Originally posted by: Donjas
Thanks Ela for the writeup, I sort of like the "baddie Akbar". At times in recent months I have wondered whether I was watching the story of Akbar or Mahatama Gandhi. Akbar had a wild, violent streak that needs to be shown. It was only after the birth of Salim that he calmed down and rarely went on military campaigns again.
Ruqaiya's no punishment. I sort of agree with the logic, her downfall needs a full fledged track. It cannot be wasted on a track which is already overflowing with drama. Besides if Ruqaiya had been punished now, her standing as a villain would have declined and at present the serial is desperately of short of viable villains.
The separation of Jalal and Jodha. Again I see the logic here, if the CV's want to show Akbar on a warpath against the Rajput states, it is desirable that Jodha not be shown, hand in glove. Besides the reunion will be sweeter after a long separation.
As for the importance of the passionate SR, a day back. I was off target, nothing to do with Salim or any other child, it was just for guilt. It means we will have another SR later in happier times.
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