Avneil: Not the typical indian serial couple - Page 2

Originally posted by: MrDarcyfan

Hi I am new to this forum. Just started to watch Namakaran. I knew Aditi Rathore from her EDKV days and I have a few people I know on Twitter who like Zain from his previous show and also a few who like AviNeil. I liked what I saw of the pairing in scenes they upload, so just started to watch post leap episodes on Hotstar. I am an overseas viewer anyway.

I have seen quite a few Indian TV shows now, since my first one IPK 6 years ago. I agree with TM that most male leads are shown as impulsive hot-tempered MCP's that have to be "saved" from themselves by their more level-headed and Mahaan wives. Most of the time they sacrifice themselves for their husband's or his family's betterment etc. Fed up of such dynamics.

So to see this guy Neil who is very confident, but not an MCP, who's got swagger but not arrogant, is level headed and not impulsive is SO refreshing. Avni too is not a goody two shoes female lead, who talks big, but in the end acts like a typical good girl and always sacrificing etc. I am still catching up to the story, but I saw some of the latest episodes where she keeps the fast etc. But I didnt get the impression she was doing it to be a goody two shoes. She was just trying to do what Neil's grandmother wanted in good faith. Like her Mom told her she is married to Neil and as long as she is married, she needs to play her part and do her duty towards his family as well. I totally respect her for trying. That's not being Mahaan, that is just being respectful.

Neil is super cool, and Avni is anything but perfect, so I am loving this combination. Not to mention they look damned hot together. So I am in. Hope to catch up to the episodes soon and join in the discussions.

Mandy