That is what I felt the episode showed today.
Ishwari- Her brother has clearly stated the truth without mincing words this time.She has herself seen the destruction her selfishness and insecurity has caused. She has started the thinking process. It's not going to be an overnight change. She might agree for Dev-Sona alliance now because she feels guilty but she has a long way to go when it comes to addressing her insecurities. It may be temporary but today her brother made her think differently, her son made her see differently.For a change even Vicky had something right to say. Dev has somewhere subconsciously lost his faith in his God(even if it is expressed only in inebriated state).
Bijoy- He is still in shock and still in denial. How could his pride, his heart, his daughter betray him the way Sonakshi did .Rightfully so I would say. He still tries to mend the broken alliance not understanding the actual reason it happened or may be understanding but not accepting. Asha makes him see differently. Ritwik makes him think differently. His expectations for finding a good life partner for Sona was not wrong, his timings were. Ritwik being the party who was wronged tried to make him to see what is right in front of his eyes. A still heart broken Sonakshi, who is far from forgetting her first love.
Dev- He doesn't remember what happened but the part he does remember makes him realise how wrongly he behaved. He is ashamed of his actions. He is shocked to know the consequence of his actions. Once again, his actions have caused pain to Sonakshi and her family. He sees that today. Elena's words shake him.He is guilt ridden. Has he once again hurt the person who he considers his life.(I guess tomorrow we will see more of this so I might update this part)
Sonakshi- She is no more in denial. She knows that marriage would have been a wrong move for her. She needs time for herself which she had neglected to give.The conversation she overheard between her parents made her see how her actions affected her family. She had realised that what she did was wrong, but the full impact hits her on seeing her father's reaction.She feels guilty on seeing Ritwik, even worse seeing how understanding he has been till now.
So all in all, today's episode felt like a combination of situations which acted as eye openers for all the characters, made them see from a different perspective and made them realise a few things.It was also a day of consequences of everybody's actions .Another journey has just begun.
Even for me, I tried to put aside my disappointments with how the characters have behaved recently hoping to see the characters start their journeys towards growth now. I hope the writers take time to show this as this is not something that can be dealt easily and with speed.
I continue to be amazed by the acting of Erica, Shaheer and Supriya ji. They have literally perfected every emotion that the scenes required and slayed it. Jagat ji deserves a special mention for me today.👏👏