Originally posted by: iheartChai
Anyone notice how Akshu closed her eyes as if she was getting herself ready for the battle ahead? Thought that was a nice touch from Pranali's side. Akshu has a lot to untangle. She wants the best for Manjari and she knows how toxic her marriage is but this woman is so emotionally scar that she will literally fall apart if you try to force her. Akshu saw and understood this when she had that conversation at the hospital. Force is not going to work here.
That scene where Abhimanyu is trying to say his piece to Anand and Mahima I think is the first time in a long time he's probably calmly talked about what has been troubling him. Most times he's probably yelling at the top of his lungs and his family members just hear noise. I would say this is an improvement as there is actual discussion as opposed to one person talking and the other person just yelling their head off. Abhimanyu asked some pointed questions to his aunt and uncle. Mahima has already been affected by this situation I think she may come over to Manjari's side but we all know how "Birla Hospital" has a tight grip on HAM. So it will remain to be seen if she can actually stand by her sister this time. Anand as usually is focused on his hospital because its something he's sacrificed a lot for along with his brother Harshvardhan. And it is also their main source of income. So, it is a legitimate worry but he is putting an over importance on it focusing more on what damage this will be on their reputation instead of the emotional turmoil this family is going through and what it will take to heal the wounds of the past.
It's been only 48 hours from the time that Neil found out his birth right to him running away to him coming home to HAM going to the board meeting to Harshvardhan losing his CEO position to the fight (more like one sided yelling 😡) between Harshvardhan and Manjari. Yeah, talking about divorce is a bit too much at this point. Abhimanyu true to the way he works like fire is ready to burn everything down to the ground to get his mother out. But his way will leave a path of destruction with family members left out in the cold. Some perhaps agreeing to the end result but not the method used. Akshu has a point that at the end of the day Manjari has to decide this herself. You cannot force her if she is not ready. And Akshu has seen that this women is literal a shell. Any self confidence has been completely wiped away and she's so traumatized she cannot see a life without her abuser. She cannot see a life worth living or having any meaning because she's attached and given her entire identity to her husband. In this mind set she will never be able to separate herself from this toxic relationship. Abhimanyu I know would tell his mother you can do this and I will be there to support you but again if she cannot see it how is she going to be able to walk away and trust that everything is going to be okay?
I wonder how Akshu is going to rise Manjari's self esteem? Looking forward to those moments of growth and realization for Manjari.
I really liked that shot of how each member slowly stood behind Akshu when she tried to reason with Abhimanyu. Akshu wants the same thing as Abhimanyu just they each have a different way in which they go about doing it. Harshvardhan the egotistical man he is seeing this conversation thinking Akshu is on his side not understanding what this is all about got a good tight slap in the face during his own conversation with his new bahu. Seriously hats off to Vinay Sir for bringing out that sleezy conniving feeling in Harshvardhan's words. Akshu saw through his act in an instant. She's observed enough in this household to understand him and his ways as he is the most vocal in the way he treats people unlike Mahima and Anand. Akshu pretty much showed him she is no Manjari. She's not some little simpleton that fell off of the turnip truck. She is educated and has a mind of her own. Just because she hasn't spoken up a lot doesn't mean she cannot speak. Loved how she gave it back to him.
I also like how Akshu keeps reassuring Abhimanyu that just because she disagrees with his methods does not mean she isn't with him in supporting the final outcome which is Manjari's well being. I hope Abhimanyu does at least see or hear some of the things that Akshu has been saying to Manjari or with Harshvardhan because it is just irking me how he keeps thinking she did something that she did not do. And he never let her speak her part. Instead he decided to call the lab and found out she had seen the report when that was not the case. Abhimanyu is really bad at making snap decisions much like his father once he has made up his mind he just acts upon it.
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It was to be expected Manjari's reaction and Akshu knew this is how it would go down along with Harshvardhan because he knows he has rendered Manjari so helpless that she would never dare to leave him. He knows the hold he has on her.
So I guess this is where we get the bike BTS with Abhimanyu riding off angrily and Akshu going after him to comfort him?
You said whatever has to be said about today's episode. So I am going to comment on the overall track and acting.
Grâce the past few episode are so gripping. I wasn't bored for one second. The last time I was this gripped was the confession track and even there I had to ff gfam-Aarohi scenes.
This shows the strength of the plot, dialogues and actors that can keep you glued to domestic living room drama. Not a single wasted scene or dialogue or look. All the actors are rock solid and all the character reactions are well crafted and in line with their sketch.
Vinay, Ami, Harshad and Pranali should take a bow after this track for this flawless execution. And the writers must be praised for keeping things realistic.
Manjari as you pointed out needs to rebuild her self worth and become a sane human again before taking any life changing decision. The discussion between Abhi and Akshu were like Amputation vs Homeopathy. And it's a hard call for not just the characters but the audience as well. They will chose sides based on their life experiences but also understand the other isn't wrong.
Also tbh I don't the divorce happening (not immediately atleast for obvious reasons) but even later if it happens it would lead to remarriage of parents. The reason this is not Anupama 2.0. It's sadly not a journey of Manjari to become Anu aunty, divorcing her Vanraj and finding her Anuj. No this is yeh Rishta and it's story of Abhira and their relationship in a joint family. So Manny aunty will find her voice but it will be a subplot.
Also, Vinay Jain is here to stay till the end of the season. He is supposed to be the frictional father figure who repents and then redeems himself and his relationships. If divorce happens then the joint family set up in which the show operates would dismantle with Abhira living like a nuclear family with Manjari. Again it's not ideal resolution of the issue but I am thinking in the framework of the show it is what we will have to accept and live with.
I know it's all a bit heavy so ending it on a fun note
Edited by Antara_302 - 3 years ago
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