Originally posted by: ssttuuttii
EPISODE 2 - Aftermath of the Fashion Fiasco
Hello!
Instead of doing a recap of the entire episode in a sequential manner, I'll be going character wise. Anyone who wants a proper recount of the events can read the written update here.
Watch the episode here.
My update will explore each of the characters (except Arshi) who appear in that particular episode. It will first have a description of the scenes of that character followed by my analysis of their behavior.
Note: The Character analysis is written from the perspective of someone watching the episode for the first time and being completely unaware of what is going to happen in the future episodes.
Payal - Although she worries about her marriage, she is clearly more concerned about her missing sister. Even after her marriage broke, she was tense thinking about Khushi and a smile immediately lighted up her face when she knew that Khushi was back. She was the first to assure Khushi that whatever happened was not her fault (when accusations were flying all around her).
My view - If we needed any more proof about Payal and Khushi being close, there remain no doubts after Amma's dialog "Tumka to oo sui barabar baat bhi batavat hai" (She informs you about the tiniest of matters). Khushi is clearly in the habit of discussing everything with Payal and this is a well known fact in the house. Even after Khushi comes back, she looks at Payal and only after her approving nod does she start with her explanation. So although the family may accuse Khushi of being Dadi Amma and taking decisions by herself, she wasn't the ONLY ONE to have taken the decision that day. Payal just had the better luck of not being scolded for a decision that both of them took jointly.
Goods : A devoted sister who is more worried for her sister's safety than her own broken marriage. Also someone who looks beyond "blood relations" and considers Khushi her own - Tujhse saga hamara koi nahi (No one is more dearer to me than you).
She shared her father with Khushi and she genuinely considers Khushi a baby sister.
I rate Payal above Anjali as a sister. She fights for Khushi and her concern for her despite what's happening in her life is touching.
Bads : She was afraid of the anger and scoldings she would get but concern for her sister should have been above that. I think she let too much time go before deciding to reveal that she knew where Khushi had gone. God forbid, but if something had really happened to Khushi, this time could have proven crucial. Also, she keeps quiet the entire time everyone blames Khushi although she was as much guilty of the plan as her. That tells me that keeping a good image in front of others / escaping scolding is more important than taking a stand for Khushi.
Yes I agree Payal should have spoken up when her parents asked about Khushi. I felt the same and I think I have expressed the same concern in my post given Khushi was locked almost the entire night. What if something had gone wrong with Khushi. If the baraat reached and went back where was Khushi who left way before the baraat could have started for the venue.
Buaji - She very gently asks Payal if she knew were the shop papers were but talks about Khushi in a very aggressive tone. Clearly a contrast in how she treats both her nieces. Later, she alternates between venting out on the gossiping neighbors and Khushi Maharani (Queen). Once Khushi arrives, she all but jumps on to her - ready to take her pound of flesh. Shashi can stop her but only till a limit.
My view - She is someone who takes saga - sautela too seriously and although she "tolerates" Khushi for her brother's sake, she will be quick to point fingers at her given the chance. Also, she cares about the public humiliation they have faced and how they won't be able to show their faces in the society; but I wonder if she is actually concerned for her Payal's feelings or anything else regarding the broken marriage.
Goods : Umm... a little difficult to find anything good about Buaji in these beginning episodes but maybe the fact that she is the one defending their family in front of others. While others have resigned to their fate, she is trying to shut all the gossiping mouths and preserve whatever leftover respect they have in the society.
She has the knack to shut up people and isn't someone who gives up.
Bads : Where do I start? Her continuous questions and insults to Khushi; her concern for public image is more important than Payal or the rest of the family's feelings; her clear disregard to the girl brought in by her sister-in-law, and also one who is quite dear to her brother. The worst was the point where everyone was worried for Khushi and Buaji says there is nothing to worry and that Khushi is thick skinned, nothing will happen to her. 😑
I find her thoughts very orthodox and her way of talking to Khushi is very condescending and outright insensitive to remind her constantly that she has no parents. These are Payal's parents.
