Originally posted by: aryapdane
I don't know anything about the show that the rest of you don't know. What I do know is this theory of rationality that is know as Fundamental Attribution Error. In an unsavoury situation, people are quick to judge other people's actions as bad and do not bother to wonder if there is a reason for those actions. Wait for the backstory before signing off a judgement. The next thing you say is if Anurag's family has done something to Bajaj, why should Anurag suffer. So let's go back to the events of the show because I don't know why, but people choose to forget whatever they see in the show, and then change the frame of the situation and make it about higher ideals of life..🙄
In the beginning, Mr. Bajaj's vendetta is against the Basu publications, which Anurag happens to run. So it is clear that Bajaj wants a revenge from the entire Basu family and Anurag has taken it upon himself to prevent Bajaj from harming them. Now if you cry out that this isn't fair, I can only tell you with all humility that life isn't fair. And till we know what Bajaj's bitter past is with the Basus, passing a judgement will be erroneous. Because what was dealt out to him might not have been fair either.
The next point you raised was sadly however on passing judgements on people.. I'm so glad that you called it a deal marriage (albeit under quotes) because that's exactly what it was. A deal. With the devil? You may say that and I won't argue. Prerna went to make a deal, was aware of who she was going to, made a choice, laid out conditions that were kept and then, the marriage happened. Is it ideal for a man to marry a woman in such circumstances? No, it's not. But Bajaj said he couldn't try the conventional way because he was out of time. So he took advantage of an opportunity. Which he didn't create by his actions, mind you. The next accusation on him isn't going to be why he isn't a do-gooder, I hope.
Coming to the so called 'hit and run', he only "ran" because he realised the mob was getting violent and agitated. And he didn't want to be lynched. Is self preservation a vice? Then it's a vice that I'd like everyone to have. And choosing to confront a situation that will surely be physically harmful if not life threatening isn't bravery but plain stupidity. Also, all fault lies with the driver always, no? Pedestrians have no duties? How is Anurag getting a clean bill for stopping in the middle of the road, seeing a car come at him and not doing anything to get out of the way?
Also Bajaj went and reported the case himself to the police.. So if he hit and ran, then he ran to the police station. Also, the police officer said we're investigating. So let's wait for the results of this investigation.
I won't even try to make a point on if it's fair to call people out for things they choose to do when we can't place ourselves in their shoes.. and by that I don't mean to say that I'm asking anyone to imagine what they'd do in place of Mr. Bajaj. Everyone is different. They come from different backgrounds and circumstances and their codes of morals and values may differ from others. So let's not make statements like I'd have done this... He should've done this... Until we learn every fact that is to be learnt or can be learnt. And if we really want to ask a question, it should be: given all the irritation and a litany of false accusations, the constant provocation, the personality that Mr. Bajaj has, the situation of the mob and the requirement of making an instant decision, would you have chosen to behave differently?
And thank you for so graciously allowing me to love the person I love despite his faults and vices. And I'll return the favour by not judging people out there for loving and defending a stalking, manhandling, obsessive woman-hitter.
Cheers..😁