Originally posted by: beguiling
I know not a lot of people are Kuhus fans but I guess this is for the select few who are. We know how Kuhu is and even tho she has some love for Mishti, it’s not entirely shown. She’s mostly hesitant to care for her because of Kunal, it’s understandable. But I think Kunal telling Kuhu the whole truth on their first night could be a blessing in disguise. One is for Kuhu and Kunal relationship, second for Kuhu and Mishtis relationship and third for Kuhus relationship with her self.
I liked Kuhu from the very first scene of the show. Back then I didn't know the banter between the sisters would actually have a huge significance to the story going forward.
Kuhu won me over all the more particularly from the point when she decided she wouldn't let Meenakshi rejecting her become a point of objection for Kunal and Mishti's possible alliance. I wasn't expecting Kuhu to depict such maturity in the story at that point.
Sadly once that engagement was called off, she kept on seeking Kunal's validation and companionship. Upto the point that she was even made to beg Kunal twice so that he doesn't call off the wedding. (I guess that was deliberately done so it further underlines the extent to which Kuhu would go to keep this sinking marriage sailing 🙄)
I thought she was annoying af in the start lol. I think that also had to do with the actress. I'm glad Kaveri grew into Kuhu cuz now the character feels a bit more organic. Yes I was also glad that she chose to walk with her head held high when Meenakshi rejected her. Yeah it was a bit frustrating to see her beg because she can do so much better. I think she didn't wanna be rejected again either. It was already humiliating the 1st time and now she even has a punching bag in the name of Mishti to blame anything that goes wrong with Kunal. It's sad that they have to use Mishti like this.
1. Kuhu and Kunals relationship: I want them to start fresh. Yes they’re already married and yes Kunal is an asshole. But, the fact that Kunal is upset with Meenu tells me he at least has feelings and isn’t just persuaded to go every direction his mother tells him. Now I want him to take control of his relationship. I hope Kuhu and Kunal come to the conclusion that they have to civil and tolerate each other in front of the family. I hope this develops into a friendship first and Kuhu realizes he didn’t feel love for Kunal at all. It’s was an infatuation. And of course it will all come crashing down. But if these two are endgame then their relationship needs to develop organically like Abir and Mishtis relationship did. It needs to have mutual trust and respect and what better way to do that then them understanding that they need to be at least friends before they try to be husband and wife. This may enable Kuhu to learn that she can’t just marry someone just because she THINKS she loves them, or that if she just ignores warning signs of an unhealthy relationship that they will just go away.
Starting afresh is the last thing on my mind at this point. Kunal first needs to condone for his actions. I mean he was actually screaming at Kuhu in the precap as though she had asked him to go ahead with this so called "plan" with his mother 🙄 He has lied, he has cheated, he has made Kuhu believe that he is interested in her and wants to marry her YET he was behaving like he is the sufferer here. Like c'mon dude, atleast have the balls to accept and be sorry for your wrongful actions first.
Oh no definitely. The starting fresh from my perspective would definitely start with Kunal realizing the mistake he's made. Realizing that his mother was in the wrong, try to reconcile with Mishti as well. I agree with everything you said, he cannot be let off the hook easily. Men say sorry once and act emotional and everything is forgiven but with Kunal I really need him to work for it. Theres also room for him to grow because his misogyny towards Mishti is a huge hurdle in Mishti and Kuhu's relationship. He needs to understand that Mishti "rejecting" him does not make her evil. He barely wanted that relationship so blaming Mishti won't do shit, weather Meenakshi enabled him to or not.
I agree their relationship needs to develop in an organic manner. They only know each other superficially. Like with Abir, he understands Mishti so very well that he doesn't take anything she says or does at facevalue. He believes that Mishti doesn't hate Kuhu despite of whatever differences the sisters have. Kunal on the other hand, simply believed Kuhu's words that she hates Mishti and made her party to his plans to separate MishBir.
I do not understand why they gave such mixed signals regarding Kunal's liking for Kuhu. At times, he would behave like he likes her. At times he would suddenly become cold with her. Kuhu had only ever tried to do things as per his wishes yet he said something so degrading for her today that Mishti should keep that cash because after her sister returns home with the baggage of a failed marriage she would need it.
That's such a demeaning way of talking about any woman let alone your wife.
Kuhu on the other hand, has shown so much maturity especially with the way she deals with Kunal. Her encounter with Shweta is a great example. At first seeing Kunal and Shweta hug, she felt worried but then as soon as it became clear that Kunal isn't interested in Shweta, she showed complete trust in her fiance. Her trust only dwindled when Meenakshi deliberately provoked her to question Kunal about Shweta.
