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I know many of us have been quite vocal about the absurdity of this terrorist track and the fact that two civilians managed to cross the border without being seen to save an army guy. And of course, a lot of us have been very unhappy at the neighbouring country being shown as the enemy.
However, today's episode reminded us that it is not religion that is bad, but it's people that are. There are good and bad people in every religion.
Vividha and Atharv continued their quest today in search of Ravish by following the terrorists they had come across yesterday. Unfortunately for them, they got caught and taken to the leader who wanted proof that they were muslims. Although Atharv introduced himself as Ruslaan and Vivi as his wife Zubeida and spoke to them in fluent urdu, the terrorists were still unconvinced and demanded that Atharv prayed namaz as proof of his religion.
And to Vividha's astonishment, Atharv prayed the whole namaz silencing the terrorists doubts. When Vidha asked him how he knew what to do, Atharv reminded her that there was a muslim living in his house. He had learnt everything from Abdul Chacha. What a beautiful moment it was to show how different people with different religious backgrounds can co-exist in harmony, love and respect. Atharv in no way disrespected islam but did what he had to, to save himself and Vividha from fanatics who use religion as an excuse to cause harm and destruction.
Eventually, the terrorists invited Atharv and Vividha to spend the night with them and this gave them an excuse to search for Ravish. Whilst Atharv stayed outside in the company of the terrorists, Vivi went inside looking for Ravish. And while she searched, Atharv sang beautifully from his soul, thinking about first his happiness with Vividha, and then the distance between them. The scene was so poignant and touching. Atharv still insecure singing with a painful heart while Vivi searched for the man he thinks she has feelings for.
Eventually Vivi found Ravish, and as Atharv crept away from the sleeping terrorists they looked through the locked room seeing an unconscious Ravish.
In the pre-cap, Atharv is carrying Ravish who then runs away from them as a bomb is attached to him.
Throughout today's episode, Atharv's care and concern for Vividha was above everything. The way he protectively held her close to him throughout, not letting her be afraid in anyway. Vividha gets all her strength from ATharv knowing he is there and he will let no harm come to her. And Atharv will do everything to keep her safe.
Anupamaa
