Jodha Akbar 34: Prelude to the Storm - Page 5

Ah...!! Aunty, what a co-incidence, in my reply to your assessment post made yesterday, I had mentioned "taming the shrew", though as a metaphor; but keeping in mind the play itself. I am so happy you too compared it to that one. 😃

You are right, Raja Bharmal's mother's talk scenes with her daughter in law, was really a surprise for me, and a pleasant one. In that one particular scene, she exuded royalty, experience, and decisiveness, traits of a ruler and his family; which maybe essential in tough times.

As for Jalaal's thoughts about not telling his "Begum-e-Khaas" and others about his 'nikaah", there seemed to be more than what met the eyes. he is very clever in convincing others about the valid reasons behind some of his decisions, convincing them in the process that there is nothing else involved, apart from political and diplomatic necessities. but in reality it seemed his passion for possessing Jodha is far greater than other things. maybe he wants no 'ho hallah" or obstacle in his marriage with Jodha; and that's why the veil of surprise and 'just another nikaah". Though in reality, for now what matters to him the most right now is Jodha, for whatever reasons they may be at present. 😊 😃

P.S. I am so sad...you didn't notice my single reply to your posts in your last 2-3 threads. 😭

good analysis as usual !! the story moved slowly this week , but gearing up for all action next week i guess.

Jodha still being unaware of the identity of her bridegroom is highly unrealistic but can be attributed to creative liberty taken by CV's to bring in more drama. So keeping that aside, Jodha does impress with her firm decision of marry whosoever her father has chosen for her, without the slightest thought of her future, just for the betterment of Amer and its people.

As for Jalal, he growing as an emperor. From being liberal to his would be assassin , patiently answering people who doubt his decision and putting disobedient sub-ordinates in place, Jalal has imposed on everyone that he is control.

Just like Jalal, I am also eagerly awaiting the reaction of all the mughal ladies on Jodha's entry and Jodha's own reaction on meeting them !! 😊

My dear Chahat,

I am so very sorry, my dear, that I did not reply to your comments on my last 2/3 posts. It must have been because, though I make it a point to reply to each comment individually, as you must have noticed, when one posts daily, it is impossible to respond to all those kind enough to write in. The backlog builds up steadily, and one cannot clear it fast enough in the time one can spare for this forum.

With 4 posts this week besides this one, I kept falling behind, tried to go back and cover some missing comments in the earlier threads, and then gave up in despair. It used to happen ever earlier with charming genie, and I apologised to her ,but try as I might, I could never keep up. And I am yet to comment on Mansi and Jyothi's weekend posts of last week, and now this weekend is upon us!

I think you must have commented later, not among the first few, which I always managed to reply to before I wrote the next post. Anyhow, I will try my best not to be so behindhand with yours in the future, and you might like to comment as soon as you can. Between us, we will ensure that none of your comments goes unanswered. Deal?

The taming of the shrew reference was a curious coincidence, but I was pleased that you know your Shakespeare!

As for Jalal's motivations re: Jodha, I see this forum awash with Mills and Boon addicts, but I stand by my take on it, which is that right now, he wants above all to teach her a good lesson. This will change,of course, but not immediately. Apart from this, he is an admirer of beauty in general, and he is mesmerised by her bepanah husn - though the first approximation to that description came only yesterday. Earlier, she looked, for the most part, quite commomplace, except for her eyes. But things have improved dramatically over the last 2 episodes.

Good, let us all look forward to a lot of fun next week,with gorgeous visuals and next to no need for analysis!

Shyamala Aunty

Originally posted by: chahat4u

Ah...!! Aunty, what a co-incidence, in my reply to your assessment post made yesterday, I had mentioned "taming the shrew", though as a metaphor; but keeping in mind the play itself. I am so happy you too compared it to that one. 😃

You are right, Raja Bharmal's mother's talk scenes with her daughter in law, was really a surprise for me, and a pleasant one. In that one particular scene, she exuded royalty, experience, and decisiveness, traits of a ruler and his family; which maybe essential in tough times.

As for Jalaal's thoughts about not telling his "Begum-e-Khaas" and others about his 'nikaah", there seemed to be more than what met the eyes. he is very clever in convincing others about the valid reasons behind some of his decisions, convincing them in the process that there is nothing else involved, apart from political and diplomatic necessities. but in reality it seemed his passion for possessing Jodha is far greater than other things. maybe he wants no 'ho hallah" or obstacle in his marriage with Jodha; and that's why the veil of surprise and 'just another nikaah". Though in reality, for now what matters to him the most right now is Jodha, for whatever reasons they may be at present. 😊 😃

P.S. I am so sad...you didn't notice my single reply to your posts in your last 2-3 threads. 😭

Thank you, Suvi dear. Brevity is a great virtue, especially when accompanied by felicity of expression!

Shyamala Aunty

Originally posted by: Super Kool

Such a superb analysis aunty...👏👏👏 Perfect...

You know, Disha, I am beginning to regret never having watched Prithviraj Chauhan, though I was still in the diplomatic service and out of India when it was airing. If I wanted to watch it online now, which would be the best site to visit?

