More inspiring women on Anupama

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Namaste,

Anupama the show was presented as a flag bearer of women empowerment to showcase the story of a middle aged woman coming out of the clutches of a 26 year old abusive marriage who embarks on a journey of finding oneself.

Wow, what a concept, one might wonder. Superb it was, only that it remained just that, a concept woth no resemblance to reality or realistic depiction. It took ALL of 285 episodes to permanently jeopardize any scope of her Flight to Independence and quest for exploration which famously got to be known as "Udaan".

Along the way, we come across inspiring women who could not pass off as leads but how we wish they were, for their amazing transformation and fight against challenges.

1. Kantaben Joshi:

A single mother who had 2 (teenage) young children to take care of, forced to get her 19 year old daughter only to be insulted by her in-laws and isolated from her.

Successfully raised her children doing odd jobs, settling to run a catering service along with supporting her son's small scale business.

Stood up against Shahs for their unreasonable demands and showed them the mirror. Protected her against unruly comments from relatives and unknowns alike.

Supported her (ungrateful) daughter in her most dire circumstances, guided her, encouraged her second innings at financial independence by providing her a space for her Ecedemy, shouldered Anupama's responsibilities and cared for Bhairavi (which was conveniently forgotten).

2. Rakhi Dave:

Through the course of the story, we are given to understand, Rakhi Dave lived through an unhappy marriage for the sake of her daughter.

Rakhi, a rich businessman's daughter finds love in her father's orphan, diligent secretary. They together take over the business (Dave Coaching). When Rakhi is pregnant with Kinjal, she finds out that her husband cheated on her. Although, she wants to break out from the loveless marriage, she is advised to compromise for the sake of the child. This sours their relationship and they drift apart, although posing as a couple for Kinjal's sake.

Knowing her husband's intentions, Rakhi takes over the business, builds it and expands it. She raises a strong, independent, humble and well mannered (but ungrateful) daughter who is skilled and hardworking, dedicated and independent and supportive. Rakhi Dave has a keen eye for business and a sharp intuition and gauges the true colours of Shahs especially Paritosh. Despite the insults at Shah House, she persists and her fear is such that none dares raise a voice or even a finger at Kinjal. Kinjal enjoys a safe haven amongst (sorry to say) morons because Rakhi can instill the fear of GOD in them.

She uses her power to protect her child against ALL odds. She gave her daughter's in-laws a chance at livelihoid on multiple occasions. Always stood up to protect her child and expose the infidelity of Paritosh.

ALL this while managing a home, business and unruly relatives with an iron fist.

To be continued.....

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3. Maaya:

The show eventually portrayed her as being the "other" woman for obvious reasons although giving her a semi-heroic death.

So, here was her story. A young woman falls in love and marries him against family wishes only to be a victim of human trafficking. She is forced for years until she discovers she's pregnant and to protect her child from the clutches of her circumstances, she leaves her new born at an orphanage and escapes the dark world. She is rescued by an aged couple who give her second chance at life which she gratefully grabs with both her hands to not only re-build her life from scratch but also support other women caught in similar circumstances. She has to face humiliation and rejection from her birth family but continues her strife with their values. ALL through this, she keeps a tab on her child in the orphanage. She finds her child in a "summer camp" battling high fever away ftom her foster family that too on New Years Eve and is drawn to take care of her child knowing how negligent her foster family has been.

What happens when she comes to claim her child etc. were a consequence of the popularity of the character or the vonnect with the audience but the rise of a woman through Ashes is an inspiring story in itself.

4. Barkha Kapadia:

This may sound like an uncanny option, so here goes.

A bright MBA student (Barkha) falls in love with Ankush Kapadia who is the son of a rich businessman. In the final year of their college, Barkha's parents die and her elder brother grabs the full property and throws her and her 10 year old brother (Adhik) onto the streets overnight.

Although marriage was not in their plan, Ankush-Barkha approach his parents for marriage under the condition to keep Adhik with them post marriage and raise him to which the Sr. Kapadias agree and she is, forever grateful for. She enters a household now containing the extended family of the Kapadias and becomes the loving daughter-in-law, sister-in-law.

