For those who are finding the current story in Pavitra Rishta interesting, please feel free to ignore what I have written. This is not to lessen your enthusiasm, but more to express what I think is the current state of PR.
I think PR is in doldrums, not just because the Arjun Purvi story is in the pits right now. But, looking at the rest of the characters and the story, I really don't have a clue where they are going with anything anymore. Do the writers have any thought process around it? It doesn't seem to be anymore. The Vishnu/Soham story and reunion with his family had such high expectations and could have been written much better than what is being shown. It started out promising, but reduced to a C grade movie right now, what with the most ridiculous Darbanga field trip, Manav's shootout, Vishnu miraculous mindboggling escape from the hospital, the constant threats of everyone to each other, chest thumping, macho egos, Varsha and Archana's frequent claims as to who is a better Aai, Archana being her sanctimonious self, everyone on their own Mahaantha trip, and finally back to Punni's scheming. I understand wanting to have some repentence from Savita, but why reduce her to such a pitiable state and now turn her into another Archana follower? Can no one exist without being an Archana cronie? What happened to all the other court cases that are pending? The Divorce ' has it been cancelled? Purvi's kidnap case, Manav's case for the Darbanga shooting? Why is Manav talking about a case against Baalan? On what basis? The kidnap case should be filed primarily against Varsha not Baalan. Vishnu's character, which was looking interesting for a while, is now on a slow burn out. You can see the dying embers turn to ash, with his repetitive dialogues, and the same rant all over. Are they forgetting to involve Ovi in this soham re-union? How much of a sati savitri can she be with hubby and FIL at work all day, that she has no thought for her family or brother? It is not just my thought, they are showing her that way. Do we really need Manjula-Punni scheeming all over again? Let us not even go to Arjun !! That is my biggest heartache of all, which if I go into now, will be a saga in itself.
Then comes the so-called triangle, which should not have happened in the first place. The writers did the worst they could, getting Arjun Ovi married in such a bad taste. And now, I feel they do not know what to do with them. They cannot leave them as is, for they are not the second lead, and already losing a chunk of a certain fan base, but they also have no clue how to effectively rectify what was done. Hence, they come up with this disastrous double pregnancy track, which ultimately is supposed to lead to an ARVI re-union. Really?? One's mind boggles at their stupidity. This sudden pregnancy track does not suit either of the girls. Purvi, the sanskaari, that she is, would never have gone that route before marriage, neither would Arjun. Arun has never stepped out of bounds before for the situation to be as such. Even the most ARVI cynics should agree to this, for before the wedding fiasco, Arjun and Purvi, were not the kind of people who would break the norms of society. To suit their new story, the writers are now going to retro-fit it to that hut scene. Ovi, as of now, does not have that kind of relationship with her husband. They have just barely started having friendly conversations. However, some arguments may be that it could be consensual, for me it is too far fetched right now. Now, say, it is shown to be the result of a drunken, drugged Arjun or even another man's child. Either of the scenarios do not fit Ovi, for she has not forced the situation yet as she thinks he is and will come around and however I loathe the character, I cannot see her having an affair outside of marriage. Unless, of course, dear sister Punni convinces of it, which is still hard to digest. Of all the characters, I feel Purvi is dealt the worst. After separating her from Arjun, they have no clue what to do with her. Instead of letting her live with some pride, making something of herself, they are making a mockery of her, jumping her through every angle that is coming up.
Now, as though the existing mess isn't enough, another family has been brought in. It doesn't matter if it is gujarati or anyone else, what is the need for more characters in PR? They cannot even handle the existing ones intelligently, and now it is a total comedy circus !! If what we were shown is a sample of the new track starting, with the loud mouthed chawl brawls, God help us !! I am all for a love interest for Teju, have been wanting Sameer Rane for her, but alas, he has been ditched (If he cannot be for Purvi, he cannot be in PR, I guess J). After the initial effort, Teju has been wasted in PR, for a while now. So,Yes, the focus should be on her too, but can they wrap up some stories first before they get to new ones? They are not going to do justice to anyone at this rate'
So, with whatever I see, PR is going to be one big headache, which probably should be avoided at all costs. But, alas, if I could do that, I wouldn't be here lamenting now and here at its state. So, I think, it is Advil/Zandu Balm, to the rescue !!
I cannot resist this, but just wondering, how many Mangalsutras does Archana have? I probably have seen a dozen so far, in various sizes and designs !! Must be one of those perks of being a main lead.. LOL !!!
Anupamaa
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