Episode 185 ignited a buzz of excitement for Sahan fans because we finally witnessed a conversation between the two characters which was long overdue. However, I think it was episode 186 that was impactful and transformational. Although there are few words exchanged between Angad and Sahiba, the episode is filled with pivotal moments.
At the beginning of the episode, the two converse in the presence of family which lasts no longer than 50 seconds. During their short dialogue, Sahiba tells Angad what she wants which is, support, trust and his help in proving her innocence. Although these are things she is asking for pertaining to the present situation, I think they very well maybe what she is looking for in their relationship/marriage… support, trust, and help. For the first time, she’s vulnerable not solely with her actions but with her words. And this is commendable because it is not an easy task for a strong, confident, or independent woman to be vocal and admit when she desires help. There has been countless times where we see Sahiba refuse Angad’s help even when she is physically hurt and incapacitated. So, for Sahiba to ask for Angad’s support, trust and help is pivotal. This is what I call a ‘soft girl season’ and hopefully this season is not abbreviated or ruined by villains/vamps.
Angad never announces what he wants when Sahiba asks him. Instead with no words, he places the divorce papers down, and casually walks away which is another pivotal moment. His actions show Sahiba as well as his family what he wants and obviously it’s not a divorce. He does not fulfill his parents wishes in signing the divorce papers, but we are left wondering if he will fulfill Sahiba’s request to help her prove her innocence.
From there, we watch Angad in deep thought while in front of his bedroom mirror. Angad looks into the mirror, but not for staring back at his own reflection. He mainly uses it to look at Sahiba. He looks beyond his own reflection which is allowing him to see her from a different perspective as she holds his gift. Sahiba, on the other hand, stands in front of the mirror and views herself and then looks to him.
Initially, I thought this scene was awkward because there are no words between the two and they each take turns standing in front of the mirror. But maybe the mirror used in the scene is symbolic. When we look into a mirror, we assess our current state and the possibilities of becoming something different, something greater. Therefore, mirrors offer potential for growth and change. Maybe the mirror allows Angad to see beyond what has been presented to him and see Sahiba’s true self or authentic identity. As for Sahiba, maybe her mirror moment has revealed how she desires Angad’s support.
Hopefully, this change with each character will move the story in a new and exciting direction🫶🏾. Together, in their quest to prove Sahiba’s innocence, they have a chance to become more proactive, catch the villain, and rebuild what they destroyed.