Mishti has a one track mind.

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I have been a silent reader since many days and I really enjoy reading your opinions on this forum. I have been absolutely loving this serial. One of the reasons is definitely Shaheer Sheikh and his jaw-dropping depiction of every emotion that comes his way. Another has to be the character sketch of Abir- one of those that ITV has never seen.

Anyway, Friday's episode contained quite a lot- from a fiery love realisation to screaming of Badi Maa. Apart from the scenes that made our heartbeats race faster, there were many scenes that totally made us question the characters. Well, the action of every other character is to certain extent understandable, Mishti's actions were not. Her line at the end of the fire chaos made us question her consistency as a character. While her actions tell a different tale, her words show the kind of one track mind she has. It goes on to show how she has been forced to accept the whole idea of marriage even though she can't fathom the concept due to her past experiences with it (her parents, I mean). Even though Abir is already in her heart unknowingly, she only perceives him as her friend and nothing else. Even though she put her life in danger just for a painting that meant so much for her so called friend Abir, all she was lastly concerned about was how the guy with whom her courtship is happening, came to save her risking his own life, even though the whole fire scenario was about her and Abir risking their own lives for each other. I feel, her least concern about Abir once she was out, was due to the fact that she thinks of him as a friend. In her mind, just like how she risked her life to save his painting, he risked his life to save her. According to her, the whole risking element gets equalled out in the name of friendship (since friends DO things for each other). But Kunal, over here is the guy that didn't have any relationship with her (not even of friendship) and yet, he risked his life for her (even though he reached late at the site). She does not expect anything from him and getting even a bit of slightest inclination/guarantee/care from his side makes her see him in a good light. It makes her trust him even more and gives her the idea that he is not like her father. Abir, on the other hand, has become so close to her without her knowing that she takes his actions towards her for granted, terming their care for each other as friendship.

I think this is what the makers are trying to show that how her childhood incident with her father has left her mind thinking only in one direction. Let me know your opinions on this.

Great analysis.

'Abir is my friend' vs 'Kunal is my prospective husband' is making her take Abir for granted though. Friends do great deeds for each other but not every friend will risk their lives to save you just like every friend will not jump into fire to save their friend's possession. It's okay for her to think of Abir as a friend, but she didn't even thank him considering he was the first to come to the scene, not Kunal.

I know it's bad writing but this kind of inconsistency just makes characters very unsympathetic. We relate to or empathise with characters based on their personalities that they display CONSISTENTLY. By making Mishti so inconsistent, they're actually endangering the connect viewers feel with the protagonist.

Originally posted by: clarity

Great analysis.

'Abir is my friend' vs 'Kunal is my prospective husband' is making her take Abir for granted though. Friends do great deeds for each other but not every friend will risk their lives to save you just like every friend will not jump into fire to save their friend's possession. It's okay for her to think of Abir as a friend, but she didn't even thank him considering he was the first to come to the scene, not Kunal.

I know it's bad writing but this kind of inconsistency just makes characters very unsympathetic. We relate to or empathise with characters based on their personalities that they display CONSISTENTLY. By making Mishti so inconsistent, they're actually endangering the connect viewers feel with the protagonist.

I completely agree! For the time being, it's very annoying to watch the protagonist's character being inconsistent. I hope they catch up on the consistency of the characters in this facade of courtship drama.

Originally posted by: socioboss9797

I feel, her least concern about Abir once she was out, was due to the fact that she thinks of him as a friend. In her mind, just like how she risked her life to save his painting, he risked his life to save her. According to her, the whole risking element gets equalled out in the name of friendship (since friends DO things for each other). But Kunal, over here is the guy that didn't have any relationship with her (not even of friendship) and yet, he risked his life for her (even though he reached late at the site). She does not expect anything from him and getting even a bit of slightest inclination/guarantee/care from his side makes her see him in a good light. It makes her trust him even more and gives her the idea that he is not like her father. Abir, on the other hand, has become so close to her without her knowing that she takes his actions towards her for granted, terming their care for each other as friendship.

I think this is what the makers are trying to show that how her childhood incident with her father has left her mind thinking only in one direction. Let me know your opinions on this.

