Pakhi: Annoying yet Human?

I just finished watching today's episode and I have a lot to say. Today's episode wasn't very special by any stretch of imagination but I did feel that today we did get to see the characters beyond what we're told they are and what their character sketches are. I know this sounds confusing but what I mean is- the screenplay and narrative have always told us that Virat is selfless and loving, Pakhi is annoying and selfish (LOL) but what I saw about Pakhi was more than just annoying Pakhi. Virat-Pakhi's unrelatable love story and all that has been discussed to death on this forum but today I saw Pakhi as Pakhi and not Pakhi as the third wheel in SaiRat's love story.

Like any other person, she has her insecurities. One scene was particularly telling- when she told Virat to go be with Sai and when she asked him why he didn't accept her. There's nothing she doesn't know. Virat has made as clear as he possibly could that this marriage is a deal, Sai is nothing but a responsibility to him but she still prodded because she WANTED to hear that Sai means nothing to Virat. We've spoken about Sai and Virat's constant farz/samjhauta jap and how we think it's a way for them to keep reminding themselves the purpose of this marriage and to not get overwhelmed by it. Pakhi did the same today. She knows it all but she wants Virat to reiterate it because her insecurities are overwhelming her. Even when Virat said he wanted to tell her something important, there was this hope which lit up in her eyes. She still believes that things will work out between her and Virat despite being dejected and telling Neha that she'll never forgive him.

Let me just put it out here that this is NOT defending Pakhi. I am just appreciating the writers for giving all the characters layers. ITV shows have this habit of making characters one-note but I am glad GHKPM has not gone down that path as far as our three leads are concerned.

Usually, we all see Pakhi as the girl who's going to be a troublemaker for our favourite couple SaiRat but today's episode viewed her from a non-SaiRat lens. She was just any other normal human being with her own insecurities and needing constant reaffirmations.

Originally posted by: I-Am-SherLOCKED

I just finished watching today's episode and I have a lot to say. Today's episode wasn't very special by any stretch of imagination but I did feel that today we did get to see the characters beyond what we're told they are and what their character sketches are. I know this sounds confusing but what I mean is- the screenplay and narrative have always told us that Virat is selfless and loving, Pakhi is annoying and selfish (LOL) but what I saw about Pakhi was more than just annoying Pakhi. Virat-Pakhi's unrelatable love story and all that has been discussed to death on this forum but today I saw Pakhi as Pakhi and not Pakhi as the third wheel in SaiRat's love story.

Like any other person, she has her insecurities. One scene was particularly telling- when she told Virat to go be with Sai and when she asked him why he didn't accept her. There's nothing she doesn't know. Virat has made as clear as he possibly could that this marriage is a deal, Sai is nothing but a responsibility to him but she still prodded because she WANTED to hear that Sai means nothing to Virat. We've spoken about Sai and Virat's constant farz/samjhauta jap and how we think it's a way for them to keep reminding themselves the purpose of this marriage and to not get overwhelmed by it. Pakhi did the same today. She knows it all but she wants Virat to reiterate it because her insecurities are overwhelming her. Even when Virat said he wanted to tell her something important, there was this hope which lit up in her eyes. She still believes that things will work out between her and Virat despite being dejected and telling Neha that she'll never forgive him.

Let me just put it out here that this is NOT defending Pakhi. I am just appreciating the writers for giving all the characters layers. ITV shows have this habit of making characters one-note but I am glad GHKPM has not gone down that path as far as our three leads are concerned.

Usually, we all see Pakhi as the girl who's going to be a troublemaker for our favourite couple SaiRat but today's episode viewed her from a non-SaiRat lens. She was just any other normal human being with her own insecurities and needing constant reaffirmations.

Very well put. Yes, the way her eyes lit up when he said zaroori baat karni Hai, pata Nahi kaise kahun, Mera ek kaam karogi... And I don't want to presume what she wanted to hear because honestly there is nothing much between them that can be turned into a favour but her ,"Jo tum kaho" was said with such a big hope. And when it turned out to be about Sai, she was crestfallen.

Much as we cannot identify with her obsession about Virat to the point of deciding to marry the brother only to go around lusting after Virat under the same roof, the characters are real. People do behave like this in life, especially jilted lovers.

