Originally posted by: princesspurple
As the battle begins secrets are exposed and a new family is formed.
The first half of the episode felt the most powerful and has the potential to set up future storylines.
Day by day, the bond between Manoj and Rahul is becoming stronger and stronger. A bond built on trust, support and respect. After today's episode, I feel for Rahul. Over the last few days he's been slowly learning who his parents really are. Starting from the initial day to them rejecting his relationship, to their thoughts on divorce, to how they've treated Mauli - Rahul has been disappointed in them. But today, learning a bit more on the truth behind his parents relationship (thank you Manoj) and how they lied and cheated the elders, bribed a priest, threatened to never get married and almost ran away - he's shocked. Are these the same parents that raised him? Are these the same parents he spent his entire life with? I really love how Manoj pointed out the fact that if Vijay did something like this, it was okay. But Rahul - nope he's wrong. The double standards keep coming out and they're about to go head to head. But what was really powerful in that conversation is the look Rahul gives to Manoj knowing that he was willing to fight for his brother and did everything he could for his happiness. It was a look of respect and understanding and hurt. Manoj may be the house's favourite black sheep but there's definitely more to this story. Mauli right now may be Manoj's most vocal defender but I wouldn't be surprised Rahul takes that spot.
Now coming to my favourite scene of the episode, the family sleepover. It starts with Manoj followed by Rahul, Ajanta and Mauli. Ajanta will always stick by her husband and Mauli will never leave her father's side but adding Rahul to this budding family is significant. As Manoj is supporting Rauli, Rahul is "re-writing" history by supporting Manoj. Something his father should have done 25 years ago. Manoj may have lost Manas but is slowly finding a son in Rahul, the same way Rahul is finding a father figure in Manoj. This cute family of four - Manoj, Ajanta and their adopted children 🥰🥰 make for an interesting family dynamic - and one that can be quite powerful if pushed to the brink. I'd love to see some of the future stories revolve around these four - could be quite entertaining.
Now in terms of Ajanta's support to Rauli - its there but in a more silent and neutral perspective for now. And I don't blame her. For 25 years she's been known as the homewrecker, the house breaker, the girl Manoj ran away with and pretty much everything else. She's had to earn her spot and respect in this house and it wasn't easy. I don't blame her for not wanting to ruffle feathers after just being accepted and building a relationship with these people. She doesn't want to go back to what it was before. Her silently supporting Rauli is no different than when Jyoti did it earlier (before she found her voice) and so I l'm hopeful that when this house does push on her, she'll find her voice and be another vocal supporter.