Originally posted by: gp00
You don't think it was a betrayal, Nazia? You're right in that betrayal is too strong a word...but the reality is somewhere close I think.
I look at it from the perspective of their relationship. Who is Dutta to Naku? And who is Naku to Dutta?
And who are Naku and Dutta SUPPOSED to be, respectively? Sher and sherni? Principled (Dutta) vs. Loving (Naku)?
So this is the way I look at it. Naku is NOW at the point where she is conveniently confused about Dutta's feelings...although the CVs have not stretched it to the point of disbelief yet. But she loves Dutta...he knows this. Dutta loves Naku...she does not know this.
But, Naku has long been portrayed as Dutta's greatest lover, protector...even when she lied to him about Sups' relationship with Ravi, she betrayed Dutta. No doubt about that. That was wrong, and I wonder if anyone of us could say " oh, that's ok....she did it because she loved him". When it comes to lying, intentions always should be factored in...but these ARE NOT LITTLE WHITE LIES. These are big...like someone not telling their husband "I am not really from xxx, I did not want to tell you because I thought you may hate me". Well, that's not a good enough reason. Yes, the intention is not to hurt the other person, but it is also to protect yourself and the world you have created for yourself. This latter thing is a more subconscious thing.
I know I may be in the minority here--but I think Naku's lying (and I should finally say it, without beating around the bush because I know what people's reactions will be!) IS WRONG. If she is in fact what she is supposed to be on this show, loving, having values, believing in God and all that God stands for, but yet still being human of course---then how can she keep a secret from Dutta like this about herself.
EVEN if Naku does not know he loves her, Naku knows that Dutta trusts her now, treats her with respect, even to some degree thinks of her as his friend again. Isn't that reason enough to tell the truth? To her friend Dutta? To a person who believes in her? Who has chosen to forget the past because of his faith in her now? That would have compelled me to state the truth. It would have killed me on the inside to know I could deceive someone. Some people have said that it is her truth and when he tells her he loves her, then she will say it? WHY WAIT to tell the truth? Why WAIT when you know what the consequences would be if Dutta found out even if he did not love her? That would destroy the friendship again. I'm unconvinced. Yes, it's easier to say Naku should have done this, done that...but given her character Sherni attributes and her faithfulness in people and God, where the hell is the Truth in all of this? Oh, I get it, truth is conditional, situational...if someone loves you, you can tell them the truth then. It's not enough to tell the truth because deep down inside, you feel like a cheat. I know it's a rough assessment of Naku, but I have faith that the CVs will put her honor and honesty on good footing again. This is again, just my opinion.