Because of these two characters - Dev and Radhika played by Avinash and Rubina, CB2 has managed to survive so far despite not even a single track being executed properly or to its full potential. In CB2, it is hard to name favorite tracks or sometimes episodes as there has been so much inconsistency in both storyline and characters. But still there have been episodes or even particular scenes in episodes or some characters that have been very interesting even if they weren't used properly. AGREED
So following are some of my choices. Please feel free to include your own episodes/scenes/tracks etc. in the list.
My choices:
Best Track of CB2 so far
Kidnapping Track where Dev kidnapped Radhika. I liked it the best because here all characters were very consistent and this track contained nuances which were not shown before in any track and haven't been seen since.
This track was almost perfect because Dev and Radhika were normal human beings with normal feelings. So their characters were depicted as positive but ones who also got hurt and felt insecure, hopeless etc.
So here Radhika despite having so much faith questioned as to when things would become alright. Dev was the one who tried to strengthen her faith by telling her a story about God not abandoning his devotees in trying times.
Dev here was the one who felt hopeless at many times but Radhika encouraged him in her special optimistic way by showing him how much he means to her and how despite difficulties they were in happy place because they were facing all difficulties together.
Here the characterization of all side characters - Rohan, Padma, Maheswari, Virat, Mohini was pretty clear and went with their earlier actions. I am including the ME where Dev's truth came out as part of this track.
There were some really good scenes that showed the basic nature of Dev and Radhika. Dev for the first time really understood Rohan's dark vicious side when he saw him beating an innocent man mercilessly just because that person had unknowingly come in Rohan's way. So that was a brilliant scene where Dev stood transfixed and Radhika was the one who was not surprised at this side of Rohan. So she displayed presence of mind and pulled him away from that location.
Then there was the scene in the hut which showed that Radhika was the forward one in this relationship and Dev was the hesitant one because of his perceived ideas about society and sense of right and wrong.
There were several other scenes such as details paid to that farmer's family etc..
Me too, best track so far was Kidnapping, that was the only time i could understand Radev bonding and their love else the pair always looked bogged down by excessive drama and whatever radev scene we get of late they all are redundant better not show them at all..
Another track that ended before it started was pre-MahaHoli celebration trcak..when teh story was just building that 23rd Bday of chota pota crap, then Fake wife and all kind of drama was mixed that took away a lot of sheen form the story for me...not only for radev story but for al otehr chrcater development
Track that had potential but was left incomplete
Almost all of them but Bharadwaj track was one major track where they could have shown Dev's punishment, repentance as well as evolution of Dev and Radhika's relationship. They could have also linked it to Dev's feelings about his own mother that remained buried because of demands of his selfish family. A BIG SHOUT OUT..AGREEED
Best episodes or scenes (Will add later to this list)
1. Dev and Radhika meeting for the first time.
2. Dev and Radhika's conversation in the temple where Radhika revealed the truth,
3. Radhika realizing that her instinct and deep desire for Dev to be her KK has been fulfilled.
4. Dev and Radhika confronting Rohan about his duplicity when they found out the truth.
5. Dev and Rohan's fight and then Radhika's reaction after Dev was shot.
6. I also like Bachpan phase of RaDev
7. Dev in separate boat and Rads in anotehr and big boulders in Devs boat blocking his vew, Dev playing flute..i remember we all had gr8 fun in misti thread on thos big pathars😉
8. i missed whole portion of post Dada declaring Dev as his chota pota but i liked Kanha concept coming as radhika but as fate had it that track was brutally kiled, KH was ridiculed..leave that.
9. All the Ruby-Dev scenes
Most Interesting Characters or characters that make us watch CB
Obviously Dev & Radhika
Intriguing Characters
Dada, Ruby, RB
Consistent and interesting negative characters and with great shades of grey
Rohan, Padma
Hilarious characters or the ones that generate laughter without meaning to do so
Mohini, Virat, Maheswari, Shanti
Sweet characters
Mansa, Chenu
Normal family in CB
Mansa family
The fun family
Bhardwaj family
Most dysfunctional and convoluted family
Who else but great Purohit family
Useless (or redundant) dull characters of CB2
Gopaldas, Dai
Characters that need to be shown for future tracks
Chaya, Hari (in flashback), Dada (in flashback or as adharam bhoot if bhoot tracks are going to be shown), Bharadwaj family, Savitri (in flashback)
Negative character with most influence
Dada
Most useful character
Kashi Maharaj
Best would be baby sitters of Dev and Radhika's kids
Ruby and Jolly
Character deserving "Ostrich" award
Bholu (Dev)
Pairs with Sizzling Chemistry in non-romantic sense
Dev/Rohan, Dev/senior RB, Dev/Ruby - Hard to pick from these three. But based on episodes that were shown, Dev/Rohan & Dev/Senior RB tie for this one.
Agree with your chrcaters picks..dont think i have anything to add further..
I tried to look back to find more good points but i hit with dead ends every time while if i see for lost opportunities, there were plenty...it never happened in CB1 not untill Abhay phase but that infact tried to kept the sanctity of radev going even if in contorted way but i dont see anything close to that even and its not something that i am bringing for comparison but quoting for benchmarking...so sorry for starting my rants again..hopefully you understand, not wishing to write anything demeaning to the spirit of this thread..a good effort and nice recall to CB2
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Thanks Angie for the videos..cant really view them now..will do so after i reach home
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