I skipped a lot through her scene today, but yesterday there was a scene where she was talking to Neha about Virat's wedding. She somehow appeared human to me at that moment. NOT that I get her obssession for Virat, but just the feeling of being heartbroken for a guy who told you you'd be the only one in his heart, only to go and get married afterwards.

And tbh, i dont mind Pakhi getting grey later for this very reason. Her bitterness, her jealousy would have a motivation, unlike other side female characters who comes in and tries to separate people without any real reason. She in contrast has a very strong reason (albeit not positive) to come in between. Absolutely not saying that any action of hers would be justified.

Originally posted by: I-Am-SherLOCKED

I just finished watching today's episode and I have a lot to say. Today's episode wasn't very special by any stretch of imagination but I did feel that today we did get to see the characters beyond what we're told they are and what their character sketches are. I know this sounds confusing but what I mean is- the screenplay and narrative have always told us that Virat is selfless and loving, Pakhi is annoying and selfish (LOL) but what I saw about Pakhi was more than just annoying Pakhi. Virat-Pakhi's unrelatable love story and all that has been discussed to death on this forum but today I saw Pakhi as Pakhi and not Pakhi as the third wheel in SaiRat's love story.

Like any other person, she has her insecurities. One scene was particularly telling- when she told Virat to go be with Sai and when she asked him why he didn't accept her. There's nothing she doesn't know. Virat has made as clear as he possibly could that this marriage is a deal, Sai is nothing but a responsibility to him but she still prodded because she WANTED to hear that Sai means nothing to Virat. We've spoken about Sai and Virat's constant farz/samjhauta jap and how we think it's a way for them to keep reminding themselves the purpose of this marriage and to not get overwhelmed by it. Pakhi did the same today. She knows it all but she wants Virat to reiterate it because her insecurities are overwhelming her. Even when Virat said he wanted to tell her something important, there was this hope which lit up in her eyes. She still believes that things will work out between her and Virat despite being dejected and telling Neha that she'll never forgive him.

Let me just put it out here that this is NOT defending Pakhi. I am just appreciating the writers for giving all the characters layers. ITV shows have this habit of making characters one-note but I am glad GHKPM has not gone down that path as far as our three leads are concerned.

Usually, we all see Pakhi as the girl who's going to be a troublemaker for our favourite couple SaiRat but today's episode viewed her from a non-SaiRat lens. She was just any other normal human being with her own insecurities and needing constant reaffirmations.

Good perspective of seeing things this way👍🏼

I hope makers keep her character intact...I know its too much to hope..but still....would love to see a third angle the way it should be portrayed...just the right shade of grey without later on turning it fully into black(which they usually do) for no reason at all

Due to this reason,sometimes we do feel sorry for her

Staying in that zoo without husband support is difficult.

And she is really lonely there.

Originally posted by: I-Am-SherLOCKED

I just finished watching today's episode and I have a lot to say. Today's episode wasn't very special by any stretch of imagination but I did feel that today we did get to see the characters beyond what we're told they are and what their character sketches are. I know this sounds confusing but what I mean is- the screenplay and narrative have always told us that Virat is selfless and loving, Pakhi is annoying and selfish (LOL) but what I saw about Pakhi was more than just annoying Pakhi. Virat-Pakhi's unrelatable love story and all that has been discussed to death on this forum but today I saw Pakhi as Pakhi and not Pakhi as the third wheel in SaiRat's love story.

Like any other person, she has her insecurities. One scene was particularly telling- when she told Virat to go be with Sai and when she asked him why he didn't accept her. There's nothing she doesn't know. Virat has made as clear as he possibly could that this marriage is a deal, Sai is nothing but a responsibility to him but she still prodded because she WANTED to hear that Sai means nothing to Virat. We've spoken about Sai and Virat's constant farz/samjhauta jap and how we think it's a way for them to keep reminding themselves the purpose of this marriage and to not get overwhelmed by it. Pakhi did the same today. She knows it all but she wants Virat to reiterate it because her insecurities are overwhelming her. Even when Virat said he wanted to tell her something important, there was this hope which lit up in her eyes. She still believes that things will work out between her and Virat despite being dejected and telling Neha that she'll never forgive him.

Let me just put it out here that this is NOT defending Pakhi. I am just appreciating the writers for giving all the characters layers. ITV shows have this habit of making characters one-note but I am glad GHKPM has not gone down that path as far as our three leads are concerned.

