A very thoughtful and beautiful post T! And as always wonderful eye-catching collages by UR 😊
I think it is very interesting that just like Mala became a parent to both Rudra and Paro Dilsher also became a parent to both of them - he became a father figure to Paro at a time when he didn't need to be one - Paro hated Rudra and she had no one for support, and at such a bleak time in her life the person she probably had least expectations from became such an important person for her, a beacon of hope. Dilsher and Paro have a special connection and despite the bitter person Dilsher used to be it is clear that he can read Paro very clearly and all he sees in her is goodness. This man was and is often Paro's support system and I think she knows that she can always count on him to have her back. Dilsher has been nothing but good to Paro and the two share a very solid and grounded relationship - they have unbreakable trust in each other, and that is what I admire most about their relationship.
Dilsher and Rudra share a very interesting relationship, despite their shaky relationship the two often have each other's best interests at heart. Dilsher hasn't been the best father to Rudra but he has formed a deep attachment with him, an attachment that Rudra himself respects now. I respect Dilsher because he is redeeming himself now and is trying to be a good father. What I like best about Rudra and Dilsher's relationship is their understanding - both father and son often understand each other very well, Dilsher always understood where Rudra was coming from when he held Paro captive even though he sympathized with Paro. Also, these two don't have set in stone roles in each other's life. Dilsher is Rudra's father but often Rudra has often taken care of him like he is his son. These two are there for each other in the long run and understand that the unique dynamics of their relationship is what makes their love for each other stronger.
I can't say much about Danveer as a father, we haven't seen much of him acting actively as Samrat, Sumer, Sunehri and Maithili's father, but he seems to be a very understanding man who sees the best in his children and only wishes the best for them. Danveer and Paro also share a special bond - Danveer has always known Paro in a way that no one else did - he knew Paro was Rudra's witness when everyone else in the Ranawat haveli was under the impression that she was just Rudra's fiancee. Because Danveer saw a side of Paro that others didn't, he was able to understand her and sympathize with her and I think these feelings of his towards her helped the two of them form a very genuine and honest relationship.
One relationship you didn't talk about is Danveer and Rudra. I know Danveer is Rudra's uncle so he may not be seen as a father or father figure to Rudra, but I think he has acted like one many times. Danveer has always loved Rudra and even 15 years later, when Rudra shunned him, Danveer never lost hope and kept trying to win back his nephew. Rudra doesn't listen to many people and he did not listen to Danveer for some time as well - but even then, whenever Danveer spoke, Rudra took his words into consideration (though he never showed it). Now Rudra openly listens to Danveer e.g. when Danveer tries to explain to Rudra why Paro proposed to him in front of all of his superiors. Danveer and Rudra share a very special relationship, it is clear that Danveer always has Rudra's back and Rudra too seems to now give him the respect he deserves. Danveer is to Rudra the father he never had in many ways. What I love about their relationship is that both of them share a lot of respect and love for each other, and although this respect and love often goes unsaid, it is so strong that it can be seen even when the two of them are simply in the same frame together. Danveer offers Rudra a kind of silent support that can always be felt when he looks at his nephew and I think Rudra knows this and has come to accept and cherish it.
Ok so I kind of wrote an entire essay, sorry got carried away, but there are just many interesting father-children relationships in Rangrasiya and this is a great day to discuss and appreciate them. Thank you very much T for opening this thread, I loved what you wrote about all of the father-children relationships, and thank you UR for providing us with such beautiful visuals to go with T's post(s). 👏
Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there! 😃
Edited by Zeeliciousxo - 11 years ago