Originally posted by nikitagmc
Thanks for your
detailed comments, Minks, as always I loved them. You made some very good
points, and I would like to discuss them in detail.
Hey Niki, I really appreciate the fact that despite having misgivings, you wrote this part. I know that you condone the acts as much as me maybe... hence not to worry... I do understand the writer's dilemma... you want to do justice to the story, and portray the sufferings as it were on the TV show...
Even when it was portrayed on tv, this was one of my least favourite tracks... due to mainly 2 reasons : it showed the misuse of an act of law, which has been intended to benefit poor, suffering women, and not be used as an act of revenge. The other bit was it is so difficult to accept the fact that the police and law-enforcers in our country have fallen so low... I have never been to a prison (thankfully, LOL), and don't know of anyone who has... Hence this step where the whole family is put behind bars, is still acceptable to me.. the terrible bit is the cruel treatment meted out to the people... beaten mercilessly... without being proven guilty yet. Its such a gross violation of the human rights of any man / woman... despite their guilt. I hated this extreme act on the show, and this is one of the reasons that this part in your story affected me so much...
I know that your are trying to portray a very realistic picture and real characters... we might find such people on the streets easily enough. But, for me to be able to visualise such characters is a bit of a stretch. I know that Archana can be a very true person in real, but as an audience I hate to see her so meek. I know this is my own life experiences and my own convictions in life which is clouding my judgement. I should try and better appreciate it as a work of fiction, but having seen these characters for so long, either through the show or through ur FF, i feel such a deep empathy for these characters, they almost feel like my long-lost friends..
Hence the whole disappointment at how they react to situations. Its like how I would do if one of my friends were in a similar situation and being dumb... 😳
I know that's not a fair way to appreciate one's hard work... sorry, Niki... its just something close to my heart.
I know and understand Manav's feelings better and am very happy with his character. I know he has to be disappointed with the way his marriage is going. My concern is all this should not create bitterness and disappointment beyond repair for him... I have seen relationships in real life breaking up for similar reasons. Even when there is love, due to situations, people stop respecting each other or cannot trust each other anymore. I don't want Manav's faith to break now.. he so needs love and support, specially now in his life. We just need that strong faith and trust in Archana to remain in his heart... with her behaving in this pendulum way, it sounds scary for their relationship.
Also, I know that its very difficult for Archana to say anything against Savita aai to Manav, but given the choice between a 3rd person telling him about it... in this instance I am assuming that Mrs Ruhia would do so... I am a bit uncomfortable with the scenario. If I knew that this was such an important stage, then I would prefer that the parters deal with the issues themselves, without involving a 3rd person. I know its scary for Archana, but I have these weird notions (more feasible for fiction I guess than applicable in real life) that the 2 should be able to trust and tell each other everything... hmmm, but sadly that does not happen mostly.
I really am very appreciative of the fact that you took the efforts to portray such a dark chapter in their life. I guess that's what a writer's immense conviction in the story comes into play, that they can write about things and situation they would never want to see or hear in real life...
And, now again, I have gone on my rant, and couldn't help but write this thesis... sorry Niki 😳
I hope you do continue and update soon, when you get time...