Could not help but think of two similar scenarios with different responses and outcomes
Scenario 1: Mawaali Jhuli starts abusing MAA (who she claims is a daughter) and Dimpy (for whom Anupamaa is an unofficial mentor and guardian) for being survivor of rape
MAA to mawaali Jhuli: Baaaa Baaaaa Baaaaa......then silence
MAA to Dimpy: Even if elders are wrong, you should not oppose them and bear their words (your character assasination) silently
Scenario 2: Mawaali Jhuli starts abusing Crinjal (who is her ghar ka chirags wife) and Rakhi (Crinjal's mother) for being working women
Rakhi response to mawaali jhuli: points out her ghatiya soch and toxic behaviour. makes it clear that her daughter won't take their abuse
Rakhi to Crinjal: take a stand for yourself. work is important even for taking care of your daughter and family. You cannot be their servant
Just because Rakhi has a caustic tongue does not mean that she's wrong and Anupamaa who does sweet talk is right. Rakhi has seen the world and is well aware that certain people only understand one kind of language. While MAA under the facade of her chikni chupdi baatein engages in manipulation the same way Dukhmukh does.
The difference is clear and MAA's approach can be dumbed down as:
Kumkum Bhagya
