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I am incredibly sorry for the delayed post on tonight's episode which has now become yesterday's episode. I got caught up in something. However, I would like to say that the episode is a must watch.
I was pessimistic about it at first. But toward the end of the episode, I realized that despite it being a filler before the weekend, the symbolism and character interaction made it really interesting and very enjoyable. Plus, I believe that RaghaVi fans will be delighted once they've watched it -- trust me. There were no RaghaVi scenes, but something just as important.
>> Pros:
1) V's overconfidence/arrogance will become his downfall
Like Lucifer's arrogance was his. Need I say more?
2) Jahnvi tells Gayatri the truth about her past
Thank you, CVs, for some progress. However little it was. Now, at least one other person aside from Jahnvi knows the full truth about her past -- and it's a powerful person, too. So I'm glad that Gayatri is the one that knows. I feel that this will prove significant later on.
Misunderstandings might occur again between Raghav and Jahnvi. Gayatri will turn out to be the one with almost all of the answers, in the end. For now, I feel secure knowing that Gayatri is aware of Jahnvi's actual past. Better her than Komal or Taashu.
3) Gayatri's in character and tells Jahnvi to turn V in
Gosh, what a relief. Gayatri was in character tonight, telling Jahnvi to turn V in for what he has done to her. Why? Because he could do it to other women as well. Indirectly, she was telling Jahnvi that she has a responsibility here -- to make sure that others don't suffer the same fate as she did, or at least try to make sure that they don't end up as V's victims.
Liked how Gayatri said that "he must be punished". Message from the CVs? :-)
4) Raghav shuts V up and his mindblowing message to V/V-shippers
Man, lemme say that I loved Raghav tonight. He told V thank-you for saving his life. Note: nothing more, nothing less. He was being fair to V [forget that V didn't deserve it since he is the reason the entire kidnapping and shoot-out happened]. But that was it. When V had the nerve to probe about Jahnvi, Raghav shut him up so nicely [read: awesomely], telling him that it was none of his g*ddamn business. Loved the pissed expression on Raghav's face. He was about five seconds from punching V.
Control, Raghav. Control. Your time will come.
Something that was MOST significant about Raghav's dialogues tonight was the message he gave V and, indirectly, all V shippers [as well as the audience in general that has been complaining/demanding RajVi or RaghVi]: Sia will end up with the man that she loves and she chooses.
First significant symbol: Sia will end up with...
Second significant symbol: Raghav was the one who said this, not V.
Food for thought :-)
5) Raghav, Taashu, Komal interaction
Beautiful moment. Enjoyed every second of it. From Taashu-Raghav playfulness [and him grabbing her, pulling her in for a half-hug, the quick smile he gave her, and the roothi huyi twitch of mouth she did right before leaving to get the water for Komal] to how the three of them hugged at the end. Just mindblowing chemistry and beautiful scene.
Loved it. Character interaction like this one is what makes even a filler episode interesting to watch, because you connect with the characters through their interaction, their bonds.
6) Raghav-Komal relationship sweetness and Komal's message
Frigging awesome. God, I love their nameless relationship.
It's not mother-son, and yet...
It's not brother-sister, and yet...
It's not bhabhi-devar, and yet...
It's not friendship, and yet...
It just has no name, but a whole lot of depth and beauty and chemistry. Wonderful. Loved their private moment and the way that Komal put her hand on his cheek, reassuring him. She could tell that he was heartbroken. I just loved how he couldn't quite pretend in front of her like he could in front of Taashu. His eyes pooled with tears that didn't fall. He was, in fact, suffocating.
Most significant part in the scene was when Komal delivered her message [again, I felt it was directed at the audience as well as Raghav]: Jodis are made in Heaven, she told him in that sweet way of hers. And "Raghav aur Sia toh..." Dot dot dot. Get it? She told him he and Sia would be together, in the end.
Now this could be a fateful thing -- like, they will be torn apart. Or, it could actually be the reassurance that RaghaVi fans and even J/S fans have been asking for. I'm a pessimist, but a part of me bets on the latter :-)
>> Cons:
1) V burns the chess board and no fire alarm goes off
Uh, lemme get this straight. This is a mansion. Wealthy people. With kids in the house. V burns a chess board in his room, lots of smoke, no fire alarm? Okay, then O.o
2) Jahnvi refuses to tell V's name -- uh, okay?
Now, I wouldn't be annoyed with her if they didn't have her do this to show her as mahaan Indian female -- the ideal Indian woman, as V said. It bugs me. I'd respect her more if she was shown as downright selfish, protecting her own interests, instead of being this mousy "I'm a victim and have no choice but keep quiet for the greater good"...
Because what she did is selfish.
Gayatri just told her that other women could end up as V's victims, and Jahnvi purposely ignored that to serve her own interest.
3) Double V returneth *dies of frustration*
When will he go away? It makes no sense to me. He's not an alter ego since both Vs are one and the same. What is the damn purpose?
4) Double J motivates J to tell Gayatri the truth -- uh, okay?
What is with the CVs and suspense and Double Roles? I mean, seriously. Get Double J together with Double V and V and problem is solved, okay?
Something that bothered me is how there was no distinction between Jahnvi and Sia. You saw Jahnvi motivate Sia to tell the truth when Jahnvi is the fearful one, the one who wants to surrender, to not fight, etc. Why would she motivate Sia? Would've made sense if she'd been discouraging Sia, and Sia had shut her up, defied her.
*shakes head*
They really have no clue how to execute doubles or what they want with them.
5) STOP PAINTING J'S FACE LIKE SHE'S IN A BEAUTY PAGEANT FOR KIDDIES!
Jahnvi was the doll. The paint-face perfect doll.
Can we please have Sia wear no makeup? Please?
There's no physical distinction between Jahnvi and Sia, except for the clothes they wear and their hairstyle. I'd like to see a simple Sia who doesn't wear all that makeup which, I believe, she wore for V, to please his eyes and sense of perfection. Remove her makeup and keep her simple. She looked beautiful when stuck in the jungle with no paint on her face. Sriti is a natural beauty. Preserve it, please. Don't destroy.
Especially when it's illogical [for a victim of DV who has escaped to find the time and the presence of mind to put heavy makeup and jewelry on every day].
Anupamaa
Indian Idol 15
