I have been away from the forum, too much to do...but could not stay away from posting this one.
Eventually...it's all about the Girl Child...
I have mentioned in my comments on various posts and my post on this topic. Knew it was the crux of the problem in this dynasty's Game of Thrones!
Why Satrupa gave away her baby girl instead of Vatsalya. Did she fear for her girl child's life? Why Vikram Singh is not ready to accept Anami though Gayatri has told him to give the thought a chance. Why Baldev is flinging accusations and being rude towards Anami? He too is a chip of the old block, I'd say. After all, sons learn from their fathers. And then again, with Vatsalya gone, Vikram Singh readily accepts Avdoot though not a direct descendant.
Love how the show has brought about this aspect of society in the most subtle way. Not one dialogue spoken between anyone whatsoever indicated anything about Girl Child, until yesterday's episode. But it was there all along.
And this is a fact even today in our society. No one openly acknowledges this discrimination. It's an unspoken word. It exists in our acts and behavior towards our girls. In our homes, work places, our traditions, our inheritance rules, society at large... anywhere and everywhere. It's a patriarchal society. And more so when huge business dynasties undergo takeovers etc, there is a desire for a son. The daughter is never considered worthy enough of the Crown.
I am beginning to believe Vikram Singh might have got the first pair of twins (since they were girls) killed. We know there are some deep dark secrets. Have you noticed how Gayatri has blossomed suddenly? Even when Vatsalya was alive (he might still be I hope) she just stood around Vikram without uttering a word. But with Anami there seems to be a different kind of bonding. It's as if she is reliving her motherhood days. Gayatri has even gone against her husband. Baldev adores Vatsalya, but pure indifference towards Narottam. Not even in the pretext of protecting him from the atrocities of his family members, has Baldev acknowledged Narottam.
Only Satrupa holds some sort of power in this household and I believe that is only because Vikram Singh could not rely on his own son Baldev to carry the legacy forward. Also she is royalty herself.
She manages to keep a tight rein on the business, despite the family wolves (Pujan & gang, investors). She is shrewd, she is ruthless if she has to and she has proven to be a great mother to Vatsalya. Satrupa is strong and exudes much authority like no one else. Also lets not forget, after all she gave the Singh's family their heir Vatsalya.
But now it's quite obvious...Anami's existence itself has literally shaken the Labyrinth. Anami being a girl changes the dynamics for all. From Vikram to Baldev, Pujan and the rest...
Your thoughts please...
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