Originally posted by: anastasia21
I can never discard Madhu, cause she forms the other half of what I love about this show, RK as a character works for me because the character Madhu is there to make it work. But in its entirety, the character is not flawed but is consistent in its inconsistency. Her loyalty to her sister wavered for her brand new friendship with Mukund, for which Shamsher paid the price. Her unconditional love and unbreakable bond with her mother wavered for her love for RK, so much that she was ready to marry without her consent and blessings. Her love for RK almost always wavers like a pendulum for hers, again a brand-new and dangerous friendship with Sultan. She reacts as if it is her first instinct but never stops to think about it even as an after thought.
Very true Anastasia. Fully agree. I have always always loved both RK and Madhu. And loved Madhu's character equally, I cannot 'discard' her character like you said. The serial exists because of the two of them. Last night, I tried to remember the first episode I watched...it was the one where Madhu threatens RK with publishing those photos. And the wait that night...tense, taut. Uff, I was hooked to both the characters.
Which is why it is so difficult for me to disconnect from the serial because i got so emotionally invested in both of them. Over time, hell, i am even invested in Dips and Sikky.
But beyond a point, I refuse to subscribe to this kind of nonsense. It is so clear what they are trying to do. Even in terms of creativity, how can a creative house keep on re hashing the same thing again and again.
madhu's reactions towards Sultan are not even natural...not even instinctive. Because instinctively, any individual tries to protect family, even animals have that instinct. And here Sultan has openly caused harm to her family...hurt her husband physically and emotionally. It is not even a threat, the damage is already done.
I am not interested in seeing madhu learn a lesson. Because the other character is spotless and blemishless, there is no chance for her to learn a lesson...that has been pre-decided by the channel and the PH.
Shri, P...am joining you. And like you, I wish VD and DD much more than they're getting with this serial...am not talking about money or fame. These are two talented individuals who need better outlets for their talents. They are not needed as props for another character.
Sorry guys, for this long rant. I better stop here. Seriously, I am no longer going to watch. I might read the LU and watch online at some point. But to deaddict, I need to do it cold turkey.
Arjun
