Final Nail in the Coffin for Swati's shadow ,Shlok 's target practice

After the blues on on saturday with lack of any clarity on Astha's part, today's episode was a good show with Astha's self talk telling us of her mind and nok jhok is back with a bang.

When Astha is hammering down the nail to put the curtain , the thought that occurred was that Astha is trying to put the final nail on the coffin, for Swati if she is dead and for her memories if she is alive.Asths 's very purpose to be in the room is to get to know Shlok's realities and help him out of his bitterness. She even prays to Bappa...saying that she has finally understood her purpose in Shlok's life, that she should bring him put of all his troubles. 😕...this girl is one mother teresa...and Shlok has really become the troubled puppy in need for her. She has officially declared herself to be his Shrink and Counselor and Private investigator all in one...she is now going to spy, read, investigate, give Shlok some puppy love and get to the bottom of Swati's mess. 👏.In the process she gets hurt with the hammer...she is going to get hurt while taking out Swati's bitterness from Shloks life. But, Shlok will be there to take care, and he will put her on high pedestal. Astha , even sitting on the stool was on a higher platform than Shlok.
Kudos for the big hearted girl.👏...She does not even blink an eyelid when she thinks she will fix Shlok's problems and leave...she is not at all thinking about any permanent relation with Shlok...she thinks he anyways does not love her...and all the bitterness is in him because of Swati.

When Shlok tells her that " jo kaam ata nahi wo kyon karti ho"...that actually means she is trying to put a curtain between them...she is trying divide Ashlok and their relation which she cannot do really..because that is not what bappa wants...so he is saying why are you trying to create a separation when that's not possible. She is left staring at a relatively mild and caring teddy bear...
I was surprised to see Shlok caring , but somewhere maybe he knows Astha took care of him while he was ill...and he is also happy and relieved she is back in the room. Also, even if she puts up barriers he will continue to care. Shlok cares but remembers suddenly that he is showing his true feelings ...and then tries to put up the false anger and attitude.

So we have Astha's side of the room and Shlok's side of the room..cute. And then the tennis balls ka nishana. Was very cute nok jhok with Shlok purposefully riling Astha.😆..who is determined to not react. The more she ignores him, the more he tried to get her attention ..first her things, then her family picture and then her back. He does a didi tera devar diwana on her.😛
And finally madam comes and tells him he needs more target practice. It means whatever Shlok's goals are , he needs to target them properly.
Shlok thinks to himself that AStha is planning something BIIGG. But in reality its not AStha but her mother Kalindi who is planning BBIIIGGG!!. She is looking to remarry AStha and is already on the task. 🤢. Usually I admire Kalindi , but not this time...she is really pushing it by saying YES for the marriage on Astha's behalf.

Now, that Karan might turn out to be related to Swati...maybe he is the guy for whom Swati left Shlok!!!😲. Because Astha prayed to Bappa to help her.
And Shlok might MU that AStha agreed to marry this Karan punter.😲...
But I do like the fact driven into Shlok's face that AStha is capable of getting other rishta too...he needs to realize she is not is prisoner...
Hopefully we see a possessive Shlok regarding AStha and expresses some of his feelings for her.

NA yet again scores brownie points in front of Astha today by making great statements about home and room belonging to the woman...the look of admiration on AStha face, and the look of "liar liar " on Anjali's face was instant.This man maintains such a clean image with such sweet words...creepy creepy creep.😒
Shlok who is actually very happy about Astha back in the room, puts up the facade of not sharing the room, makes sure everybody comes and sees the drama...reiterates that its his room and he will not be a good boy, allows Big Daddy to come in and solve his problems for him, lets Daddy feel that Daddy is the one making the decisions and that he is "tolerating" Astha in the room for Big Daddy. Shlok knows how to play his Dad , pretty well. The game is on between NA and Shlok.
NA is thinking Anjali is on his side and Astha admires him, so Shlok is now under his control perfectly. But Na does not know that when opportune time comes, Shlok will have Anjali on his side...and he is making sure Astha also learns to see the truth.

