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I have been an ardent follower of Balika Vadhu and like this show very much. It definitely conveys a very strong message to this generation about rural India.
After Gehna entered the picture, the show seems to have taken a different direction all together. But it left me thinking, are only Basant and Maasa to blame for Gehna's situation? I totally agree that Maasa did behave badly (read: cruelly) with Gehna and never thought twice before sending her to Basant's room.. But as she mentioned, she never forced Gehna into marrying Basant. She just wanted her son to be happy.. She didnt put anyone else before her son's happiness.. She was being a selfish mother.. But then, all mothers are...
I would blame Gehna's parents for all this. They have no excuse for what they forced upon Gehna. Her father could have happily said NO to Maasa when she offered money in return for Gehna's hand in marriage if he was half as caring a parent as Maasa was. But instead, he grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Even when he came to meet Gehna at her Sasural, he dint even for once ask how she is and what tempted her to behave the way Maasa accused her of.. Instead, both her parents wanted her to go through whatever Basant and Maasa force her to so that her siblings can get married easily.. Wasnt that selfish???
Instead of asking Basant, Gehna should have asked her father, " Apne umar ke aadmi se meri shaadi karvate huye sharam nahin aayi aapko"..
I really felt sorry for Basant when Gehna questioned him. He was atleast trying to be a caring husband.. Asking her how she is, getting her gifts etc unlike her parents..
I totally applaud Gehna for showing courage and standing up for herself.. But she should demand some answers from her parents too and not leave them thinking that they did her good by marrying her into a rich family.
