Yeh dil sun raha hai mere dil ki zubaan
Aye mere humsafar main yahan tu vahan
Yeh dil sun raha hai mere dil ki zubaan
Meri sada mein bole tu ye koi kya jaane
Meri sada mein bole tu ye koi kya jaane
Geet mein hai saaz mein hai tu hi tu naghma kahan
Yeh dil sun raha hai mere dil ki zubaan
Aye mere humsafar main yahan tu vahan
Yeh dil sun raha hai mere dil ki zubaan
Darde mohabbat ke siva main bhi kya tu bhi kya
Darde mohabbat ke siva main bhi kya tu bhi kya
Yeh zameen hum aasmaan hum ab humein jaana kahan
Jaana kahan
Ab humein jaana kahan
Jaana kahan
This was the Song that sprung into my mind when I saw the Heer Ranjha Episode
Over all a Dialogue driven episode rather than an emotional episode !! Kudos to Daljeet, BS [in parts cos he was on and off the whole epi..and the on parts were done quite well] ..They turned this normal episode to something memorable ..
The first few minutes easily expunged and should be erased if we need to enjoy rest of the episode ..The dialogues were pathetic and Unfunny ...This first five mins also raises the disturbing spectre on the over reliance of the PH on Barun and sanaya. They need to rectify this soon , efforts must be taken to present a uniformly good episode rather than chunks of exceptional segment !!
I am skipping certain parts and directly jumping to the point when Khushi lands on the stage, Stage fright having her in tight grips, brain addled from nerves determined to go through the ordeal however fraught with embarrassment it migt be ...undaunted by the fact that she does not know the dialogues, disregarding the jeers coming her way, She gets on her way while the Assembled family watch in distress as Khushi is made a spectacle and inside the Green room, Battle of wills is going on between Grand Mother and her Grand Son ..Each appearing as stiff and as inflexible as bamboo ..The stand off continues and Arnav seems to cruise towards the finish line when Nani unleashes a deadly arsenal ..She emotionally blackmails Arnav into helping out Khushi with her act ..Arnav turns out to be a reed and he easily folds up and acquiesces ...
The characteristics of Arnav, Khushi, Nani was maintained in this sequence.. Arnav showed his practical nature by telling them to apologize and end the sham and his emotional qualities when Nani appealed to him to keep the respect of his wife intact in front of the public ...Again proving that he is an intensely emotional man with a practical veneer which can be dismantled easily ...Khushi a woman who faces any difficulties head on as long as it does not concern her heart , A woman prone to eat and she does that too, A woman who tries not to get intimidated by her surroundings , who changes with the surroundings yet remains the saem at the core ..Nani, strong, bullying resorting to even emotional Black Mail to get her own way .
I liked the fact that Devi Mayya connection was re-established again, I was missing it from few days ..
On the Minus side.. wasn't this supposed to be a get together of a community meaning that it will be gathering of adults, so what was with the juvenile heckling of Khushi..It was uber silly??
Shyam... Uhh..does he still have hots for Khushi cos from the reaction he seemed quite disinterested when Khushi came on stage and looked bored as if he was present in an award ceremony where he knew he would not be getting any awards nor did he feel jealous when Arnav joins Khushi...Concentrate on him and work on ur expressions...
Enter the dark Hero in Black pathani's to rescue his damsel in distress...he does not know a line, he does know to act but steps forwad , ready to face the ridicule of the world for his lady love !! An astonished Khushi can only gawp at him while Arnav hurriedly mumbles that he is doing only for his Nani lest Khushi thinks that he is keeping her in good humor so that he does not get excluded from KKG_SR Dabba Service's tasty, delicious food..
Here comes the part where Barun was off, The dialogue Jisko jee jaan se starts and BS just stands, No hint of surprise , no withdrawal from the romantic dialogue which reflects his inner feelings , No quizzical expression ..Just holding her waist and standing like a Model on a Catwalk!!
The look of surprise on Khushi's face was nicely done by SI but the dialogues needed bit more emotions ..
