Originally posted by: sweetystubborn
@Bold : On which hypothesis are you basing to claim this part ? Are you saying that Ruqaiya has been always hypocrite not to oppose against some of Jalal's decisions which displease her ? Really , has she always been nodding her head to each of his decisions even before Jodhaa's arrival to Agra , even after her arrival ? I strongly disagree ! After reading your comment sounds like Ruqaiya's objectif is only to lead anti Jodhaa mouvement ! Let me remind you that if she is doing all these it's only and only for Jalal nothing to do with Jodhaa !
Before Jodha's arrival:
1. Ruq snubbed MA and MA made Jalal shout at Ruqaiya in DEK. I thought Ruqaiya would show some displeasure or atleast defend her decision in private. Her decision to let Jalal have much-needed rest instead of having him rush to MA's summons, was good. She didn't know a man's life was at stake neither MA conveyed the reason for her urgency as such. So, the shouting on her in DEK was pretty much uncalled for. Ruq, as BEK and Mughal princess, should have showed her displeasure but in a polite way. Instead she rushes to Jalal's hamamkhana to check his temper. She submits (she didn't apologize, a little gutsy đ) and doesn't defend her decision at all She is afraid of Jalal and fears losing power over him. That is why the meek behavior. But she does extract a promise from Jalal to never attack her in public or leave her đ Did any of this makes Ruqaiya seem gutsy?
2. She supported Jalal in his (and MA's) decision to declare war on BK. Two reasons for this:
(i) She wanted more power over Jalal.
(ii) She doesn't have the guts to oppose Jalal and prefers joining the winning camp than remain with her family.
Also, she promptly left when Jalal started crying over BK's death.
These are the only two events I remember. Won't be surprised if there are more.
After Jodha's arrival:
1. Jalal leaving his throne for his promise to Jodha.
2. Shivani-MH marriage.
3. Jalal letting go Jo lightly post tiger attack.
4. Jalal's appointment of TM.
Again, there are more but i can only remember these. The good days of JA have started fading out for me now đđ¤˘
@bold
The CVs and EK have sadly reduced her to this. I dislike this Ruqaiya. She is shown to have no life beyond badmouthing directly or indirectly about Jodha 𤢠She gets a good dialogue here and there which redeems her for many, in that episode. Atleast this is more than what JJ get
@pink
LOL. If something has remained consistent in Ruqaiya's characterization since the starting of the serial, is Ruq's selfishness. She does care for others (read: Jalal, Rahim, HB, GB etc) but not before herself. Not that it's a sin, but she takes things a little too far. Always looks for her gains (and Jodha's losses) in every situation before giving a viewpoint or acting on a thought. If it doesn't concern her interests or if Jodha is already in distress, she is most likely to give that situation a pass and smoke her hukkah.
I am glad you replied to me. But I don't think I will respond further. You asked me why I had such an opinion of Ruqaiya, I have given you the reasons and incidents from the show to support my view. The last thing i want to get into is Ruq vs Jodha debate which hardly ever ends, as neither party wants to listen or give a thought to what the other person has to say. So, lets love the characters we love, ignore the ones we hate and comment on those we are little doubtful about albeit tactfully đ