Take 5: Top 5 countdown for zabardast May 9th - Page 4

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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!

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!

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

Originally posted by: munnirony

2 things to note;- 1) HB trying to ptach up b/w jalal-maham. she is not at all angry with maham for whtever she did??? & HB has also forgotten about the cave mystery & also didnt mentioned it infront of jalal.

2) 2ndly, i wonder why moti was saying tht now she can go to pilgrims without any trouble?? tax or no tax i dont think she has to pay anything bcoz she is shahenshah's begum's khaas friend.

Originally posted by: munnirony

2 things to note;- 1) HB trying to ptach up b/w jalal-maham. she is not at all angry with maham for whtever she did??? & HB has also forgotten about the cave mystery & also didnt mentioned it infront of jalal.

2) 2ndly, i wonder why moti was saying tht now she can go to pilgrims without any trouble?? tax or no tax i dont think she has to pay anything bcoz she is shahenshah's begum's khaas friend.

Originally posted by: divyavm

Originally posted by: tamy267

Divi, today I will only talk about JaJo..no Maham, Hamida or others but only JaJo.❤️

I totally loved the last bit...Jodha admitted her mistake! not only this but also she said she was stubborn beyond limits!!! the tears in her eyes, the happiness in her face when everyone was hailing Jalal, the pride on her face as a wife of that bade dilwala Shehenshah were soo sooo pleasure to watch! she recalled not only Jalal's mafi scene or Mainavati's doses but also how Jalal shielded her in Mathura! in fact this was the first came on her mind..😃 I am so very happy! to my utter surprise she just didnt want to wait anymore but run to her Jalal.. she even said it "Shehenshah ke paas" awww...🤗no wonder Jalal loves Jodha..just a day back nothing was able to convince her aur aaj woh rukna hi nahi chahti!!😉😆 raat ko hi nikalna hai...😆can understand her eagerness..Ameris r ready to celebrate! love them..❤️

Agree with every one of your points Behena! Jodha was great today!

precap: just wanna hug JaJo...🤗seeing Jalal so happy and grinning after a long long time khushi ke aansu agaye mere...😭love him so much!❤️ab bas Jodha ajaye! JaJo ka reunion dekhna hai bas...☺️

I am sure the CVs will drag it ... Be ready ... But we will be happy eventually

P.S. TMHPKNK moment...🤗during the precap, I was also thinking how come the messenger reached before Jodha? I knew if nobody, u will notice this for sure.😆

Of course I would notice as you would! 😆

EDIT: forgot to mention..Shehnaz...her lines r so good! I liked when she said "sab khush hai Shehenshah se siwaye Shehenshah ki Begum"😆 Shehnaz needs to around Jodha to give doses😉

I am sure she will tag along with Jodha to give Moti some much needed competition!

Originally posted by: TheIronLady

I agree!!! I have this feeling that they wont be able to meet and that Jalal will be attacked like in the movie, this way cvs can still drag the track and keep JaJo apart. Lets see what is in store for us.😊

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. 😆

Jodha needs to get there but she has time... Though she might not like to get love advice from her devar ... What is Shehnaaz there for? 😆

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

Did you read my PS? Highly unlikely!

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

Let's see ... Hope she doesn't hide it from Jalal this time 😆

Originally posted by: Jeevitha.P

ur post has left a big smile on my face just like the way we saw one on jalals face during the precap scene.😊

Originally posted by: tamy267

in fact Jodha was the one to tell him he has a heart😆

CVs have serious amnesia I tell u