I like it when words/actions are in sync with a character - Be it right or wrong. Ofc, the writers views often gets lost in translation during the direction/acting or even the final cut. Quite contrary to the criticism that Adi has been facing for the past 2 epi, he made sense to me. I mean I understand what his thought process was.(don't agree with him) Also, it was the first time I actually watched his scenes, paying proper attention. Never was keen on the character or even the actors playing (old & new)😆 This is merely a discussion on AKT ...and I am not going to post it in the other thread. The principal of that thread believes in zabardasti enrolment (looks pointedly at Pooja)😆
As I was saying..I felt an odd familiarity when watching AKT. And then it struck me that a similar relationship has been show many a time in movies. So this is about AKT, the mentor (not lover/hub/friend). On multiple occasions, AKT has mentioned that he was the one who showed Imlie how to dream/aim high. He has seen the admiration that Imlie has (had) for him ..for his personality, his prof achievements. He reminded me of a strict coach and Imlie as his trainee. Whatever the coach says, the trainee does..cuz the coach knows best. Praise/teasing/criticism/anger..the trainee quietly accepts it..cuz the coach knows best. For her last bday, Adi gives her the opportunity to enter his room. He gives her something which is his.. just like how a coach parts with a prized possession cuz the trainee has earned it. (Remember Virus giving his pen to Rancho in 3 idiots). It is a mutual understanding b/w the two with explicit trust. Circumstances arise and the trainee (Imlie) starts giving in her inputs & questions the coach's ways. Their foundation is on shaky grounds. When Imlie walked away from Adi, he questioned it. Why doesn't she just stick to what I am saying?
Next , he sees that another (Aryan) has taken in Imlie..someone who is on a much more higher level than Adi. Adi knew that Imlie was affected and yet she didnt come back to him. It's your loss, Imlie. I have replaced you with Malini. Imlie no longer needs his advice/ training. Infact, she is moving ahead and doing things much beyond her capabilities. The coach announces that he has terminated his contract with the trainee (publication in the obituary).
All was supposedly going well until the ex- trainee proved herself right. Ok, I am sorry. Come back to me. Imlie didn't make herself clear earlier. Her words were "I have lost faith in marriage".."Our relationship has fallen apart ". Adi always had this grudge against Aryan that his player was snatched away from him. The clue from Narmada was all he needed to confirm his suspicions...Afterall, Imlie's quick progress always seemed fishy to him. That's why Adi's actions these past 2 episodes made sense. It was in sync with his thought process. Be it his Sherlock Holmes avatar in the office...or not giving a damn to Aryan's hospitalization to dousing the fire today. She 'saved' me from Malini..now I have to 'save' her from Aryan...and then we would be back to how we were previously. The guy couldn't have even imagined in his wildest dreams that Imlie would ever say that she is firmly in Team Aryan now.
Unfortunately the mentorship facet isn't exclusive..Apart from Malini, Adi hasn't yet started to process the other factors which had intertwined and played a role in their breakup. As a viewer, we are at an advantage to analyze his actions and its effects on the relationship. Unless he starts losing, he wouldn't be able to retrospect.