In defence of Teju - Page 3

What bothers Tej is the fact that Archana has done this, after saying to Savita that Arjun is not good for either Purvi or Ovi. If that is what Archana believes totally, then the question of issuing a challenge does not arise at all. Once a challenge is out, however tough, there is always a chance that it will happen. I dont think the amount should be a question here, doesnt matter small or big, it is the whole idea of opening options to the other person is in question here.

I think the problem here is that Archana in her infinite self-rightenousness got over-zealous and threw this challenge out. We have seen how self contradicting she was in that marathon yelling. There is no sequential thinking in that whole process. Granted, in fit of anger, you dont think logically, but atleast stick to your initial reaction that you do not want this to happen. It was just metted out in emotional hysteria rather than maturity. If she had given the other person to talk, doesnt matter Arjun, Purvi, Sulo, then it gives her some control over her thoughts and actions. NO, she had to go on and on and on... As I have said before, she did NOT do this for Purvi.

She did it because of Ovi, and that is my firm belief.

Tej is also upset by the fact that because of this whole fiasco, one of her best friends, who is a highly educated, wealthy, sauve businessman is reduced to work in a blue collar job as a mechanic and living in a chawl...That outraged her too...She may or may not approve of ARVI, that doesnt matter. But, she sees her friend's state as a result of Archana's action.

As we have always said, Archana for some reason cannot make a meaningful, coherent sentence in the Deshmukh house. She tries sometimes but not really when it is relevant. I think when Ovi was complaining to Manav, she just couldnt muster enough courage to speak out and was more worried that they would find out. It is going to happen at some point, isnt it? Who is facing the flak now? Quite a few times, because of her small mistakes, she suffers a lot of consequences. She doesnt seem to learn. For all her love for Manav, she seems nowadays, more scared of him, his reactions and to top it all, their communication is abysmal. Quite a few of their problems in their marriage, as I see, are due to this - lack of or miscommunications. That is the biggest difference between them and ARVI.

Obviously, Tej is upset with Archana. Anyone would be in her position. She was the only one who recognized the good in Archana, experienced her warmth and love for 3 months, gave her a chance even after she knew the truth. But, now, she is not sure what to think of her mother. Everything her Aaji said all these years seem to be coming out true. Her mother's contradictory actions are confusing her. She really is not bothered about Arjun and Purvi (atleast to some extent), she is more upset that knowing Ovi's condition, Archana has done this and not only that she has not told them about it. If probably, Archana would have disclosed this to them convincingly, her reaction would have been a little different.

But, realistically, if you think about it, I am not really sure about that, as maybe there would have been hell to pay for Archana. It is not easy to live in the Deshmukh house and face all of them and tell them what she did. It might have been a disaster too.. Easy to say it after the fact...Archana is stuck in an impossible situation there, ofcourse, in some ways of her own making. To be fair to her, imagine saying it to a team of a horrible MIL, daughters who hate her, a momma's boy of a husband, and the ever glowering step son. It is not a easy task and am sure we dont envy her that.

But, one thing is sure that Teju knows that it is impossible for Ovi to get back with Arjun. Knowing her friend, she got that from the conversation. Now, she has to face the impossible challenge of getting her lunatic sister to face the reality and save her from inflicting damage on herself and on others. She has my sympathies on this. Her parents seem to be clueless on helpling Ovi, has an useless brother who doesnt even seem to realise the extent of damage. It is all left to her now.

So, YES, at the end of this, I have no issues with how Teju reacted and totally understand where she is coming from.

Loved your post...👏 could not have been put better from the character Tej's perspective. And some nice new words for me to learn too 😉

What puzzled me too in yesterday's episode was - as you mentioned- how was Archana - so smiley and nice to Purvi- i thought perhaps - Archana is trying to cover up her guilt- guilt in the sense- she knows the problems of Kharcha at the Karanjkar house and the household budget not being balanced, she has the two FDs, but in Tej and Ovi's name (nothing in Purvi's name 😔- perhaps becoz it was Manav's money and is therefore rightfully Tej and Ovi's???) and she is renewing them in their name, without any regard to household expenses here. Archana can buy lavish gifts for Ovi but cannot help with the household expenses at the K house- as she is living at the Deshmuck (spelling incorrect) house-? This all does not make sense and especially - Archana's attitude towards Purvi- like you said if it were my child- who i had loved and cherished for 18+ years, i would surely sit her down and at least attempt to know the truth and her heart's desire.

And what to say of Ms. Purvi's- trying to be all goody for Aaie- asking for permission for a good deed and such a small one at that- of giving tuitions to help balance the household budget...could not have said it better than your post...