At its core, the film is a critique of the "marriage over career" ultimatum often forced upon women. Aarti’s decision to run away is not portrayed as a rejection of Sattu, but as an act of self-preservation. It highlights the systemic barriers women face when attempting to enter the workforce, particularly in the Indian heartland. By choosing her career, Aarti challenges the patriarchal norm that a woman’s identity is secondary to her roles as a wife and daughter-in-law.