Very nicely written! Though I don’t fully agree with all your points I see where you come from. I differ when u say Akshara did right by leaving Abhimanyu. Yes he was 200% wrong in accusing her for Sirat and signing divorce papers - but all his other questions were totally on point (timing worst though). But let’s remember - both were not in sane mind that time. I’m not defending him - I have blasted him for his actions and especially not going after her during next 7 months. He failed as a husband there (he went to Goenkas to check on her and was calm only when news of her being found came). But let’s come to Akshara - did she also not fail as a wife that day? Did she try to think - my husband and Birlas are going through grief of 3 deaths and not thinking straight. Let me give some space - go to Goenkas - and come back when things settle. If Abhimanyu left her in most vulnerable time, didn’t she do the same? I have no issues with calling out abhimanyu - I’ve done it myself- but call out her too then. No special treatment. And forget that horrid day. Did she think once after few months to talk again? - 1 phone call by own and 1 call due to force by Abhinav - and she decides I’ll give father rights to Abhinav? What Abhimanyu did - it was in total grief, in total anger, after suffering a huge loss. But what Akshara did for 6 years - in total awareness, purposefully. In her own words after 2 calls she decided his fate as a father. That’s the difference. Also she didn’t stop after 6 years and still trashing him 24/7.
I personally as a viewer can never accept Akshara Abhinav and Abhinav as a character doesn’t warrant any attention from me as he isn’t worth it. Personal opinion.
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