It's sad to realize that Akshu was kept away from Naira's memories for 8 years of her life. That she didn't know about the mother who loved her more than anything in the world. I know she must've felt a void in her life for even as an infant when Naira died, Akshu cried because her peace went away with her mother's embrace.
For those 8 years, Sirat got Naira's share of love and that's sad. Sirat loved Akshu a ton and I will never negate that but for Naira, Akshu was something else. Imagine how much Naira loved Akshu to give her her mom's name. Naira longed to relive those moments she missed with Akshara (Hina) and she beamed when Varsha told her Akshu looked just like her namesake.
Akshu's first word - Maa - was for Sirat and it was a beautiful moment but I know hearts broke because many wished it was Naira. But it doesn't hurt as much because since then, every time we hear Pranali go "Mumma", it's for Naira (Pranali does those scenes excellently as we see a child trying to hold onto every piece of their deceased parent).
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