Khushi informs Arnav to follow her lead, Arnav obediently assents .. It's nothing for this fellow he has been doing the same ever since Khushi heaved into his life...Khushi twirls away, Arnav walks to the sidelines ..Khushi starts her soliloquy again talking about affairs of heart, whose glance awakened the feminine in her,who underwent lots of trials and tribulations for her sake adn for his love she forgot the pain he inflicted on her mentioning the fact that she met him daily but was also separated due to societal norms ..Arnav stands there looking puzzled, unused to dramas and acting he can only stare ..Absolutely clueless ,watching Khushi in wonder his expression conveying that to all intents and purpose this could very well be the exotic girl from Venus , He looks at her as if seeing something unique , His practical mind wanting to know when will they be dying 😆😆
Barun was good here, he was a man who had to appear disinterested , who was impatient to get the drama over ..The poetic words are not Arnav's forte and it would seem to be a alien language to Arnav who would listen to such words with a stupefied expression ,His mind would be playing on the factual .. Barun had to convey this and he managed to deliver ..
Loved the CV's for inserting humor during a intense emotional scene ...When are we supposed to die ?? Khushi; Pretty Soon ..Arnav; After that , Khushi; Ur life's best day and Ranjha's worst day , Arnav; Uh..Khushi; I'll be dead ...Arnav is poleaxed ..excellently done by BS ..Also a hint that things will be turning murky .. after suffusing sweetness all over, Just when it appears that Love is prevalent and prevailing everywhere ...in seeps Poison, catching them unaware's..
Khushi takes the poisoned sweets, consumes , promptly drops dead ** Forgive my levity , But I was unmoved **.. Ranjha walks in calling for his Heer but Arnav takes over and pour out the words that had been dammed for long, Words that he could never utter when her eyes were open cuz then Khushi would know the truth , would know the love he has for her ..Arnav releases all his pent up feelings... The emotions run unchecked , uncontrolled as he addresses a dead Heer ...
Damn !! What should have been devastating scene was dulled by the indifferent acting ..The words redeemed this sequence ... The forgiveness factor which was opened when La was there and was left hanging finally found its way to the correct partner ...On That day Arnav had sought his apology from an Absentee Khushi in front of Lavanya , he had admitted that he was guilty of hurting her, wounding her but he never dared to confess it to Khushi, never bothered to say it to Khushi but today when she is on the verge of leaving him..Arnav finally opens up , admits his faults, seeks forgiveness ...
From 2 days we had been getting talks about Arnav's Ego ..I think this scene sets things in place for the ego to be broken and crushed..He will finally be humbled by the fear of loss !!
Next comes the scene I really liked , Loved the break in BS's voice as he says ..whatever harm I caused u was without any intent/purpose, The hurtful words never meant , The only thing I have always meant to say was that I always ...Khushi is absorbing the words, realizing the significance of the words but not totally believing it ... She turns and gives him a searching look ...sighs and closes her eyes, their faces turned towards the stars, as together they seek the presence of one another and also the blessings of their parents...Also loved the promise of them becoming one perhaps not in the drama but definitely in their world of Arnav Singh Raizada and Khushi Kumari Singh Raizada...They open their eyes simultaneously , check each other out, take bow , and holding on to each other's hand never to let go, they walk off the stage ..But will destiny be so merciful..me thinks not!!
It is from here on BS was in topform ...Khushi whispers "U were saying something".. Arnav does not hear her amidst the thundering applause , he leans forward asking her to repeat again ..Khushi repeats and he immediately leans back, wary and rattled ..and again ready to launch his escape flight...he does leave her mid way, unable to face the tumult of emotions ..
Arnav has changed his costume, his eyes falling on the earring of Khushi placed on the table..he picks it up, memories smiting him when Khushi comes behind him demanding answers ..
I loved the shot of Arnav keeping the earring right at the spot where her Maang ka sindoor will be, it's as if he is applying it metaphorically..Also loved the fact that Khushi has begun to understand his moods, his moves , his words both said and unsaid...when the time comes and when he moves away from her due to the circumstances...Khushi will not let go off him easily..She will trail him, badger him for answers and get him to acknowledge the truth ..
Loved the moment when Khushi unhesitatingly with assurance extends her hand, places her palm beneath Arnav's palm, cupping it and Arnav with complete trust places the earring into her hand ..She has demanded, accepted and taken the possession of her rights but when he continues to baulk her, when he continues to deny her ..she will not be the abala Nari..she will do something that is going to shake him up..get him back to her ..
##Edited to Add
The Key to the Future
Arnav , the unfeeling, unemotional creature wants to return to his office to count his pennies ...Nani's expostulation doesn't seem to work ..Frustrated , Hurt that her Grand Son is refusing her, Nani plays her last card, she hands the Keys and steps back &&& Arnav decides to Help out..
