The episodes are still good but the pace has slowed down which I don’t have an issue with so far. I look at these episodes as setting stage for next few tracks.
The episodes are getting a little into preachy territory and Anokhi is on a Jugni roll which is great from drama perspective but realistically she needs to pick her battles and start small. You can’t fight on every rasam and every tradition when your in- laws are gritting their teeth and accepting you.
Shaurya seems to have taken a backseat for now though he is still the silent support behind Anokhi. I was surprised to see him quite and not defend Astha couple of times. I also worry that they picked SM to live in… with a family that broke Shaurya’s trust and hurt him and is determined to break the couple apart.
I am more curious to see how the couples dynamics change after marriage and how much clout Shaurya realistically has in the family.
He has been fighting for anokhi until now for two reasons-1) He wanted Anokhi desperately and with Ahir in the mix he felt threatened
2) He messed up big time with the non consensual sindoor shaadi. It left him and Anokhi in a limbo and vulnerable situation. It was his responsibility to find a way to get the relationship the respectability and acceptance it deserved socially and from his family. That is what he did.
Now is the true fight - His changing soch and support for the happiness and well-being of his wife vs his responsibility as eldest Sab son who is indebted to foster parents with regressive and controlling mindset.
I am also more curious about changing dynamics between couples… Anokhi is too sensitive about her study and career.. she may feel insecure with constant issues created by family and at one point may not trust Shaurya to support and stand for her… she can see that Shaurya has accepted Ashtha but did not take initiative to find out what happened to her or try to take a stand for her… he is just happy to have his mother back just like he is to have Anokhi in his life… he would avoid conflict with family if it is not emotionally affecting him…he may find a quick solution to fix a problem at that point but not long term and would expect Anokhi to balance family responsibilities and career. Anokhi I feel is not ready to do this balancing act yet.