Unraveling the beauty of SaiRat

This story has a lot of issues but the major one has been the absolute butchering of Virat's character. But you ever wonder if Sai and Virat were actually a good match for each other or not? Or if all our wishful thinkings for SaiRat were just there coz they are the main lead, and because Neil and Ayesha absolutely nail their characters?

Allow me to tell you how SaiRat should have been influenced by each other. Through all the fights and banters, there was supposed to be a journey involved. Roads were paved for characters to develop. Roads that no one ever walked on. Virat was never supposed to be like this unpredictable person, whose one side is beautiful and passionate and the other ugly and darker than a moonless night. Sai wasn't supposed to bring out his worse natures, she was supposed highlight his bests. Through Sai, Virat was supposed to understand the importance of putting himself over others, and the fact that in life you cannot make everyone happy, especially not at the cost of your own happiness.

Just think about it, this story mainly revolves around the vaada right? A promise which Virat made to Patralekha to make her happy so that she will agree to marry his brother. Contrary to what many people might think, the entire vaada was never in Virat's favour and Virat knew that since the very beginning. Him making the vaada, thinking that he is going to have to follow it (even if he didn't) was a sacrifice in itself. Firstly, he would have to see the love of his life moving on and living happily with his brother, and secondly he wouldn't even be allowed to move on in his own life.

Just wipe off all the mess the writers have made of his character and start with a clean slate. Let's try to remember just what was supposed to be Virat's personality.

From the traditional chains of his family to the peculiar demand of his 'best friend', there is one personality trait that strikes out. As far as his heart and his emotions are concerned, Virat is the best example of what a pushover truly is. It doesn't mean he is not brave, he is not strong and definitely doesn't make him any less worthy of Sai. It just means that his love for his family and his fear of conflict with his closest overpowers his sense of right and wrong, and also, those of self-preservation.

In that dreadful evening, he could have easily brought Patralekha in line if he wanted to. He could have persuaded her and could have been able to get out of the situation without having to make any promises but he didn't. He agreed to everything she said and did everything she asked him to. And this wasn't something new for him to do either. This is precisely the scenario with his family too. Instead of standing up to them, he often agrees to do as they tell him to and to follow their instructions. It is very easy for people to manipulate Virat, which unfortunately what the people close to him had done most of his life. They say jump and the only question he asks is how high.

On the outside, he was perfect. Stable, confident, and borderline daunting. The epitome of poise. But on the inside, he was as broken and unstable as a centuries old abandoned house.

Then came Sai, a complete opposite to Virat, barging in his life like a whirling tornado. Unlike Virat, no one in her life can force her to do anything which she doesn't agree to. No one can blind her eyes, and absolutely no one can bind her tongue. Her world revolves around a few who are the Sun of her life, and as long as the sun shone, she didn't care about the thunder. But can one truly be that happy all alone? Is one person enough to fill all the voids our heart creates through the course of life? She certainly thought so, until life showed her how wrong she was.

The perfect Sai had a major flaw, a flaw which was very easy for her idealistic mind to consider her strength. But the thing is, idealism and practicality don't go hand-in-hand. The flaw was simple, she was way too honest. Unlike Virat who is a pushover diplomat, she is a brutal candid. She speaks out the truth not caring that it might be hurting people around her. She points out the wrong not caring that it might be painting her in a bad colour. Speaking truth is a good thing, but it is just as important to know how to speak it. If not done properly, you will end up being the one having to bear all the pointed fingers. And however strong you might be, the sting of fingers always hurts more than the pat in the back.

On the outside, she was brilliant. Brave, self-reliant, and unperturbed. The epitome of valiance. But on the inside, she was as hungry for compassion as a lion starving for days.

And this was the role that Sai and Virat should have played in each other's life. Not pulling each other down but pushing each other up. They weren't meant to just live together, they were meant to grow together. Sai was the sun Virat needed, and Virat was the water Sai desired. Through the ups and downs of life, this was their destiny. She was the support he needed to stand a little straighter, and he was the caress she required to calm down.

Through his patience and her valour, they were supposed to grow. Through his wisdom and her blithe, they were suppose to live. Not survive but thrive.

But with how the story unfolded, while Sai got her character arc, Virat's was lost in the process. And so, now, we have a beautiful Sai but an undeserving Virat. And this was why I stopped watching the show, not because Sai deserved better, but because Virat deserved better than what the makers gave him.

I dont have anything more to add. Beautiful. ❤️

I agree that Virats arc has worsened with time.

Neils acting has salvaged his butchering a tad bit but even that isn't enough to rescue a character that is being mercilessly butchered.

