Jodha Akbar fans have waited so long for the day Jalal will come to know Rukaiya's deeds against him and his son or come to terms with its realities and openly or secretly punishes her for her mischiefs and are still keeping hope alive but it seems that would never happen. Well to me it would be such a shame, disgrace to Akbar if he never ever finds out that his special wife, first wife, best friend, best companion who knows how his mind works backstab him all her life and lived a double face life with him all these years.
The writers of this fictional Serial Jodha Akbar ( which to me it is 90% fiction and 10% history) may not want to punish Rukaiya probably she is the only one they could use to be a torn in the flesh of Jodha. But honestly have they really sat down to analyze their fiction created around her very well? And can they keep holding on to some form of exposure of Rukaiya before Akbar if not all and given some form of punishment?
To me all Rukaiya has done whether in the name of jealousy, in the name of love, in the name of possessiveness, in the name of hate, in the name of lust for power are all against Akbar and not Jodha! Because Jodha belongs to Jalal as his wife and so is she (Rukaiya) and Salim is Akbar's heir. All of them are FAMILY BASED ON MARRIAGE AND AKBAR IS THE HEAD OF THIS FAMILY!
The writer(s) from the beginning of Jodha Akbar brought in a powerful Rukaiya who is the first wife of
Akbar his confident and companion and best friend till this very day. She has say in everything and on every matter. Her views are respected by all to date and she seems to be the ruler of the Kingdom with the display of all the intellectuals, sharpness, Shrewdness and cunningness that we would have love to see in Akbar as the emperor. At least from the books I have read the only areas I can say the writer have maintained though not in a positive way is the attributes of MUZ as written in books that is her been kind heart, amicable, spirituality, and loving person however her intelligence and motherly instinct are missing terrible where Rukaiya deeds are concerned just like Akbar.
Honestly I for instance don't understand Rukaiya character anymore! It has become a joke and a meaningless recurrence!
From the beginning of the Serial she was shown desiring to be powerful through the title of MUZ where she would rule even over Akbar. Even though Jodha was the one who was given the title MUZ because of the birth of Salim; Rukaiya is the one we have been shown as powerful ruling over everyone including Akbar with honours, immunity and title names. Rukaiya is the one who seems so intelligent than Akbar and she succeeds in everything she does without any notice. Rukaiya is more powerful than Maryam Makani that during Hasan and Hassuin's death which she was at fault spoke rudely to her mother in law and she would not discipline her in anyway. More powerful then MUZ and talk to her anyhow in the Serial blaming her for the death of her children when she was the one who employed the assassins. Rukaiya is the one who poisons Akbar's son mind against him in childhood so that the son would love her more. Rukaiya is more powerful and intelligent than Salima Begum who gives Akbar advice in the Serial. Rukaiya is so powerful that all the servants in the Harem are at her back and call to the extent that Akbar did not know till date all the evil deeds she commits in the Harem.
The notable ones that never came before him was the one she was lying in bed with him when Adham chased Moti Bai and she knew the truth but did not tell him. Giving Salim Afeem, Paying Doctors to lie to the Akbar, though her fake pregnancy was covered up the servant who died was never known about either. Even the purpose of killing Resham too never came before Akbar.
So what power is she still fighting for? Jalal's love? Or Salim's love?
Because she has and still enjoying all the powers there be till date as the ruler in the writers world of Jodha Akbar! She is more intelligent than Akbar! She fools him till he belief she is his best wife, best friend, best companion who knows how his mind work and so forth and probably very soon best mother (who unfortunately couldn't have hers) what more is there to show about her?
So if you don't want to punish Rukaiya Writers please spare as the trouble it is about time Jalal and Salim fall in love with Rukaiya as lover ( and show how much Akbar loved her) and mother (and how much Salim loved her) and let her keep both so we at least can have a peace of mind.
Then show us MUZ ( who is the favourite wife of Akbar and the beloved mother of Salim ) busy with her life only, trading and helping poor people, and taking spiritual journeys to pray and if possible become a NUN (untouchable to Akbar). Who is only serving her children, the people and God.
Note: This is my thoughts on the writers reel character Rukaiya only.
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