Fine actors and deserve every adulation and respect.
Cheers
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Rajsri, the first half of the Mahaepisode belonged to Rubina and the last half belonged to Avinash. Avinash had a more difficult job as he had no dialogues. It was similar to Thursday episode last week where he was given minimal scenes and no dialogues. Yet he showed all emotions - anger, helplessness, despair and defeat without saying a word.Angie ... i would like to reiterate what you said about avinash and rubina's acting the past few days
Rubina was extremely impressive on thursday, friday and you could see the tension radiate from her face
As far as Avinash is concerned, I have always thought he was extraordinary with his dialogue delivery but the past few days have shown us how much he can convey even without dialogues. The range of emotions that flitter across his face as dadaji tells the story of his mom and dad are wonderful to watch
They should definitely win some awards this year ... at the least I hope someone who is big in showbusiness is watching them and gives them a chance to move on to something bigger and better
Thank you for this wonderful post Misti.
Many in this thread have already written what I would have written about Avinash and Rubina so I will try not to repeat.
I had never watched any Hindi soap before CB1. So I have nothing to compare it with. But I can tell you Avinash and his portrayal of Dev was a major factor in reeling me in. I started watching after the first wedding in CB1. Avi's acting during that period was just superb. I could feel his pain and could totally sympathize with his character. I would urge all Avi fans (we fondly called them "Avians" during CB1) to read this thread from July 2009. (Blokes' description of Avi is very interesting)
https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/chhoti-bahu-sindoor-bin-suhaagan/1223031/avinash-sachdev-an-actor-par-excellence
You can see that from very early on he had cast a spell on the viewing audience. If any of you Avians get a chance, you should read the loads of posts in CB1 forum that are dedicated to Avinash 😉 Searching them through the 750+ pages will be a daunting task though.
In CB2, the scene where Radhika nurses his blisters was the most touching for me. The way he just stares at her... so poignant! This guy, who grew up without a mothers love, does not really know the meaning of unconditional love is so much in awe of Radhika and her actions at that moment. As if wondering to himself - is this real? Avi excels in emotional scenes because his emotions look very sincere and real and that is why we are able to connect with the character he is portraying. Very Often in the CB1 forum people used Avi and Dev interchangeably. The lines between real and reel were blurred and that is a hallmark of a good actor. The best scene I liked in CB1 was when Rads and Keshav go on their "date" and Dev is outside waiting for them to return. The range of emotions he showed in that scene were mindblowing. From worry, to anger, to jealousy to hurt to relief ... all this in that one look, that long stare ... oh I can still go back and watch that scene over and over again. Another one that stands out was when he returns from Phool Bangla and is lying down with his head on Dadi's lap and she tells him the meaning of Radhika's actions is that she loves him. His expressions in that scene were a treat to watch. He was blushing and happy as though all that was real. I can just go on and on about CB1 and its memorable moments related to Dev & Radhika and Avinash and Rubina.
Rubi was raw in CB1 but she had an innocence and charm all her own. The beauty of her acting was the fact that she was not a seasoned actress and that lent a certain raw earthiness to her character of Radhika. It caught our attention and whether we agreed or disagreed with the character, we were emotionally attached to the character. I am very sure had a seasoned actress played the role of Radhika, we would not have gotten so attached to the character.
At this point Rubi has it all. She has blossomed into a very fine actress. She has refined her skills without any formal training, which shows her dedication to her craft. We saw her range as an actress when she played the role of Imarti who was totally opposite of Radhika of CB1. Her Radhika in CB2 has a totally different flavor. Even though the CVs goof up by repeating the scenes of CB1, Rubina manages to keep the distinction between the two Radhikas. She is a natural beauty who is comfortable and gorgeous in both western and ethnic avatars. She has a keen sense of style and always manages to have her own trademark look without imitating anyone or following any common trends.
Above all these two are gorgeous human beings, inside and out. Just like the characters they play... A bit of innocence, a whole lot of charm and an ability to embrace you and make you feel like you have known them all your life.
Thank you Avinash and Rubina for all the joys you have given to a lot of us through your portrayal of Dev and Radhika.