Hello All,
Today's episode had the whiff of old world IP did not it ?? There was grace, humor, dignity and the underlying sadness mixed with optimism !!
The episode opened with the right note, Arnav is busy working on his lap top when Buaji and Garima poke their heads in quite hesitantly , like two lambs about to enter a discontented Lion's den, Arnav hears the rustle , becomes aware of their presence ..The women scamper backwards in trepidation ..Arnav calls them and he is duly informed few visitors have come to see him, Assuming that they came in response to his call, Arnav walks calmly and in great composure to meet his fate !!
This was such a beautiful illustration of the two worlds of Arnav and Khushi..The contrast between the two muh dikhayis could not be any different .. There was a day, when Khushi was put on exhibition for her to be approved, accepted by the society in which Arnav inhabited .. Khushi was loudly questioned, snide remarks passed on the sly, quiet openly humiliated ..She was an object that was scrutinized, & glorified ...Meaningless words exchanged socially ..and today it is Arnav's turn, he walks in unaware of the predicament that he is going to get into ..It is now Arnav's turn to be on display .. He submits to this transgression quite meekly ..but oh the contrast in the guests ..If Arnav's guests wanted to show off their pedigree, Khushi's guest genuinely wish to know about Arnav...They may not be presenting him with platinum, Gold but they gift him something even more precious & rare , The blessings that come from their heart, Truer feelings uncorrupted by envy, pride is showered on him, enclosing him within their charm protecting him from the evil eyes !!
Barun was superb here, The way Arnav looked askance at Khushi for his cues..His bristling indignation when he is considered to be a 10vs pass , The winds taken out of his sails when he is compared to some petty shopper , The look of alarm when the Nani comes towards him and his grudging admiration when Khushi explains the meaning of 'whutevurrr' .. no less was Buaji as the proud mother hen royally kicked about the plaudits her Son In law was getting from her friends..the look of annoyance when HER Son in Law is compared to some shop keeper ..
The ladies leave the house but not before comparing him to Krishna and Buaji affirming that yes Arnav is indeed their Nandkishore ..Again the formation, how I love the formation .. Notice the positions when Buaji notifies the ladies that Arnav is indeed their NandKishore, their Parth...The ladies will be behind him, Khushi to his side but slightly behind him..Arnav like the charioteer Parth advancing ahead ...
The Parting shot ; Taayiji asks Arnav whether he will keep Khushi happy, Arnav sarcastically mumbles ' Whatever '..The Sharp eared Taayiji picks up on it and seeks clarification and I must say Sanaya did this wonderfully..the smile dips but is firmly put on the face again as she explains firmly that yes, her husband just said that he will keep her happy for eternity ..Arnav listens quietly.. Then comes the googly that neither were expecting, They are blessed by that ripe woman to always stay together not for this lifetime but for eternity ..The artificial smile that was plastered on is wiped off , the beaming smile vanishes as the blessing hist home , hurting her wounded heart..Arnav who is aware of the stipulation , looks at her..both exchanging a glance filled with sadness, questions but unfortunately both are unable to decode the other's questioning eyes and they continue on their way uninformed of the love residing in their heart ..but they cannot help themselves, they pause, look back hoping to see that elusive emotion..hoping to be stopped !!
Arnav's lessons continues.. A heartless man who till now had never given a thought to the quagmire he will be sending Khushi too..now he is getting a first hand experience of the inquisitive neighbors, who will dare question openly when Khushi returns after serving her time in Raizada Mansion ..He has not processed this but he will understand later.
Anjali and Babli are having a chat on babies with Anjali getting quite excited about her child ..Doorbell rings .>Akshay comes in holding a gift pack, Babli gets excited thinking that the gift is for her ..She runs to her room to get her surprise gift, descends and sees that the gift is being given to Payal commemorating their 1 month anniv ..
Again the contrasts .. A expectant mother who is so immersed in her own world , dreaming about the tiny pattering feet , she fails to acknowledge the situation of a motherless child ..One who has forgotten her mother's face but not the yearning for her mother's love..The child is seeking a loving heart that she can call it as her own but has not found it yet !!
So 1 month celebration is happening ,Is it ??..I just could not help noticing the striking similarities between the two couples...PAYASH.. Theirs is a love marriage based on love, respect, understanding..They live a life of harmony and when the time to celebrate comes, all they can do is exchange material gift to one another ..alone in that vast house ..Now cast a eye on another couple ..They had a bitterest marriage , their life is full of quarrels, arguments, caring, love and when they complete their period of one month..They find themselves in the bosom of the family, surrounded by well wishers & Relatives who gift them the biggest and priceless gift of all.. A blessing that comes from a loving heart !!
Akash has said that Payal will not leave ..which makes me sure that Payal is on her way out ..
