Asad and Zoya's Behaviour

Now before I start my topic let me say I ham a HUGE KG fan, and I love him...

I totally agree! In some of the recent scenes she barely stands up for herself while Asad berates her and I find this very out of character for her as in the beginning she was shown to be a strong, independent character and wouldnt take crap from anybody. I fee like she's become a shell of her former self and this sorta annoys because I was looking forward to a independent, liberal character. In my opinion she needs to tell Asad to shut it (nicely) and make him listen to what she has to say because this is the root of all their misunderstandings.

Originally posted by: iPood

What you're saying is very valid, Reina, and as a self-proclaimed feminist, yeh to jaaiz hain, that you'll feel this way. But after making posts similar to yours (about another show, though) and having it shut down merely because we the AUDIENCE demanded it, was an eye-opener. I don't want to be a part of that. I want to give CVs a chance, let them show the character portrayals the way THEY want to show them. Let THEM decide the way Zoya reacts; even if it is inconsistent sometime : ) Maybe, eventually, they'll realize themselves.

I, personally, don't feel as if she's lost her spark at all. I don't think she ever could, to be honest. Zoya isn't only the righteous, back-talking, upfront, 21st century woman, she is also a very kind-hearted, compassionate friend, which is what I felt from the Zoya-Mariyam conversation. So just because she didn't talk back to Asad today, didn't mean she wasn't 'Zoya' anymore.

As for Asad, well, if everything is fine and dandy with the characters right from the start, how do you expect them to grow as people? How do you expect the show to go on, if they've already got perfect behavior right from the start? The show's journey won't only be a 'love' one for AsYa, but also one of 'personal growth' : )

I'm sorry if my reply was offensive in any way...also...I think I went off on a little bit of a tangent there, so sorry : P

Originally posted by: divc

I totally agree! In some of the recent scenes she barely stands up for herself while Asad berates her and I find this very out of character for her as in the beginning she was shown to be a strong, independent character and wouldnt take crap from anybody. I fee like she's become a shell of her former self and this sorta annoys because I was looking forward to a independent, liberal character. In my opinion she needs to tell Asad to shut it (nicely) and make him listen to what she has to say because this is the root of all their misunderstandings.

I agree to what you are saying to a certain extent but I think this subtle change in Zoya is consistent with her character. Earlier, she used to talk back and sometimes to the point of being rude with Asad but since he saved her life from the kidnappers, she has started respecting him more. She has also figured out why Asad is 'Mr Grumpy' and also realizes that he is otherwise a good man. I think that's why she doesn't always give it back to him. To her credit, she still does what she has to do. She hasn't compromised on her actions or principles. She has just toned down her rhetoric because she understands Asad better than before. On the other hand, Asad doesn't respect her as much as she deserves. I think this Mangalpur incident will change that also. Once he knows what she did for Mariam, he will not be such a big chauvinist.

What works, what sells is the main thing when it comes to fiction writing. Having said that, I agree that Asad is rude to Zoya, but Zoya is the only one who has stood up to him so far. She has told him on his face that his thinking is in 17th century, he is judge mental and all that stuff. Even though she is modern, liberated, she is kind and at the same time she has more of 'Tehzeeb' than what Asad gives her credit for. She would never slap him unless he crossed the limits of honor because she is a guest in his house. Plus, he tore the papers why? because she butted into his business even when he told her to stay off. So that way, I am okay with it.

I know people hate comparison, but comparison is what makes us understand the good or bad about anything. I was a big fan of IPKKND, but not Arnav as a character in the beginning episodes. He was so rude. I like Asad better. Yes, he has his own issues, but at least he is sensible in many ways.

Just my opinion that's all.

@ipood: love tht pic I just pinch tht baby 😳

I absolutely agree with you...I never liked IPKKND truly completely just because of ARNAV's character! He tortured Khushi more than he loved her!
ASAD is FAR better than ARNAV in that sense!