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I do not think there has been any show on Indian television that even attempts to look at the subtle nuances of stepfather-son insecurities and the Oedipus complex that Addu is presently going through. As per Freud's psychoanalytical theory all young boys (esp in the 4-7 age group) have a latent but strong possessiveness for their mothers and resent their fathers getting too close to their mothers. For Addu its a triple whammy as Mohan is also a step father who has suddenly come between him and his mother plus he has also completely won over Nanhi's affection and attention as well. So obviously when young Addu sees two of the most important women in his life showing a distinct fondness for Mohan, his subconscious insecurities are bound to surface. This has to be treated very very carefully by MM as this can either lead to Addu becoming overdependent on Megha ( to grow up as a cry baby mama's boy) or intensely hating Mohan (to grow up as a rebel father hater). According to Freud the affiliation and bonding with the same sex parent can lead to the resolution of the Oedipus complex and that's where Mohan needs to work hard and be extra sensitive and careful.
I do hope NBT takes the opportunity to explore, unravel and resolve the subtle nuances of father - son bonding which can be so endearing. The other interesting bit which one saw developing in the last episode is that the current behaviour of Addu is reminiscent of Mohan's own behaviour with his father when he was young. Possibly Mr Bhatnagar Sr did not have the patience or time (despite being a biological father) to resolve his son's insecurities which is why Mohan grew up as a rebel father hater. So while tackling the Addu issue, Mohan will be forced to introspect his own childhood and analyze the situation from a father's perspective which he never would have done before. It could possibly lead to some sort of catharsis and resolution of his own relationship with his father which has deteriorated over the years. It would be lovely if NBT could show Oedipus Addu not only resolving his own insecurities but also bridging the gap between Mohan and his father and in turn create a healthy father - son relationship across 3 generations.
I do hope NBT takes the opportunity to explore, unravel and resolve the subtle nuances of father - son bonding which can be so endearing. The other interesting bit which one saw developing in the last episode is that the current behaviour of Addu is reminiscent of Mohan's own behaviour with his father when he was young. Possibly Mr Bhatnagar Sr did not have the patience or time (despite being a biological father) to resolve his son's insecurities which is why Mohan grew up as a rebel father hater. So while tackling the Addu issue, Mohan will be forced to introspect his own childhood and analyze the situation from a father's perspective which he never would have done before. It could possibly lead to some sort of catharsis and resolution of his own relationship with his father which has deteriorated over the years. It would be lovely if NBT could show Oedipus Addu not only resolving his own insecurities but also bridging the gap between Mohan and his father and in turn create a healthy father - son relationship across 3 generations.
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