Then during Hen's party, on finding Kunal drunk she was so patient with him. She even heard him talk about his ex patiently, not holding it against him that he had a past relationship which didn't work out.
There are many things about Kunal that Kuhu needs to know. She doesn't yet know about his opinion that his wife need not be a working woman. Even if Kuhu has never strongly expressed the desire to do a job, I don't think she wants to be a housewife. What would she do in such a situation then?
Yeah I don't know why we were given mixed signals either. I just feel bad for Kuhu because if Kunal actually liked her and was pretending not to because of Meenakshi then that would be one thing but now that relationship is going to take a long ass time to fix. Which is fine but I kind of do like these two together so I hope the process won't be too long.
I need Kuhus character development next. I don’t want just one female lead to have everything and the other just gets sidelined. Kuhu can’t just remain selfish and entitled her whole life and in the last episodes asks for forgiveness and everything is all good in the world. No she needs to learn what it means to be caring and selfless too!
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2. Kuhus relationship with Mishti- this is the one that I’ve been excited for so long. We need them to make up for more than 2 minutes at a time. All these few minutes of here and there should be heading towards a consistent understanding between the two sisters. For example, today’s episode, Mishti apologized to Kuhu and they hugged and 2 seconds later Kuhu asked why did she have to come back? I get that Kuhu doesn’t want her wedding to go badly but you were clearly missing Mishti so why not express that instead of accusing her for every mishap that happens in terms of Kunal? I just want a steady development between the two now. A big reason is that they don’t know how great a bond between sisters can be you know? Kuhu can share her marriage problems with Mishti and maybe they can both come up with a solution, Kuhu and Mishti can talk about Meenu together, or talk about Kunal and Abir, idk just normal sister stuff. They’re really missing out on that and I really hope the writers start mending their relationship next. They both need each other in their lives.
How so true. Their on-off relationship of friendliness and animosity has been going on from the start. Kuhu seemed happy to see Mishti but then looked so reluctant and tensed thinking about how Kunal would feel. She was constantly worried that Kunal is looking in a bad mood. But c'mon it's your wedding day babe, and you were missing your sister, why a relationship of few months has to get such precedence over relationship of many years? 🙄
Glad that atleast she went to meet Mishti herself during bidaai and even asked her to take care of the family. That means she does consider Mishti as the daughter of the house and her sister (unlike what she told Kunal that day that Mishti is an outsider for her) She even smiled on seeing Kunal hug Mish, which made me feel like perhaps she also wants them to become friends now.
It is endearing though that no matter what they say to each other and no matter how many daggers are thrown at their relationship, they always find a way to hold onto each other and at that point nothing done by one to hurt another matters. Only their relationship matters. Mishti didn't taunt Kuhu about her trying to frame her with those photographs, Kuhu didn't question Mishti as to why she so publically revealed about her parents.
Yes the bidai scene was the highlight of the episode. I need more scenes like that so I can see these two relying on each other.
3-Kuhus relationship with herself. Kuhu is naive and innocent. Yes she’s a grown adult and is responsible for her actions, and I want her to be held accountable for her actions as well. But, she lacks any introspection at all. Mishti thinks about not just her actions but also her behavior because unfortunately her “Parvarish” has enabled her to do so. I guess it seems that Kuhu has never felt like an outsider even tho she’s unaware of her mother. But at some point she needs to step away from how others see her and realize how her own behaviors affect others. She doesn’t know how to seek her own approval because she’s never had to. Others have showered so much love onto her all her life. I feel like she doesn’t know how to be on her own, think for her self, or even love her self? Idk I’m rambling at this point lol.
My final point: I want better for Kuhu, I don’t always want her to be this jealous and bratty girl who only thinks about herself. I want her to learn that the world is toxic and sometimes she has to fight on her own.
Kuhu's character development is one of the most promising aspects of the storyline right now. If etched well her character can really come across as that of a strong, independent woman who learnt her lesson the hard way and finally admitted that she does love her "frenemy" of many years Mishti.
But there is a great possibility also that Kuhu and Mishti's relationship would be thrown under the bus time and again in order to create dramatic situations for the storyline to move forward 🙄
YES AGREED! Kuhu and Mishti need each other. If they are accepting of each other, the show will altogether have such a great feel. Less women fighting, more love between them please.
Sorry it got a bit preachy at the end but let me know what y’all think!
Lastly, would like to add that Kuhu is one such character who we cannot put into the bracket of good, better, bad or ugly. You can't help but judge her at times and you can't help but love her at times too. There is a whole lot of immaturity and insecurity and there is innocence about her character too.
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