While Salman (Shuja Asad) fights for his life, Saaniya’s (Kubra Khan) career is also hanging by a thread over his father-in-law’s threats. The desire to work with Dr. Rubina (Atiqa Odh0) and the fear of losing her license have led Saaniya to make an unexpected choice. Where Saaniya’s freedom is proportionate to Salman’s ego battle with his father, her career is likely to take a turn under the stern patriarch.
Saaniya has given up her dream of working with Dr. Rubina for a greater battle: establishing herself as a successful surgeon. She has not become a pawn in any fight between Salman and his father; however, she has bent the knee before her father-in-law, who seeks only to take greater control.
The decision that seems sensible may lead to a more controlled career, or she may find her way to the top with her dedication. She might even get into the system to fix it. Saaniya’s future as a doctor seems uncertain, but her love life is springing, with a love confession and a promise to never let go. Salman stands by her decision, and the gaps are quickly mended by communication.
Where Salman’s support seems like the only thing Saaniya needs, her decision to save her career from her father-in-law’s wrath is sensible. The Doctor Bahu audience is in shock over Saaniya’s decision to give up her aspirations to work at the family’s hospital; many hope for a greater win for Saaniya and Salman in the future. Enraged over Saaniya giving up, a netizen posted:
Stating that her decisions should have been based on Salman’s support, not her father-in-law’s threat, another user commented:
However, many called it a smart move, as she has greater battles to fight; calling her a fighter and smart, a user posted:
Sania gave in to her father in laws wishes not because shes weak! She allowed him the small win as she knows there will be bigger battles ahead. Sometimes thats what you got to do to fulfil your dreams. Shes smart and a fighter 💪🏻💪🏻 #DrBahu pic.twitter.com/KH61UGOehv
— Dramafan (@KhyberSKY) May 2, 2026
Another added that it is a smart take on the situation and posted:
With sania deciding to join shahnawaz’s hospital for residency, it looks like the show will now take a noorjahan-like route, where sania will try to smartly take charge of things there. If so, then im so sat. Hoping the show doesnt fall prey to silly plot twists.#DrBahu
— ✨️❤️‍🔥 (@kaafikhoobsurat) May 2, 2026
One user added that, though Salman supports Saaniya, his support is driven by his hatred for his father; hence, the decision to save her career, which she has built over the years, is the right one. They posted:
Given the circumstances, Saniya took a decision that would benefit her career, something she has worked toward for years. However, everyone in the family, including Salman, is influenced by their own agendas when it comes to this matter.#DrBahu
— DaretoDrama (@DaretoDrama) May 2, 2026
Observing the pressure she is in, another added:
Sania is going thru some unreal pressure!!! Unknowingly Salman is also pitting this pressure on her to be this rebel against his dad ,which is not wrong but this poor girl has no support from any quarters #drbahu
— Tabassum Ruhani (@tabassumruhani) May 2, 2026
Another said:
