
As Doctor Bahu nears its end, the second-to-last episode has grabbed viewers by the gut as Sanniya (Kubra Khan) ends up in surgery for a placental abruption. Dr. Shahnawaz’s (Shehzad Nawaz) threats to ruin her family, a fake corruption case on her brother-in-law, and the constant trauma imposed on her by Salman (Shuja Asad) have brought her down to a vulnerable state. Where the audience has invested in their love story, Salman’s redemption arc in the latest episode has fallen short for them.
With its powerful messaging throughout the drama serial, the netizens have developed high hopes for Doctor Bahu, assuming that Sanniya comes out stronger and independent. The woman who had given up on her dreams to salvage her marriage is now struggling for her life. Despite Salman’s impactful breakdown and accountability of his actions, Doctor Bahu viewers expect more than a redemption arc. With Sanniya’s health and sanity and a child’s future at stake, speculations have arisen as netizens take the debate on social media. They comment on the choices Sanniya is bound to make by the end and look forward to how Salman would expose his father’s corruption.

Taking to X, a user stated that it had been due to Salman’s constant torment that pushed Sanniya towards this near-death situation. Commenting on how men tend to push their wives to this verge and end up redeeming themselves and becoming a victim, they posted:
I hate how men torture women to the extent of death , and then feel guilty and victim themselves . Why didn’t you take care of her when she was screeming that she is not okay..!? I genuinely hate seeing salman how he went from green flag to red forest . #drbahu pic.twitter.com/ry6iO27zUc
— ~seer@t (@seerat_004) July 26, 2026
Despite Salman breaking down immensely, netizens are heartbroken; however, Salman’s inability to keep his promise to Sanniya has hurt them further. Commenting on it, a user said:
Salman’s breakdown in #DrBahu is unsettling to watch. BUT. He failed at being the rock he had promised he would be for Saaniya in his toxic household. I don’t see Saniya having a happy future with him. Shuja Asad has been absolutely marvelous in this complex character though! pic.twitter.com/9XmosgbaYW
— UziShi 🤷🏻♀️ (@UzmaRS) July 26, 2026
Saddened over how Sanniya had to risk her life for Salman to realize his mistakes, an X user posted:
whats sad is that for salman to realize everything so far, saniya had to endanger her life, also had they shown saniya going into labor right after meeting faheem- I bet salman’s reaction would’ve been different to how it is currently #drbahu
— α (@ashfaqmiyaann) July 25, 2026
Stating that egotistic men only realise the importance of their wives after pushing them to their deathbeds, another X user posted:
Yeh egoistic or narcissistic logo ki wife jab death bad tak chali jaty hen tab in ko realise hota hai k sab se important tu vohe hen in ki life may 💔 #Drbahu
— $@n@ (@SanaaaKhaan) July 26, 2026

Criticizing Salman, one added:
Salman moron remembering her in all those happy moments which weren’t because of him! Her sad, hopeless face should haunt him, that was his gift to her! #drbahu
— Jiya 🦋 (@_Jaweria_) July 25, 2026
Another added that things would not have come to this extent in Doctor Bahu if Salman would have realised earlier. They posted:
Zinda salamat jeeti jaagti bahadur aur jeedaar insaan ko agar itna zich na karo k us ka saans ghutnay lagay to ye naubat hi na aye k wo ventilator pe pohanch jaye tab ja k ap ko apnay kiye ka pachtawa ho.#DrBahu
— Javi (@thisisjavairia) July 25, 2026
With the finale to air next week, netizens speculate that Sanniya must choose herself and exit this marriage; a netizen posted:
مل جائے تو مٹی کھو جائے تو سونا 🫠💔
Sania should leave Salman. Not every story means to end on maafi talafi and sab acha hai note. Kabhi kabhi ye ending bhi zaroori hoti hai.
Apart from that, Shuja Asad’s performance was excellent 👏🏻👏🏻#DrBahu— Javi (@thisisjavairia) July 26, 2026

While many are not satisfied with Salman’s accountability, some have hailed him for realizing his mistakes. Posting on X, a user commented:
Say what you want but i am genuinely glad Salman finally came back to his senses and acknowledged all his mistakes. It takes a lot for a character to own up like that and Shuja was absolutely brilliant you could see and feel all his guilt, the regret, everything ..#DrBahu pic.twitter.com/6bsTMY9HEp
— Photoshoplove (@PhotoshopLove3) July 25, 2026
Another user added:
can we please talk about Shuja in today’s episode? he carried the entire thing on his shoulders the voice the teary eyes the emotion everything was on point #DrBahu #ShujaAsad pic.twitter.com/VUhGoDt3Jl
— Photoshoplove (@PhotoshopLove3) July 25, 2026






