SPM ~My Musings ~18.10.19 All in good faith
It’s clear the Sharma’s and Shah’s have been put together for several reasons. Out of which one sensitive reason is to show how people holding different faiths and beliefs are expected to make certain adjustments to their mindset to live congenially. But clearly find it difficult to cope with people holding a faith different to theirs, as most people feel strongly about their creeds.
Saltanat and Madhav in particular seem to practice their individual faiths . Yet in a manner which accepts and respects other religious beliefs rather than overtly or covertly reject and disrespect different faiths. Saltanat puts effort in sincere and good faith in making food that suits the needs of both the Shah’s and Sharma’s taste and abides by their religious preferences too. She does promote Mainjaan’s line that the biggest religion is to serve humanity. Show tolerance and respect to all other creeds.
But this mindset of loving one another, as one’s self, does face opposition from devout religious practitioners of their own faith. Dadi although remains silent at the dining table. Yet she shows her intolerance and bias in her thinking about the rather vulnerable Sharma’s. Dadi’s typical form of resistance. We see the difference of mindsets within the conservative and progressive style of thinking. Saltanat was right when she said god never created divisions among humans. Religious segregation of people is done by individuals, professing personal faith, in a manner, which divides, rather than unites humanity. What ever Saltanat expresses I feel is done with good intent and need of the hour..
In good faith Saltanat offers with an open mind to dispel the darkness of creed based prejudice when she encourages Indu to celebrate Diwali at Shah Manzil, while their house was being renovated. I thought her example of Ram name mentioned in Ramzan and Ali mentioned in the term Diwali.. was a good illustration to give, the sort of example, which brings communities together and celebrates diversity. Again I feel it needed to be said..
However Zaroon was right to slap her wrist when he reminds her in their room, that inviting Sharma’s to celebrate Diwali at Shah Manzil was a good idea, as they are indebted to them, for saving her life. However she should have known better ,to discuss the matter with her own family, prior to her springing the invite over the dining table. As her husband I feel he was right to remind her that so involved she is with the Sharma’s that it seems she is becoming a law unto herself! and putting her own family on the back foot.
Madhav was touched by Saltanat’s invite, that he does get carried away by Saltanat’s thoughtfulness.. so much so that he opens up before his mother that he finds the girl, pure, and a good person. Indus eems taken aback by his out of the bold admission.. rather embarrassed, he hurriedly ,assures his mother Diwali will be celebrated in their own home. Madhav said what he said about Saltanat, in good faith.. as her friend.. Indu does have her doubts, though..
Saltanat realizes her mistake. Plus Zaroon too thinks he might have been too brash. Looks like Madhav’s presence is beginning to irk him. Still the Sufiyana lovers hug and make up!
Krish remains a bridge between Saltanat and Madhav.Once again ,as in the cricket match he wants to celebrate Diwali with Saltanat! so he turns on the water works!
Madhav back in his room is for some reason , now flooded with both good and bad, yet for him memorable times with Saltanat. Once again he chides his flowing emotions for her and insists, she is nothing more than ! but a friend to him! In fact when he sees her with Zaroon in their room, Madhav swallows a lump in his throat! Why so??
Zaroon senses something and his scene with Madhav is caustic and full of cutting sarcasm… he taunts Madhav, his wife is such a sweetie.. Plus she befriends just about any one! Like she has befriended him and young Krish! Zaroon almost forces Madhav to say he rejects Saltanat’s offer to celebrate Diwali here.. That Sharma’s will celebrate Diwali in their own house ! Madhav leaves with a feeling that he sure took the right decision.. The doubting, jealous side of Zaroon comes out when he thinks aloud ..ah well! what can they do? They offered but the guests want toleave on their own accord.. If you ask me, Zaroon was well pleased… he’ll have Saltanat’s undivided attention..
Setting up Neelam to express her love to Madhav was another ploy of Zaroon.. It meant hurling Madhav towards Neelam and away from Saltanat..The whole scene was devious, right from sending Madhav a text message from Saltanat.. To the point when a dolled up Neelam embraces Madhav in the dark and whispers, she loves him and wants him to reveal his feelings too! The conned Madhav mumbles me too! and lights come on! While a smiling Zaroon and shocked Saltanat watch..
Madhav is petrified.. He must be out of his mind .. He thought the woman was Saltanat!! What a shame.! Cv’s are ripping his character Madhav could never in his right mind think Saltanat would ever say I love you too him?? Or does he make an honest mistake in bad faith??
Thank heavens he tells it as it to Neelam.. Sorry! no go..and leaves! But what the cvs show, is the apologetic look he gives a horrified and hurt Saltanat.. As for Zaroon his plan to palm Madhav off to Neelam back fires badly.! It would was done in bad faith for his loyal wife!!
As the precap shows no Saltanat was not jealous! It was Neelam she was worried about.. Who has no idea that with Madhav comes the responsibility of being a mother to his child too.. Zaroon as usual fails to get the point.. Above all he is insecure about his wife ‘s Sufiyana love.. disappointing episode.. 19.10.19hamlet53.
Thanks esha, for sharing your thoughts with me.. lets hope cvs end the show tying up the loose threads.. have a good weekend mate.. love hammie
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