Eventually, she discovers that the Sr. Kapadia's are highly discouraging of her joining the business or supporting the family or financially independent despite the fact that Ankush is not quite skilled in business. This discouraging nature and constant exposure to the elite culture makes her a "kitty party hopping", socialite only to discover that her husband has cheated on her after a few years of having their child.

She, by then, a woman with no other support system, family or home, is forced under these circumstances with a teenaged brother and a young child (Sara) to continue in a loveless marriage to raise her daughter and brother (who she raised as her own child).

Over the years, bitterness takes over the marriage which is now only an arrangement. Although, she stands by him through a failing business, being the only reality check in his delusional concepts of life or business.

She raises a beautiful family under not so favourable circumstances and a discouraging atmosphere.

Why was she included?

She was forced out of home with the responsibility of a child while she was still a student.

She stood by her only family left, Adhik and raised him as her own child. Here Ankush and Sr. Kapadias deserve a worthy mention.

Although a bright student with a good business acumen, she was discouraged to take up positions of responsibility. The frustration would continue to pile on, on one side and perhaps her gratitude towards the family that took her and her brother in, wouldn't let her break even on the other and the harsh reality of not having a family to fall back on, on the other.

The nail in the coffin of her marriage was Ankush's infidelity which was the bitter pill she swallowed again given her circumstances.

She mentioned a very pertinent point that "The age at which they are (guessing that they are in their 50s), none will give them a new chance and it's time to collect the pieces (of scattered opportunities)". Which is the ultimate truth.

Added later. Thank you "myviewprem" for sharing:

5. Malavika Kapadia:

Lost her parents as a child and grew up under the care of GK, Anuj and the extended family.

Separated from her first love while at college under guardian's (Anuj) pressure. Married young, endured an abusive marriage and rape and separated from the monster of a husband with Anuj's help. Carried trauma and depression due to a negligent family and missing care.

Forced to fend for herself for 10 years finding random help only to emerge as a successful businesswoman.

Found love in a much older, cunning and manipulative Vanraj Shah. Abandoned again by the guardian (Anuj) in favour of a long lost love. Realised the shortcomings in the relationship only to come out of the delusion and rebuild herself, not before setting things right and putting the manipulative Vanraj Shah in place.

4. Barkha Kapadia:

This may sound like an uncanny option, so here goes.

A bright MBA student (Barkha) falls in love with Ankush Kapadia who is the son of a rich businessman. In the final year of their college, Barkha's parents die and her elder brother grabs the full property and throws her and her 10 year old brother (Adhik) onto the streets overnight.

Although marriage was not in their plan, Ankush-Barkha approach his parents for marriage under the condition to keep Adhik with them post marriage and raise him to which the Sr. Kapadias agree and she is, forever grateful for. She enters a household now containing the extended family of the Kapadias and becomes the loving daughter-in-law, sister-in-law.

Eventually, she discovers that the Sr. Kapadia's are highly discouraging of her joining the business or supporting the family or financially independent despite the fact that Ankush is not quite skilled in business. This discouraging nature and constant exposure to the elite culture makes her a "kitty party hopping", socialite only to discover that her husband has cheated on her after a few years of having their child.

She, by then, a woman with no other support system, family or home, is forced under these circumstances with a teenaged brother and a young child (Sara) to continue in a loveless marriage to raise her daughter and brother (who she raised as her own child).

Over the years, bitterness takes over the marriage which is now only an arrangement. Although, she stands by him through a failing business, being the only reality check in his delusional concepts of life or business.

She raises a beautiful family under not so favourable circumstances and a discouraging atmosphere.

Why was she included?

She was forced out of home with the responsibility of a child while she was still a student.

She stood by her only family left, Adhik and raised him as her own child. Here Ankush and Sr. Kapadias deserve a worthy mention.

Although a bright student with a good business acumen, she was discouraged to take up positions of responsibility. The frustration would continue to pile on, on one side and perhaps her gratitude towards the family that took her and her brother in, wouldn't let her break even on the other and the harsh reality of not having a family to fall back on, on the other.

The nail in the coffin of her marriage was Ankush's infidelity which was the bitter pill she swallowed again given her circumstances.

