Might be the unpopular opinion it seems, but I absolutely loved today's episode. Especially after an entire week of Pakhi overdose, today's episode was an absolute breath of fresh air.
Virat and Samrat's conversation was one of my favorite scenes of Ghum ever. I have many problems with Samrat, but he grounds his show in a way that no one else can. He is the only one who says what's in his mind and tolerates no BS, no jalebis from anyone. He knows when someone is lying, and he will call them out for it. So, Virat, again, tried to clarify everything to Samrat, but Samrat denied him the opportunity. While I was frustrated with Samrat's behavior at the beginning, I am understanding him more and more. He feels so deeply betrayed by the person who meant everything to him. It is only natural that it will take him some time to warm up. He is not as hurt by Pakhi, and that is why he has seemingly opened up to her quicker than he is to Virat. And even in his seeming "indifference" towards Virat, he could not see him in pain. He immediately grew concerned about his fever. Samrat is slowly melting towards Virat, and that was quite evident in today's episode.
Up until this point, Virat has been (subconsciously) unwilling to accept his mistakes or acknowledge the mess that he has created. Or rather, he has been too into his own emotions to be able to look at this "4 zindagi" situation from anyone's perspective but his own. And no one has held him accountable. Today, Samrat did what has been pending for the past year. Just the fact that Virat calls Patralekha Pakhi is so wrong from a 3rd person's perspective...and yet no one ever questioned it. Today, Samrat did. I can only hope that Virat reflects upon this, but the chances seem low seeing as he went back to calling her Pakhi in the same conversation. Virat told Samrat that his commitment to Pakhi had ended before Samrat's wedding, and Samrat asked the million dollar question- then why did he tell Sai this marriage was a deal? To this, Virat had no response. All along, Virat has known that his intentions are pure and he has done everything for Sai and Samrat's happiness... but he needs to understand that his actions (or actually in this case, WORDS) have consequences beyond his own feelings. Virat, again, did not want to talk about Sai... because, he is still deeply hurt by what happened during the anniversary. But, for the first time, Sai's perspective has been laid out in front of him...not by Sai herself, but by Samrat. Again, it takes an outsider to see what is going on when a relationship has become this messy... Samrat is not only a pair of fresh eyes, but he also knows Virat better than anyone, and he also understands Sai's pain better than anyone. Samrat told Virat that he needs to look at things how Sai is seeing them... and again, Virat's response is that Sai's information is outdated... but how is Sai supposed to know that? Virat thinks his actions are enough, but Samrat tells him clearly that he needs to TELL Sai. Again, Virat is hurting right now, but something in his expression made clear that he is starting to realize that he needs to clarify this mess once and for all. Given his mental and physical condition, it won't happen tonight. But, the introspection from his end is also beginning it seems. Perhaps Sai misunderstanding his meeting with Pakhi will be the final trigger that gets him to reveal the truth once and for all. I loved how Samrat basically told Virat that he cannot run away from his problems... he has to face them. No matter how shattered Virat is, only he can solve the damage that has been done in his relationships.
Coming to the SaiRat scene.
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I understand that many people are upset when we compare it to KD. But, leaving those expectations aside and focusing on just this show, I actually really loved it. Sai's introspection has begun in full force. She is trying desperately to figure out what is wrong with Virat. The second the doctor called, Sai's heart took over her brain. She went into full wife mode- again, Sai's heart has already accepted Virat as her husband... it is her mind that has put up walls to defend herself. When Virat told her that none of his business should matter to Sai, she, without hesitation said that she is his wife. She knows it. It is real to her. She just needs to fully accept it. And, like I have been saying- the roles have been reversed. She is now hiding behind the zimidari just like Virat previously was. She says she is his wife, and yet says that this is her zimidari... because, she is protecting herself and her vulnerabilities. She is using this word to justify the rights she feels she has over him.
Just like Sai is unable to see that what Virat does for her is out of love, Virat, too, today, misunderstood Sai's love for him as her sympathy. Again, this mess is both of their making. Neither one of them are understanding the other at this point. They are both unable to see past their own hurt and confusions, but that is slowly changing.
Sai tying Virat's hands was too cute. From this point on, this was the same SaiRat that we have known. Even though nothing is right between them, the basis of their relationship remains the same. Virat rolled his eyes at Sai's antics... he knew that he would not be able to win, so he gave in.
Today, Sai finally understood that Virat is upset about the anniversary. She was shocked to hear him speaking about it in such a cold manner. Right now, her priority is Virat's health...but I truly feel that she will reflect on this. Sai knows that Virat is leaving, and she is breaking inside. But, she was trying her best to keep herself composed. She cannot break down, because she has to take care of Virat. In this moment, she is suppressing all of her own pain, because Virat is the first and foremost for her. As long as he is okay, she can withstand anything.
Virat is trying everything in his power to be indifferent towards Sai, but it is not really working out for him. The way in which she begged him please please please let me take care of you... he melted entirely. His expression immediately softened up, and he obeyed her every order. The way in which he was startled when Sai put the cloth on him, but immediately became relaxed when he saw it was her showed that she is his safe space. He feels secure in her arms.
The most important dialogue in this entire scene was Sai telling Virat that she cannot see him sick just like she cannot see her abba sick. No, she was not saying that Virat is her abba to her... she was saying that Virat holds the spot that abba once held... that Virat is the most important person to her in this entire world. And Virat understood exactly what she meant, because at these words, he melted even more. Virat knows what abba meant to Sai, and for her to say this, meant the world to him...even in all of his pain and hurt.
The last bit about them joking about Sai's "two personalities" were very cute. It's like Virat forgot entirely that he was trying to distance himself. He agreed with her when she said that she loses it at times and becomes a monster...this is exactly what happened at the anniversary fight. And, at the end, he simply said "ok" and listened to her orders.... no matter how hard he tries, he will always give in to Sai. And, Sai realizes that Virat has been pained by her...that it hasn't been easy for him to live with her. All of her reflections have started...
Now....coming to the kiss 🤣 I wish the director would have at least TRIED to mask the fact that she kissed the air and not him. I blinked and missed the kiss entirely. It seemed kind of like a forced addition in the name of copy paste. All of this being said, I don't think that a long, emotional kiss would have fit the situation here. Virat has already melted towards Sai... had Sai become that emotional and kissed him, it would have made no sense for him to even try going back to his indifference in the morning. So, I am, in a way, glad that they made it a cute kiss instead...regardless of their reasons. For those saying that the kiss was platonic, I agree. But, it is Sai's intentions behind the kiss that matter more. She did not hesitate even for a second before kissing him. This shows that while the kiss was not a "wifey" one, she feels "wifey" rights over him. She feels that he is her own, so she can kiss him. Again, she is already his wife. Her mind just needs to accept it......
Edited by tptwi - 4 years ago
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