Usually, we all see Pakhi as the girl who's going to be a troublemaker for our favourite couple SaiRat but today's episode viewed her from a non-SaiRat lens. She was just any other normal human being with her own insecurities and needing constant reaffirmations.

Very nicely written👍🏼

I love how you read that scene. It does makes sense, she is trying to just confirm it again and again that Sai means nothing to him.

But Pakhi's character itself is very weird for me, I am just not able to connect with her.

Mostly because Virakhi love story is very badly written. It just doesn't seem that deep to get this much of a response

Another thing is her marrying Samrat for lame reason of staying close to Virat. Like what was she even expecting out of the marriage? She cannot possibly have any romantic relationship with Virat after her marriage to his brother.

Frankly I would have loved if she just broke off the marriage or lashed out at Virat for not standing up for them. Her character would have made sense if she was forced into the marriage like her parents forcing her to go ahead with it. But she willingly doing everything

The promise Virat made is weirder

Overall I just wish their story was better written for audience to feel connected with their pain

P is def delusional and her feelings for V have take a wrong turn and because sam disappeared she cant focus on anything except her bestie coz her husband isnt there for to focus on her married life. But the main blame should be given to V for making stupid promises and basically emotionally manipulating P into marrying Sam in the first place and making the promise. Then he goes and marries S which is again wrong for S sake she didnt deserve to be dragged into this mess. P is barely hanging on to hope and her delusions about her relationship with V but then he friendzones her and then asks her to be a guide to his wife its like adding insult to injury lol P might be problematic on her own but V makes things even worse and this vicious cycle of instant love sage goes in circles over the stupid vaada lol

Originally posted by: I-Am-SherLOCKED

I just finished watching today's episode and I have a lot to say. Today's episode wasn't very special by any stretch of imagination but I did feel that today we did get to see the characters beyond what we're told they are and what their character sketches are. I know this sounds confusing but what I mean is- the screenplay and narrative have always told us that Virat is selfless and loving, Pakhi is annoying and selfish (LOL) but what I saw about Pakhi was more than just annoying Pakhi. Virat-Pakhi's unrelatable love story and all that has been discussed to death on this forum but today I saw Pakhi as Pakhi and not Pakhi as the third wheel in SaiRat's love story.

Like any other person, she has her insecurities. One scene was particularly telling- when she told Virat to go be with Sai and when she asked him why he didn't accept her. There's nothing she doesn't know. Virat has made as clear as he possibly could that this marriage is a deal, Sai is nothing but a responsibility to him but she still prodded because she WANTED to hear that Sai means nothing to Virat. We've spoken about Sai and Virat's constant farz/samjhauta jap and how we think it's a way for them to keep reminding themselves the purpose of this marriage and to not get overwhelmed by it. Pakhi did the same today. She knows it all but she wants Virat to reiterate it because her insecurities are overwhelming her. Even when Virat said he wanted to tell her something important, there was this hope which lit up in her eyes. She still believes that things will work out between her and Virat despite being dejected and telling Neha that she'll never forgive him.

Let me just put it out here that this is NOT defending Pakhi. I am just appreciating the writers for giving all the characters layers. ITV shows have this habit of making characters one-note but I am glad GHKPM has not gone down that path as far as our three leads are concerned.

Usually, we all see Pakhi as the girl who's going to be a troublemaker for our favourite couple SaiRat but today's episode viewed her from a non-SaiRat lens. She was just any other normal human being with her own insecurities and needing constant reaffirmations.

Just like her friend Neha was saying, she needs to be strong and only she can understand her own pain. Nobody is coming to help her. But I don’t think she is getting this or will ever get it. She will continue to make herself miserable even when there are ways to mend herself. I think that she wanted Virat to be heads over heels in love with her and fight with the world for her, but he never did it for Pakhi, hence the insecurity seeing him always ready to take on everything for Sai, even though he claims to only keep Pakhi in his heart. He told her he can’t marry Pakhi and break his family’s expectations, but he did that without doubt for Sai. He didn’t think about what his family will think when he got married to her, that was a last of a thought. She can sense that Virat is changing and he will continue to, and I’m sure she knows that it’s impossible for him to not be in love with her as well, considering how he is always thinking about Sai.