Amma - She makes the connection between the missing paper and Khushi, knowing what that means and what this is going to lead to. She also knows Payal has to be aware of the plan Khushi made but isn't able to force Payal to reveal. She tries asking twice but is helpless when Payal refuses to answer. Although the marriage debacle is big setback, until Khushi arrives home, her concern is more regarding the missing daughter. But she is as concerned about the society and gossips so she immediately takes Khushi inside before starting to question her. She is surprised with Khushi's answers but is quick to point out that she shouldn't have taken decisions on the elders' behalf. Her remark about Khushi not being her daughter is harsh and uncalled for but she looks as hurt by the statement.
My view - Although the broken marriage has her upset, she takes in the full extent of it only once Khushi arrives. The scene where Khushi sees the unlit wedding pyre and starts crying is also where Amma starts crying while looking around - maybe the point where she suddenly realized the reality of it all. Till then, she was more worried for missing Khushi, thinking if something untoward had happened to her. Even her first question to Khushi was - Tum thik ho? (Are you fine?). But upon realizing that she was alright, she immediately changes her stance and takes her in for a grueling session. A typical mom - Worried for the missing kid but will get angry upon knowing what the kid was really upto 🙈😂.
Goods : Concerned for her daughter, tries to ask Payal and know where she is. She also understands the dynamics in the house too well, knowing who thinks and does what - whether it be Khushi and the papers, Khushi and Payal, I think she was also aware that Buaji would surely make the situation worse which is why she tries to preempt it by her questioning.
In order to not come across as a step mother she puts Payal above Khushi all the time.
Bads : Once given a verbal assurance, she didn't really bother checking whether Khushi was actually fine or not (she clearly didn't look so). And Amma is quick to disown Khushi. Although I understand she was hurt by her actions and maybe wary of how Buaji would try pinning it on her because she brought Khushi in; going to the extent of saying that Khushi proved she isn't her daughter (Aaj tum saabit kardi ho ki tum hamra khoon naahi ho) is a bit too much. 🤔
Forget as a mother even as a Maasi she should have asked if Khushi was alright. If she knew Khushi she should know she hides her pain or problems.
Forget asking her reminding her that she's not her blood she not only hurt Khushi but she disrespected her deceased sister's memory as well by indirectly implying her blood is bad. According to her and Buaji they raised her well but by doing this act she proved it's her blood is different as in bad right?
Its a below the belt imo.
Babuji - He goes out to look for Khushi but fails to do so. Once Khushi arrives and is being taunted by Buaji, he is quick to step in try a more gentler approach to the entire questioning session going on. And once he gets the answers, he has nothing to say for now but seems like it has made him thoughtful too about what thye were doing.
My view - What do I say?!?! He has such few scenes and dialogs as compared to others but he SHINES through them! ⭐️ His worry for Khushi, Payal, Amma - it is all visible in the various scenes. He tries to be the calm center of the storm in their life. He tries to stop Buaji's taunts - not only in front of Khushi but even when she wasn't there. He clearly won't tolerate nonsense being spkoen about his dear daughter. He is the gentle understanding father who can make both his daughters feel more at comfort and open up. Payal had not answered any of her mother's questions but she starts speaking just by being in Babuji's presence. And Khushi only starts explaining upon Shashi's gentler queries while she stood mute to her mother's frantic questions and Buaji's cutting remarks.
Goods : Dutiful husband and father; knows when and how to shut someone up if they talk ill about the family. His presence soothes them all and he is the pillar their family stands on.
He's a gentle but a wise man. He handles things calmly and stops his elder sister but not able to stop his wife.
Bads : He maybe able to get Buaji to stop but is not so adept as far as his wife is concerned. He was surprised / shocked to hear Garima's words to Khushi but didn't step in or try to stop her at all. Even after everyone left, he decides to go after Garima and not stay back to look after Khushi. Yes, one explanation is that he knew Payal would take care of Khushi but there was no one for Garima at that time. But to me, this comes off as more concern for his wife than for his daughter. I'm not denying that Shashi is a good father; but it doesn't seem like he will ever try to stop Garima or go against her words - even if it comes at the cost of another family member.
Yes true even in the aftermath of tapes release he agrees to Garima and holds Khushi responsible for her mistake. He can't go against Garima who in turn doesn't go against Buaji.
That explains why he wasn't able to foot down about Not letting Khushi marry Shyam and needed to find proofs to convince the two women.
That's all for the character analysis. What do you think? Do you agree or disagree to what I said... like / comment and let me know 😃.
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