I have seen that lately everyone is bashing Prerna a lot. So I thought I would look at her character from a real life perspective and see where she stands. Also let me make it clear that I am not writing this as Anu or Bajaj fan. I am writing about a woman's kasuatis in life from a woman's perspective.
I think that Prerna's character is not as low as we all think. From very beginning she has stood by what is right. Before she had to choose between her lovers and now between her children. In any situation, what she tries to do is not essentially wrong, but it is her ways that are faulty.
One fault of Prerna is that she expects everyone else to be perfectly trustworthy. She builds relationships but fails to realize that they can be broken easier than built. She doesn't realize that relationships are very delicate. One must nurture them. If we talk about the current situation, she expects bajaj to understand her no matter what. She wants him to trust her. But she fails to build that trust. But sometimes you have to prove to even your closest companion how much you love them. Prerna believes that 20 years of marriage is proof enough of her loyalty. But she forgets that people are by nature insecure. They need to be reminded again and again of your loyalty. However, why is it Prerna who needs to prove her loyalty and support to her husband (whether it is bajaj or Anu)? Why don't we expect the same from her husbands or even her kids?
Another fault of Prerna is that she fails to communicate her feelings properly. She acts too fast, too quickly and without knowing the complete truth. Yes, she corrects herself in the end, but the damage is already done. But again communication requires two people. Prerna fails to explain her feelings and her viewpoint. But others fail to listen to her arguments as well. Why do we always expect Prerna to give clarifications? Why does Prerna have to clarify her relations with Anu to Bajaj? Why didn't we expect Bajaj to clarify when Prerna refused to believe Madhavi on their wedding day? Why did we expect Prerna to prove to Anu that Sneha is their child? Why should the women always give "agni-pariksha"? Why not men? Why do we expect Prerna to love Kuki, Tushar and Vishaka unconditionally, when we don't expect Kuki or Vishakha to respect Prerna's love?
Here we cannot only blame Prerna for problems in her relationships. Two people are involved in a relationship and it takes both of them to create a rift. In kzk playwrights have failed to build marital relationships. Bajaj trusted and understood Prerna more when they weren't married than now. Similarly, there is a greater understanding between Anu and Prerna now than when they were married. Furthermore, whenever there is a problem in family, Prerna is blamed for not taking care of the family. And this happens in real life too. Why is that always a woman is blamed for her kids' mistakes. Isn't a man equally responsible for bringing up his kids? Isn't he responsible for his kids' mistakes?
Although I have pointed out Prerna's faults, I must admit that these faults bring her character closer to reality. These faults of her are very human. Prerna's shortcomings actually compliment her character than destroy it. She is not perfect, yet she strives towards a better life for her loved ones and this is what makes her a realistic woman.
