Despite all its flaws and weak storytelling, Jaisay Aapki Marzi makes us question one thing, at what point do the red flags in a partner need to be taken seriously enough to think about separation or a divorce? Do we ignore the red flags and wait for a major disaster to happen or do we take proactive steps to avoid a disaster?
Should Aleezay Wait Or Its Time For Her To Make Her Decision
In this case, Jaisay Aapki Marzi makes us question, is Sherry’s behaviour toxic enough for Aleezay to take a decision now or should she still give time and try to work it out unless things really get out of hand, leading to mental and emotional trauma that will then warrant a severe reaction.
The drama unfortunately fell prey to the classic storytelling flaw where drama creators just take the story from point A to B without thinking about the storyline logically. Aleezay being a confident and independent girl didn’t opt to take a Taxi to the hotel, but instead, waited for Sherry to pick her up? Also why wouldn’t she have the key to her hotel room? (She could always get another from reception as well).
Should Aleezay’s cousin have interfered and scolded Sherry? Maybe it was not a good idea to make worsen an already fragile situation, especially when Aleezay was already so panicky. Maybe he could have spoken to her father afterwards and asked him to sort this out. Or maybe he should have first inquired if everything was okay with Sherry?
The Execution Of Sherry’s Character
Sherry making the excuse that his friend’s daughter was sick and he left the phone in the car was again, a very weak explanation for his actions. And to top it all, the parents actually believed him. Even Aleezay seemed a bit convinced on that one. Can we please come up with better and more justifiable plot twists or reasons for characters to behave the way they do? (Even if it’s a cover up). Aleezay and her parents would wonder, didn’t Sherry’s friend have a phone and wouldn’t Sherry be responsible enough to let his wife know about his whereabouts unless he himself was involved in an accident?
Sherry becoming insecure and jealous about Aleezay’s fame and achievements is relatable and many couples may find themselves facing this issue, especially with a growing number of women becoming part of the work force. It is confusing to note Sherry’s behavior (who has been raised by an extremely independent and controlling sister,) as to why he would not be able to take Aleezay’s independence? If you are creating a complex character, please validate it with sufficient evidence, circumstances or backstory to justify the character’s traits, rather than making the character indulge in random offkey behavior.
Is Sherry Unable To Handle Aleezay’s Fame?
If the script had focused on just one thing, that is, Sherry unable to handle or uncomfortable with Aleezay’s fame, that would have been so much more credible and truer to life, instead of adding toxic elements like unnecessary control and doubting her character. Aleezay’s relationship with her father is an uplifting and heart-warming part of the story. How she holds his hand and tells him she still needs him is what many girls want to say to their parents. We are happy to see the drama showing positivity.
Her mother on the other hand is portraying the stereotypical mindset of mothers in our society who advise their daughters to compromise no matter what and believe their son-in-law over their own daughters. We wish Ramza’s character was less judgmental and preachy. Even if her conclusions are often correct, her constant complaining and pointing out faults tests our patience and dilutes her POV.
Jaisay Aapki Marzi does a notable job of depicting how situations are often twisted and girls are sent back to their in-laws repeatedly. It also aptly portrays how emotions and situations are manipulated, making girls seem unreasonable or inflexible in trying to work out their marriage.
