Even though the kids can be annoying at times, last night was probably the most genuine and most realistic portrayal of the relationship between a mother and child. I absolutely loved the way Anand Jr. latched onto Siddhi as soon as Abhay left and she immediately turned to hug him. It was incredibly sweet and so very much like how a mother would react. Even later she went onto calm him down and that is what being a mother is. Children are meant to be innocent and vulnerable, just the way the twins were last night, a mother is meant to be loving, nurturing, caring, protective and comforting, everything Siddhi was last night. It seems to me that the writing of the scenes and tracks has a lot to do with how much you like or dislike a character. I have always been more or less annoyed by the kids ever since they have been introduced but last night, for the very FIRST time I could see them as the children they should be. And the sweetest scene till now has to be the one where Anand Sr. had his head on Siddhi's shoulder and Anand Jr. was on her lap and Siddhi was slowly caressing both the kids. THESE small little actions and behaviours speak so much for themselves. Even the dialogues in the scene were kept simple and thankfully the kids talked about normal stuff like getting up for school the next morning instead of really absurd stuff like sautan, bahu, atoot rishta, mandir ki kushboo etc. Kids today can be over smart for their age, can say things that are probably well beyond their understanding, but the way it is presented is what makes a HUGE difference. I really hope the writers realize this because last night was the most natural, simple and honest portrayal of a parent-child relationship. There is simply no need to portray the kids as smarty pants who say some really bizarre stuff. Keep it sweet and simple like last night...😊
And looking back at everything now, 9 years later Siddhi has emerged as a much stronger woman than I have ever seen. I am not saying she has been perfect or logical in her choices and decisions but overall, she has demonstrated so much courage. She has made sacrifices beyond comprehension, she has gone behind bars to save the ones she loves, she has confessed her mistakes and shortcomings, she has admitted to her love and her want/need/desire to be with Kunal and be a part of the family, she has tried to do her best for everyone she loves including her children and last night I saw a fearless Siddhi who would rather die than let anything aversive happen to her children and her family. Although I don't understand how a person can remain resilient for so very long, I actually hope she continues to be this way because she has emerged so much more stronger than I had ever imagined...👍🏼
Now coming to the disappointing side of last night's episode and as usual, the disappointment comes from the very face of Parichay, Mr. Kunal Chopra. So while his wife was being manhandled and his child was being forced to leave the Chopra house by a psycho, Kunal very gladly walked off, wandering aimlessly onto the streets. Is this the HERO of our show? 😳
Back in the days when Siddhi was accused of Rohit's murder, Kunal said that he would fight her case because he was her husband and the father of her unborn child and it was his DUTY to protect his wife and child and no one could prevent him from doing so - is it not surprising that somehow this sense of duty, this responsibility has suddenly vanished? Another man is threatening his wife and child in his OWN home, and Kunal walks off like he does not give a damn? Ok, so maybe he doesn't give a shit about Siddhi, but should he not be there to at least save his child? Why does Kunal think it is OK to leave his children in the presence of a man who is fighting against him for custody? Does Kunal have no accountability as a father? Is his sorrow, his pain, his misery, his agony so much more bigger than his own children? Even after Anand Sr. 's insistence, Siddhi did not want to, as much as, step into the bedroom because she did not want her child to suffer because of her and what does Kunal do? Simply walks out on his children with no regard for what does or does not happen to them? 👎🏼
Kunal was never a good son, brother, or husband, but never did I imagine that he would also turn out to be such a LOUSY father. Mothers are always more sensitive towards their children but does this mean that the father has no role to play? Even after Kunal got back home he called out for Anand to wake up to get him the cream or whatever...Seriously, who is the PARENT and who is the CHILD in this relationship? 😕...Is Anand Sr. Kunal's personal butler or something? Because his father is such a useless, drunk thing, did Anand Sr. have to grow up and mature way faster than any other child his age? Is this why that child mouths some really heavy handed and ridiculous dialogues instead of being a normal child who should probably worry more about cricket, football than prepping for breakfast in the morning?
It is very sad to think that Kunal has never achieved anything in the last 9 or so years. Forget being a father to those children, at the moment Kunal does not even have the slightest sense of responsibility towards the household. Is walking here and there on the road more fruitful than getting a simple full time job? When Siddhi came out of prison, she went to buy a present for Anand with the money she had EARNED . This is where the difference arises, Siddhi was a mother to those children even when she was locked up and had no one standing by her side to help her through, and Kunal could not be a father even with more than half a dozen people from his family supporting him, including his child. Just goes to show that Siddhi is much stronger than we give her credit for and Kunal has never progressed from being a sad, sorrowful mess. What is Kunal's biggest achievement till date? Refusing to marry Richa and telling her to get lost but apart from that, his character has never progressed. He has stood up FOR Siddhi but has never managed to stand WITH her. He tries to be more of a friend than a father to his children but even as a friend, has he accomplished anything? He ignores the teacher's complaint about Anand Sr.'s grades, he drinks, gambles and fights in front of his children and he was least bothered about their life when they threatened to jump off from the window unless he got back with Siddhi. How is that being a parent? ... 🤔
I am NOT saying that Siddhi is perfect and Kunal is not, Siddhi has her share of faults but overall, despite everything, she still emerges as a stronger character because she has in the past fought for and is still fighting for her love, she could easily feel dejected and back off but she is STILL trying to make her place in Kunal's life again. And this is ironic because even though the Parichay of the show is centred around the male lead, the female lead is showing more conviction and determination. They've managed to salvage Siddhi to a certain extent but Kunal is still a hopeless cause. How long will he continue to loiter around and do nothing apart from shouting at Siddhi, drinking and then going to sleep? Is this ALL that is left of his character in the show? 🤓
PS. This post is not about Kunal Siddhi as a couple, but as individual characters and how they've progressed over the course of the show. Despite everything, Kunal Siddhi together, as a couple, will always remain the biggest plus point of this show.
PPS. I am happy for anyone and everyone to fiercely disagree with what I have said but PLEASE keep the discussion respectful and civilized.
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