This is so well explained. 👏🏻

I caught up with the show after many days and I agree with your assessment of Mishti here. She takes Abir’s concern for her as a given since he is her friend and confidante. Kunal has been propped up as a match for her so she views and judges him differently. Grades him on a lower scale in a sense. Lol the intent is there but the writing remains kinda half baked thanks to characters functioning on a somewhat superficial level.

Some moments have a spark like the fire scene and Mishti collapsing in Abir’s arms but the lack of follow up for whatever reason makes it disjointed.

Mishti does have a one track mind right now as you said. She is so focused on verifying whether Kunal is like her dad or not, she is unable to consciously recognize how she only lights up around Abir, only seeks him out everywhere, tries to do special things for him, not Kunal. She has chalked it up to friendship being different from marriage. And she thinks the formality of her equation with Kunal is fine as long as she feels that he will be there for her. Different yardsticks for judgement which again kinda prove that she is confused about marriage and is being forced into this when she isn’t really ready, which is why she is going about it the wrong way too.

What makes it irritating is how consciously Kunal and Abir are painting a misguided picture for her. Especially Kunal so shamelessly taking credit for Abir’s gestures and letting Mishti get the wrong impression. He doesn’t even feel attracted to her but feels the need to impress her for the sake of his image 🤷‍♀️. And the fact that she is only being impressed by the Abir traits that Kunal is claiming credit for - no one seems to care how unethical that is. They are consciously cheating Mishti without a thought spared for her emotions 🤷‍♀️

Originally posted by: AreYaar

This is so well explained. 👏🏻

I caught up with the show after many days and I agree with your assessment of Mishti here. She takes Abir’s concern for her as a given since he is her friend and confidante. Kunal has been propped up as a match for her so she views and judges him differently. Grades him on a lower scale in a sense. Lol the intent is there but the writing remains kinda half baked thanks to characters functioning on a somewhat superficial level.

Some moments have a spark like the fire scene and Mishti collapsing in Abir’s arms but the lack of follow up for whatever reason makes it disjointed.

Mishti does have a one track mind right now as you said. She is so focused on verifying whether Kunal is like her dad or not, she is unable to consciously recognize how she only lights up around Abir, only seeks him out everywhere, tries to do special things for him, not Kunal. She has chalked it up to friendship being different from marriage. And she thinks the formality of her equation with Kunal is fine as long as she feels that he will be there for her. Different yardsticks for judgement which again kinda prove that she is confused about marriage and is being forced into this when she isn’t really ready, which is why she is going about it the wrong way too.

What makes it irritating is how consciously Kunal and Abir are painting a misguided picture for her. Especially Kunal so shamelessly taking credit for Abir’s gestures and letting Mishti get the wrong impression. He doesn’t even feel attracted to her but feels the need to impress her for the sake of his image 🤷‍♀️. And the fact that she is only being impressed by the Abir traits that Kunal is claiming credit for - no one seems to care how unethical that is. They are consciously cheating Mishti without a thought spared for her emotions 🤷‍♀️

Glad to see your post here. Was looking to read your views ever since I got frustrated with the track 😆 You know I felt the exact same way about Abhir and Kunal conning Mishti until a few episodes back. Am actually amazed that in a span of few episodes, the writers have actually managed to make me feel terrible for Abir and really annoyed with Mishti thanks to her inconsistency and daftness (primarily blame the writing here tbh). Am yet to watch today's episode (don't plan to either) but IMO, in their bid to prolong this track, the writers have made Kunal and Mishti really insensitive in a lot of ways and Abhir has been made into this tragic hero everyone is rooting for. There is basically no balance in the characters at this point. Mishti puts her life in danger to save a random painting only because it's important to Abhir. She had a proper conversation with him before fainting. Even if we were to concede that she has a one track mind and is completely focused on Kunal, her not caring about Abhir's well being even as a friend makes her completely insensitive. And no different from the rest of the family who take Abhir for granted. All they had to do was show her being worried for Abhir and one heart felt conversation before she jumped to Kunal (correct me if am wrong because I haven't watched the episode). But everyone has ignored Abhir though he indulges everyone and that's making Abhir look like the selfless bechari bahu who no one cares about 😆Don't even get me started on Kunal at this point. He is shamelessly taking credit for everything minor and major and has zero qualms about it. If this continues, ppl will soon reach a stage where they only want Abhir to somehow run away and live his life away from these selfish folks 🤪

