Amid an exaggerated scenario of mother and sisters completely ruling Murad’s life, Mannat Murad highlights Haq Meher, dowry demands, and how, often men fail to take a stand in the face of emotional blackmailing. To what extent are men like Murad responsible for their situation?
Fake Back Pain Saved The Day!
Just when it seemed like there was no way out and Mannat and Murad will not be getting married, Murad’s fake back pain saved the day. Sadly, and ultimately, what could be likened to bargaining in a public bazaar over a lawn Jora, the Haq Meher was agreed upon at Rs. 9 lacs.
Razia Sultana was shocked to see Murad walking and gradually, it started dawning upon her that she might have gotten it all wrong. We question how she cannot expect Murad to care for his wife, whether he knew her before or not. Even if he had not known Mannat before, he would still be concerned for his newly wed wife. So, the insecurity seemed a bit unrealistic.
Overwhelming In-Laws
Even the sisters, being women, themselves failed to see how wrong it was for Murad to leave his wife alone all night long. It is not just unfair to Mannat but also to their own brother Murad. Asking Murad to arrange for bail on his wedding night, for the brother in-law who is always getting into trouble for his actions, seemed a little unreasonable. Faysal could have done that too. Even Murad was frustrated with everything.
The question is: for how long will Mannat put up with everything? Will she put up with it at all, or will she give up?
A Dysfunctional Household?
The entire household seems dysfunctional. When everyone was making fun of Fazilat not getting married, no-one, not even Murad intervened to make them stop. They all seem to be living in their own selfish circles.
Murad’s struggle with how his sisters and mother emotionally blackmail him, seems real at some points but at others, one wonders why his sisters can’t take action. Especially, taking care of their mother on his wedding night rather than expecting him to do it. At moments like these, Murad loses all sympathy from audiences and ends up being this stereotypical man who doesn’t have the courage to stand up for his wife and his own rights.
And also in these moments, although it might all appear very exaggerated, the story seems to be a warning signal to all those falling for a mama’s boy or an only son.
