

What an episode!
It was marked with some emotional intensity that was palpable in the hug Avni and Neil shared.
Brilliant writing and powerful performances by the cast.


Multiple conflicts opened up today. Neil and RP face-off with open challenge for each other. Neela was rightfully worried about her daughter's marriage hearing about Juhi being alive. Based on her own life experiences, she wants her daughter to beat the unfortunate marital fate that she fears is Ayesha's lineage for Avani...but then she regroups and advises her daughter, whose selflessness worries her, to fight for her marriage rather than giving up her rights. Avni, being insecure about her position in Neil's life, questions that very right.What a poignant moment!
Ever since Avani has come to know about Juhi being alive, she has put her own insecurities aside and focused on trying to be there for Neil as well as trying to help escape Juhi from the RM. She has become Neil's support system, feeling his pain, frustration at the legal constraints...giving him a shoulder to cry, engulfing him in the warmth of her embrace to soothe him, encourage him to not give up and going shoulder to shoulder to help him in planning to save Juhi, Ali and the other victims of human trafficking. The depth of her unconditional love is palpable in her eyes which reflect Neil's emotions, more than her own hearbreak about the uncertainty of her relationship with Neil on Juhi's return.
Absolute powerhouse performances from all the main players. Riveting episode.