents to disregard the feelings of their children and this happens in rural as well as urban areas and in all societies. I loved Laajo's parents supporting her inspite of belonging to a strata of society where divorce is still considered a crime and the woman is blamed for it. Kudos to such parents who value their child's feelings and have the courage to accept their child's decision. Parents should always be open minded and not judgemental about decisions taken by children, at the same time they should also interfere in case the child is taking a wrong path but is unaware for its ramifications on his /her future.

I wanted to make a post about the parents in the show, well thankyou for your thought.I would like to compare Nikhil's parents with Laajo's parents on this context.

Nikhil's parents though belonging to the so called "High Society" or elite class are so indifferent to the feelings of Nikhil. Barkha (I don't want to call her Nikhil's mom) was hell bent to drive away Laajo even though she did so much for her family only because she was a village simpleton and a misfit in their high society in the garb of feeling to unite Nikhil and Ishana. She never for once gave a thought what her son was going through. I think a step-mother would be more considerate than Barkha!!!😡.

Nikhil's father though having come from a rural background , couldn't help Nikhil when he needed him the most. He simply let down his son . His indecision and difficulty to take a stand took toll on Nikhil and Laajo's relationship. Well he is not the only person to blame but as a parent it was his duty to guide his son.

Laajo's parents though humble, presumably illiterate were more mature to understand the situation and support Laajo all through. I think they are Laajo's pillars of strength. I think every parent would like to emulate them and be inspired by them.

Finally Ishana's mom, who is shown as a single mother wants to protect Ishana from inconsequential relationship with Nikhil who is a married man. She very well understands the problems and difficult situations her child would have to face in the future. Though her concerns go on deaf ears of Ishana, Ishana's mom is definitely is a good parent, she has lost it only because she has given Ishana so much freedom that Ishana is blind in love (or can we say infatuation) with Nikhil to the extent that she is overlooking the fact that Nikhil is a married man.

May be I have written too much, but I really feel on these issues as being a parent is not that easy.

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janiya2010

@janiya2010

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Posted: 11 years ago

Very true ...I totally agree with you.

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win7

@win7

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Posted: 11 years ago

I agree. Im glad they learned from the first mistake of pushing laajo to get married and then thinking about society. And now they're seeing the consequences and result. Its really great that they're standing with laajo for now.

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skydome

@skydome

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Posted: 11 years ago

Excellent post, and very well expressed by all. This simple story, is actually so true and so real - it touches everyone's heart.

Thanks to the writer, director and actors for gifting us with such a thoughtful and real serial. All the characters are so real.

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berrysweet

@berrysweet

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Posted: 11 years ago

Thank you all for responding

@ varshitap---- Totally loved and agreed with everything you say. How apt!

@ win7----- yes what a lesson to learn. Not only for Laajos parents but for all of us.

@ skydrome---- I too, have thank the creative and performers time and time again. I am addicted to this show.

Edited by basheerahmajeed - 11 years ago