Fans applaud Meri Zindagi Hai Tu for rejecting toxic romance tropes with Ayra’s defining “no”

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The latest episode of Meri Zindagi Hai Tu has got us glued to the screens; the power-packed performances and depth of the characters have impressed us! The groundbreaking, brutally honest scenes between Ayra (Hania Aamir) and Kamyar (Bilal Abbass) convey a clear message about consent and the boundaries every girl has a right to.

Ayra gives Kamyar a hard slap into reality, telling him he is not only unworthy of her but of any relationship whatsoever. Where his claims to have changed for her, she ensures that she delivers her no across the room. Ayra tells him she is not interested in him or his proposal, which he believes he is entitled to.

When he questions why, he is met with a detailed reality check that she perceives him as a goon who has been stalking and harassing her. Ayra’s father also told him that the proposal is only about his stubbornness, not Ayra. He only wants a yes from her, without knowing her will or desire.

Kamyar has exploited his family into asking for Ayra’s hand in marriage by using his authority as the Chairperson of the family business. This further underscores Kamyar’s stubbornness and his inability to take a no from anyone, whether it’s his family or Ayra.

The slap has left its echo with the fans as well; the message is clear: No means no. A user posted on X, stating that Ayra’s reaction was not out of anger but out of frustration and exhaustion. She wrote:

The audience appreciated that stalking and harassment were not glorified and that the real consequences were shown through this powerful scene. Another user posted on X  how aptly the drama serial showed a realistic approach towards the issue and said:

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Viewers believe the slap will lead to a redemption arc, as Ayra and Dado will help him overcome his negativity. A user posted:

The Hania-Bilal duo won acclaim from the audience, whose hearts they won with their clashing personalities. A user wrote:

While Kamyar is unable to redeem himself with Ayra, he surely has with the viewers, who can see his soft side, feel heartbroken for his rejection, and understand the reason behind his certain personality. A user posted on X, stating that Kamyar is a broken person who did not find solace as a child. They posted:

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Many viewers also pointed out the lack of support from his family. A user commented:

Users support Kamyar’s arc and state how his growth into being a better person can be seen in the drama serial. Fan posted on X: