I think the writer of this show is trying to convey something much deeper to the audience. The storytelling is layered, much like Ghum. To truly understand it, you have to look beyond the surface plot and pay attention to the emotional undercurrents. On the surface, it may seem like the story of a common man leading a dual life—that’s the entertainment layer. But beneath that, there is a more profound exploration of ideas.
Just like in Ghum, where the central theme revolves around duty versus love, this show also uses the journey of its main characters to explore a core philosophical question. Here, that theme is power.
What is real power? How do we define it?
Is it wealth, status, and social influence? Or is it the ability to take a life without consequence?
Parshuram represents the latter. The Dixits and Kulkarnis believe they are powerful because of their money and position, but they haven’t encountered true power yet. They don’t realize that there exists someone who can track them, control their fate, and erase them entirely if he chooses to. That’s why the creators chose “Parshuram” as the symbolic reference—not Ram or Krishna.
In mythology, Parshuram is not a diplomat or a moral persuader—he is a ruthless punisher of wrongdoing. His targets were arrogant, powerful kings intoxicated with pride. Despite being a Brahmin—traditionally associated with peace and spirituality—he becomes the ultimate enforcer of justice. That inversion itself is symbolic, and the show draws from this idea deliberately.
At another level, the writer also seems to be making a social commentary. For an ordinary man like Shiv, there should exist a system as powerful and uncompromising as Parshuram—a system that instills fear in those who misuse power. The court scenes make this painfully clear, especially in the way Shalini is treated. The abuse of power by the so-called elites is blatant and disturbing. As a viewer, it even creates the urge for immediate, extreme justice—but that reaction reflects our frustration with reality.
And that reality is not unique. In many parts of the world, including some of the most developed and peaceful European countries, the balance comes from two things: a relatively smaller economic gap and a legal system that functions with fairness and integrity. In such systems, power is less visible and less abusive—you can’t easily tell who is rich and who is not, because the law acts as an equalizer. That is the ideal.
PS: Sorry for the long post, but this show’s writing is far from trivial. It’s layered, intentional, and engages with some very relevant questions about power, justice, and society today.
Edited by sadiltl - 21 hours ago
But are we done with court case?
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