Originally posted by: Anusha16
I wanted to write so much more on the characters of Ani and Jhanak Yaar, time hi nahi mila.
But Mridzy covered most of the points I wanted to say about them as individuals and the relationship between them.
Second best episode for me after the Date episode where I wanted the focus to be on the dialogues as none were repetitive or out of tone for the scene.... Ani ne dair bhola, but durust bhola. And the best part for me was not that he declared Jhanak his wife or accepted the marriage. But the fact that true to their core... Jhanak and Ani stood up for what was their truth and the right thing according to them, and in addition, they stood by each other and appreciated each other for the quality they admired.
"Jhanak bilkul sahi keh rahi hai"
"Aur Jhanak tum jo kiya na... bikul teekh kiya. Jab tumhe shakk hua, apne liye stand liya.... Bilkul teekh kiya"
"Mein Hoon tumhare saath"
"Tumhe shaadi karne ke liye koi bhi force nahi kar saktha. Ab tum bilkul azaad hun... bilkul" in response to her previous words about her life choices
"Yeh meri ladayi hai... aur iss ladayi ko mein ladungi"
"Mein apna khud ka rasta doondungi...."
"Apki ya koi aur ki isme koi galti nahi hogi... mujhe pata hoga ki ye raasta meine chuna hai.."
"Dhanyavad Sirji...kuch wakth aur mere zinda rehne mein mada karne ke liye...."
"Aur iss shaadi ke bina bhi mein jee sakthi hoon"
Initially, after seeing the BTS I was skeptical about Ani responding so late with such peculiar words.... but in the context of the scene, it perfectly fits why his declaration of her being his wife was done under compulsion and as a safe backup. Ani is true to his core, always being a gentleman and most supportive to Jhanak, and wants her to have the freedom to choose her own life... absolute freedom after finally realizing the depth of depravity his family and intended family members possess. This is also proved by no hesitation in him playing Arshi and Shrishti in their own game. Goddy ji predicted well!
Finally, my wish of Jhanak openly acknowledging and thanking Ani for all he has done has come true. And she did so in front of his family with people who most despised it and also the people who appreciated it. With Neighbors present, no one will ever question her actions of being rude to Ani again in the future or taunt her for it. Will definitely not call her Ungrateful or Ehsaanfaramosh. More than any of these, Ani got to hear what he deserved to in person, not in a stage chupke se where others are present but not himself in any official capacity.
And special mention to Ani for standing up when he saw the spark in Jhanak that he longed to see, not this beaten downtrodden version he loathed. In Mridzy's words... He is her rock, her saviour, and her solace in the struggle.
Pyaar tho dusri baat hai, mein pehle ye baat ke liye kush hoon ki humar dono leads acche insaan hai.
Big shout out to you, Mridzy, Goddy, and all the others who analyzed and gave your reviews so well. 
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