Here are 8 dialogues from Mannat Murad that sure held up a mirror to society last night, and here’s why they mattered.
Mannat Murad is bringing to us a young love story, complex familial relationships, the troubles on the path to love marriages and possessive, overbearing mothers and brothers while being centered around our favorite, all-in one desi weapon, savior, vaccine, hobby, pre-emptive measure – the one and only, yes you guessed it – Shaadi.
The drama masterfully treads the fine line between humor, societal reflection, and tugging at our heartstrings with a touch of romance. However, in this week’s episode, it delivered eight profound dialogues that demand a deeper understanding. The path to Mannat and Murad’s marriage appears to be quite rocky, leaving us uncertain about its eventual outcome.
These eight dialogues serve as a poignant reflection of society, prompting viewers to question the negative conditioning and normalized behaviors within it.
1. “Mard Ke Haath Mein Paisa Aurat Kay Naseeb Se Rukta Hai”
Shaukat’s dialogues to his mil shout out what many believe to be an edict written in stone, and how wrong they are!
Shaukat continues to be a “good for nothing” liability to society, having his household run by his brother-in-law, he still clings to the belief that a man’s good (or bad), fortune depends on his wife. Society has unfortunately normalized this excuse, which many use to rationalize their indolence. We had eagerly anticipated Razia Sultana giving him a stern reprimand, but to our surprise, she merely sat there and provided him with even more money.
2. “Jab Insaan Ki Betiyan Hoti Hain Toh Inki Khushiyon Ka Khayal Rakhna Hota Hai”
Murad’s mother utters this infuriating dialogue to test our woke sensibilities!
Razia Sultana, please don’t undermine the value of your daughter, you can’t continue to pamper the susraal and tolerate your uncouth and ill-mannered son in law for life. Rather, hold them accountable and Razia Sultana certainly has the gall and personality to do so, yet she fails to act. We must break free from the narrative that tells our daughters and us to tolerate any form of disrespect in the name of safeguarding their happiness in their married life.
3. “Itni Si Baat Ko Ana Ka Masla Mat Banao”
Murad saying this to Mannat made us sit up, what? Itni si baat? It’s her wedding jora and something many girls dream about for the longest time!
No Murad, it is not a choti si baat. Your wife (to-be) has the right to decide what she wears on one of the biggest events in her life. You can’t just impose your mother’s wishes and term it as Mannat being egoistic. Mannat is right here, you should, instead tell your mother to not make it all about her ego, all the time! Either big or small, you can’t just dismiss your partners wishes just to pacify your problematic mom.
4. “Bhai Aakhir Betay Ki Maa Hai, Nakhra Toh Banta Hai Uska”
Umm, not anymore, nio in 2023!
Who said that a son’s mother is entitled to their Nakhra fest? Why is there this constant belief in the extraordinary powers that sons and their mothers possess the right to be pampered? We just like to turn the beti ka susraal into a monumental stress ball. Let’s refrain from imposing our whims on others and strive to be decent, understanding human beings. Nobody should feel entitled to engage in bullying under the guise of susraal and betay ki maa nakhras.
5. “Hum Khandaani Log Hain, Humaaray Gharon Mein Jo Larke Ki Maa Hoti Hai, Usko Sonay Kay Karhay Daale Jaate Hain Bhaari Bhaari.”
Actually no, just no.
Kkhandani log have nothing to do with getting the boy’s mother gold bangles. Murad’s mother, it is not your khandaanipan but rather just plain greed coming through. Casually throwing around the word “Khandaani“, attaching it to any and everything for our purpose is a tad skewed. Let’s get the definition right: Bullying and being greedy = NOT Khandaani. Plus, we can’t believe how some people actually say that to people’s face?!
6. “Bari Ehmiat Hoti Hain Maaon Ki. Zyada Ehmiat Hoti Hai Dulha Se. Uske Baad Phir Behno Ki Baari Aati Hai.”
Umm, it’s their wedding, not yours. let’s get that clear.
And then we wonder why mothers are scared of getting their daughters married to only sons. Surely just like Razia Sultana, Itrat and Niggi, the mother and sisters are always going to take precedence and maybe, just maybe, the guy can be left alone to give his poor wife a little attention? Do not put your only son under so much pressure that he begins to detest the duty he has been fulfilling so well visavis Murad’s past record which is quite flawless when it comes to tending to his family. So … don’t take him for granted, it might just backfire … eventually, when he’s had too much?
7. “Kya Farq Parhta Hai? Larka Toh Achha Hai Na. Hamen Kya Lena Dena Uski Maa Behnon Se”
Mannat’s Bhabi didn’t seem to get this one right.
That would be the biggest mistake and delusion a desi family could have! In our culture, mothers and sisters seem to have an overbearing influence in their brother/son’s life. They also somewhat love to control and dictate his life and don’t digest his attention wandering towards his new responsibility too well, so beware. Even if we might like to agree, it’s far from the truth.
Desi family weddings denote that it’s not just the guy you marry, but the entire family, mom, sister and all. So, beware of the red flags you see pre wedding and arm yourself accordingly. You don’t want to send your daughter into susraal territory unless she is well aware of how to handle the in-law shenanigans!
8. “Hum Beti De Rahe Hain, Ghulam Nahi Bun Rahe Unkay. Agar Hum Apni Beti Ki Izzat Nahi Karwayenge…..”
And words of wisdom, finally!
At last Adil’s words strike gold and we couldn’t agree more. This one dialogue is like a mini crash course on rishta dynamics and how it should be. We wonder why people in our society and especially the Larkay wala still think they can pressurize the girl or her family into meeting their ridiculous demands? We wish all the susraals would get the memo! Also, we should remember, it is primarily the girl’s family’s responsibility to make sure she is respected from the get-go and if not, expectations should be curtailed before it is too late!
Which of these dialogues did you resonate with most, or wondered about? Tell us in comments!
