True to our Prediction, this week’s show dealt with Honour Killing. It  is the homicide of a member of a family or social group by other members, due to the belief of the perpetrators that the victim has brought dishonor upon the family or community. Honor killings are directed mostly against women and girls, but have also been extended to men.
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The simple act of falling in love opens up a world of emotions and reactions which sometimes culminate in crime — the death of the couple. Even if they escape death, lovers who go against religious and community barriers still have to face harassment and censure from society and, due to this pressure, rejection from their families.
Manoj and Babli both Jats were from the same gotra. In love, they knew that their community would oppose their marriage. They married secretly, and when Babli’s family learnt about it they vowed vengeance on the duo. The couple had no option but to flee. In spite of getting a protection order from court, they were pursued and killed. Manoj’s mother Chanderpati and sister Seema have been fighting a battle for justice ever since.
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Members of the Meham Chaubisi Khap are invited to speak about the khap panchayat system. They are not connected to the Manoj-Babli case, but have been asked to provide insights into the system. The khap members say that our forefathers have laid down certain rules and those who go against those rules are responsible for the consequences.
Alka comes from a Marwari family and went against society to marry Uday, who was from outside the community. Her family had to accede to society’s pressure and could not acknowledge their own daughter. Until, on their 25th wedding anniversary, the family finally held a function to celebrate Alka’s and Uday’s wedding. Even if delayed, change is possible and it does not hurt anyone.
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Ghalib said that Ishq par zor nahiin hai yeh woh aatish Ghalib, ke lagaaye na lage aur bujhaaye na bane (Love is that kind of fire which is beyond control, oh Ghalib, it is a fire you cannot kindle and one you cannot extinguish even if you want to). While popular culture has encouraged the idea that love is something which logically culminates in the happy union of the two people involved, reality tells us otherwise.
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Family and police did everything they could to drive Lokendra Singh and Fehmeeda Mansuri apart — but their love prevailed even through beatings and threats.
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Alka comes from a Marwari family and went against society to marry Uday, who was from outside the community. Her family had to accede to society’s pressure and could not knowledge their own daughter. Until, on their 25th wedding anniversary, the family finally held a function to celebrate Alka’s and Uday’s wedding. Even if delayed, change is possible and it does not hurt anyone.
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And the Episode Song, Ghar Yaad Aata Hai Mujhe
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Watch the Full Episode Below,
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True to our Prediction, this week’s show dealt with Honour Killing. It  is the homicide of a member of a family or social group by other members, due to the belief of the perpetrators that the victim has brought dishonor upon the family or community. Honor killings are directed mostly against women and girls, but have also been extended to men.