The Tale of Two Soutens and Recurring Fan

The return of the patriarch in today's episode did not do much to change the loveless and satirical dynamics of this strange family; in fact it just heightened them. Today we find that there is not much of a difference in Kamala's and Sarita's situation, or Sohanlal and Raj's situation:

Kamala and Sarita:

Both are stuck/choose to stay in a loveless marriage

Both have become hardened, jaded, and sharp-tongued as a result of this experience.

Both have to face their soutens (the other woman). Sohanlal flaunts his new wife around the house
without any qualms; while Raj keeps on holding a torch for his old flame in his heart. Soon, this is set to change with Divya's entry.

Sohanlal and Raj

In different ways are obsessed with women other than their current/legal wives. In Raj's case, it is a case of heartbreak due to love, with Sohanlal, it is a new indulgence. Soon the coming track will show Raj's love also living under the same roof, just like his father's, albeit under different circumstances.

Symbolism of the Fan

The fan appears to have an abiding presence in Raj's life, and particularly in Raj and Sarita's dynamics. In one of their first interactions, Raj switches off a fan in response to a rain-drenched and shivering Sarita. Raj is likewise switched off to any possibility of things circulating between him and Sarita, as the later scenes showed.

Next, when Sarita goes to tell him that she is leaving him, and they end up falling on each other, we see the shadow of the ceiling fan's blade repeatedly moving over Sarita's face. The repeated movements reminded me of marking time, each blade representing a year of wasted hopes and expectations in Sarita's life. In today's episode, as in the spoiler photos, Raj is shown to be taking apart a table fan. Perhaps this is a symbol of dwelling repeatedly on his fan-atic obsession with Divya.

Originally posted by: aimf

The return of the patriarch in today's episode did not do much to change the loveless and satirical dynamics of this strange family; in fact it just heightened them. Today we find that there is not much of a difference in Kamala's and Sarita's situation, or Sohanlal and Raj's situation:

Kamala and Sarita:

Both are stuck/choose to stay in a loveless marriage

Both have become hardened, jaded, and sharp-tongued as a result of this experience.

Both have to face their soutens (the other woman). Sohanlal flaunts his new wife around the house
without any qualms; while Raj keeps on holding a torch for his old flame in his heart. Soon, this is set to change with Divya's entry.

Sohanlal and Raj

In different ways are obsessed with women other than their current/legal wives. In Raj's case, it is a case of heartbreak due to love, with Sohanlal, it is a new indulgence. Soon the coming track will show Raj's love also living under the same roof, just like his father's, albeit under different circumstances.

Symbolism of the Fan

The fan appears to have an abiding presence in Raj's life, and particularly in Raj and Sarita's dynamics. In one of their first interactions, Raj switches off a fan in response to a rain-drenched and shivering Sarita. Raj is likewise switched off to any possibility of things circulating between him and Sarita, as the later scenes showed.

Next, when Sarita goes to tell him that she is leaving him, and they end up falling on each other, we see the shadow of the ceiling fan's blade repeatedly moving over Sarita's face. The repeated movements reminded me of marking time, each blade representing a year of wasted hopes and expectations in Sarita's life. In today's episode, as in the spoiler photos, Raj is shown to be taking apart a table fan. Perhaps this is a symbol of dwelling repeatedly on his fan-atic obsession with Divya.

aimf,

The word "fan" in chinese has the same sound as "good" or "kindness".
In an islamic interpretation in one's dream the fan symbolises the wife, one person you feel good about, it can also be sign of prosperity.

All in all, constant presence of the fan Is the constant shadow of divyas presence in raj's life. She's the wife his soul longs for, she's the kindness he lacks.

Liked your comparison a lot.

Angie, Ruchi, Myra, Shweta and Sushant Fan
Thank you for appreciating and liking the post. @Angie --Yes, you are correct. The CVs are contrasting how Raj forced himself to suppress the inner call and be indentured to a profession and marriage, both of which are joyless.
@Myra Interesting to know that fan means wife. Thanks for sharing this information.

Originally posted by: aimf

The return of the patriarch in today's episode did not do much to change the loveless and satirical dynamics of this strange family; in fact it just heightened them. Today we find that there is not much of a difference in Kamala's and Sarita's situation, or Sohanlal and Raj's situation:

Kamala and Sarita:

Both are stuck/choose to stay in a loveless marriage

Both have become hardened, jaded, and sharp-tongued as a result of this experience.

Both have to face their soutens (the other woman). Sohanlal flaunts his new wife around the house
without any qualms; while Raj keeps on holding a torch for his old flame in his heart. Soon, this is set to change with Divya's entry.

Sohanlal and Raj

In different ways are obsessed with women other than their current/legal wives. In Raj's case, it is a case of heartbreak due to love, with Sohanlal, it is a new indulgence. Soon the coming track will show Raj's love also living under the same roof, just like his father's, albeit under different circumstances.

Symbolism of the Fan

The fan appears to have an abiding presence in Raj's life, and particularly in Raj and Sarita's dynamics. In one of their first interactions, Raj switches off a fan in response to a rain-drenched and shivering Sarita. Raj is likewise switched off to any possibility of things circulating between him and Sarita, as the later scenes showed.

Next, when Sarita goes to tell him that she is leaving him, and they end up falling on each other, we see the shadow of the ceiling fan's blade repeatedly moving over Sarita's face. The repeated movements reminded me of marking time, each blade representing a year of wasted hopes and expectations in Sarita's life. In today's episode, as in the spoiler photos, Raj is shown to be taking apart a table fan. Perhaps this is a symbol of dwelling repeatedly on his fan-atic obsession with Divya.

Anonee!

What a joy to find you here. I was missing you today and wishing that you were there to discuss this episode, and here you are. I almost PMed you to come and play in PV Land 2, but I did not know if you were in town. I like your insights about what you have to say. I knew you would like Sarita's perseverance. Om shantih

Originally posted by: aimf

The return of the patriarch in today's episode did not do much to change the loveless and satirical dynamics of this strange family; in fact it just heightened them. Today we find that there is not much of a difference in Kamala's and Sarita's situation, or Sohanlal and Raj's situation:

Kamala and Sarita:

Both are stuck/choose to stay in a loveless marriage

Both have become hardened, jaded, and sharp-tongued as a result of this experience.

Both have to face their soutens (the other woman). Sohanlal flaunts his new wife around the house
without any qualms; while Raj keeps on holding a torch for his old flame in his heart. Soon, this is set to change with Divya's entry.

Sohanlal and Raj

In different ways are obsessed with women other than their current/legal wives. In Raj's case, it is a case of heartbreak due to love, with Sohanlal, it is a new indulgence. Soon the coming track will show Raj's love also living under the same roof, just like his father's, albeit under different circumstances.

Symbolism of the Fan

The fan appears to have an abiding presence in Raj's life, and particularly in Raj and Sarita's dynamics. In one of their first interactions, Raj switches off a fan in response to a rain-drenched and shivering Sarita. Raj is likewise switched off to any possibility of things circulating between him and Sarita, as the later scenes showed.

Next, when Sarita goes to tell him that she is leaving him, and they end up falling on each other, we see the shadow of the ceiling fan's blade repeatedly moving over Sarita's face. The repeated movements reminded me of marking time, each blade representing a year of wasted hopes and expectations in Sarita's life. In today's episode, as in the spoiler photos, Raj is shown to be taking apart a table fan. Perhaps this is a symbol of dwelling repeatedly on his fan-atic obsession with Divya.

Originally posted by: aimf

Anonee!

What a joy to find you here. I was missing you today and wishing that you were there to discuss this episode, and here you are. I almost PMed you to come and play in PV Land 2, but I did not know if you were in town. I like your insights about what you have to say. I knew you would like Sarita's perseverance. Om shantih