Devils den:Dev mera bhai hai...#2 - Page 19

This was a pretty decent episode for me. Not outstanding...but good!

Let's break down some key portions shall we?

Tum Kho Khush Dekhkar...Mera Dukh Bad Gaya:

The episode started exactly where the last one ended with Dev coming towards the gazebo where Geet & Maan were standing. Now...this is what continuity is all about! Why is that such a hard thing to do on a consistent basis? But that is also where my joy with the scene ended. Maan, who up to now has not said much more than "Abhi nahi Dev" type dialogues to his brother, suddenly goes in to this whole spiel about how happy he is etc. Maan's character said more to Dev in one episode than he has in weeks of living under the same roof! The conversation was also way more insightful than the relationship between Maan & Dev has been shown as. If Maan had said these words to Dadima or somebody closer, it would make sense. But here he is shown opening his heart to a brother he barely talks to. That said the only reason this scene worked for me was that it gave Dev an indication of Geet's place in Maan's life and started to establish that the past held no meaning for both Geet & Maan. Logical from a storyline/character development standpoint but screenplay was not consistent with the inter-character dynamic that has been established so far.

My second major problem with this sequence was Geet hanging around to eavesdrop? That is not part of what her character's make-up at all. Did you have her stick around so she could hear Maan's "Geet has changed my life" speech? At this point in the story, Geet's state of mind and Maan's importance in her life is so well established that no logical viewer will question why she will choose to hide Dev's role in her life from Maan for the sake of his happiness. Viewers may not like it, but it is a foregone conclusion especially after the story had her hide her knowledge of the Canada number that Maan found last week.

Main Teri Dushman, Dushman Tu Mera:

What can I say about one of the best sequences of GHSP...simply outstanding! Drashti...you were an absolute treat to watch. The expression of happiness morphing in to shock was brilliantly done.

Less said about Abhinav's acting the better! No expressions...none!

Kehna Hai Kehna Hai, Aaj Tumse Yeh Pehli Baath:

This sequence started well with Geet walking around in a shock. The previous scene was so forceful that I felt Geet's thoughts here should have been limited to "Dev...yahan?" and nothing more. When in shock, the mind does not process anything...nothing...so showing Geet trying to analyze Dev's presence in the Khurana mansion immediately was not needed.

It was also a wonderful touch to show Geet getting aware of where she was when she hears Maan's name being mentioned by Dadima's kitty party friends! But...yes, there is a but...in her thoughts she says 'Maan' but then verbally she says 'Maan Sir'. This has to stop. The groW*H in the Geet - Maan relationship is not reflected when Geet constantly refers to Maan as 'Maan Sir'. It no longer even seems like a mark of respect...just of bad writing!

So far so good...then it starts to go downhill!

So Adi, Tasha & Pinky joking about Maan is all fine and dandy but Maan's conversation with them was completely out of character and over the top! If you wanted to show Maan changing, it could have been accomplished with something as simple as Maan overhearing Adi's dialogue and reacting with a slight smile! Change does not have to be so "in your face" to be impactful...think subtle dear writers...less is more!

Moving on to my biggest peeve of today, Geet & Maan's conversation in Maan's room! To start with, it was brilliant to have Geet go to Maan immediately and tell him she had just seen Dev. From a current and future story/screenplay standpoint...absolutely fantastic! Ignoring the initial amorous Maan, the real conversation started with Maan saying "Kya hua Geet"...spot on dialogue and a subtle expression of Maan's character's realization that something untoward is going on with Geet. Right up to the point Geet mentions Dev's name, Maan's expressions reflect his understanding that not all is right with Geet. When he hears Dev's name, his expression relaxes. This is normal and understandable. The dialogues however make no sense. As an example...Maan immediately jumps in with "Woh mera chotta bhai hai". Now...I can only assume he is explaining who Dev is to Geet as he knows she does not know that. If that is the case, would he not wonder why she looked upset mentioning Dev's name? He then continues with dialogues about Dev's mischievous nature which was unnecessary at this point. Alternatively, Maan could have been shown acknowledging that Dev was his brother, asking Geet again what happened and then being interrupted by noises outside the room! That would have been more logical and in character for Maan.

Lastly, Adi & team laughing outside Maan's room was again way over the top and unnecessary.

Closing notes:

1. Drashti was simply outstanding today.
2. Abhinav's single expression acting needs to change and soon.
3. Character consistency for Maan was sadly lacking today.
4. Dialogue continuation was missing today.

Originally posted by: deniac

Bangle breaking according to me is for breaking of his relationship with his parivaar.....

Originally posted by: swatichowdhury

@Kaarzooooooooo: I had a longggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg day at office today with loads n loads of work... Today was the deadline... Just completed n submitted it... The work was too stressful n has sucked all my energy.... So am pheeling drained n bored....

Originally posted by: swatichowdhury

When r u going to update...Haan... Bolo, bolo-na....

Originally posted by: sun29

whether bangle breaks or not...of this am sure that when the time and need comes to make a choice MSK will always choose geet over the entire world........he will never leave her alone ..he has constantly promised her that...........and he will pass the test of time too......no doubts abt it