Originally posted by: _AmyChoco_
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.
You’ve explained AKT’s personality really well via the ‘Mentor’ way . 👏I agree with you that in the last few episodes he is been exactly the way he is , there are no changes in him , they are his ingrained traits .
I don’t think he is purposely a bad person , it’s just the way his brain works . There is a single line from point A to B and he controls the movement and even if there are factors that influence his decisions even those are the ones the fit his narrative.
IMO Malini knew this about him being in a long term relationship with him , that’s why she was able to manipulate him the way she did - goad him w.r.to his work and workplace issues , especially with Imli’s gaining attention there for her work , that he is not rich enough for Imli anymore unlike Aryan is etc.
while we are surprised that him being a journalist can’t he question in detail first and then arrive to conclusion? But if you look at some of his journalistic abilities- During the fight club thing where they introduced Aryan - he sees him fighting , once he gets to talk to him and finds out he is the owner , immediately jumps to announcing ASR is the leader of the illegal activity!! Negates Imli when she says otherwise.
When he has to interview the actress - immediately to him that task was beneath him - when your boss later explains it would have helped the newspaper to sway his loyal readers thereby they make profit - because the boss is running a business and he has to pay them all . AKT did not want to think any other way , to him this task was insulting that’s it . Aryan is purposely targeting him / demoting him .
I am sure we can keep adding to this list .
With his apology too - I am very sorry , I was wrong - THE END . And he cannot fathom why he is not being forgiven after apologizing.
Actions matter to show how sorry he his and changes in those behaviors that lead to this miserable state he is in - this is what he is not able to comprehend or subconsciously does not want to , needs a easy way out . Which is what frustrates a certain set of viewers and by looks of it even Imli feels this way . Aryan’s told him too - you need to earn your apology and this guy has found a way to conveniently pass the blame on the same guy!
This is where like you said because Imli got a chance to explore the world with help of another guy as a mentor who helped her flourish and did not restrict her to rigid views , was her stepping stone to realize that there is much more to world outside.