Also while Virat the character hasnt got what he deserves from the makers, in the show it is Sai who is not getting what she deserves- because now stuck with this guy who seems to be declining personality wise but now she is emotionally attached to him and stuck in this vicious cycle. She is mellowing down, adjusting, compromising but Virat on the other hand isnt becoming a better version of himself in Sai's company.

Another thing that occurred to me is that even though Virat verbally acknowledged recently that he has "learnt" from Sai, i dont think he really has.... because the true test of that will happen when the relationship of Sairat is not on very good-terms. When Sairat aren't fighting, Virat agrees with everything Sai says. But when they are not, he transforms into a completely different person- a scary irrational version of himself.

Whereas Sai does not verbally acknowledge "changing" for anyone yet- but the subtle changes are there for all to see. She is displaying her emotions much more softly than before, she lets her guards down in front of virat. She prevented a couple of almost- confrontations with virat even during friendship phase from escalating. She made her point about pp n other things but made it humorous so it wouldn't sting as much as it would have if it had been the old Sai talking.

I really hope that makers would redeem Virat and don't ruin Sai in future.

Beautiful 🥰🥰. I truly believe they have ruined Virats character beyond repair and some of us were just hanging in there hoping he has learned from his past behavior and mistakes and the upcoming track will tell us if his character had any growth since then or he will be back to the cruel Virat🤞

I am laughing at Virats love of life waala dialogue for Pakhi and him putting his family above everything and anything😆. Atleast for his character many instances family didn't include Sai Bai , again this relationship will be tested in this track if he truly considers her his family or it's only momentary fitoor as long as he is in good terms with Sai.

All this doesn't mean they haven't ruined Sais character but less than Virats character and hope she is able to apologize for Anniversary behavior which I am doubting now based on the promo😳

Beautifully written. That's how I had envisaged their love story when I started watching it. Virat is a shadow of who he was initially. But yes his weakness for his family was reflected in that Vaada he made, just to keep the wedding going. That makes him vulnerable. But they're stretching that vulnerability too much. I really want that Virat back.

And for once I want an interesting track for this Shruti scenario. It's such a common trope in ITV, FL suspecting ML is majboor and investigating. Finally both working together ..blah blah...

And I'm rambling and digressing....🤔

Beautiful post ♥️

Thanks for the tag

THIS . IS . ABSOLUTELY . BEAUTIFUL.💞💞

I love when Virat and Sai are put forth.

I agree to everyone of your point.

The characters are that way, Virat is like H2O ( not water) , H2O. It depends on the situation whether he just vanishes into thin air like steam, stays calm or maybe chaotic like water or becomes as cold as ice.

I always maintained Virat is a complicated case of push and pull. He thinks he is maintaining peace, but he is the prey to the parasitic brains around him. He doesn't realise they are feeding on him , just extracting out their profits from him without benefitting him in any way. But he knows that . This is one thing which I always felt, he knows he is being fed on, but he makes it sort of social service, he thinks if he gives them some nutrition, they will survive along with him. Being together is different from assuming they well be together. I don't know another thing, is Virat selfish selfless ? It's like, too difficult. At points, or most of the points, I feel it is a selfish selflessness in him. Like, he sacrifices himself ( selfless ) , but for his family ( selfish) . He stays silent to maintain peace ( selfless ) , but at the same time he doesn't like fingers being pointed at his family though he himself knows, processes the wrong ( selfish ). It's like, everything in him processes the right and wrong, but he lacks the ability to react to it. Sometimes you have to cut a knot if it's hurting you, but he gets way too busy in carefully unknotting it thining the rope might get hurt. That is where he trips.

I agree, I hate when they sacrifice Virat, always.

And Sai, loved everything you have put up. I agree, Sai is like .... don't know....smooth. Like those brand new objects or clothes, perfect, shiny, beautiful, attractive at sight without any creases. Virat's loss is Sai's strength, that is reaction. Sai reacts. But as you said, that is the problem, Sai reacts. But the question arises, Why is Sai reacting ? How should she react? Like, one event can have multiple reactions. A death may result in some crying, some repenting, some to silence and some cursing as well. Different right, but each reaction shows and tells about the person. Similarly, Sai for some comes out as brave, but as we have parasites, she comes out as trouble .

And if Virat is prey, Sai is like a predator. But this is sort of ecosystem knowledge, never let the predator overly hunt the prey, it somewhere is indication of the predators extinction as well. But, Sai is learning that art well. She is predator who is learning to sharply deal with hunters.

But do want Virat to flee from that zone now.

Loved your write up....💞💞💞

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