Devyani tells Uttara the truth

Today on "Maryada":

Devyani is finally forced to tell Uttara the truth about Brahma. Baoji has found out that there's something going on between Uttara and Brahma and he's told Devyani that she better put a stop to it or he will throw Uttara out of the house. Devyani begs him not to do that and says that she will talk to her sister. She goes to talk to Uttara and tells her the truth, saying "If you think that after me, you're the first woman in his life you are wrong." She tells Uttara about the affairs, the abuse, everything and says that she only didn't speak up earlier because whatever he was doing, he was doing it outside the house, but now that it's come into the house and is impacting the family she's forced to speak out. However, Uttara doesn't believe her and thinks that Devyani is lying just to get her to end her relationship. Devyani is about to tell her about Brahma's attempted rape of Priya, but Uttara refuses to hear anymore. She says that if Brahma were truly so bad, she would have seen some hint of it because the truth always comes out. Devyani says "I'll wait for that day Uttara when his truth is revealed in front of you".

Uttara's character is irredeemable. I thought that once she heard the truth from her sister, she would be convinced of the need to end her affair and help Devyani in getting revenge on Brahma. Instead, her jealousy of her sister and her "love" for Brahma cause her to keep her blinders on. How strange is it that she would consistently pick Brahma over her own blood sister?

Gaurav breaks up with Karan

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Gaurav decides that since Vidya has sacrificed so much more him, he has to be a a good husband to her. He decides to break up with Karan. He calls him and tells him he has to meet him urgently at the office. When he gets there, Karan asks him what was so important and Gaurav tries to explain. Before he can even say anythng, Karan guesses the truth and asks "Did you call me here to tell me that you want to end our relationship?" Gaurav is sad but explains that since Vidya has given up so much for him, he feels that staying with Karan would be selfish. To his surprise, Karan says he is doing the right thing.

Meanwhile, Karan's mom has tried everything to "cure" her son's homosexuality, up to and including calling in a holy man to perform a puja for him. When Karan finds out what his mom is trying to do, he is very upset and storms out. Mantri Ji decides that she has to go ask Devyani (Gaurav's mom) for help.

Gaurav decides to "ungay" himself for Vidya

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Gaurav feels guilty about what Vidya has been through and decides that although he can't give her a husband's love, he can fulfill his "farz" (duty). Although he still loves Karan and won't be able to forget him, he feels that if he has to sacrifice his love for Vidya's happiness, he is willing to do that.

The scene between Gaurav and Vidya when he was changing her bandage was so tender and even romantic in a way, even though he is supposed to be gay. I hope the writers decide to make him bisexual so that he can be with Vidya not only because of guilt but also because of love. He already loves her in all but the sexual aspects. Previously, he used to see her as an obstacle standing between him and Karan but now that she has made so many sacrifices for him, he sees how much she really loves him. And this after she told him that she only wants his happiness and does not want to "trap him in the bonds of marriage" and if he's happy with Karan, he should be with him and she will just continue to play wife.

It's going to be interesting what happens in the future. It's an Indian serial, so there's no reason why the lead can't degay himself, even if that's very unrealistic. Here's hoping guilt and affection lead to something else.

Vidya refuses to leave Gaurav

On yesterday's episode, Vidya's parents told Gaurav that they had decided to take her home with them when she got out of the hospital, and that she would now never return to her in-laws.Gaurav was shocked but couldn't say no to them as he feels that he can never make Vidya happy.

However, today when Vidya found out her parents' decision, she refused to go back with them. She asked them why no one has ever asked her what she wanted or considered her feelings. When she begged to be allowed to stay in her father's house, he forcibly pushed her out of the door and told her that a woman's place is in her husband's home. Now that she wants to stay with her husband, her parents have decided to take her home. She said "Aren't I a human being? I am not a piece of luggage to be moved from here to there."

Vindhya's acting was very powerful today. She could barely breathe and get the words out, but she had to have her say and passionately declare that she would remain with her husband. I loved the way Gaurav looked at her when he told her that whatever she wanted would happen. Vidya loves Gaurav so much despite the fact that he has caused her so much pain. And Gaurav, despite being gay and unable to love Vidya the way a husband should love his wife, truly does care about her and feels incredibly guilty about the pain that he has caused her. He was willing to let her go, because he knew how unhappy she was, despite the fact that if his marriage breaks down than questions about his sexuality will come up again. I'm excited to see where this track goes from here.

Devyani Confronts Uttara

On Today's episode, Devyani finally confronted Uttara about having an affair with her husband. Uttara had gone to take food to Brahma in jail, something that his wife should have done. When she came back home, she was surprised to find Devyani waiting for her. Deyvani told her that she should stop what she is doing. "You are my sister. Act like a sister. Don't try to become my co-wife." She also told her that both her husband and sister betrayed her, but "He is my husband and a man. You are my own blood sister. Did you feel no shame in destroying your sister's house?" Finally, she told her that if she does anything to bring shame on Devyani's family than Devyani will forget that she is her sister.

