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Kesa raha aaj? I actually have no words - but will pen down some random thoughts after some minutes of pondering!!
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A very serenely hard hitting episode, love that Arnav and Khushi's love story is no smooth sailing; twas quite bitter sweet, but so beautifully acted and directed!
How on earth does Sobti emote pain, suffering and love altogether so well!? I was just awed by the acting in tonight's episode, from all ends! Be it the Gupta sisters, the Raizada parivaar, Anjali, Arnav and Khushi - painfully beautiful. Barun, Sanaya and Daljeet nailed it for me tonight, they were superb in their roles!
The subtle nuances and silent outburst of emotions dominated tonight's episode; a stark contrast to the loud and dhamaka filled outburst of the previous two, but one which ticked all the right boxes - at least for me it did. The smooth flow of direction and story telling made for great viewing pleasure, intensifying the beauty of the episode in all its simplicity. It was all about the nuanced acting and the non-verbal interactions between each of the characters which did it for me.
The interaction between a sister and her brother, a husband and wife, two sisters, maternal figures and their children, a son-in-law's bond with each family member - a breathtaking chunk of interactions which firmly reminded us of their conflicting state of emotions and the current status of their relationship; be it trust, lack of trust, faith, concern, rejection, betrayal, inner turmoil, despair, guilt and sympathy. A beautiful array of emotions which was captured on screen magnanimously.
Finally, it was an episode which placed Arnav and Khushi in the same equation, perhaps not for the first time, but still emotionally significant - two lone souls, torn and rejected, by those whom they hold dear, finding solace in each other's embrace after what seems to be a long labouring journey of love. Destiny kept them together, and faith re-united them; it is their renewed bond of faith that will dictate the rest of their journey, be it in sadness or joy.
The tide of emotions that washed over both Arnav and Khushi in their moment of solace was powerfully impacting. I loved the sincerity in this scene, so natural and electrifying at the same time. The chemistry oozed once again, this time in mutual consolation as oppose to ravenous desire. And that is the beauty of their relationship. Their one gesture spoke a thousand words. Sanaya was just brilliant in the handling of her emotions this episode, I could clearly read the nuanced expressions when she made her way towards Arnav. In that one scene she projected a myriad of feelings - slight hesitancy, fear and trepidation in approaching the man who not only declared his love for her, but also his unyielding trust, lest he grieves over his newly found faith.
What was equally beautiful about this scene is the way in which he recognised this fear and trepidation, perhaps realising just how insecure he had made her in the past. That fleeting look of sadness, determination, acceptance and guilt on Arnav's face sought to strengthen an existing bond, which prior to this moment was ensnared by an unfortunate state of mistrust and fate, one which he was governed by up until this point in their relationship. The look of determination before he turned to face Khushi portrayed his resolve to stand by Khushi at all times, wanting to protect her from the pain of abandonment and past grievances. The moment he gave her that signal of consolation, acting as her pillar of support, she held onto him, for fear of losing him once again.
That embrace and the emotions that transpired through it was exceptional. Not only did it lay Khushi's fears to rest, it also provided comfort to two lost souls who need not wallow in personal grief and isolation, rather they can depend on each other in the faith that all will get better. For me the embrace was very much about Arnav providing that consolation and that sense of relief, I wait for the day when he too will lose that strong veneer of his, and accept Khushi's consolation in complete submission. That split moment of determination clearly showed his need to mask his inner emotions, to put on a tough exterior, wanting to protect his love. But there will come a time when Khushi will break that tough exterior of his, realising his need for consolation, especially when he reaches his limit.
One closed door lead to the opening of another - after a bout of rejections it seems both Arnav and Khushi are once again left to face the loneliness of the world, but this time, fending for each other. One being rejected by his sister, whom he'd given the status of a mother, and the other by the family whom she'd come to accept as her own.
Arnav's concious decision to find solace in the lap of Anjali, seeking maternal comfort, was a tender moment, but also emotionally draining. For the first time I was torn between the role of a mother towards her son and the role of a sister towards her brother. Do I sympathise with Arnav, who after much hardship succumbs to fate and destiny, in the hope that faith made him make the right choice and who needs the blessings of his sister in her maternal guise to return that faith. Or do I sympathise with the sister who in want of a brother's protection, sought to be protected and secured of all happiness; happiness which she found in her husband, whom she can not live without, come what may. It seems she's made her decision, and in doing so, has relinquished her role of a mother and to some extent, her role as a sister, rejecting Arnav's protection in that shared bond between siblings; and by refusing to give him that much needed blessing transpired through maternal instinct. It will be interesting to see the new change in dynamics with regards to the relationship between both these siblings. The new rift has clearly impacted on all other ties and will continue to threaten existing relationships until a new form of trust can be formed, nurturing old ties once again.
Edited by namedx - 13 years ago
Kumkum Bhagya
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