The Holi Episodes and the Symbolisms! - Page 8

Originally posted by: Infofan

Hey Shona, Hey Shona.

I am going to blame Shreya for wanting to burst into this song every time I see your post😆 Sowwie.

Monday's episode had so much to discuss about. I maxed out time and energy reserved for an entire week on IF on Monday itself by the time you made your post.

The last few desi shows I watched were replete with in your face kind of symbolism. The forum waasis spent hours discussing them. Then more time discussing them again after it played out😛 Looking back, I feel silly at what I did especially knowing that I usually dont watch a show for long and its just not worth my time and effort. CVs just are not able to sustain quality enough to keep me interested for long.

The simplicity of this show is what appealed to me when I started watching this show. There were some symbolism and signs even before Holi but I wanted to overlook them and just enjoy the show taking it at face value. But the symbolism in the Holi episodes were too many and were hard to ignore. They are (symbolism in general) a whole lot simpler in this show going with the overall story telling.

I cracked up when I saw your post because it reminded me there is just no escaping symbolism in a desi show.

You have covered pretty much everything in your lovely post and the GIFs enhance the reading experience. There was only one thing I would have added but Aahana already posted the honor symbolism associated with the dupatta. Maybe could add that Kalpi is up there and Raghav will have to climb stairs/mountains to get to her and subconsciously Kalpi is expecting him to and waiting for him.

BTW - In my zeal to take it at face value, my first thought when I saw Kalpi backing up and Raghav going up the stairs, I felt she wanted some privacy while talking to him. If you notice people could not see her standing on the stairs and would not have known Raghav was in conversation with her. 😉

Today will be his first test. She retreats and we are all waiting and hoping he takes a step forward today or tomorrow.

Originally posted by: SahanaG

Hey buddy what a lovely post, i've been meaning to make one for holi but i was lazy to write 😆 Also I don't know how to mak AVIs and without them the significance would have been lost, so thanks for making one, you even made Sherya to comment😉

The accident:

I was jumping up and down to see Akdoo Raghav back 😳 his total character change and sweetness was making me 🥱

Raghav's arrival:

I liked this allot inspite of its bollywood cheesiness with flying dupatta 😛 The scene had so many unspoken meanings and symbolisms. Kalpi was happy to see him & couldn't stop herself from flying down the stairs, the flying dupatta and seeing Rags walk towards her with intense smile made her scared & nervous which made her back track. She stopped and stood her ground to face Raghav to show him that her inner turmoil might be on overdrive but she still has the controls in her hand 😊 That was such a cute lil fight 😳 😳 Never thought Raghav could tease and Kalpi give him faltu attitude 😆 😆 It was like if you can give attitude, am not far behind 😉

Raghav's insecurities/the confession:

For a guy like Raghav Singhania its baffling to not get reply to his Q from anyone, especially girls. As he knows that they flock around him for his money,status,stylish demeanour & there is Kalpi who doesn't even give him ghass ( in Sammy's words ) 😆 It was the honest and most logical words in his mind which he spoke and I totally loved it for its simplicity 😳 😳

Though I felt a tad irritated with Kalpi not getting a chance to properly color Raghav the accidental & symbolic coloring by both mellowed me 😳 😆 Having said that I disliked Raghav's actions in the next episode 🥱

Adding more after the recent development 😉

Raghav with his insecurities & lonely childhood fell in love with Kalpi, he fought his best to not succumb but Kalpi dear crawled into his heart somehow 😳 😳 He fell in love, but he's more obsessed with Kalpi at this stage. He is new to these feelings and hence his literal stalking & pressuring Kalpi for reply As for Kalpi she's awed by Raghav's confession & his attempts to get close to her when she's time and again reminded him about the 'Zameen-Aasmaan ka farak'

Raghav needs to look at Kalpi's world without the tinted glass & yesterday we got a glimpse of that which am hoping is just the beginning.😃 And Kalpi needs to have deep feelings for Raghav to let go of her inhibitions, she needs to fall in love with him not the concept of being in love. I hope Raghav is patient & Kalpi courageous to hold hands & stand tall with each other to fight all odds for the happiness they deserve & are destined 😳 😳😳

Pheww!!! am done now, RagNa are making me write so much which my study papers failed to do 😆

Originally posted by: Shona_Mayur

LMAO that girl!! I know man, now every time I think of my name, I think of this song too 😆😆

Haha I am usually late to making posts or topics because I watch it in US, precisely few hours later than it gets telecasted in India. By the time I come on IF, everyone gets done with discussing the episode and I make a post, waiting for replies alone in my room 🥺

Kuch zyaada dramatic hogaya? lol. But the reality is that I do come later because of time difference so no need to worry. A lot of people usually read my posts late 😆

But I agree with you. It's hard to stay with a show - especially an Indian show. I am not bagging on Indian shows but I find myself in the same predicament. I can't seem to watch shows for too long. So I am really glad for EMA still holding my interest. Post confession, I just stop watching shows because they get too romantic-y and sort of boring. But EMA has surprised me so far. It actually got more interesting. Now, I can maybe see a little why they did confession at such an early stage - though it's a hard pill to swallow for me still.

Yaar, what's a desi show without symbolisms? 😉😆

I love symbolisms because well...they make me happy 🤔 (I really have no other reasons for it lol)

@bold - First I am glad that GIFs enhanced the reading experience because I love getting visuals when I am reading, mostly because I forget exact details of how it happened lol. Second, that's a really good symbolism and so true. This is exactly what's happening in the show. Raghav would have to go through pains to make Kalpi understand his true feelings and how they could actually work. He would have to work way harder to show how they can happen in reality. That symbolism is very apt 👏

@blue - 😳 Oye hoye, Kalpi also wants privacy now that she is attracted to him 😆. Seriously though, That could probably be it too because she did really want to see him. And when they were talking upstairs, people downstairs could only see Raghav. That could symbolize that she wants this but she wants this to be private because she is still uncomfortable from the prying eyes of the society - look at me, still digging for symbolism 🤔

I am guessing that there will be many instances like these past episode. So, RagNa would have to learn to deal with it. At first, they will fight, misunderstand and get mad at each other. Eventually they will come to a solid ground of trust and understanding - at least that's what I am hoping!

@ pink - Dang it, another symbolism but a good one. There really is no escaping symbolism in a desi show.

In all these beautiful discussions, I did not want to elaborate on the Pakhi interrupting Ragna before Kalpi put color on Raghav, pulling him away, him going with Pakhi reluctantly while his eyes were only searching, looking at Kalpi, her following him after he leaves, smiling from a distance wala symbolism😆 I am just going to ignore and stay in my happy bubble.

Sahana and Shona, I do not feel Raghav had suddenly turned sweet on Kalpi. Look carefully. He was the same pushy, stubborn, self-centred, impatient, go getter kind of businessman doing whatever it takes to seal the deal. His tone was polite, arrogance and attitude was in control but only for one day. Its another matter that one day was stretched over 4 episodes😆 Romance doesnt last long in desi shows so enjoy while it lasts. I am so hoping for accidental meetings, romantic encounters even before she confesses. She can take all the time she wants. But the romance and passion need to come in somehow😉

Anyhow, its interesting to watch two flawed, real characters fall in love and build a relationship gradually. It takes time, effort, patience,trust, understanding and a lot of work from both partners. Something both need to recognize and work towards. They are themselves the biggest obstacles in their own love story.

Romance doesnt last long in desi shows so enjoy while it lasts.

Look at us, all psychoanalyzing these two 😆 😆