Simplicity In Its Finest Form...

I am Sonia and I have been an on and off member of IF for many years now. No shows have really grabbed my attention recently but this show really has...okay i will be honest the big reason why I watched this show is because I am a fellow Gujarati and I feel proud when Gujarat is showcased on TV to the world! But the main reason is because I see glimpses of Dhara in me. Funnily enough when I was younger I was an avid cricket player and nearly played for the England Women's team. I can understand Dhara's struggle to get support from her family and society. 😳

Coming back to my post the reason why I think this show is so GRIPPING is because of its SIMPLICITY. There is complexity in Dhara's struggle but it is portrayed in a simple manner. The story focuses on everyday struggles, core relationships and the determination a young woman has in her ability to succeed and achieve her dream of becoming a cricketer in India. Now she is moving onto her "next innings" there is so much more to explore and the storyline will become so much more gripping. What I like about this show is we may argue that there is a certain level of predictability involved but at the same time it is so unpredictable. I was doing some research on the Indian Women's cricket team the other day and I found that very few women in the current team are married. This could be to do with age but some of the most senior ladies arent. They are so career focused. Playing for their country is the biggest focus in their life. So why cant it be Dhara's? Why does a new captain have to take over?

In this show we have seen the very recent marriage of Dhara and Mihir who by the way make a very sweet pair! 😳 How cute is our Gujarati chokro! 😉 From what we know Mihir is supportive of her dreams but what will unfold after marriage will really predict how well Dhara can react to this new innings.

My question to you all is- Why cant a girl focus on her goals alone? Why does marriage have to crush a girl's dreams/or impact her life so much? I know there is the conservative/traditional elders who push for marriage but how can we make a change in society? If a girl reaches a certain age after her studies there is a sudden rush to get her married before 25 but if a boy wants to achieve his dreams he is okay to go ahead and marry later? Why such injustice?

Even I am hooked to the show for the very same reason.You summed it all beautifully.It does pinch me when Indian shows don't focus on working females or career oriented females.This serial has attempted to break the monotony and bring in the freshness.

As far as Dhara is concerned there are people who still don't go against their parent's wishes and put their career at stake because females are expected to adjust.But things are changing and maybe we get to see that later in the show.Dhara plating cricket and working towards her dream.😊

In my personal opinion, as long as you're educated, a girl, or boy should not crush their dreams/ personality to please elders / family. If your family truly loves you, they should support you as you chase and pursue your dreams. Arguing and fighting with elders/ family can be difficult, but if we're educated we can take the risk of even being thrown out on our own. I think as girls, most give in too much into the emotional need to comply to our families happiness.

Having said that, I don't even think marriage is necessarily any kind of barrier to your progress in other realms. If you meet a partner who believes in gender equality and supports you through all your responsibilities (such as housework, cooking etc) then there's nothing stopping you from achieving your dreams.

I think as girls we need the courage to rebel, and be smart enough to pick a partner who sees us as an equal in a relationship...

Just my two cents :)