Take 5: Top 5 count down for the beautiful Feb 26th episode - Page 5

Originally posted by: rpeez

I liked the fact that, they finally hired a hair stylist for Jalaal. 😆

Originally posted by: Donjas

The 5000 women in harem is possible only if most of them are bandhis and live in Agra not Sikri.

Originally posted by: aashyagh

Lovely divya. The last scene was the highlight.

Thanks and thanks for posting!

Lashy, missing yr analysis.

I agree- Lashy you need to post something on today's episode!

Have some trust, Jalal will be back, during Amer and Ajmer Jalal rocked, so for love story Jo is on the higher side, after this Jalal will be back.🤗

I am waiting for Jalal to back- he was back in form with dealing with Ruqs! Jodha might win again for ending slavery 😊

Originally posted by: divyavm

Originally posted by: history_geek

Don't know if its possible.😊
I haven't got the chance to see Fatehpur Sikri or Agra Fort, till now.😕 (i'd go soon.)
So, i do not know really, if they are SO MUCH big.😊

But, i still doubt this, because Fazl says, more then 5K ladies and that too EACH one having a 😲SEPARATE quarter.🤓
And, from reading more from other sources/accounts, ASI archives say that this was not possible, seeing the Agra Fort / FS size. They say its highly exaggerated.😕


@bold...I also thought same EARLIER..😊

But Fazl and his mention of separate quarter for EACH lady, made it unbelievable..😕

Originally posted by: divyavm

I found today's episode to be beautiful- that is all I can say. 😳

So, let me go directly to the top 5 of the day- there was so much to choose from. 😊

The boat ride was simply amazing. Thankfully, Ruqs did not interrupt the boat ride nor waited for them in the banks- we got at least some peace before the Ruqs bomb hit. I am going to split the boat ride into two distinct parts that I liked:

I was a bit disappointed with the boat ride as it was short and was expecting more from it.
Furthermore, if you look carefully you will notice that Rajat and Paridhis scenes were shot separately, they werent shoting on the set together. There wasnt any scene taken together, mostly from far using their body doubles. Thats why I felt something was missing.

(1) The level of understanding and sync between Jodha and Jalal; of specific mention:

- The mutual hesitation and awkwardness to start the conversation

- How they both asked simultaneously on why the other was not saying anything- they are so in sync

- Jalal's knowing look when he said that filhaal tho the sword loves me the most; he must know all to well that soon it will be Jodha 😉

- Jodha's pain / emotional bonding when he heard of his hard life more amidst enemies - she almost had to shake herself out or it

(2) Maturity of how Jalal-Jodha discussed the MU of who invited who: Compared to all the times they have misunderstood each other, I love how they actually had a conversation to resolve the MU on who invited who. I thought it was illegal for two serial leads to have a logical conversation! 😆

It was nice to see them solving the misunderstanding in a matured way. They are beginning to understand each other.

Initially, Jalal tried to dismiss it as usual confusions of women and remembered that Night (though there was no pain now when referring to it 😊) ... But I am glad that Jodha persisted in saying she did not invite him. Jalal finally understood she was telling the truth and guesses somebody did this to get them to be together (love Jodha's blush here)... I am glad they had this conversation now so Jalal was well-equipped to defend Jodha when Ruqs came barging in

(3) How Jalal handled Ruqs; there were a few components that made me stand up and clap:

- Jalal was upset to see Ruqs drag Jodha into the room

- Jalal was very calm in dealing with Ruqs and did not distrust Jodha for a moment

- He did not let Ruqs raise her voice against Shahbuddhin

- Clearly told her it was not a galti but a galat faimi

- But, last but not the least, she told her off for being to high-handed to come to invite him and instead sent the invite as a Begum-e-khaas 👏

Finally, Jalal is not just giving the "lollipop treatment" as Tamy called it.

Yes, I like the way Jalal handled Ruqu. He knows her well since childhood and solved it without being seen as favouring Jodha. He also explained nicely to Jodha without making her feel less important.

Okay one regret- why couldn't Shahbuddin add to his case that even MA thought it was Jodha Begum. Ah well. Compared to the rest of the courtiers, he seemed quite sharp and made a clear tight case on why he assumed it was Jodha Begum. About time Jalal had some adept people in the court. 😆

Phew, with that one regret behind me, let me go to the best part of the episode- the Akdha scene. Loved how Jalal held back Jodha seeing her hurt to clarify his perspective, and the following two components made it to the top 5:

(4) Jodha said that if she was interrupted in her time with the Shehenshah she would not be worried about her audha but that her prem was disrespected. Wow, what an indirect and beautiful way for her to admit her prem to him. It was beautifully done.😳

Finally, Jodha indirectly admitted her love to Jalal. 👏 👏 👏

I think it also hinted at why she was afraid to admit her love- she is afraid it would be split among so many ranis and she would not be able to handle it.

(5) Special recognition for the smile on Jalal's face in the end: how can you not fall in love with that smile 😃... He had heard what he had never heard from any life that their prem would be hurt if he was with others... And Jodha looking back at him afraid of what she had just confessed. Rajat, your smile rocks!

Jalal was is in the 7th cloud. He couldnt stop himself smiling. I think he will get a bigger chest pain. 😉 I have a feeling he will soon admit to Ruqu that he is in-love with Jodha

So, what a beautiful ending on Jalal's smiling face of an episode where we were expecting a MU again. Hence, we should not worry about a MU till it actually happens- we have been trained to assume the worst 😆

Honorable mention: dignity of Jodha when Ruqs accused her- especially asking her to let go of her hand and she can walk on her own. 👏

So, from the precap, it looks like Jodha will get another halo of helping a someone unite with their love and go against Ruqs leading to our maha-episode battle between the two begums. I am not sure if this also has to do with the Tata sky spoiler of atrocities to slaves.

My guess on the ME: Jodha will win the BEK crown but give it to Ruqs saying she wants to be a patni not a BEK. Then, what will our dear Ruqs do? She probably will say in her usual delusional way, even Jodha Begum knew she could not handle it or she didn't realize the value of being a BEK. 😆

Jodha doesnt want any Audha but just Jalals PREM. 😊

So, what did you love about today's episode? Or should I say, what could you have possibly not loved? 😉

Originally posted by: Joja

Hi Divya, thanks for the update.

Thanks so much and thanks for posting!

I havent watched the episode yet, still in office. But after reading the updates cant wait to get back home and watch online.

Go watch it! I used to watch it in my lunch breaks when I was in the US or else I would always have a meeting when the show telecast 😃

thanks for describing the +ves so well

Come back and share the positives when you watch it!

Originally posted by: Donjas

Beautiful episode and as usual sparkling analysis.

Thanks and thanks for posting!

Just one thing to spoil the fun and that was Sharifuddin at his evil best. He is progressing remarkably well, first it was fingers, now he has graduated to necks.

Ah well, I am just glad that SD is not trying to harm Jodha's character this time. I would love Jodha's life to be in danger and Jalal saving her now!

As for the 5000 women in harem, anyone who's has seen Fatehpur Sikri will know there is no way that is physically possible. And royal personages like Hamida, Ruqaiya or MUZ will hardly accept cramped quarters.

I know there is quite a debate on this ... i think Jalal was exaggerating to see Jodha's reaction and it worked 😉