She mentioned a very pertinent point that "The age at which they are (guessing that they are in their 50s), none will give them a new chance and it's time to collect the pieces (of scattered opportunities)". Which is the ultimate truth.

Wow Senior kapadias are so nice I wish we get to know more about them .wish to see backstory of Anuj adopted parents

Sr. Kapadias referenced here is Anuj's adopted father's elder brother.

What's interesting is, the champion of women empowerment, equal rights and opportunities, Mr.Anuj Kapadia who apparently grew up with Ankush-Barkha and family, never once raised his voice for his "Maa samaan Bhabh"i's empowerment, financial independence, respect. The same guy did not support his own sister or fight for her respect.

Some transformation I tell you!

Very good post

Why not add Malvika Kapadiya to list

Lost her parents at 10 years as kid

Separated from her lover by her brother anuj against her wishes in college

Married off at 22 to a brute and raped and hit for a year or so by husband

Went back to fathers house anuj or GK did not care for her so roamed 10 years in depression and trauma world and slept in parks etc

Was trapped by vanraj shah in love affair for kapadiya empire

Brother anuj abandoned her for anupama with vanraj when she asked choose sister or lover

After suffering at hands of vanraj for few months understood shes been abused by vanraj and left him and threw him from kapadiya empire and her life

Returned kapadiya empire to anuj and left to US to start life again

This girl was abandoned and used by every man she loved her husband, her brother anuj her lover vanraj yet after many years over came every pain and trauma and left to start life again

It takes guts to trust again to live again when 3 men you trusted most had betrayed you including the brother anuj who called you bacchi but treated you like a bhoj or unwanted over his lover anupama when anupama own hubby was abusing her

I think Malvika would have much better life if she was only child of her parents only with GK kaka - he would not be separated from her lover, married to a brute, had depression and roamed world for 10 years or would have never met vanraj kind of brute who took advantage of her. Anuj totally destroyed her life but never bothered for her one day in life. Yet she forgave him and gave full kapadiya empire to him her fathers legacy

Originally posted by: Bodhianveshika

Sr. Kapadias referenced here is Anuj's adopted father's elder brother.

What's interesting is, the champion of women empowerment, equal rights and opportunities, Mr.Anuj Kapadia who apparently grew up with Ankush-Barkha and family, never once raised his voice for his "Maa samaan Bhabh"i's empowerment, financial independence, respect. The same guy did not support his own sister or fight for her respect.

Some transformation I tell you!

What about Anuj adopted parents do they support working women or they are same like ankush parents

Originally posted by: myviewprem

Very good post

Why not add Malvika Kapadiya to list

Lost her parents at 10 years as kid

Separated from her lover by her brother anuj against her wishes in college

Married off at 22 to a brute and raped and hit for a year or so by husband

Went back to fathers house anuj or GK did not care for her so roamed 10 years in depression and trauma world and slept in parks etc

Was trapped by vanraj shah in love affair for kapadiya empire

Brother anuj abandoned her for anupama with vanraj when she asked choose sister or lover

After suffering at hands of vanraj for few months understood shes been abused by vanraj and left him and threw him from kapadiya empire and her life

Returned kapadiya empire to anuj and left to US to start life again

This girl was abandoned and used by every man she loved her husband, her brother anuj her lover vanraj yet after many years over came every pain and trauma and left to start life again

It takes guts to trust again to live again when 3 men you trusted most had betrayed you including the brother anuj who called you bacchi but treated you like a bhoj or unwanted over his lover anupama when anupama own hubby was abusing her

I think Malvika would have much better life if she was only child of her parents only with GK kaka - he would not be separated from her lover, married to a brute, had depression and roamed world for 10 years or would have never met vanraj kind of brute who took advantage of her. Anuj totally destroyed her life but never bothered for her one day in life. Yet she forgave him and gave full kapadiya empire to him her fathers legacy

True. Absolutely true.

It takes guts and a steel mind to endure by yourself.

Originally posted by: Historia

What about Anuj adopted parents do they support working women or they are same like ankush parents

I don't think it was ever mentioned about his adoptive parents except that they were very loving parents.

Even about the Sr.Kapadias it is what Barkha has mentioned many times.