KESAR WITH PAANBA
There was only a single dialogue for Neil when Kesar asks Paanba " Gulaal aur Dushyant Ba ka kya rishta hai?" We get to see all the right emotions of Kesar's disposition throughout his interactions with Paanba. . Kesar's indignity about the Gulaal and Dushyant scenario does not allow him to meet his mother's eye. But he came straight about his uncertainty as he was unable to take it any longer and he trusts his mother. Gulaal was uncooperative hence he is left with the option of clarifying from his mom. Calm and poised that he was after asking her, he realizes that he has asked her something that is not appreciated as a discussion between mom-son. Conservative households still abide by the tradition of not openly discussing such topics with elders. His guilt showed when his mom pointed out that he partly believes such rumors or doubts Gulaal.
He felt ashamed to have asked, he believed what his mother said, he was emotional when his mom said that they are responsible for Gulaal's situation, he could empathize for Gulaal that had she wanted she wuld have opted for a new beginning after Vasant. He was regretful when he finally took a long drawn moment to shed those tears of remorse, sorrow, guilt and shame as his mother narrated her sacrifices for the family.
When he stood up to listen to his mother's advise to thwart his doubts regarding such allegations, he was slightly confused because the truth that he heard 10 years ago has been imprinted on his mind. Unless he gets that cleared from Gulaal, the one person concerned, this confusion will remain with him.
KESAR ON THE TERRACE
Here again, no dialogues, only expressions. Great job.
Kesar contemplated over his mother's advise, felt frustrated for his doubts. He nodded his head silently when his mother's words echoed saying Gulaal needs our support, be one. He almost came to terms with that realization. He was surprised to find Talli crying too. Listening to her made him feel more depressed. He took note of Talli's concern for Gulaal. Actually the scene between Kesar and Tallli was good to see them tolerant to each other, sensitive and in harmony about their sentiment for Gulaal. "Kitni takleef me hogi Gulaal" makes him hurt more from within. Hurting for her grief and also for the distrust he had on her. He soon composed himself as she reminded about Gulaal being the catalyst to solve all their problems. He felt utterly helpless when Talli says that Gulaal will be feeling so lonely now. Impulsive that he is, he takes off to meet Gulaal to be that support that his mother asked him to be.
Seeing Dushyant approaching Gulaal's room, the regular flashes of that unfortunate day that haunt him to this day, the truth he heard years ago, the latest rumors and street-gossips, the anger, resentment, jealousy and hatred returned. He is again confused. His emotions cloud his thinking. The false always has more impact than the truth. But obviously watching Dushyant being welcomed into her room, knowing the trauma Kesar has been in, we don't expect anything better.
Precap:
The slap was uncalled for. Given all the circumstances Gulaal is going through, it is still uncalled for. Kesar is an adult. And definitely Gulaal has no rights to slap him whatsoever.