Sojal Jaya are now out of ideas and Jaya comes up with the most ridiculous but correct sentence..kuch seeko astha se. The selflessness that Astha has...is very very difficult to learn Jayaji!!😲. Seekh nahi poagi Sojal😆. Whats next then, now that Sojal has realized she cannot send Astha away from this home, whats her next step? Will she aim for batwara now?

Now for some fair criticism:

Big Negative.....no one in the family bothers to inform Shlok of what shape he came home in. That Astha took so much trouble to bring him in in the rain..and took care of him...Anjali does not bother to tell that to Shlok, neither Niranjan. They both just come to make sure that Astha gets her rights in the room...otherwise she might leave the room and NA ka SAPNA that Shlok and AStha should be in same room, that goal will not be satisfied.
Not fair CVs. ..when Shlok did the impossible and saved Astha in the jungle by carrying her to the temple...the pujari goes on and on about how great Shlok is in front of Astha.
And now when AStha does the impossible of supporting Shlok in the rain and taking care of him, that too when he gets mad at her at valentine pool, and he has not been on good terms with her..
then no one bothers to praise Astha or let Shlok know of it.Bad family...Agnihotri family really treats women like doormats.Did not like that.

Shlok also has no questions? how he came in and who changed him etc?? Ab bolo. Shlok ko AStha kam dimaag wali lagti hain.!!But khud ka dimmag to chalta hi nahi!😆

Also, neither Anjali or Niranjan bother to ask Shlok how he is feeling after they come to the room, Niranajn was apprenlty worried downstairs , is that the way to greet your son after he has been ill?? And no one questions Shlok why he was drunk, why he fell down in the rain..?? Kya family hain. All NA cares for is Astha should be in Shlok's room. Now its all the more clear that NA is after an heir. 😲.

Nice episode, liked the new changed equation between Ashlok, Astha holds the upper hand here..and lets see if Shlok figures it out.

Good acting by all, looked like Avinash and Shrenu had a ball😆 in the ballhandling target practice scene...good work by all.

Nice review thanks, I was surprised no one mentioned how much Astha cared for Shlok but I think it will come out later. I like the were you mentioned Anjali thinking liar liar about NA lol

Shlok knows how to control the situation and that's why even today he made Astha think he is going to let her do what she wants because of NA very smart

Lovely post jalapari and agree with the last nail in the coffin and Shlok caring for Astha. I think Astha has understood that Shlok does care for her , so she too will use this pretext of putting herself in a precarious position where Shlok's true feelings for her will be exposed.

Jalpari..great post.

Originally posted by: asthak

Jalpari..great post.

I liked these lines esp.

Kudos for the big hearted girl.👏...She does not even blink an eyelid when she thinks she will fix Shlok's problems and leave...she is not at all thinking about any permanent relation with Shlok...she thinks he anyways does not love her...and all the bitterness is in him because of Swati.

Indeed she is a big hearted girl, she forgives this guy who made her life hell by outrightly telling her that he hates her after their 'love' marriage.Now she is back to his room just to make him not feel lonely and then the last step is to find out about his past and reduce his worries. Who says that she is weak and dumb? I think that she is strong and smart too..much more than Shlok. She is emotional fool though but that is because of love ..I have said it before too that one cannot be wise and in love at the same time. But now she is applying her brains well and she is not attaching herself to him and one day will walk-away from his life very graciously ...👏..

then no one bothers to praise Astha or let Shlok know of it.Bad family...Agnihotri family really treats women like doormats.Did not like that.

Yes I agree with what you said about Agni family...no body appreciated Astha's efforts to who revived Shlok's health.

However, I think that Shlok has long way to go to realize that he is in 'love' with Astha and he is very much emotionally attached with Astha..this is where our POV's differ 😊

Originally posted by: asthak

Jalpari..great post.

I liked these lines esp.

