Disclaimer - I am not here to take sides with Raghav or Pallavi in this post. I'm just trying to sum up what I see as the current state of the story.
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I wish people would cut Pallavi some slack.
Let her process things, it's all new for her. She's dealing with the ghosts of her past, now literally in the flesh. She once wondered what life might have been like had she married Mandaar but now her circumstances have changed and she's emotionally bound to Raghav forever. Seeing Mandaar back is making her feel like her past is dragging her back. She was barely married to Mandar for a few hours I guess, so since her wedding night she'd largely been like a single woman living with the Ds, more their beti than bahu. Now the fact that she's being referred to as Mandar's wife, implying she's their bahu, makes her feel awkward because she never really took that role on in her 2 years there.
She has only truly been a wife to Raghav and a bahu at the Raos now gradually and as she said legal documents or a piece of paper do not build a relationship. The experiences she's had with Raghav and the rest of the Raos has helped her grow as a person and see other facets of life, beyond just breaking free of the D-fam prison. However, that has happened more in a physical sense. Psychologically she has managed to remove some of her shackles but I believe through this track she's going to feel empowered to remove the remaining ones when everyone's true colors are seen. No matter how much Raghav may protect her or defend her, at some point she has to speak up for herself. As she did in the past, she will this time too but only when she's had time to figure out what exactly she wants to do next.
On top of that, the number of villains in her life has increased with Mansi and Keerti wishing her ill at every step. Amma's still supporting her and I hope this continues forever, but the fact is that the only one who can really stand with her is Raghav, since this new development has the potential to destroy his life as much as hers. Their relationship is/will be going through a trial by fire and only then will a stronger bond be forged. I think they started off on the right foot with trying to present a united front and work towards the same goal but Mandaar's real plan is still a mystery so we'll have to brace ourselves for some unexpected situations as will Raghav and Pallavi. They may not know how to respond or may not always make the right decisions, but as long as they are on the same page about supporting each other and defeating their enemies together, things will work out eventually.
The writers always draw parallels. If the previous track was about Raghav's past hurting his present, this one is about hers. Ultimately they will both be affected because their fates are intertwined. They say spouses complete one another/complement one another in areas where the other person may not be as strong. This is what I expect this track to explore. The best part is that they are talking about things upfront more and sharing their concerns right away rather than letting it fester. I really like seeing this on a show for a change instead of letting things drag and misunderstandings pile up. They've had their share of it and learned the hard way that being open with each other is the best way to protect their relationship and show respect to one another's feelings. So let the writers craft this tale the way they intended and see where it takes us. So far Raghav and Pallavi have been acting true to their characters for the most part. I don't see a deviation there, give or take some scenes that have gone off on a tangent, but that is to be expected to some degree on ITV so I let it go.
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
