Sam,
One thing that is bothering me is how they are showing Abeer doing all the things his family says he shouldn't, after Leher has come into his life. He ate egg, and now he has had alcohol. Soon they will show Abeer eating chicken or whatever. This is precisely what so-called upper castes use to put down lower castes-that they eat meat and drink alcohol and therefore should be considered 'low'. Is this the only way to challenge caste system?
Also, such acts help elders justify the 'love is bad because it will makes you blind' logic! They are showing Leher as being a bad influence on Abeer! I don't know if I am right in assuming this but this is how I feel.
I agree, I too am worried about this aspect,Abeer's behaviour of extremes against his parents ..... if you love someone or believe in something different from your family, do you have to do it this way which is like a direct insult to your parents/family and all they believe in , even if they are wrong in your eyes, this behaviour will alienate them further........
I am afraid this is exactly the "love" parents would fear ...making them more insecure and rigid in their opposition to it !
Wishing Abher an increasing depth in their love and wisdom, which flows in to melt their families with love .....
VJ