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I began to watch TP recently and managed to catch all the episodes. It is a compelling series.
I liked the characterization of Lavanya, I found many members were upset or opposed to her behavior. But I believe she is more honest in her reactions towards Pakhi.
There is also a parallel running in her life linking to Pakhi's life.
She has no qualms about her brother ruining or breaking another person's trust. The minute she decided that, her own fate was sealed. The trust she had on her husband broke. Similar fashion to that of Pakhi - Pakhi got to know that Anshuman has a love interest and Lavanya got to know her husband has a one night stand that resulted in long term repercussions. Isnt it similar to what Pakhi is facing. Even though Anshuman was in love with someone else, he married her and made her believe she had a life with him and then the drops the bombshell.
Similarly, the child in each woman's life too is interesting. There is Lavanya unable to understand how Pakhi can love another's child and she falls in love with another's child. Again her husband's child. She may be blind to see the similarities between Pakhi and herself. Everytime she has had a negative reaction towards Pakhi, a similar sequence has followed her life. But she is blind to the signs that destiny drops on her lap.
Now she too is in the dilemma of unable to divorce her husband for whatever reasons.
Many people were upset with her for lashing out at Pakhi but in her situation I think any sister would do the same. As elder sisters, dont we protect our younger siblings and here she can see what the marriage is doing to her brother. He has not had peace though he brought it on himself.
For Anshuman is not only her brother but her son too. From a young age, the responsibility of his welfare has been on her tender shoulders. She may be brash and a thorn in Pakhi's side but her love for her brother and his welfare is unmistakable.
From the beginning, she has always been his shield, she has been his PR, he is her pride and joy and she is blind to his faults because from a young age she has been responsible for his faults.
Also, her husband's defection is further proof for her that all honeyed words need not house a pure heart. So what guarantee that Pakhi is a true soul.
She knows Tanya and understands her because they come from similar background. Also, Tanya does not create any ripples in Anshuman's life whereas Pakhi creates tsunamis in his psyche,
She, Anshuman and Tanya are alike but unlike Anshuman she does cares only about him and willingly takes the brunt or her the witch's tag to safeguard what he loves the most - his reputation - his image!
For me this series is not just a love story between the leads but also a redemption to all the folks involved in the series. For Lavanya, it is to understand her husband and forgive not just him but herself too for she has always been insecure about his love because for all her show of confidence, she and Anshuman come across as extremely insecure people who cover it up with a superiority complex.
