Mannat Murad – Well, looks like it is useless to have any hopes from Murad. Doesn’t look like he will ever get the courage to stand up for Mannat. In fact, we now see an even more regressive side to him, taunting Mannat about her family’s behavior and becoming jealous of bhabi’s brother. Should Mannat make more of an effort though, with Murad’s family?
Joint Family Woes
The way Razia Sultana and the daughters corner Murad emotionally the minute he returns from work is a scene very familiar to many viewers, reflective of how the family often doesn’t let husband and wife spend time together, becoming insensitive and insecure at the same time. Even if the sisters don’t agree with their mother, they keep silent, not doing anything to stand up for Murad or Mannat.
Murad’s Attitude
We were giving the benefit of doubt to Murad till now but looks like he is really representing a typical man in our society – someone who not only lacks the courage to stand up for his wife but also manifests his own insecurities, weaknesses and fears into hurtful comments and a sulky attitude. The way he is irritated at Mannat when they return from the dinner, how he doesn’t even bother wishing Mannat’s nephew “Happy Birthday” was all very disappointing to watch. Mannat on the other hand is turning out to be more sensible and braver. She not only faces up to his mother but also does not misbehave with her. When Razia Sultana confronts her about brainwashing Niggi, she calmly explains her point of view, which, of course Murad’s mother misses the point of, completely.
Mannat’s Attitude
Should Mannat try to become more involved in the household? Or her strategy to stay away from all the toxicity is actually the right one?Did the drama have to complicate things by making Mannat not talk to Murad about starting her job rather than announcing it in front of the entire family, making him look like a fool. If she complains about Murad’s behavior, this is something she should have handled more carefully. She should have informed him earlier. Having said that, Murad should also not have ordered her back in her room in front of everyone. They should have gone back in their room together and discussed the entire issue.
Conflict Resolution Has Rules
The scene reminded us how, often couples end up disagreeing with each other or arguing in the presence of family, making it more complicated than it usually is. The fact that Murad and Mannat discussed the issue in front of the whole family made the situation even more pressurizing for both of them. It became a matter of izzat for Murad and it made Mannat more frustrated as to why she has to bear the reactions of Murad’s family and be answerable to their questions or judgement calls.
Mannat’s advice to Niggi to keep herself busy, was so appropriate – a much needed conversation every girl should have with herself or her family. Baray Bhaiya’s reaction towards Murad is also a classic representation of society – how a guy who is chosen by the family is acceptable to them with all his faults, but a guy chosen by a girl of her own free will is not allowed to have the slightest flaw. Should Mannat have told everyone about Murad not having the budget for them to go on a honeymoon? Isn’t it something she needs to keep to herself.
