How important it is to look beyond the obvious and appreciate every person’s unique contributions, even when one person naturally shines brightly. Sometimes, the quiet lights are the ones that keep everything glowing steadily.
Rani seems to be totally ignorant of her surroundings, and the changes happening in her body as a result of going through the phase of puberty. Baldev, the groom, tries to convince his aunt to not send the bride to Gaokar – an isolated place away from the village. This is not because he believed that menstruation is a natural phenomenon, but to fulfill his sexual urges and consummate his marriage, as later unfolds in the storyline. The plot further reveals how Rani stayed in the dilapidated thatched hut with the bare minimum of comforts and was subjected to victim blaming after getting molested by some boys.
Power outage since morning played the cupid. We sat together in the balcony, a family of 8, after a long time, to enjoy the evening rituals with a cup of tea and roasted peanuts. In the beginning, while we helplessly saw the electronic gadgets struggle with low energy and sustenance; after a few minutes, we completely gave up on them as the batteries were dead.
“When I was a bride, I did whatever I was asked for, and never uttered a word nor raised my voice, even if I felt uncomfortable or did not like certain things. I was respectful and kept my head hung low in front of my in-laws.
Few seconds later, she again said- “This must change!”
Rashi grinned triumphantly. At last, both families had acceded to their unremitting requests. Red Choora, exquisite jewellery and impeccable make up, she looked resplendent. The day finally came when she was getting married to the love of her life; what more she could have wished for! Her dream was taking shape and her happiness knew no bounds! Ecstatic, she was waiting for her groom to arrive.
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