Arnav's AC finally comes , to the chagrin of Gupta's who feel inept , that they are unable to provide the comforts to which he is used to ..Arnav signs the bill while the Gupta ladies stand crushed & mortified valiantly trying to hide their embarrassment..Khushi watches the discomfited Amma and Buaji is silence, her face wilting at the indirect insult meted out to her family by her husband ... Putting a brave face Buaji and Amma rally around and allow Arnav to do whatever makes him comfortable ...The two matrons leave, Khushi's silent 'Amma' holding all the apologies of her tiny world ..garima and Buaji are understanding ..while Arnav continues the installation of the AC..
One of the best sequence which brought the characteristics of Arnav Singh Raizada and also the changes that has occurred after his contact with Khushi .. Arnav is uncomfortable and in typical attitude he decides on the course to be taken to alleviate the discomfort , Being the quintessential Macho Man who makes his own decisions as in his own home, he does not consult nor seek permission from the Gupta's but goes ahead with his decision but we begin to see the first changes of Arnav Singh Raizada...the Man who cared two hoots for Buaji, the man who threw money on the table with a confident smirk, looking them in the eye and saying that he expects Khushi at his home for training La , the Man who always looked people in the eye even while being at his damnedest worst is now unable to look Buaji or Garima in the eye..His eyes keeps flitting away for conscience has pricked him saying that his behavior is condemnable and with his attitude he has hurt the loving hearts ...The Granite heart has finally begun to soften for others !!
Khushi is a girl who plunges headlong into adventure without taking things in cognizance ..Here her one point agenda was to bring Arnav to heel , divest him of his pride & ego..make him eat humble pie but in her single minded goal, she failed to factor in the effects it will have on her family ..Now she watches first hand as her family feels humiliated, inadequate .. A foreshadowing of things to come when she will have to watch the devastation wrought on both families thanks to her one ill judged decision ..realization hopefully will dawn then ..Yes, we know that Buaji & Garima will rally around her , did not Buaji say that the house is strong and will withstand heavy beatings ..yes.. The Gupta's are gearing up for a hammering but they have the innate belief in themselves and will weather it out united !!
We finally get a glimpse into Khushi's mind today as she recalls the contrasting first day of both of them in each other's house ...There she was thrown out unceremoniously, her feelings not respected ..Khuhsi was told her aukat and here today...Her family bends backwards to keep him happy, his happiness is their priority even at the cost of their own respect..Relationships and its upkeep is important to them and they defer their pride in front of it ..Arnav Has a lot of learning to do..
Why that emphasis on going alone !!..Y'day it was Khushi n today it is Arnav !!
Night comes and with it comes furious Khushi who is shocked to see her room changed ..incensed and angry at the callous way Arnav treated her parents, Khushi resolves to teach him a lesson !!
Khushi walks in and is flabbergasted to see Arnav's things strewn around ..Her anger grows as her mind thinks about the crest fallen face of her Mom and Buaji .. IN anger she pushes off arnav's things to the ground ..promising retribution...what caught my attention was the influence Arnav in her attitude..The Arnavification of Khushi stays put as she does what Arnav always did during his tantrums..Throw things on the ground !!This one act proves how deeply she cares for him ..for we ape the person whom we love, respect and admire...we do not tend to follow everyone but ape the one closest to our heart and Arnav is closest to her heart !!
The volatile Khushi calms down and picks up the littered Towels and arranges it carefully ...Three towels..Three lives.. Arnav_khushi, PAYASH, Anjali-Shyam..One act of hers will topple this 3 lives ..It will indeed topple but what was interesting to see is that it is Khushi herself who picks up the pieces and stacks it neatly once again bringing order into their existence !!..She will be the one who will set the house in order ..
Khushi claims to hate him, claims to dislike him , decides to teach him an unforgettable lesson but she simply cant see him suffering..Knowing that Arnav is allergic to Mosquito coil, she has got another gadget that will keep the mosquitoes at bay ...There is consideration, there is compassion, there is care and there is Love beneath that anger, Khushi has changed but the core remains intact !! ..if only Arnav looked long enough, he would know that he has got a rare diamond as his wife and if she paused long enough..she would know that she has got a husband in a million who would happily give up his life to see one small smile hovering on her lips !! ...Misunderstanding, Misunderstandings which has cloaked them , making their life a never ending night ..when will it lift ..when will a ray of sunshine beam through ??
Neeli nadi ke pare, pila sa chaand khil gaya
Sili hawa chhoo gayi, sila badan chhil gaya
Tumse mili jo zindagi, humne abhi boyi nahin - 2
Tere siva koi na tha, tere siva koi nahin
Sili hawa chhoo gayi, sila badan chhil gaya
Oh, aah
Jaane kahan kaise shaher leke chala yeh dil mujhe - 2
Tere bagair din na jala, tere bagair shab na bujhe
Sili hawa chhoo gayi, sila badan chhil gaya
Jitne bhi tai karte gaye, badhte gaye yeh faasle - 2
Milon se din chhod aaye, saalon se raat leke chale
Sili hawa chhoo gayi, sila badan chhil gaya
Neeli nadi ke pare, pila sa chaand khil gaya
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