Kudos for the big hearted girl.👏...She does not even blink an eyelid when she thinks she will fix Shlok's problems and leave...she is not at all thinking about any permanent relation with Shlok...she thinks he anyways does not love her...and all the bitterness is in him because of Swati.

Indeed she is a big hearted girl, she forgives this guy who made her life hell by outrightly telling her that he hates her after their 'love' marriage.Now she is back to his room just to make him not feel lonely and then the last step is to find out about his past and reduce his worries. Who says that she is weak and dumb? I think that she is strong and smart too..much more than Shlok. She is emotional fool though but that is because of love ..I have said it before too that one cannot be wise and in love at the same time. But now she is applying her brains well and she is not attaching herself to him and one day will walk-away from his life very graciously ...👏..

then no one bothers to praise Astha or let Shlok know of it.Bad family...Agnihotri family really treats women like doormats.Did not like that.

Yes I agree with what you said about Agni family...no body appreciated Astha's efforts to who revived Shlok's health.

However, I think that Shlok has long way to go to realize that he is in 'love' with Astha and he is very much emotionally attached with Astha..this is where our POV's differ 😊

Your POV is welcome😊..and you might be entirely right...Shlok and CVs have kept HAS janta like me and more practical members like you..all tied to the suspense..The million dollar questions:
Akhir what does Shlok want?

Yep emotional attachment, distraction, respect, sense of protection, attraction...list goes on...
lets see if it culminates in love and commitment from him.

and agree with AStha being strong and smart...her only mistake is her emotional nature..
Unfortunately NA learnt that long ago...and tried to hurt her or use her somehow...and Shlok has been trying to protect her..My HAS😆

Originally posted by: Operaqueen

Great write ups blue jalpari and Jia !

Like Jia said below, this is what I hope to see !

But now she is applying her brains well and she is not attaching herself to him and one day will walk-away from his life very graciously

Thanks OQ, and I also want AStha to walk away graciously...not with some other man on her arm...but she should show that she is capable and independent just as AStha.
But somehow Kalindi will not allow that, by bringing in this Karan guy. Lets see how Astha gets out of that one.

Originally posted by: Sg2013

Lovely post jalapari and agree with the last nail in the coffin and Shlok caring for Astha. I think Astha has understood that Shlok does care for her , so she too will use this pretext of putting herself in a precarious position where Shlok's true feelings for her will be exposed.

I think NA and Anjali will have to change their ways for their ultimate goal. I also felt that Astha has changed her ways with Shlok and he too will have to change. I thought Astha tucked down and went into the other room while Shlok continued to play with the ball. So she changed her ways and bent her pride , but kept her self respect intact.

I think Varad will tell Shlok about how much Astha cared for him.

Bappa and Varad through bappa seem to be the players to bring Ashlok together.

I felt sorry for Shlok as he is trying to fight the memories of Swati , but still cannot do it. The guy really needs to leave his ego and open his heart to Astha. The fact is Shlok cannot think of anybody but Astha day and night and so constanlty hovers around her.

Thanks Suchi...agree that Astha knows about Shlok's caring for her. But hope she wont have to resort to staging some problem to herself to make him confess...hope he confesses before that.
True Astha bent and showed she is bending her pride but keeping her self respect..love te royal ignore she was giving Shlok and how he was irked by it.
Lets see what Varad tell him...he was not on the scene but he may feel guilty about arranging the valentine for them.
True Shlok is in Swati's memories and thats hurting him, but its been 3 yrs now and he has dealth with it all this time.Esp he made the decision to marry...love or hate..his feelinga are around Astha. So time to give up Swati.

Originally posted by: rbb1

Nice review thanks, I was surprised no one mentioned how much Astha cared for Shlok but I think it will come out later. I like the were you mentioned Anjali thinking liar liar about NA lol

Shlok knows how to control the situation and that's why even today he made Astha think he is going to let her do what she wants because of NA very smart

Yes, could be Shlok is trying to make AStha feel that he is having to share the room with her..
ur are right!

Love your analysis. You girls have deep thoughts and dig right into each and every scene. hats off