The recent 5-year leap in the beloved series “Anupamaa” has brought forth a significant upheaval in the lives of its characters. In the aftermath of the leap’s first episode, viewers witnessed a startling change in Anupamaa’s life. She continues to grapple with the trauma of separation, leading a solitary existence with no ties to her family. Moreover, the loss of her mother, Kanta ben, further compounds her distress, redirecting her passion toward culinary pursuits.
Contrarily, the Shah family has regained financial stability. Dimpy now has a son named Vansh, while Kavya’s daughter resides in a hostel. Yet, Vanraj and Leela have reverted to their toxic behaviors, inadvertently shaping Dimpy into a reflection of the confined and distressed Anupamaa.
Netizens responded to the episode with mixed emotions, with many expressing disappointment at the seemingly unaffected trajectory of the Shahs’ lives post-leap. One user remarked on the stark contrast between the abusers prospering while the genuinely kind-hearted suffer, attributing this to the show’s obsession with the Shah family.
Some fans applauded Anupamaa’s resilience in attempting to move forward, praising her for initiating a YouTube Food Channel to benefit elderly care homes. Others empathized with Anuj’s unspoken suffering, expressing heartbreak over the realization that Anupamaa unknowingly caused him pain, advocating for her to set him free for their daughter’s and his happiness.
Observing the transformation of Dimpy’s character mirroring Anupamaa’s traits, fans expressed concern about how her resemblance to Anupamaa might affect her child’s relationship with their grandparents.
Furthermore, discussions revolved around the separation of Anupamaa and Anuj, with viewers reflecting on the bittersweet evolution from a fairy-tale beginning to the stark reality of suffocation within a relationship, advocating for a mutual departure.
Teasing the upcoming plot, the storyline hints at Devika facilitating Anupamaa’s dream by sending her to America, seeking respite from her trauma. The anticipation lingers as viewers await the verdict on whether the separation between Anupamaa and Anuj was a narrative worth witnessing.