Which Chetan was this, the chap who now plays Adham Khan?

Shyamala Aunty

Originally posted by: disha15

The highlight for me was sharif Jalal scene!And you have beautifully explained how height doesnt matter.

I dunno y,when u were describing this,i was getting images of chetan.that maybe bcoz i have been used to chetan-rajat scenes.and what struck me the most was despite prithvi(Rajat)not being that tall,intimidated the mighty Bhimdev(chetan) 👏

he has done it yet again,be it with Adham or sharif,both being 'taller' 👏 Its just that 'look' in eyes and the commanding voice!pure brilliance! 👏

Also,yes,i so love jodha's grandmother!She is such a strong woman!

Thank you! I agree with all your comments, especially about Jalal growing into being a real emperor. He had all this in him already, but Bairam Khan was managing everything, so he never got a chance to do his own thing. Now he has it.

Yes, next week should be a humdinger, especially visually.

Shyamala B.Cowsik

Originally posted by: bluecool

good analysis as usual !! the story moved slowly this week , but gearing up for all action next week i guess.

Jodha still being unaware of the identity of her bridegroom is highly unrealistic but can be attributed to creative liberty taken by CV's to bring in more drama. So keeping that aside, Jodha does impress with her firm decision of marry whosoever her father has chosen for her, without the slightest thought of her future, just for the betterment of Amer and its people.

As for Jalal, he growing as an emperor. From being liberal to his would be assassin , patiently answering people who doubt his decision and putting disobedient sub-ordinates in place, Jalal has imposed on everyone that he is control.

Just like Jalal, I am also eagerly awaiting the reaction of all the mughal ladies on Jodha's entry and Jodha's own reaction on meeting them !! 😊

My dear Apurva,

Thank you so much, and I found all your comments to the point.

Double posts next week, you wicked girl?😉 You had better get me a new left wrist from somewhere!😉

Now what I am hoping is that there will be 90% visuals and only 10% to analyse!

Shyamala Aunty

Originally posted by: ApurvaLovesARVI

Again a very Faboulous Post Aunty...

This Week was vey lucky, wasn't it? Continous post from you...

I hope this Happens everday! #Fingers crossed

Coming to the Episode, the starting part was the best in whole of the episode.

I am greatly impressed by Raja Bhaarmal's Mother, she is truly Royal, calm and collected, Not crying buckets over a small thing.She talked like a True Royal and experianced and not to forget Mature!

If seen from positive point of view, Marriage to Jalal is such a great honour, her daughter would be Mallika-e-Hindustan, As Ruquiya suddenly, out of blue demoted her as only Mallika-e-Khaas😉

Then Sujamal, I felt bad for that poor guy. Brother-Sister relationship was so cute. I am missing that,Well

And that Pratap, he is very rude😡

forgetten that he is standing in Amer, and ordering the King to keep his Voice down, Where are the manners? Relief he didn't took more than 2-3 minutes...

Jalal's dialouge about seeing the faces of Begums when princess lands there, is AWESOM

I think he knows Jodha will bring Jealousy Element

Skipping what come next...

The precap

Ooo Lovely, Jalal-Jodha's face-off. Rajat's smirk would be worth watching.😆

One again Hats Off to you Aunty

for writing such a Brilliant Analysis

Now I am patiently waiting for the next week for 3 reasons

_Shaadi Saptah

_1 Hour Episode

_As it is an Hour one, we will get more longer posts from you, Aunty...

Shyamala aunty,

It seems to me as you are just as impatient for the weekend to end and Monday to arrive. it is good to see that no matter where one is in ones phase of life, it appears that we are all are in the same place of waiting for monday's episode. 😆

what do they say, "Besarbi se intezar karthay hai hum"...

Oh how have Jalal and jodha taken over our lives like this?

I really don't know, Sonya. See my post to Stargirl above, about how I nearly abandoned Jodha Akbar after the first 2 days. And look at me now! These things are fated.

And of course I want Monday to arrive. It is curious, but ever since I retired recently and started watching TV serials fairly regularly, about 3 or so at a time, I cannot remember ever waiting for the telecasts. But I find myself waiting for Jodha Akbar,and to a slightly lesser extent for Maharana Pratap, where I love Faisal Khan from last year's DID L'il Masters, plus the very rich ambience and the uncomplicated heroism of the three main characters. Compared to that, the JA Kunwar Pratap was a washout.

As for my posts, I wrote my first here only on June 30, but it feels like I have been doing it forever. I am a fickle analyst, and I drop out when the story line and/or the characters become flat, but I don't see that happening here, so you are stuck with me till the end!😉

Shyamala Aunty

Originally posted by: SonyaBlade

Shyamala aunty,

It seems to me as you are just as impatient for the weekend to end and Monday to arrive. it is good to see that no matter where one is in ones phase of life, it appears that we are all are in the same place of waiting for monday's episode. 😆

what do they say, "Besarbi se intezar karthay hai hum"...

Oh how have Jalal and jodha taken over our lives like this?