The Bride With A Doll...Removed/ A/N on Pg 42 :) - Page 30

Loved the notion of Arnab being drawn to Gandhi's views and going against everything his father stands for… his hear is in the right place, beating as it does for the less fortunate of his tenants… nice to see him wanting to make something of his life rather than just siphoning money from the farmers! The way you described the atmosphere of the house, reminded me of Guru Dutt's 'Sahib, Bibi aur Ghulam' and Satyajit Ray's 'Charulata', etc. Your descriptions are vivid enough to transport us to the Calcutta of those times! Loved Arnab's grandma calling her own son foolish! Why he ended up married was pretty interesting… that concept of the child bride brought back memories of the Sachin-starrer 'Balika Badhu', a beautiful film of the developing relationship… Arnav's displeasure is understandable as, at twelve, Khushi is too young to share his interests… they have a long road ahead of them if they are to build a relationship of mutual understanding, support and love… Nani's frankness putting Arnab to the blush was adorable! It was a doll, Arnab noted with a sudden pang... despite everything, Arnab feels for Khushi… not only is the poor girl drenched but she is among strangers… Khushi clutching desperately on to her doll is a poignant reminder that she's still a child who has to cope not only with the loss of her own family but also with her new surroundings and husband… can't wait to see the gradual friendship growing between Khushi and Arnab and their realisation of what a marriage entails!