Take 5: Top 5 countdown for zabardast May 9th - Page 2

Originally posted by: adianasr

lashy I keep saying that if the Universe wants us to learn a lesson she will keep sending us the 'parikshas' so that we learn them - and she becomes a Zen master and even beats us into learning them if we become dheeth - Jodha Ranisa has to learn this lesson on Love - but unfortunately for that our poor poor TE will be getting hurt - I would say there a minimum of 3 more direct attempts on his life that are yet to happen in the immediate future of which I do know that in 2 he will get hurt!!!!

Originally posted by: TheIronLady

You know Divi I am hell tired of this Jalal vs Jodha...Jalal vs Jodha...or Whether they deserve each other or not?...

For now I am happy that Jodha decided to go back and admitted her mistake.😃

Awesome post as usual.😊

Originally posted by: lashy

Royal royal royal - I loved the march of soldiers as they went about carrying the 'Tax abolishment' messages to the villages. I loved the announcements that were made in every village and the reaction of the villagers. I was under the impression that yesterday, the episode could have highlighted the issue more since it was one of Akbar's most unique achievements. However, the fact that the after-effects of the new law spewed into today's episode depicted the issue in better scope!

Yes, it was great to see the reactions of one and all!

MP
For some reason, I liked Maharana Pratap's scene - true, they haven't been picturizing him as much of a warrior and even his age-range etc is all wrong - but then, this story is of Jodha Akbar and we get to hear about his parallel views - so, I guess I'm not too bothered!

And he was not in his usual Green dress!

JALAL
While I was disheartened to see Jalal's sad avtaar again - there was a line of his that really touched me!
'You might not recall your memories with me, but at least when you hear of this news you will, if only for a second - remember my name' Splendid!

I know - loved it! To me, it was once again a sign of his humility ... That he could think himself not even worthy of Jodha's thoughts

When his mother walked in, notice how Jalal swiftly reverted from gloomy lover to humble little son!

Brilliant observation as always!

His words to Ammijaan when he confessed about the brewing ill-will amongst some Mughals in court 'I know I cannot make everyone happy' only highlighted what I'd said about Akbar yesterday - he was not meant to be a people-pleaser - he was meant to be a leader!

Exactly!

As far as the MA-Jalal equation goes, it's beyond a point of no return now - from BOTH ends!

Hamida Bano does not seem to get that point

JODHA
I liked how the men gave the Queen back her donation money once they learnt of the tax-abolishment!
'Everyone's happy with the Shehenshah except his Begum' I laughed when Shehnaaz said this line

I was very happy that she was elated about the joy she felt on hearing the 'Jay Jay kaar' of her husband! I did expect that!

Shehnaaz was very cute - she almost made it to my top 5 😳

JODHA'S DECISION
True, as you said I liked that she wanted to go back at once and that she said she wanted to go back for Shehenshah - but still compared to what he's been going through in her absence I felt like her decision was more based on 'Justice, Duty and a Sense of relief' - not love!

I don't know, I might be the odd one out here - but, I wasn't too impressed by the culmination of this track. I assume that whether a Jodha fan, a Jalal fan or an Akdha fan - all wanted Jodha to return to Agra only because she was madly in love with Shehenshah - when she'd realized she couldn't stay away from him - tirthkar or no - Shivani or no shouldn't make an iota of difference to her. I wanted to see love that is selfless and love that holds no expectations...love that holds no conditions from both sides.

However, the manner in which the CVs have portrayed the Jalal-Jodha equation now still appears unbalanced to me. The manner in which Jodha recalled the flashbacks and her words about 'He's changing...hriday jaagne lagi hai...' it felt like as though she stayed away from an erring husband and decided to go back once he mended his ways!
He was always a benevolent and broad-minded king - he never differentiated between Hindus and Mughals and this is something Jodha always knew. The only problem was in the husband-wife equation. So THAT should have been the driving force! THAT should have been what they concentrated on! Apart from a tel-maalish/Badal-Kajri episode, Jodha never recollected anything positive about him in 1 whole month! While he has been recalling so many positive things about her - missing her as his wife - as his lover - he is visiting her hojra and talking to her painting - thinking of her every spare minute - getting teary eyed - talking to the moon - to Salima - to rocks and trees and leaves! (and out of love, not for her advices or counsels or her righteousness)
The sudden realization on her part today after the 'tirthkar' news felt like injustice to an 'Epic love story'. It seemed to me like she agreed to go back only because her faith in his justice was resurrected - there was no gradual build-up to her feelings. I am very disappointed with the CVs for this. The 'Becoming diwani and pagal in his absence' Jodha is a thing of my dreams, I guess! I would have been very happy for her to hide all this from others, but in the hidden seclusion of her room to think/reminisce/talk/fight/miss/weep about her love! We saw nothing like that!

My question, if he hadn't pardoned Shivani or abolished the tax, she wouldn't have come back - at least, not for now right? Then, she should wait back for some more time till she realizes her love. If not; Jalal the lover and Jodha the beloved it will always be!

Shraddha, no you are not alone on this. I almost had an "all's well that end's well" mindset when I did my take 5. I was disappointed that she needed the Shivani's forgiveness and this reform to realize Jalal's heart had finally awakened ... She herself has observed and noted his heart multiple times. My only justification after his outburst is she had forgotten all the heartfelt things he had done and she was remembering it now ... I also feel Jodha is not there yet fully in love ... And that rebuilding this love will take us through IPL.

Or else, we will just need to be happy that Jalal is such a good lover, and Jodha is a lucky beloved.

Precap -
Jalal is so going to miss his teddy bear hugs when Atgah's gone!

No other comments on Jalal's 100 watt smile???

As always, beautiful take Shraddha 😳

Originally posted by: rpeez

Awesome post Shraddha!

I loved your observations. And yes the execution was very good today. (Anyone got any news on the director? I heard he had quit awhile back.)

And yes I toootally agree with your point on Jodha's reason for return. But, I guess, we might see this in some time as I am guessing, there might be an attack on his life by MA. Probably seeing him in coma will get her "prem" kicking. Send Mirza to her and let him belt out his Mohabbat mantra on her, Jallu has already lost it, hence proved it works. Or maybe Shivani can do the needful, having all-time access pass to harem. 😆

For my pains I hope they show a decent apology by Jodha to Jalaal, in private. 😳

I have a nagging doubt in my head that, the cave mystery will be solved in a typical EK serial way, by Jodha herself.

Originally posted by: munnirony

awsum analysis divya. i liked ur points. but im still upset with the dialogue writers. " shahenshah ka hriday jagne laga hain" is again a wrong dialogue. he had shown many times tht he has heart. even jodha herself had admitted it many times. she had seen it many times. but i guess again the dialogue writers had forgotten evrything.😕