I would like to state that this is a review of the plot, the writing, and the overall treatment of the storyline in general. I am neither for or against the show. I just like to analyze stories that capture my interest in any way, for good or for …not so good?
To begin with, I essentially dislike the character of Uma whatever the reason behind his being what he is maybe. There are basic civilities that one learns as one grows up even if not taught at home and he lacks those civilities. His obsessive personality makes him very unattractive to me and though I understand that it is the result of a twisted mother figure, it doesn’t change the fact that the product is extremely obnoxious and difficult to like.As of now, for me, Uma is the sidekick of the main villain, and I find him quite repulsive.
I also believe that the entire sequence of the arrest and Kanak’s dilemma and guilt was very poorly handled by the writers. It gave a major blow to the quality of this show and the kind of behavior it romanticized from a man and from a woman was devastating. Basically they made a hot mess out of the whole situation and ruined the main characters.
Picking up from there though, in recovery mode, trying to make some sense out of that blunder, I think the writers are doing a decent job. They made the blunder of showing Uma to be an obsessed stalker and bringing Kanak back to Ladno. Now what? Well what has followed is actually quite logical plot wise. The story has been changed completely in order to salvage the character of the main lead and turn him into something pitiable and even endearing. Now Maasi is a villain. Uma is a mindless puppet and something to be pitied. No longer is he the commanding figure of the initial episodes. The writers have made him a pathetic weakling in the clutches of a Dark Lord (Maasi) and now he has to be saved by Kanak(Harry Potter).??
The result is a rather grotesque main lead and a ridiculous, farcical drama which fascinates some and repulses others based on their individual sensibilities. When I saw Uma in the movie hall imagining himself and Kanak, I found him raw and his emotions naked, all of it making him pitiable and pathetic. I almost felt sad for him(Avinesh Rekhi is doing a marvelous job!!) and realized what the writers were trying to do; they are trying to make him vulnerable and therefore lovable. Uma has to fall a little further to hit rock bottom before any upliftment can take place. And when that rock bottom comes, the writers are hoping that the viewers would have enough sympathy for UmaShankar and then will begin his journey towards a wider, broader appeal to a larger audience.
The parallel of Vansh and Saras is being developed well by the writers as when Uma hits rock bottom in his relationship with Kanak and is at his weakest and in his darkest life situations, the blow of Vansh-Saras equation may be the pivot that might make Uma turn one hundred and eighty degrees and see his reflection in the mirror to realize what he has been doing and who he has been all these years. Until then, viewing this show ain’t for the faint-hearted, neither for those who are not hard-core romantics or devoted fans of the actor/actors.
What is surprising to me is that I feel most indifferent to Kanak. From my point of view she is the least authentic and most fantasy like character in this story. Here are my reasons. Uma is a realistic character to me because I can believe that someone like him, in some horrible corner of the world, does exist who can indulge in utmost cruelty to himself and others in the name of religion, faith, and loyalty to another person. I can believe that in that same hell, someone like Maasisa might exist, who will try to hold on to power and status by conscienceless manipulation of those around her. I can completely see a house full of silent resenters (Payal and Suman) against oppression, dumb submitters ( Saras and Palomi) to merciless authority, and innocent impressionables ( Shiv) in awe of the imposing adult. What I fail to see is a character like Kanak who with her education and experiences of freedom would willingly undergo such cruelty and oppression. The writers failed to convince me that she had a good enough reason to willingly submit to all this. That is where I got disconnected from this character. Let’s see what the future holds!
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Thanks for reading. Share your views but with kindness please ?
6 Comments
I totally agree Diyaa
Even I don’t like watching dis show nowadays..atleast not dat badly how I used to..in d beginning days
I mostly watch SarAnsh scenes n my funny commentary goes on during Uma n Kanak scenes ??
Superb episodic analysis diyaa this is very much wanted now as the story moving in positive side.Your insight in the story is commendable diyaa.Waiting for your ff next part.
Divyaa, kudos to you. You got everything right in your analysis. I feel bad for Avinesh but I can’t stand Uma. I think Kanak is confused because on one side, she wants to change things but on the other side, she is in love with Uma. I can’t stand Maasisa and her emotional blackmail. But I think in the end, not only Kanak will change Uma, but also brings fairness and freedom to the other women there. Palomi needs to go. Her role is unimportant. Now I just hope that the writers read all our comments.
Excellent analysis Divyaa! A very balanced view point, I totally agree! I can’t fathom why Kanak would put herself through all the trauma (especially as she is not yet completely head over heels in love with Uma)… any sane person would run.
When Maasisa’s characters became negative I was disappointed but now I understand that it is to make us viewers differentiate between her evilness – the way in which her character uses her religion as a smokescreen to manipulate those around her in contrast to Uma’s sincerity & purity towards his religion. As you have said his character is now coming across as naive.
There’s definitely been some jaw dropping moments & shock factors but I think slowly but surely progression is about to take place.
Excellent analysis Divyaa! A very balanced view point… I totally agree with your points – I too can’t fathom why Kanak would put herself through all the trauma (especially as she is not even completely head over heels in love with Uma)… any sane person would be running.
I was disappointed when Maasisa’s character became negative but now I understand that it was so that us viewers differentiate between her & Uma. Maasisa is shown to use her religion as a smokescreen to manipulate those around her & whereas Uma’s character is being shown as full of sincerity & purity towards his religion. As you have said his character is now coming across as naive & misguided. (Avinesh Rekhi must be sighing a breath of relief, after reading some comments I thought his character was becoming enemy no.1 ?)
There’s definitely been some shock factors & eye opening moments – but overall the show is progressing well & change is on its way in the Toshiwala household ?
Diyaa please write an article on kumkum bhagya. I really want to know your points on that