I read very many posts today on this particular scene. Makers really did succeed in garnering sympathy for Pakhi. I don't sympathize with her at all. It's strange that both Sai and Virat, Sai mostly is vilified on this particular scene alone with no reference to previous dynamics whatsoever. Why? If you decide to count only from 10 that doesn't mean there are no numbers before 10.
1- Pakhi's push- I said this before also, that jerk wasn't normal. There was much force to it. That's not how you make someone leave your hand. I understand Pakhi is considerably upset and Sai has no right to hold her hand and force her. But that wasn't a controlling gesture. If Sai was really a control freak she would have actually made Pakhi come downstairs. That didn't happen, right? Sai-Pakhi has no reason to hate eo. But what is the reason for Pakhi abusing Sai? She abuses her only because Sai is Virat's love interest. So every action of Pakhi towards Sai originates from that place of hatred. She didn't think twice before provoking Virat to throw Sai out of the house at midnight despite knowing the truth of Pulkit. She has time and time again harassed Sai only because she thinks Virat is in love. Even today her anger at Sai was because of Virat arranging the surprise party. She was filled with anger, resentment, and hate for a girl because she saw her ex arranging a party for her. I would have respected her if she went questioned Virat instead or moved out of CN. She did none. What did she do? She took out the anger on Sai who came to invite her for the cake cutting. She didn't even wish Sai, that's basic courtesy. When Sai held her hand the physical force we saw as a response from Pakhi was not normal. It might be her subconscious but she did give a jerk string enough that the other person lost balance and got hurt. Chalo koi baath nahi, accidents happen. Did she flinch from her position? Did she lend a helping hand? Did she apologize? She did nothing. Okay, maybe she was shocked. But when Virat asked for a first aid box she stood there and argued. she could have gotten the 1st aid box and then did the Adalat. She lacked conscience there. That's where I judge her. She had the nerve to shout, argue then help someone wounded. She is worthy of that judgment. I have no sympathy for this woman. She doesn't deserve it
Sais words- Sai said this is the gift Pakhi didi gave on my birthday. She apologized for her zid. A regular ITV bahu would have said she got hurt by herself. Sai said the truth. This is what she understood. Her hand was shaken so violently by Pakhi that she fell off and got hurt. Pakhi explained her part. So Sai didn't have to explain anything else. Sai wasn't expecting such a shocking, violent reaction from Pakhi. Pakhi and Sai both explained their sides to Virat and the audience. It's the way the audience perceives it. For me, she didn't lie. She didn't vilify Pakhi either, this is exactly what happened acc to her. Even if Pakhi thinks she is being misunderstood she has a fair chance of being believed by the majority of Chavans. Sai is never entitled to this trust by CN members. Even when she says the truth Chavans don't believe her. So Sai framing Pakhi is a far strech. She wont and she cant
Virat's reaction- I understand his reaction. He was in a rage. The woman whom he claims to love is injured. Pakhi herself said what happened. This is where makers screwed up. No matter what Virat shouldn't have used force on Pakhi.If Pakhi hurt Sai Virat is not supposed to return the same hurt. Reprimand her, thrash her verbally, rebuke her for not getting that 1st aid box, and lack of empathy. Stop there, keep the hands-off. If Pakhi says she is getting hurt that can garner sympathy. I still feel none for hr. Her actions cant be isolated. I don't see her just as a poor ex who was suffering or (claiming to suffer) from headaches forced to attend a party because of her ex's wife. Her actions in the past and present count for me. So no victim love for this woman.
I sometimes do feel miserable for Pakhis condition and I do think somewhere Virat wronged her. But she has to pick up some self-respect and find a solution. Most importantly she should stop abusing a teenager. I will sympathize with her the day this happens