As Doctor Bahu moves forward, Faizan’s (Adeel Hussain) second marriage to Dr. Amber (Mira Sethi) and their expected child are now public knowledge. With Minha (Hajra Yamin) powerfully confronting Faizan in front of his parents, Faizan’s infidelity is met with a harsh conversation, revolving around divorcing Dr. Amber. While Faizan calls it his right to happiness after being controlled by his father, Dr. Shahnawaz (Shehzad Nawaz), all his life, no sympathy is shown to him. He is not only held accountable, but his guilt also refers to how a woman’s infertility cannot justify cheating.
The focus on Faizan cheating and secretly marrying over Minha’s infertility holds importance as Doctor Bahu shifts the narrative towards a man. Faizan is not only held accountable for his mistreatment of Minha, but the woman is also freed from the burden of a failed marriage. Her being infertile has not been the core of Doctor Bahu; Faizan’s guilt ensures that a man cheating does not need a woman to be at fault.
The way Doctor Bahu has shifted the blame to a man enables the audience to understand how easily society places women at the center of their husbands’ cheating. The drama serial sets the record straight by elaborating that Faizan’s committing adultery has solely been a choice. Minha had been the ideal wife for many years; however, he had decided, of his own accord, for his own happiness.
Alongside this, Minha’s developing arc has also won over the audience as she has put a stop to self-blame and chosen herself over a marriage that brings her no happiness. Salman wishes to make everything better through communication, but Minha puts her foot down, stating that it is no longer about Faizan but about her. Even if Faizan chooses to return, Minha would no longer be able to accept him back.
From the dining table conversation to the heartfelt exchange between the couple to Saaniya Salman consoling Minha, each sequence has won hearts. Netizens appreciate how the focus has been shifted from a woman’s flaws to a man’s lack of self-control and selfishness. Lauding how Doctor Bahu gave a reality check to the society that puts the blame on women for the mistakes of their husbands, a user commented:
One added that the shift of blame to Faizan is meaningful and posted:
Another endorsed and stated:
Calling out how ironic Faizan’s guilt is after cheating on his wife, a netizen stated:
One added that nothing can stop a man from cheating and posted:
