Thank you CVs for giving us a no-nonsense episode and concentrating fully on moving the romance forward - be it ArHI's or PayAsh's. And that there was no Shyamwa, well...icing on the cake!!!! The episode was superior on several fronts - the pace, script, acting and the execution!!! We seldom get treated to such a plenary brilliance!!!
Special mention to the following;
1. Khushi, in trying to stay true to her resolve of avoiding Arnav at any cost, blasting him off and then her utter shock on seeing him sprawled on the floor - HELPLESS (superb acting, Barun!!!)- was priceless. The immediate change in expression was captured so well. She wasn't just seeing someone needing help (in which case, she would have just been compassionate and calm), it was "Arnav Singh Raizada" lying there needing "her" help!!! Ofcourse, that he affected her heart in several inexplicable ways, made the situation more shocking and impossible. Then, in the process of helping him, finding him so vulnerable (and so barunillicious) while resting on her hand (did you notice the similarity in the situation when she collapses on his arm at the guest house???) ...uff..her expression was superb!!! If i start to describe each moment, this post would never end. All in all, a brilliantly executed scene.
2. Much has already been said about the "haansi" ... but that was a true milestone in their relationship. Earlier when she saw his sensitive side - apology to anjali, temple scene - she was prompted to question herself if she had judged him too harshly. But today was a moment of realization -"arnavji" didn't look like a Lord Governor "at all" when he laughed! No questions, no doubts - just a fact!!! And then she goes and forces herself to think of him only as a Lord Governor and not "arnavji". My dear KKG, it is but an exercise in futility!!!! The glimpse of Arnav that you saw today is going to erase the Lord Governor from your mind...and that too by the time you return from Nainital!!! On a separate note - in Khushi's own words - Haansa to phansa!!! Arnav bhi phansa...and I think Anjali is beginning to realize it too!!
3.And how can I forget our OP...he only had a couple of words in the entire episode and yet his high pitched "kya laaon" is still resonating in my ears!!! the guy is making an impact!!!!!!
4. And last but not the least - question of the day - when arnav was talking to anjali yesterday he told her "don't send JP back"...and today, when the ladies returned, OP walked in with them. What's the deal people...is it JP, OP or both?!?!? this is really bothering me..😔
I had a good mind of staring with a few predictions but I think I am going to pass. Let's just celebrate the moment, rejoice with abandon!!!!!