Crystal Elephant

The crystal elephant Rakhi steals from the Motianis' flat is symbolic of longing. While working with Tazim at the wealthy family's home, Rakhi sees the elephant and is reminded of the pendant Rakhi Tilak gave her years before. She takes the elephant and keeps it for a sense of comfort and grounding when she is upset. The elephant therefore conveys Rakhi's desires to simultaneously connect, reconcile with, and grow beyond her past.

Pendant

The elephant pendant Rakhi Tilak gives Rakhi when she is nine symbolizes destiny. After hearing Rakhi's story, Rakhi Tilak gives her the pendant as a reminder that she is control of her fate. Rakhi feels unmoored after the pendant is stolen.

Chowpatty Beach

Chowpatty Beach is symbolic of change. This is the setting where Rakhi meets Rakhi Tilak when she is a child. It is also where she ends up at the...