Uttara was shocked and distraught by this confrontation and the revelation that her sister knew about her betrayal. She remembered all the things Devyani had done for her such as helping her deal with her abusive husband. Though the writers are trying to elicit sympathy for Uttara by showing that she feels bad about what she has done, it is kind of difficult to feel sympathy for a woman who would knowingly sleep with her sister's husband, no matter how much he manipulated her or how horrible her past. At this point Uttara deserves everything she is getting from Devyani.

Vidya regains consciousness

So the most important thing that happened on today's episode was that Vidya regained consciousness. The interaction between Gaurav and Vidya when she woke up was so beautiful. The first thing she said on regaining consciousness was to ask Gaurav if he was alright, and Gaurav's response was "I'm alright because of you". The way he kept touching her face was so tender and showed how much he cares for her and how relieved he was that she'll be Ok. I'm getting the feeling that this is going to be the beginning of a new chapter in Gaurav and Vidya's relationship.


Vidya asked Gaurav if anyone had found out anything. He told her that the police are making inquiries and the truth has to come out. Vidya begged him to keep the truth within the family and tell the police that the shooting was an accident. He asked her if she wanted him to forgive his father and she replied that perhaps that would be the best thing to do.

Precap: The police arrest Brahma.

Vidya comes back from the dead

So today was yet another drama-packed episode (one of the best ever I think)!

At the conclusion of yesterday's episode, it seemed as though Vidya had died from her gunshot wound. Her pulse had gone to zero and the doctor had given up hope. Yet Gaurav refuses to accept that she is dead and speaks directly to her and tells her that she cannot leave him. He tells her that once he himself had tried everything to get her out of his life and now he is telling her that she must come back. And lo and behold, she does! While this is completely unrealistic (no dead person is suddenly revived like this), it was carried of in the best soapy manner.

Dakssh's (Gaurav's) acting was amazing today. We saw all Gaurav's emotions cross his face--his despair at losing Vidya, his regret at the way he treated her in the past, his determination not to lose her again. It was truly chilling the way he kept trying to get the supposedly dead Vidya to respond, telling her that she had to listen to him. Perhaps the creatives are trying to make Gaurav realize how much he loves Vidya and pave the way for turning the character bisexual? We'll have to wait and see.



Another thing to note today was Adi's dialogue with his dad. No matter how much Bhramanand keeps trying to explain that shooting Vidya was an "accident", Adi won't have it. He asks his dad what Gaurav could possibly have done that made him deserving of death and tells him that he used to think that Gaurav was responsible for the ill will between him and his dad but know he thinks it was mostly dad's fault. Adi's disenchantment with his dad is an interesting and long-awaited development and perhaps it will pave the way for him to accept Priya's truth.

Precap: Bhrama tells Deyvani that he won't go to jail and she should say exactly what he tells her to say--that the shooting was an accident. Deyvani asks him why she would want to protect him.

Gaurav reveals that Bhrama shot Vidya

Yet another drama filled episode--this week is gearing up to be great.

Vidya gets taken to the hospital and the whole family finds out and rushes there. While they're waiting for Vidya's mother to arrive and donate blood, Adi asks how this happened and who shot Vidya. Gaurav reveals the truth that the person who shot Vidya was none other than their own father, Bhramanand Jhakkar. Everyone is, understandably completely shocked.




Tomorrow's Pre-cap: Gaurav reveals that the bullet was meant for him and that Bhrama wanted to kill him because he found out he was gay.

Mahaepisode: Brahma finds out Gaurav's secret and drama ensues

Ok, today's one-hour special episode was so full of drama that I don't know where to start:

Mantri Ji arrives at the Jhakkar residence intending to reveal Gaurav's sexuality to everyone. Meanwhile, her P.A. finds out that Gaurav's partner is none other than Karan--Mantri Ji's own son. He calls Mantri Ji and tells her to please not say anything to the Jhakkar's and come home where he will explain. However, Mantri Ji and SSP get into a huge fight and in anger she reveals the truth about Gaurav. SSP says that if he finds out that she lied, than he will kill her. She asks what he will do if he finds out that she told the truth. He says he will kill Gaurav. Vidya hears this and rushes to Gaurav's office, where she tells him that his life is in danger and he should go hide somewhere. Gaurav tells her not to worry and that he'll handle everything.

Karan decides that the only way to stop matters getting out of control is to go home and tell his mother the truth. He does so and Mantri Ji is distraught knowing that she has destroyed the life of her son's boyfriend and even put his life in danger.

SSP arrives at Gaurav's office and has a confrontation with him. Vidya comes in the middle and keeps trying to calm him down by telling him "Gaurav is completely normal... I'm his wife... who would know better than me?" But Gaurav cannot be calmed down and he tells his father "You have no right to interfere in my life. And as to your honor: What honor? All the women, and bribery and dishonesty.... SSP finally can take no more and attempts to shoot Gaurav. However, Vidya gets shot instead.

The question for Monday is: Will Vidya die? And if so, how will her sacrificing her life for him impact Gaurav and Karan's relationship?