If Yesterday we got the first brick into the makeup of Arnav Singh Raizada, we got further intimation on what makes this man today...If Ego is Arnav Singh Raizada, Family is also Arnav Singh Raizada, Freddom is Also Arnav Singh Raizada... I liked the scene very much for the simple way it showed Arnav charting his own destiny ...Nani stands there Piling Pressures on him, pressures of being a Hubby, Pressure of maintaining the status, Pressure of being a Good Grand Son ..Through out it all, Arnav Singh Raizada the Man stands aloof, unmoved, unfazed determined to do his own thing in his own way..resisting the force, the swirling emotions ..Then Nani gives him the KEY !! The Key to his future, the Key to his happiness And gives him the option of choosing two doors...One leading him to his well used sanctuary where he is cocooned from emotions, where his life will have a steady rhythm with no ups and down, where there will be no place for delirious joy nor abysmal sadness, A place of loneliness ...The second door leads him to a life which is unpredictable, where he will not be alone his thoughts will be shared, his grief halved, his happiness doubled, his contentment multiplied and Yes, life will b throwing hard rocks now and then but it will also provide the sponge to absorb the effects, it will also provide the broom to sweep away the shards and splinters ..Thorns will prick him now and then , there will be sudden swirl of currents in his life's river, currents which may overwhelm him ..Faced with this two option...A Life of barren-ness and a Life of vitality...Arnav chooses A life with pulse, a life with heart and moves towards Khushi ..HIS LIFE !!
The next scene that made an impact on me was when Khushi is onstage ..
The use of light was beautiful..Khushi the destiny's child is facing the wrath of the world all alone, the so called family of hers are spectators who feel her pain but have no will to safeguard..There she stands all alone getting brick bats from everyone ...Khushi stands there taking it bravely on the chin but how long can that shield survive the concentrated fire of negative emotions ...The humiliations begins to get through ..hurt beyond words , Khushi with immense dignity begins to move into darkness ...when unknown to her, A savior is sent...He approaches Khushi, with one gentle placing of his hands on her waist, he stops her life from turning into dark..but is that all it is ..No, watch again...Arnav who is in the darkness hinting at him being embroiled in his own dark world is forced to come out of darkness and approach her world of light ..in the process he sheds the negative baggage ... If Arnav stopped Khushi's life from turning into a Nightmare then Khushi brought him out from his darkened world, brought him to light ...They helped one another in healing !!
Another explanation could be Khushi who had so far kept her feelings hidden under the veil is now exposing it, revealing that Arnav is her man, accepting it ..
We further get the importance of Nani's role ..Khushi who is all alone in the stage is surprised to see Arnav standing in front of her ...Her surprised ejaculation brings out the admission from Arnav that he did not come of his own volition but under duress..Khushi does not demure she accepts Nani's diktat , respects her wish , accepts Arnav but takes control and guides him. Arnav, Humility personified follows her lead !! ...Suggesting that when emotional journey commences it will be Khushi who will guide and be the pillar that Arnav needs and Arnav will trust her enough to let go off his insecurities , his need for control
The second instance that I liked was the usage of eye movements when Arnav confesses his own personal feelings..Khushi neatly understanding which part was drama and which part is coming from Arnav's heart by moving her eyes as she assimilates his words ..Also loved the fact that IT is Khushi who opens her eyes first !!.. being an emotional child , it is natural that she understands the implications first ...Also the camera panning Anjali and Akash's face when Arnav and Khushi are role playing ...directly saying that this duo will have a hand in their destiny was brought out subtly..
DON"T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU SEE !! Will this come to haunt Arnav Singh Raizada ?? or is it a foreshadowing ??
Hmm..Over all a episode splattered with lots of hints for the couple.. If Khushi has opened the way by telling Arnav to read the eyes than listen to her acerbic words , Arnav has let slip that he never meant the hurtful things he said but rather that he always has been ...Now who will get off the mark ..Will it be the emotional girl who believes in dreams or will it be the dour Prince who sees only darkness
Ending with;
So don't hide it
Life is a roller coaster,
Just gotta ride it
I need you,
So stop hiding
Our love is a mystery
Can't you feel my heart?
Can't you feel my heart?
Can't you take my heart?
So don't fight it,
Fight it, fight it
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