Meher, nicely summed up all the long-lost connections. These observations by me are more holistic and more like a general commentary.
But I’m a little doubtful if writers are thinking that deeply as to connect Surekha’s accusations to Neil’s death and MC accusations. And to be honest, Ak talking about not seeing so much money sounded hypocritical! She is born with wealth and can get as much as she wants anytime but the enforcement of her poor status is just too much. I did like Surekha and Mimi’s insistence on responsibility and carelessness, how when relationships are formed they come with certain expectations and it’s our responsibility to try and fulfill those with utmost sincerity. One cannot take those expectations for granted, but again after seeing the actions and hearing Ak's when the ring was found, I’m not sure if she fully understood what Mimi said. Her problem has always been understanding a POV that is opposite to hers and never taking responsibility for her mistakes. She tends to always look for excuses or uses the good intentions card.
I liked that Ab was away from these arguments and was with the kids. He only made an appearance because the kids requested him to return the ring. That amount of involvement in this marriage by him is good, not sure what they will show in every episode, since the narrative changes quicker than i can pick my favorite ice cream! 😆 I did not understand why they made Ak run so fast behind Ab, kids, and Mj..... there was no reaction from Ak to Mj's actions and the other four did not even see Ak. So why even introduce her in that scene? 😔 It could have just been a pur Ab, Mj and kids scene.
In Mj and Ak scene, Ak remembers their old relationship, but how does she selectively block out all Ab's memories from her past? I know she is looking at their past through the lens of that one phone call (her biggest gripe) and the divorce in general, but how is it that even small things don’t click back in her mind or don’t get acknowledged by her? Though in the last week or two, she has had to apologize a few times to him for misunderstanding him and yet there is no recollection of anything except that one unfortunate event that shattered him as much as it shattered her. That’s where it’s difficult to connect with her. I do want someone to ask if she hated her life with Ab as much as she claims to Nav, and thinks that she never had any happiness with Ab, then what is Abhir to her? What does she think of her son? What does he represent for her- isn’t he her love child?
what also seemed hypocritical was Ak saying how all her in-laws were true and honest people and their value is much higher than any jewelry but in the last scene we see Nav openly claiming Abhir as his son even though he is among people who know the truth. Is that the honesty Ak claimed? 😆 If he had any sense or if it was anyone else in his place he would've downplayed the whole 'my son... with the Sharma' last name part and would have just introduced them as Ak and Abhir. Glad Mj showed her displeasure and that topic had to be stopped by Ak. Not sure but for the first time in that scene I felt that Ak actually recognized that Ab was there and realized how he might have felt with Nav’s words. Her look at Ab and Nav alternatively gave me the impression that for the first time, she felt a tiny bit of guilt at the blatant lie Nav was uttering without even batting an eye.... let's see if that feeling continues. At least it appeared that for the first time, she was feeling bad for Ab, especially since he was so calm.
And Ak calling him Abhir Goenka is what she should've called him 6 in his BC. Divorce does not give her the right to change paternity in the BC.... Abhir is either a Goenka or Birla, never a Sharma.... especially since she herself was not married and Nav was simply a neighbor or friend but had no connection to that child at that time. Now they are all well aware that what Ak and Nav did was a fraud and that is why every K is actively trying to taunt, warn and insult Ab to give up his claim so they can turn that fraud into truth. If Nav was really honest he would change the BC and then request Ab to let him legally adopt Abhir, but that is Ab's wish, not Ak's at that point.
Coming to Ab, I mentioned this earlier as well, but, in these 6 years, he has definitely learned to control his temper and listen more. He has also learned to be less impulsive. When he found out about Abhir, the mature way he handled everything, without uttering a word to anyone, or when all the Gks keep taunting him, he hardly retaliates. And yet again today, in front of those guests he was composed. He is focused on Abhir and making sure that kid does not get affected in the parent's fight like he was. And he also wants to make sure the relationship between the two kids is not lost. He has only one prayer now, and that is not to hurt anyone, and so far Mahadev has helped him..... anyway, looks like the PC is about to bring some twist..... will wait for it before commenting. I hate to predict anything in these shows! 😆
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