P.S. I blame the writing majorly at this point because they have only managed to make me care for Abhir and am put off by everyone else 😆

Originally posted by: EtTuBrutus

Glad to see your post here. Was looking to read your views ever since I got frustrated with the track 😆 You know I felt the exact same way about Abhir and Kunal conning Mishti until a few episodes back. Am actually amazed that in a span of few episodes, the writers have actually managed to make me feel terrible for Abir and really annoyed with Mishti thanks to her inconsistency and daftness (primarily blame the writing here tbh). Am yet to watch today's episode (don't plan to either) but IMO, in their bid to prolong this track, the writers have made Kunal and Mishti really insensitive in a lot of ways and Abhir has been made into this tragic hero everyone is rooting for. There is basically no balance in the characters at this point. Mishti puts her life in danger to save a random painting only because it's important to Abhir. She had a proper conversation with him before fainting. Even if we were to concede that she has a one track mind and is completely focused on Kunal, her not caring about Abhir's well being even as a friend makes her completely insensitive. And no different from the rest of the family who take Abhir for granted. All they had to do was show her being worried for Abhir and one heart felt conversation before she jumped to Kunal (correct me if am wrong because I haven't watched the episode). But everyone has ignored Abhir though he indulges everyone and that's making Abhir look like the selfless bechari bahu who no one cares about 😆Don't even get me started on Kunal at this point. He is shamelessly taking credit for everything minor and major and has zero qualms about it. If this continues, ppl will soon reach a stage where they only want Abhir to somehow run away and live his life away from these selfish folks 🤪

P.S. I blame the writing majorly at this point because they have only managed to make me care for Abhir and am put off by everyone else 😆

Hey, good to catch up with you here again too! Haha I totally stopped watching around 2 weeks back with all the Meenu overload and drag. Caught up yesterday and realized it really helps to watch the show when you forward all Meenu and Kunal-Mishti scenes 😂. Only watched the Abir Mishti scenes and that made it likeable.

Cross connection is here to be dragged endlessly so I’ve given up on that 🤷‍♀️ Lol watching the scenes as stand alones.

The writing is bad all around, man. The attempt to justify Meenu is the total downfall of this show IMO🙄

As for Mishti, I honestly think she was so out of it that she hasn’t managed to think about Abir possibly being injured for her 😂. They skip between scenes so fast. Mishti wakes up and barely thinks about anyone. She only notes Kunal rescuing her cuz he’s supposed to be the guy she needs to pass a grade on 😂 that is why she excitedly notes it in her diary.

The real story lies in the fact that she senses Abir around even when she isn’t seeking him out. Like the way she found him even when he was trying to hide after seeing her and Kunal together 😂

The epi wasn’t bad Waise. Worth watching for the Abir scenes. Shaheer portrayed those well in terms of the bittersweet hurt :)

Originally posted by: AreYaar

Hey, good to catch up with you here again too! Haha I totally stopped watching around 2 weeks back with all the Meenu overload and drag. Caught up yesterday and realized it really helps to watch the show when you forward all Meenu and Kunal-Mishti scenes 😂. Only watched the Abir Mishti scenes and that made it likeable.

Cross connection is here to be dragged endlessly so I’ve given up on that 🤷‍♀️ Lol watching the scenes as stand alones.

The writing is bad all around, man. The attempt to justify Meenu is the total downfall of this show IMO🙄

As for Mishti, I honestly think she was so out of it that she hasn’t managed to think about Abir possibly being injured for her 😂. They skip between scenes so fast. Mishti wakes up and barely thinks about anyone. She only notes Kunal rescuing her cuz he’s supposed to be the guy she needs to pass a grade on 😂 that is why she excitedly notes it in her diary.

The real story lies in the fact that she senses Abir around even when she isn’t seeking him out. Like the way she found him even when he was trying to hide after seeing her and Kunal together 😂

The epi wasn’t bad Waise. Worth watching for the Abir scenes. Shaheer portrayed those well in terms of the bittersweet hurt :)

Your assurance that it wasn't bad gives me hope but I feel its better to watch it online at this point because it helps me FF all the annoying parts (which is major part of the episodes involving Kunal-Mishti-Badi maa-Meenu 🤣)