Regardless of how much we bashed the episode... I agree with you, Piu... ITV is sometimes a reflection of what happens in reality. My own mother was shamed for not having a child within one year of her marriage, even my aunt was pressured to have a child... which is why I do not mind ITV showing these awful conversations... because they do happen and my mother is very frank about all her experiences as well as the experiences other family members faced.
What I do have a problem, though, is that the voices of the younger generation are constantly being stampeded upon. I've always considered media to be an avenue for change. Fashion trends, new ideas, and fads can all be inspired by media. You honestly have the power to change how the audience thinks if you have a good storyline as Harry Potter managed to change the thinking of an entire generation by teaching them values such as friendship, courage, facing your fears... and Pandya Store was set up to have the power to change the audience's thinking style as well...
In the beginning of the show, I admired Dhara (wanted to give her a standing ovation) when she pushed children off for 10 years to focus on the store and her family. She was right... a baby would not have made any of their lives easier, and it would've severely impacted Dev, Shiva, and Krish's future if the store did not become any more financially successful. Over the years, she probably faced countless taunts, but she never once bowed down to pressure. If GauRa naturally came to the conclusion to have kids on their own accord (instead of becoming emotionally blackmailed by family), it would have sent out a very solid message to the audience.
Suman's taunts and drama in the past 2 episodes were unpalatable. Yes, there are mothers-in-law like this... but, it gets constantly tiring when someone like Rishita is unable to get their final word. Why does she constantly have to get shut down? As a family member, she should be respected in ways that are not tied to her fertility... even Raavi... why does she always have to put on a smile if her husband is pushing her around and disrespecting her...
As a TV show, PS should be showing how the audience can make change in their own lives. Rishita should've been praised by Suman, or even another character in the background, as she was right. Krish, or another character, should've held Raavi and given her a silent nod of, "It's not you... it's definitely not you in the wrong." That's how we recover from the pain we are subjected to
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