Many things have happened in YHM...That leave you wondering WHY? WHAT? HOW? Etc but nothing frankly NOTHING has reached to this level of hmmm... say Absurdness? In part 2 of our three part feature "A YHM Puzzle" we bring you our perspective on Ishita-Raman, the current most popular jodi on Television and one of the strongest USP of the show.
YHM as a fictional series has always been one that irrespective of all the drama-high octane or normal was identifiable. However the unnatural touch added to certain aspects of this popular show recently makes you wonder what's happened all of a sudden?
Being blind in love is a known fact, happens with most people but being blinded by love and NO, not talking about Ishita and Raman's love for each other but Ishita and Raman's love for Aditya and the implications of the same on IshRa's relationship seems to be a topic that has become a reason for anxiety to one and all.
Raman- Ishita
Ishita was never perfect in fact she was a bright example of a perfectly flawed person who made mistakes but tried to work towards doing the right thing thus making her relatable. Ishita hands Ruhi over to Shagun without knowing the truth of Raman-Shagun relationship that was her being human. Ishita fought Params evilness as a woman of today. Ruhi scolds Bala's mom for calling her Ishima banjh' and that was the last time we ever saw Ishita tolerating that insult. If Ishita was truly mahan' as she is being tagged today she would never have thought of separating Ruhi from Shagun, she would have never expressed the truth about how Param tried to molest her because Simmi and Ananya's future was at stake and every time Shagun or somebody else called her banjh' she would have heard it and shed silent tears. These are just 3 examples from the entire lot indicating Ishita to be a mere mortal; so it was a little sad to see a strong and intelligent woman like Ishita pull the anniversary stunt.
YHM has broken many stereotypes in its year long run but this truly has to be their biggest addition where for the very first time a divorced couple is publicly celebrating the anniversary of a marriage that ended in betrayal. Raman has moved on his life, he is happily married and content man today but does that really mean Ishita should disregard the pain, the agony and turmoil of what Raman had to go through when his ex-wife ruthlessly broke his heart and left him to bleed? Why not ask Raman beforehand if he wants to entertain his ex wife who cheated on him? It's Raman's past and not just any past a painful one and by making him a part of the charade she organized for Aditya, Ishita was being disrespectful about it.
During the Amma accident track' all Ishita had for Raman was respect, faith, trust, a mutual understanding and friendship. Yet somewhere his actions (Once Raman knew the truth) pinched her heart. Now that is how a normal person, a wife behaves -You FEEL. It's what makes you human. Today Ishita is in love with Raman and trusts him more than ever but how does it justify her NOT feeling anything and actually taking initiative in celebrating a non-existent anniversary? Even a modernist can never put on or up with such a sham unless you are downright insensitive. Ishita insensitive toh nahi hai. And it's got nothing to do with being secure in marriage. What does loving and being a little possessive of one's husband have anything to do with insecurity?
Ishita: Raman dekhiye mere liye sirf earring hai...Adi ke liye uski Mom ki izzat hai, uski mom ka pyaar hai aur waise bhi humara rishta inn sab cheezo se kahin upar hai Raman.
We agree with Ishita that her relationship with Raman is way above any material objects. The lady doesn't care about jewelry and that's commendable, but giving away a family heirloom to Shagun by tagging it at just earrings' when just hours before it was given to her by Raman with promises made for a life-time was more or less highlighting that it meant nothing to her. You expect a person like Ishita to atleast respect the sentimental value associated with the ornament and the love with which it was gifted to her.
The only person who was sane in this entire week inspite of certain short-comings was Raman. One of the most amazingly sketched male lead character in recent times on Indian Television it was a relief to see him not sway away easily and even reprimand Ishita for what she did. Though it would have been great to see him put his foot down and refuse point blank to be a part of the Anniversary Drama' it was satisfying to see him not one bit pleased with what Ishita had done.
They had planned to celebrate the New Year together and Ishita gave away the same to Shagun in the name of Aditya's happiness when it wasn't hers to give away as they both had taken the decision together. Though Ishita got away easily by making light of the situation; the fact that Raman voiced out the truth makes up for most of it. He was not only angry but also visibly hurt at what happened be it Ishita's anniversary stunt, the fact that he did not get to wish his lovely wife when the clock struck 12 and celebrate the New Year with her or Aditya being given false hopes.
Raman's words and the stand he takes during the conversation with Ishita gives you hope that Shagun and Aditya can try all she wants but Raman is not letting Ishita go anywhere. Ishita is the one who mended and nurtured Raman's broken heart and trust with love, patience and loyalty. There is no way Raman is going to give Ishita up because he very well knows that she a blessing sent specially for him for the heaven above. Having said that Raman should not let Aditya be his weakness, and even if he does then he should stay put on his words "Tum biwi ho meri aur Adi ko yeh baat maanni padegi" or Adi ke liye main kuch bhi kar sakta hoon, par uske liye main tumse door nahi jaa sakta' or Adi ke papa ke life mein sabse important hai Ishima'.
It is also kinda high time to work towards making Aditya see and accept this truth. Raman is an intelligent guy and one who knows Shagun more than anybody would ever know. He knows the extent to which she can go and what she is capable of so when Ishita tries to make Raman do things in the name of Aditya's happiness it would be a great change to see him do the right thing by his child and not blindly follow anything or anyone thus foiling Shagun's plans. Ishita has been instrumental in Raman's life at various junctures but it would be amazing if he figures out that unlike Ruhi, Aditya needs a firm hand along with love and care to bring him on the right path after years of Shagun's poisoning.
Ishita has come to an almost conclusion that as of now Aditya hates her with every cell in his body even if he shows otherwise before the family. The step-mother story narration by Aditya had hurt Ishita real bad and why wouldn't it? Seeing so much hatred for you when you have done nothing but wished the best for that person would bring anyone down. And while rushing Aditya to the hospital Ishita does recollect Aditya's story Phir who prince ne apni mom se promise kiya ki uss wicked lady ko ghar se bahar nikaal ke hi rahega. Usse uss ghar se bahar kaana hoga'. Let's hope it's put to use soon.
Fictional show hai toh drama toh banta hai but wouldn't a more interesting and creatively challenging drama be Ishita actually talking to Raman about what she has learned over the past few days because confiding in your husband about his son is not going to be easy for any woman. Followed by the couple trying to figure out what it's actually bothering Aditya, why he has such strong hatred towards Ishita, is there a foul-play in all of this and deal with it accordingly?
What do you think guys? Wouldn't that be completely out of the box and hatke from the usual norm where the female lead tries to keep matters to herself and figure it out all by herself?
Author : Vijitha Rajan
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