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Today, showed a slowing of pace of the track ... With a lot of focus on the emotions of Jodha and particularly Jalal. I believe this weekend is going to be a torturous one- either we will cliff-hang on Jalal's explosion or it will come on Monday. We will be guessing whether Jodha will leave for Amer or not, etc. So, we better come up with some fun weekend plans!đ
In the meantime, here is a take 5 for an episode that I thought was overall good and here is my take 5 with a few detours along the way (apologies in advance for the side notes):
(1) Jodha's guilt: I am glad they are showing a more contemplative Jodha, who is expressing her guilt to Moti. As always, Jalal's life is paramount for her and she wants to find the traitor. I completely understand Jodha's dilemma here- she is in a tough spot and fails to realize how much Jalal trusts her and is waiting for her to open up.
My only thing is I wish Jodha would take her own advice. I remember after the religious conversion issue Jalal had dismissed a few people from his court; Hamida Bano had later asked Jodha about Jalal's decision; she responded that it was good but Jalal may not be always right- he should learn to consult others. Where is that advice right now? She decides to leave the harem without consulting Salima, Hamida Bano, or even her own husband. How will her husband feel to hear in public that she is leaving the post due to personal reasons, personal reasons he doesn't know about. It sounds ridiculous!
A side note on Jalal's reaction to her harem decision as I do not view it as a public insult. When Jalal yelled at another begum / Ruqs for accusing Jodha, we did not view it as a public insult. Jodha was insulting the vote of the harem and her role by resigning without telling anyone and that to citing personal reasons that her husband does not even know- can Jalal not show his displeasure? A few thoughts in the scene:
- His sarcasm when he asks her if there are any laws to change: I do not view this as an insult but his frustration with Jodha that he cannot understand her. She goes all out to save people in the kingdom but ignores her ideals in her own home! Again, not going with her advice to start at home.
- I think he was rightfully upset that she was using personal issues as an issue; can he give up his role as Shehenshah for personal issues? And again, what personal issues that her own husband does not know of!
- He was disappointed on why she stood for elections when she did not want to keep the responsibility- wasn't that a question on all our minds and all the begums?
- He also stated I had told that Ruqs was better at handling it more as a warning before she stood for elections; he did not say I always knew Ruqs were better and you would fail
- Beyond all this, again Jodha had not lived up to his expectations yet again- I heard more disappointment than insult
(2) Sword scene:love it every time the CVs show this sword scene with Jalal practicing and his sword at Jodha's neck- this is the third time, and you can see the difference in each time:
First time: Jodha wanted to leave Amer and criticizing Jalal for not keeping his word: he literally lunges towards her in irritation but stops himself and Jodha gives a cold stare
Second time: Recently, where they showed a full 20 second of Rajat's skills; Jalal was apologetic that his sword was so near to his beloved begum.
Okay.. Nice to re- live old scenes now back to today!
Third time, today: Jalal did not seem to do it intentionally but again was close to bringing the sword to his anger and manages to control it and bring it back down. What I loved about the scene today:
- How Jalal showed his anger and frustration- those raw emotions / passion seemed to finally emerge
- How he drenched himself in water ... Almost cooling his anger off to prevent a public outburst. Jalal looked awesome too!
- How no matter how upset he is Jalal will not disrespect prasad
- How he continues to be patient with Jodha and asks her about her lack of sleep
- How Jodha began to hint that what she is doing is related to his life and safety ... Except, it was too little too late to calm down Jalal's hurt mind
(3) Bonding between Hamida Bano and Jalal: You know what my favorite part of this track is ... Though MA thinks she is ruling Jalal on this one, Jalal is going to everyone but her - Atgah Khan and Hamida Bano. It is showing that he knows Maham Anga is not the right person for this issue. It also again foreshadows that Hamida Bano will take over the role that MA played completely.
Luckily her advice was the right one for the serial (if not for real life), to wait for Jodha to open up. But unfortunately, the hurt is rising like a volcano and I do not blame him.
(4) Again Maham Anga continues to read the situation wrong ... She thought Jalal followed Jodha out of distrust instead of worry for her security.
Again, she is reading the situation wrong and is overconfident which is a sure sign of her defeat. đ
(5) Jalal is keeping this between Jodha and himself: This shows he has already progress post the the Dhakka
- He had shared the Dhakka with both Ruqs and MA; here he refused to share it with Hamida Bano or Atgah Khan; didn't his dialogue that some things you have to face on your own say it all
- I do not view the harem scene as an insult as I mentioned above; he just showed his displeasure and reacted to what Jodha said
- Even in the precap, it is unclear whether the I didn't tell you to sit down was an insult. It may be followed by something like, "Behraar, you are making a lot of decisions on your own these days." So, let's not attack him yet. But more importantly he said taqliya before he spoke to her- he will not say anything to her in public. If he shows anger in private, I am more than happy.
Let's see what tomorrow brings ... I am pretty sure they will reserve the major dhamakka for next week.
So, what are your thoughts on the episode?
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