The multiple stories in Kuch Ankahi are coming together to give us a multi-faceted bird’s eye view on practices that are so second nature to us, that we don’t even realize we’re part of them.
From men not being able to display emotion in public to careless comments on a family member’s appetite and certain clauses in the Nikah Nama that are put there for a reason, but we happily strike them off! Sound familiar? Then maybe you might also be the one who’s guilty of one of the above … or maybe not! Read on as we applause the messages in the latest episode and contemplate how the story plans to take us along on the multiple journeys we travel in Kuch Ankhai!
3 Critical Messages Communicated in The Latest Episode of Kuch Ankahi
Salman Wiping A Tear At The Nikah
The drama just normalized a guy showing emotion in public and what really hits the high notes is that Bilal Abbas aka Salman is playing the character – hence, the magnitude of the message is amplified. Thanks for you wiping that tear Salman, you just let all ‘macho’ men know that it’s okay!
Taniya & Aliya’s Biryani Conversation
The conversation between Aliya and Tania reflected that body shaming does not have to be direct or verbal but rather, can also be done through expressions and attitudes of people around us. In addition, Aliya’s comment about Tania eating biryani shows that even when we say we don’t have a problem, unconsciously, we might still have one.
A Note On This One:
While we have to be careful about deriding or unconsciously calling out our own prejudices about appearances in public, we also need to show that often, when siblings or family members do call them out, it might be a health concern and not an attempt to body shame. Tania mom Shamo is definitely harsh and insensitive in her criticism but Aaliya can address the issue in a more enlightened manner and let her sister know that she is merely concerned for her health?
That said, the moment was conveyed subtly and hit across as very relatable.
Clauses In The Nikah Nama
This scene was so important. We greatly appreciate the writer’s efforts in highlighting a practice that happens so often in our society: ignoring certain clauses in the Nikah Nama or striking them out. We hope the impact of this scene helps bring a change in the near future.
Perhaps this scene will initiate conversations in households, perhaps families are already becoming more aware but do realize that the awareness has come about because we have been talking about it on some platform or through a forum that has helped create awareness.
Questions On The Episode
Samiya’s wedding did go through after all, despite out many predictions that it might not. Saif seem seems to be carrying on with Shagufta, despite his marriage, hence, audiences wonder: what does the future hold for Samiya?
Will the drama leverage the Nikah Nama scene later on in the story as Samiya prepares to settle into a household that seems quite compromising for her future married life, or will she rise up and take a step she never thought she would. Will the drama attempt to remove the taboo on divorce, or will we see another twist in the tale?
Till then, keep watching Kuch Ankahi for all the reasons that make it a non-sensational, soft feminist and thought-provoking watch!
