Originally posted by: Adiandsid
She is used as someone to nudge a plot ahead usually in dumb ways. When they want VA together, make her sick so that Ammu cant leave the job. Make her fall for Virat as a son in law so that she can suggest him to her daughter, ignoring how her mother is (or even what his 'bad' potential is). When they have to continue with VA post mela make her weak again as if she doesn't mind what he did to her and her daughter. Then to bring in some conflict since Ammu is in lub with him, make her go the other way and object to it. These days suggest a new rishta with the son of an equally obnoxious mom. The mom has already expressed her disgust about Amruta - "she is the reason Virat died... kahin aisa na ho ke mera bete ko bhi..."
But who cares about it? The plot has to move ahead and Bhavani, like all the 4 main characters of the show, will act in stupid ways just so that the plot will go ahead. They dont have a consistent take on things or change because they have better info. They change only to facilitate the plot.
For me, the character turning pro V / pro VA was really odd - given her fairly conservative background and that of the Ahujas / Virat. She could've been the voice of reason who can bring Ammu back to reality whenever she is fascinated by the headlight. But nope. She pushed her towards the headlight... and later on when the car smashed her daughter, she stood as a witness. Now... she is doing the same thing by suggesting Abhir. Why? Because we have to have a fake wedding plot again.
If anything, her experience with Virat and his mom should've taught her to be cautious, that his favours come with huge * conditions apply too... but she is just an ewe herded by the plot, ready and willing to get shredded and pushing her daughter to do the same... again.
In a way, her character arc is flat and consistent - 'dumb'. Only thing is Bhavani-Ammu scenes are generally really good to watch because of the quality of the actors playing them.
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