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Today's episode was full of MehRya goodness. The part where he so plainly and matter-of-factly tells her he wont let her get away from him was all kinds of revealing, loaded and awesome. But an analysis on that can wait for another day. This post is about the dupatta scene that was also in the promo which I feel was full of potent symbolism.
A dupatta or a veil is a symbolism of izzat or honour. It has been viewed as such for eons and plays an integral role in cultural attire. It is also synonymous with tradition, values etc. Basically a dupatta isn't merely an article of cloth. Which is why ripping it away also connotes a number of things - most importantly stripping someone of their dignity and/or honour.
Keeping all that in mind, I don't think it was random or arbitrary that MehRya had this exchange. I think it's a sign of the things to come in the future.
After their exchange, it takes a couple of moments before Shaurya snatches Mehek's dupatta. They have a heated argument and while Shaurya wants Mehek to be apologetic, all he sees on her face is defiance instead. It is in this paused moment, where he gives her time to concede to him but she doesn't, that he decides on his next move. It begins with him wanting her to behave in a way he sees fit and she refusal to bend to his wishes. Of him bossing her around, and of her refusing to give in. Much like they are at the moment.
Him snatching her dupatta then becomes metaphor for the way he already does and will continue to behave with her in the future. Questionable behaviour that he derives pleasure from.
However, and this was the most important and interesting part of their interaction, once he's done and satisfied, he takes her dupatta and places it back on her. He then proceeds to cover and cloak her in it completely. Secure, protected and shielded. More so then she was to begin with. Consider that for a moment.
And that my dear friends, is what the future holds for us.
Such a small scene, but so very telling. Of course, I may be overthinking this whole thing but that moment where she stands completely covered in her red duppata that he had just draped around her, staring at him as he watches her was perhaps the highlight of the show for me.
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