SPM ~My Musings~ 9.7.19~ Make somebody sick !
Makes me wonder who were the ones who literally caused the grand ole' man of Shah dynasty,Syed Ghazi Shah to become ill? To my mind, fate, close loved ones, events, all may have contributed to him taking to the bed. There is also his personal disposition that may have been a contributory factor too. Overall too many issues came at the frail old man, all at once, no wonder he ended up with MI..
Saltanat was sick at heart, emotionally disturbed by Mainjaan’s illness. His last harsh words when she left home, couldn’t keep her away from visiting him. Saltanat clearly has stronger links with Mainjaan than Zaroon.It was seen how restless she was to see her grandfather, in the manner she was the first out of the two, to step inside her home.
A life-threatening illness was enough to make the prodigallovers return back to their nest. But not without full on family drama! Mainjaan’s condition also serves to be like a family reunion between the Sufiyana lovers and their mothers. As is not uncommon in trauma situations, old grievances are also dug up to make things difficult for the wrong doers. Cutting caustic blames for Mainjaan’s condition are flung at each other, by Rubina and Ghazala too. Sabina and Dadi do the work of ensuring that the lovers stay well out ofthe family never to return! They sow enough malice.. regurgitate Saroon's action!
Dadi being the elder now, since Mainjaan’s infirmity, wields her power against the Sufiyana lovers. she uses the only too willing Kainat, to do the honour of showing the pair the way out. Dadi also ensures that both sisters remain apart. As if Zaroon being the bone of contention was not enough. Clearly ,Dadi, Sabina are type cast characters who derive pleasure from others suffering. People who thrive upon others miseries and failings. Jealous of others joys.
I would say both Saltanat and Zaroon expected the varied reception they got from their family members on their return. They take all with a pinch of salt . Not Zaroon though, he gives Dadi and Sabina , as good as he gets! regards their moralizing stances! Saltanat however maintains her dignity and only requests to see Mainjaan. As expected they both are fobbed off! Yet, while the other women were all highly strung by their presence. Zainab’s general calm acceptance, becomes welcoming for Saltanat and Zaroon. She even gives signals for Kainat to back off!
It was touching to see the power of prayer, especially Saltanat’s prayer. that finally revives consciousnessto a passed out Mainjaan.
This trip to see their grandfather gives Saltanat and Zaroon, a valid and remaining right to enquire about their elder's ailing condition. Saltanat is hypersensitive to atmosphere. She even picks up vibes that all is not well within the family. She must have noticed the way how their mothers sneered at each other. As if to warn them both, that ill feeling resides amongst family members in this house. What could be worse for Saltanat and Zaroon than to hear loud and clear, that apart from their mothers having a go at each other, their fathers Mamoon and Nadeem too bellow ateach other's necks!
Being away from home for a day seems they have missed a lifetime of familial happenings. Humza and Neelam were missing for some reason.I had imagined Neelam would be there, seeing Saltanat and Zaroon were coming back to test the waters.
Over all, for me despite Mainjaan’s illness it is a positive episode. Zaroon and Saltanat in a way make their peace with their grandfather. Since he comes around specifically after Sultanat’s prayer, leads me to believe that he probably sensed her presence. Also when Kainat brings Mainjaan a drink, he nearly calls her Saltanat..which annoys her tremendously. I also feel that this illness set back, and surviving it, may be a humbling experience for Mainjaan. Where previously his heart had hardened, now it just may soften. He just may dispense forgiveness to Saltanat and Zaroon, shortly.
Another good thing if only hypocritical and on the outside, Kainat actually acknowledges Saltanat and Zaroon as a couple and even wishes them well. Just like Zaroon had wished her well when she got engaged to Humza. However Kainat being both sick in the mind and at heart, throws in her bit of giving Zaroon the guilt trip.. she wishes them well, even though what she desired, wished for,never came true.
The rest of the episode shows throughout ,Dadi is one fiend who keeps stirring trouble to torture Mainjaan about appointing an heir, before he kicks the bucket. I also feel that she will create trouble to ensure Mainjaan does not have a change of heart as far as forgiving the Sufiyana pair is concerned.
Precap: Kainat’s phone, the song.. seems familiar to Saltanat. Will she expose Kainat? or will Zainab ask Saltanat, a return for the favour of saving her life, leading her to and granting her Zaroon??
Thanks Irshita, Mishfan for continuing to read my musings Lonely thots. missing you, hope you not sick of the show?..love hammie
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