SPM~ MyMusings~ 3.6.19 ~ Self respect in a hornet’s nest
The lifestyle of the Shah family appears to be having teething problems in grafting a reunion with the lost sheep to the fold. Changing circumstances or rather partner preferences, presently causes a sizable amount of trouble andresentment within family members. But one person in particular, my heart goes out to is Mainjaan. The revered faith of the community and the existing head of the Shah family. It seems tragic to note that this frail faith scholar who commands much respect due to his fair and just attitude towards his people, is made out to be some old man who doesn’t know his job! Since the visitors from Canada have graced Shah manzil, things are gradually taking a turn for the worst.
Events show, Mainjaan acted in all fairness in embracing Mamoon and his family. But Mainjaan suffered his first short-fall when Zaroon Shah went against the elders wishes. Renounced Kainat and accepted Saltanat which was not set on the cards. Mainjaan’s authoritarian figure seems challenged in this episode, right from the word go!
Dadi in the main,has a go at Mainjaan for over-looking the age old tradition of a freshly spokenfor couple visiting Ajmer to seek blessings from the shrine .In all humility Mainjaan accepts his mistake, andlike a man of his word he gives consent for Humza and Kainat to visit Ajmer.
Whereas, its time for the family to reflect upon how in an evil hour they emerge virtually unscathed. It’s noticeable, how Mamoon and Nadeem’s families support and praise their respective children. Since Zaroon was present, Mainjaan specifically praised his prowess in saving Saltanat. Things are tranquil and good will among all present seems to prevail. But Dadi sure knows how to turn the tables. She clearly sees too much favouritism going towards Zaroon. She acts upon a specific purpose, to ward off contenders for the takers of the dargah. Throws in theelement of blemish!
The matter of Zaroon visiting Saltanat’s room in the dead of the night, washes off allpraises for Zaroon and opens up ugly insinuations against his real motive behind his visitation! Dadi provokes Zaroon into providing clarifications! Which disgruntles Zaroom to no end. He rattlesoff many arguments, to clarify his reputation. His speech seems to bring tolight , that men too have virtues that they uphold in their characters. Dadi is bemused about Zaroon’s argumentwhich if not proved, certainly puts his character in question!
Dadi is one elephant who finds it hard to forget. She once more brings up the recent incident when Kainat met Humza on the lawn! Mainjaan created such a big hullabaloo! Whereas, Zaroon goes to Saltanat’s room in the middle of the night and all he gets a light slap on thewrist! Mainjaan understands the disparity between the two incidents between two grandsons and granddaughters of the same household.
Dadi’s plan was to humiliate Zaroon in particular. Zaroon was put on the spot, ratherinfuriated he had to offer explanations before the family. Rest his case in theirhands. I thought Zaroon even though not guilty simply loathed the idea ofgiving his defence. Their lay a certain arrogance in his heart and mindespecially against Mainjaan! I think personally, that Zaroon was under theimpression that he had won over Mainjaan’s trust, and he was confident his integrity and honour would never be questioned ,leastof all by Mainjaan.
Zaroon has to understand that by interrogating him before all, Mainjaan was in fact giving him a fair chance to wash off any reservations ,and misgivings especially from the minds who were uncertainabout his intentions.
How Sufiyana Zaroon’s thoughts were during his visitation,we have seen in the previous episode. itwas not completely platonic. His heart , saw the woman that he loved. In fact Saltanat’s fever actually saved him from a pit where if he had fallen into, he would have lost respect in his own eyes !
The episode becomes a matter of self-respect between ayoung inexperienced Nri and a much revered man who had experienced many seasons of life! Zaroon locks horn with Mainjaan! Zaroon feels his true love is abused with lies and fraud!
What Zaroon failsto understand is that truth is also what the naked eye sees. Is evident incontext! This was true also that his Sufiyana love was seen by millions live! Becauseof that truth! saltanant’s alliance that Mainjaan set up was refused. Zaroon hasto face the seen truth also that he also put in question Saltanat’s virtue also!as long as his true love receives recognition from the whole wide world!
Zaroon’s self-respect revolves only around his Sufiyana love. While Mainjaan’s self- respecthas been cascaded down from his generationsto him. That Mainjaan still holds the responsibility to hand down his name, respect to the ones after him. His accountability to himself is selfless and not self centred like Zaroon’s. So to mehis temper tantrums are baseless. It did cross my mind that his reaction issomewhat like what Mamoon would have wanted. Make life difficult for Mainjaan! As there lies a history of some animosity between the families, related to who inherits the dargah after Mainjaan..
Neelam seems to be a shrewd fairy god mother for Zaroon. May be a fly on the wall! who goes around flitting to gather around people’s reactions.. in her scene with Zaroon where she smooths his ruffled feathers! I noticed how she gets him to speak about hisviews about the inheritance.. she gleans he’s not too keen! It’s Saltanat that he desires! I also noticedshe wants him to stay! Even if means to thwart Dadi’s plans to humiliate him tosuch a degree that he gives up all and leaves.. but why does Neelam want him to stay?? Is her love for Saltanat real or a fraud? Does Neelam too has her eyes on Zaroon?? Rather a neat package, her bro Humza gets the chair, while Neelam gets Zaroon..
Dadi’s craftyways are the highlight of the episode.. how she confirmsfurther, Kainat and Humza’s alliance;breaks Zaheer ‘s possible alliance with Saltanat; and turns Saltanat and Zaroonconnection into some questionable bond, far removed from anything but Sufiyana!Poor Humza ‘s pleas go unheard, that Zaroon is his friend and Dadi should keephim out of her mind games! Humza is right Zaroon is his love guru.. did loadsto set him up with Kainat.. even the meeting between Kainat and him on the lawn! dadi is probably unaware of this truth.. 4.5.19 hamlet53
Hornet ‘s nest to me, is Dad’s corrosive taunts, Zaroon’s clarifications cannot save Saltanat fromtrauma. Both sisters were absent from the episode, but their presence was very much felt!
Lonelythots,Irshita, Sandiya, mishfan , thanks for your on going support.. love hammie
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