Friendship By Force - Stronger in Nature?

I'd reckon you all see how undeniably close Sartaj-Imaam are. However, let's take a step back and process that these are two people who'd never have crossed each other's paths, or for the matter of fact, had they, would never have glanced back at each other? Two people from different social classes, different mannerisms, different ways of life and language. They don't have anything in common. I daresay they'd be acquaintances in a different situation. Yet, somehow, they're the best of partners. They feel more connected because of the 17 years worth of pain they dealt with together. They probably have the most beautiful and strong relationship on the show as far as I've watched it. They might not even necessarily like each other, and here we are, finding a sense of deep love and respect. I love how Advani keeps finding a way to bring them in the same frame instead of them just randomly banging into each other often. It's so well done. I LOVE their scenes.


On the other hand, Harleen and Nazneen. They're thrown in together because of their husbands. Yet, they meet at vulnerability. Where every other emotion fails, they connect on a level that would perhaps have been impermeable without 17 years of loneliness. They're the only two people in their world who understand the pain of losing their husbands, and even after 17 years, not really having them entirely back in their lives. One by helplessness, the other by indecisiveness.


Do you believe in that? That people who meet in pain have deeper friendships? That people who've suffered so much relate to it when they see it in others? And is that more precious to lose? Someone who relates to your pain? Friendships come in many forms and circumstances, but that one seems to touch a chord none of the other relationships seem to be able to. Do you agree? Have you ever experienced it?

I love the way the different relationships are being explored on this show. And I agree with you that the one between Imaan-Sartaj and Naaz-Harleen are unique. I fee that Harleen and Imaan too share the bonds of pain - lack of acceptance by the ones who mean the most to them. And unbeknown to them it is this very pain which connects them, albeit indirectly, through Sartaj.

I do believe the relation which have "pain" in common are deepest and the reason is simple: Understanding

Iman-Sartaj understands each other's pain, vulnerabilities like no other. They dont even need to speak out out

Fab Post ... 😊

Where as with Imaan-Sartaj ...Its not only Pain that connects them ,Its more deeper then that . They both have been a each other's Strength , each other's Hope in those dark days . They found that APNA in the unknown Territory .

They know what they have been through , like Imaan mentions to Vikram about How Heated Screwdriver was inserted in Sartaaj shoulder ... They have Shared the pain and Healed each other in those Tough Times.

The Connect between Imaan-Sartaaj is more on deeper Level .

Thank you! Indeed they have! I think they connect on a level that's probably both the hardest, and in some ways, the easiest too. That of pain. Sometimes, what you can't convey through a smile, you can through a frown or a couple of tears. And often, more so easily!

Thank you once again! Coming to your 'different relationships being explored' aspect - ABSOLUTELY! I feel the exact same. I hadn't watched Imaam-Sartaj scene yet while making this post, but I see what you mean! It's totally adorable how well they understand the other person, or try to perhaps, when they hardly need to do so. I think Sartaj connects Imaam-Harleen even more than perhaps, Imaam connects Harleen and say, Naz. Because Sartaj is the 'weakest', if I could put it that way. He's been severely affected by the adverse events. Imaam can be broken, but he's strong-willed, especially when it comes to family. Sartaj on the other hand, takes it as a burden. Thus by default, Imaam and Harleen share an unspeakable connection.