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The kind of predominant power a successful actor has over the plot of the show/movie he has signed up for was what I realized after watching the episode today. The current track had me disappointed because of the numerous potential that the CVs just decided to ignore or failed to explore. and I think I'll stay disappointed until they consider taking the time and effort to see in depth the kind of wonders this show can do with such extraordinary casts and actually show it on the screen.
But keeping all that aside, I would like to salute Nakuul Mehta for making me overlook all that and be mesmerized by his powerful acting yet once again, in today's episode. And I'm saying this because it is probably one of the most difficult challenges an actor as blessed as him with such extraordinary talent can face to have so many loopholes in the storyline, yet, have the audiences gripped. And can I just say, he aced the challenge in today's episode.
started the episode with no high expectation, as I had been doing for the past 3 weeks. Came to this part: "Mere sabr ka baandh tooth gaya na, to sab kuch bhaga ke le jayega. Sab kuch matlab...Sab kuch"
And absolutely no exaggeration here, literally got goosebumps by the time he finished his sentence in his trademark cold crisp voice.
The complete stretch of scene from Shivay panicking for not having the money transferred, to venting out his frustration and anger on khanna, to getting the email and running down the stairs with breath caught in his throat, to finally declaring the final amount of Oberoi mansion , 500 cr that he knew no one would dare to surpass. And with that amount, not only did he claim back his mansion but also every bits and pieces of the house that they dared to auction off.
The fact that his eyes can reflect multiple emotions all at once never fails to amaze me. I saw fear for letting his Dadi's heart shatter infront of his eyes, I saw panic for having their brothers loose the place that treasured their childhood memories, I saw agony for almost having the roof snatched away from his family.
And these faces that held nothing but pride, love and respect for this man that has always been the pillar of strength for every member of Oberoi family - the great wall of SSO...
And finally the breath of sigh as he let his victory sink in. Victory of not having his family on the street, for getting back his dadi's life, for bringing back the smiles of his brothers, and for not letting his family down. He probably didn't even realize how long he had been holding his breath for until then and his knees wobbled as he finally lets himself free of the burden. Oh the relief on his face... :')
The forehead kiss that came as a silent thank you to HIS strength, his Anika, for being there for him through thick and thin, followed by the group hug.
The the light peck from probably the proudest wifey in the entire world who always has her heart ripped seeing her husband taking all the burden in the world, just to protect her and his family and the love that reflects in her eyes, and from her gestures for her man for all that he does...My eyes misted in this scene :')
This was a much needed post for making me overlook all the blander in the storyline and just focus on the 'Shivay' that Nakuul managed to bring out. Hats off to him for accepting and acing this challenge.
Dedication and Determination towards your passion is what sums up Nakuul Mehta.
Beautiful episode after a long time!
Love,
Mushfika
Mushfika
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