Originally posted by: chitmanas
Dear friends, I was unable to post yesterday and this morning due to some problems. The title that Tanthya gave was too excellent that I wanted to pen down a few thoughts. I've also included my thoughts on today's episode, enjoy.
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Arnav Singh Raizada, The Brahma Kamal
I know the women are generally compared to flowers, but today I decided to try something different. So, here it goes. Arnav Singh Raizada, a man who for 14 years struggled to get out of his horrid, painful past. He let it change him completely and his true self was hidden away without any chance of ever opening or blooming again. All that surrounded him was darkness and there was no chance to spread his wings. He could no longer experience the freedom of flying high up in air and spread the fragrance of his true self around. Enter Khushi after these same 14 years, who pours the true essence of life into him. Though not aware, he started blooming from that day. It took him a year to realize that he's opened up, opened up to the large possibilities of life itself. The struggle he went through to emerge out of his self-imprisonment was very painful, but isn't it true that when all doors are closed God leaves a window open? Interspersed within this struggle for emergence were some precious moments with his beloved; can be help but reminiscence when he sees the love of his life spreading her cheerfulness around?
Yes, the Brahma Kamal blooms for a short span and withers away, but why not think that this short span embodies a life time's existence of Arnav Singh Raizada? Today, we saw how he's still struggling to put the past behind, but circumstances are pulling him back. He's so afraid that he'll be caught up in that quagmire again and his happiness will be taken away from him. He's still the vulnerable Arnav, but the warrior in him is very much present. He'll once again emerge the victor in whatever plans dadi and shyam have for him. Shall we wait and see?
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Today's episode:
Simply Irresistible
The mehendi ceremony has started and the nok jhok of the bride and groom continues. Arnav wants LG on Khushi's hands and she wants an A. Khushi wants him to dance and put mehendi, but Arnav doesn't want to and he walks away. Dear Khoosi, bhy phear bhen NK ij here? All that NK fears is Buaji, right?😆
While the family is dancing and enjoying, enter our hero who notices right away that Khushi's dori has come undone; he catches her eye and nods to her to come to him. Khushi pretends to dance, slowly walks away and joins a waiting Arnav who's chosen a private spot for them. 😉
Arnav, as usual tries to hold Khushi's hand. She protests and shows him her mehendi filled hands, all the while smiling, happy and yes, her eyes dare him to touch her. How can he resist this beauty who's charms are tantalizing and whose innocent eyes are inviting him? His picks up the gauntlet; he puts his arm around her waist and pulls her closer to him. He doesn't want any distance to separate them. Khushi tries to protest asking him to leave her. But, he's a master who already knows the lady doth protest too much. When Arnav asks her 'Really', what can she do except admit silently that she wants to be in his arms too? While their eyes are talking to each other, Arnav gently puts his arms on her waist and slowly starts turning her around. Khushi has no idea why he's doing it and is already short on breath in anticipation of what, she knows not. He keeps her waiting for a few seconds, brings his arms up along her hands as if to tease her and then ties her dori very slowly. She understands and smiles. When she turns to look at him, Arnav bends his head to kiss her. Khushi is very shy, smiles at this and tires to walk away only to stop and turn back. Can she help it? she wants to steal another look at her Arnav ji. Arnav shows her his palm and it has a spot of mehendi on it. She got her wish and he's been marked as hers forever. She can no longer stand the temptation, walks towards him and hugs him tightly and he hugs her back. They are content and happy in each other's arms.
This scene was executed beautifully and Barun and Sanaya's amazing chemistry took it up a notch.👏👏 I just loved the fact that there were very few words exchanged. Barun was especially good when he showed his palm with the blob of mehendi; it reminded me of a school kid who's guilty of doing something wrong and is standing in front of the teacher.😆 It was absolutely adorable. The vulnerability that Arnav feels when Khushi leaves him to join the family was excellently expressed by Barun.👏
For some reason, I remembered Nat King Cole's song L-O-V-E when I saw Arnav and Khushi today. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
L - Is for the way you LOOK at me
O - Is for the only ONE I see
V - Is VERY VERY extraordinary
E - Is EVEN more than anyone that you adore
LOVE IS ALL THAT I CAN GIVE TO YOU
LOVE IS MORE THAN JUST A GAME FOR TWO
TWO IN LOVE CAN MAKE IT
TAKE MY HEART AND PLEASE DON'T BREAK IT
LOVE WAS MADE FOR ME AND YOU
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJBgQfnRFus[/YOUTUBE]
Mami ji, why aren't you dancing today? Ahh, you know your duty is adhoora if Garima is not introduced to Dadi ji, right? Mami invites Dadi ji to join the mehendi group so she can introduce Garima. Meanwhile the dholak playing starts and while mami goes to Garima to point her out to dadi ji, Dadi ji disappears. This doesn't deter her. She takes Garima with her and introduces her to Dadi ji with a big tan tada; this time around, the lights are out. Dadi ji and Garima are still in the dark about each other. Dear Mami ji, don't you know until Devi Maiyya wills it, it won't happen? When it's time for these tectonic plates to push against each other, it'll definitely happen.
Arnav follows Khushi who joins the rest of the family that's enjoying. NK and Akash drag him to the stage for dancing. While attempting to dance, Arnav notices one familiar face amongst dholak players and starts getting suspicious. A worried Anjali is noticing this and when she feels Shyam may be found out, she pulls the main switch to turn off the lights. This happens just when Arnav is about to fall on Shyam while dancing and it's definitely a close call. Shyam uses this opportunity to walk away. How long before these tectonic plates collide with each other or rub off of each other and the volcano erupts? Not too long. Shall we wait and see?
Abhaas Mehta and Daljeet Bhanot - Excellent job👏👏
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Mannat Har Khushi Paane Ki
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