I've had such a tiring few days I was sure I wouldn't write anything. But once again this addiction pulls me back in! Iss majboori ko kya naam doon?
Another great episode in my opinion. On first viewing I wasn't so sure I enjoyed it but I think it just wasn't an episode I was expecting as a follow up from yesterday. Then after rewatching, thinking & discussing (thanks Joy, Shaz, Ghausia, Trin, Jhalak, Shas & Sharmi) I was able to think clearly.
Let's dig in shall we...
Even though there weren't many Arshi scenes, I loved the ones we were given:
1) Arnav teasing Khushi throughout. You know exactly why she's so lost in her thoughts today! Not only that, you're reveling in the fact she's so caught up in you.
2) Arnav pulling Khushi behind the pillar DDLJ ishtylee 😉 Also a nice little tribute to last years episode, with the gendha phools fyling around over the couple. Loved Arnav's 'matter of a fact' way of stating that tonight's the night! Really Arnie you wanted to check if she's scared - she's petrified!! (and rightly so)
Khushi's antics seemed a bit forced today, added just to fill the comedy quotient of the episode. But luckily Sanaya excels at comedy so you got away with it CVs.
As much as I love NK I didn't see the need for their 'candle and wick' show promotion. They are constantly higher in the TRP charts so why the free advertisment. (After a lengthy discussion with the Redux night owls I've come to know that DABH isn't doing so well because they've started dragging this competition track. Let's hope they manage to pull back their audience in the nick of time.)
Anji is getting very good at hiding her secret rendevouz. The only think that I thought here was, Anji gets so very upset when people lie to her or when things are hidden from her. So should she not extend the same courtesy to others. For someone so against lying, you're getting pretty good at it.
Since dadi's entrance a lot of people have been picking up on the similarities between Arnav and Dadi (me included), but today I noticed some similarities between Dadi and Anji too. They too think their ways are right and see what they want to see, dadi may be more vocal than Anji but I'm sure Anjali thinks there's nothing wrong with meeting Shyam.
The rest of the episode was Arnav vs. Dadi:
If dadi did come of her own accord (without a little nudge from Shyam), I don't quite understand her eagerness to see her damad. Of course she will question where he is, but the constant badgering has made me suspicious.
Arnav the straight talker 'Kyunke main unhe, is ghar se, dhakhe mar ke bar nikal chuka hoon', no sugar coating there.
Dadi's double standards. You call your bahu weak, but was running away to an Ashram, ridding yourself of all your responsibilities a sign of strength?! It's clear from your words that your son was the apple of your eye, but does that mean that you overlook all his downfalls, and even expect others to? Appologies if I'm being to harsh, she just brings out the mean side of me!
Arnav: I just want to run and give you a giant jadoo ki jhapphi man. Your pain was so evident in your conversation today. You just want to forget and move on...
Arnav not able to 'bardasht' a lot of things; Being compared to his dad, Shyam's name in the house, Insults of his mother - all understandable though
There was much more to this conversation, but don't have the energy to delve into it right now.
Their conversation was so intense my eyes were peeled the whole way through. Well done to Swati ji, as dadi you've made your mark in the show in such a small span of time. 👏
Other things:
- Aakash and Payal continued their love affair with Pink in matching his n her outfits. (sorry couldn't resist) 😆
- Mami knocked before entering Arnav's room, finally a knocker!! 👍🏼
Slightly off topic but I was watching Salman Khan on Indian Idol today, and what is the first thing I noticed about Sallu bhai...he was wearing a chunky bracelet exactly like our Shyam - hai Shyam kyun teri yaad mujhe inta sataye?!
I'll end the post with my mum's take on Dadi Ji - 'eh ainvi apna haat ute kardi rendi ya' 😆
That's all the coherent thoughts I can gather atm, just wanted to say a huge thank you to all my Redux buddies (you know who you are 😉). You gals have made me enjoy the show even more, which I didn't think was possible. More importantly you've got me digging deeper. A lot of love coming your way 🤗
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Ritsy --hmmm you have got the redux blood in you now 😉 its seems to be oozing with your thoughts &in penning it down !!! I'll be keeping my eye on your juicy posts 👍🏼
Iam honoured by .. you taking my name in 😳😆 nowadays seeing joy every where
Looks like I wont be sleeping for a while
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