Two bits of the episode really struck me today.
Manjiri singing - it’s shocking that members of her family who are in their early thirties have never heard her sing or at least not in such a public forum. How sad especially to see the look of irritation on Harsh’a face and jealously on Mahima’s face. It is clear that Anand like the others only feels happiness but Mahima has clearly had a big role is suppressing Manjiri and feeding Harsh’s insecurity with having a wife who doesn’t work. How wonderfully Akshu brought out the one thing that would make Manjiri sing and gave her the courage to do it. All while putting herself at risk of further ridicule and pain. I hope Manjiri remembers this and stands up for Akshu when it really counts.
Akshu crying to Neil- it’s funny how everyone was thinking about Abhi today. Everyone wanted to bring the smile back on his face and who better to do that than Akshu. Neil pushing her to take the place of the nurse shows what everyone does to her. Pushing her guilting her and using her love and emotions to make her put herself at risk or out there. Her cry to him asking him why did you make me do it is what she should be asking everyone in her life. Arohi, Kairav, Manish…. and even Abhi. Why do you all push me to suit your pace your desires. What about me?
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