I guess almost everyone has watched today's drama and the insults galore and how everything reached toward the climax! 😆 And it all happened exactly as Dadu had feared: NK's anger and ego ruined their happiness. But I don't want to analyze the whole episode, just highlight a few things:
The stark contrast between the families was nicely brought out, today. On the one hand, we have NK for whom his name is everything. He is rich and successful, a Chauhan, and that's their pehchaan. On the other hand, we have Sharda's family who lived her Swabhiman, actually, by not silently taking all the crap NK threw at them. Yes, the situation was only worsened. Yes, I think both sides said things they shouldn't have said. But I won't deny that it wasn't fun seeing NK insulted 😛
The marriage condition: The build up was well done 👏 Vishnu said that after today, no one would give their daughter into the Chauhan family. Fine, if that is so - we will take both your daughters. Was he bluffing? Was he thinking Sharda would back off? Was he sure Sharda would agree? I think both are true and in both cases, NK would have won. As much as you hate the man, you have to admit, brilliantly done 😆
And damn, anyone noticed poor Karan in the background, totally shocked as if someone had just pulled out the earth from beneath his feet? When NK said he'd take two daughters with him, Karan was already starting to panic, "Ye Dad kya kar rahe hain?" 😆 He tried to speak but was unable to. Reason bohut ho sakte hain: Introverts, generally, have problems speaking up when they are surrounded by masses of people. Another reason; depends. I have always said that despite what we have seen of the NK-Karan relationship, we have hardly seen anything. Yes, Karan dislikes his father and does not support him - but Karan does not confront NK, at all. He does not speak to NK. He does not enter a room if NK is there. Children whose fathers have been harsh toward them throughout their childhood, sometimes develope such behaviour- they are generally tongue-tied in front of their fathers even if they would love nothing more than to speak up. Maybe this is such a case, who knows?
I loved how Karan looked away when Sharda fell on her knees in front of NK. He was outright disgusted by his father's antics and felt beyond bad for Sharda. Even later, when he was trying to process what was happening through his shock, he was saying that NK didn't do right with Sharda (and Khayti told him to think about his own life, lol).
Coming to Naina: The moment she saw her mom begging in front of NK, she ran toward her. She didn't waste any time, reached and immediately took her mom out of this humiliating position. And the way Sharda addressed Cheeku and told her about everything, said a lot: how Sharda trusts Naina a lot.
The marriage condition shocked Naina, obviously. But even then, Naina was more focused on her mother's tears; and in the back of her mind, the worry for her Di was burning. Am pretty sure that it's not just the fact that MeghNal are already married but also that Naina knows that her sister sincerely and completely loves Kunal. Between Meghna and Sharda, Naina has no room to think about herself - or anyone else, e.g. Karan, in that moment. She will be selfish for their sake, very human reaction.
Now, comparing both familial situations - the ladki wale will agree because Naina will consent. Yes, Naina won't do it because she wants it for herself, but she will want it for her mother and sister. Had Naina said No, no one would have gone ahead with this marriage. They were already against it. Karan, on the other hand - apart from Khayti who is thinking about him? And even in Khayti's case, she is more concerned that it is Naina whom he has to marry, whereas I believe Karan's actual problem lies with the marriage, itself, and the way this is happening. And he will make his displeasure known - but his decision will not be considered, at all. NK doesn't think beyond his ego, even if that means throwing his own son under the bus.
On the one hand, we have Sharda's family who doesn't give a hoot about NK's threat and his family name and anything; they will oppose him if they have to, and will not compromise their girls' lives. On the other hand, we have NK for whom only his izzat matters, his ego matter. He doesn't care that Kunal is already married. He doesn't care for what Karan wants - as long as his ego is satisfied, he will sacrifice them for it.
Well, well, well 😆 Meghna will confront her mom and sister tomorrow. I wonder if Kunal will do the same before NK and Sandhya tell him about how they were insulted. I'd love a scene of his with Karan but don't think we will get one, now. And Dadu will be late, obviously 🤣
Sorry, it got long - I just had to put my thoughts out here 😆 Also, hats off to the actors! Especially loved NK's acting, today! 👏 Vishal and Sharda were great, as well! 😉