The Lori was melodious. Pari sad and beautiful! Jalal's goatee and slim trim figure ❤️
The Voice Over says Jodha's happy times returned after the return of the new baby in her life. So, some time has lapsed!😳
Another scene I absolutely adored was a beautiful 4 month old sleeping on Jodha's lap and having khulle-aam maalish... and her list of 'laads' was uber-cute
My sweet one...
Shehenshah's laadla...
My aankhon ka taaraa...
And in the room later, she scolds her lil one
'You're so naughty... you're taking ages to sleep' she tells him
Jodha be happy he's not bawling his lungs out instead 😆
'He fought with Ruqaiyya for your sake...' 😭 Awww Zeenat is using the wrong sentiment here to emotionally blackmail Jodha, but what she said was the truth!
[Btw, this Zeenat character is not a bad pick for villain - definitely better than Papita]
A HAGGARD JALAL
Jalal is possibly drinking an opioid concoction - a drink commonly used in that era to alleviate pain. That would make one very drowsy too.
He does look really tired + drunk + in pain! (Excellent acting RT!)
He doesn't want her there because he wants her to be by Hussain!
Jodha clutches him by his face and says 'I WANT to be here... you've always been there for me.. you do so much for me.. can I not take some time out for you?'
'Hussain will not calm down without you... he needs you...'
'No Shehenshah... I want to be here...'
'Why do you love me so much?' he grazes her face
She doesn't answer and just leans her forehead against him
'Why do you love me so much?' it's his turn to ask
'Why do you have to think of me so much?' she brushes off his worries
As they part, he feels his throbbing forehead
'Must be paining a lot...' she frets
'Yes it is painful' he smiles drowsily 'But ever since you've arrived... it's...'
He picks her fingers and kisses them (very tastefully done and both of them look so much in character here, I am amazed! It felt like a real Emperor seeking comfort in the presence of his queen!)
He leans back and she tucks a pillow underneath. Once he's played with her arms, he moves and makes space for her. She takes the cue and lies beside him. Holding his fingers, she weeps - possibly happy for having rediscovered love. Possibly thinking of all that'd transpired. He appreciates her turmoil and consoles her - in tears himself!
(Beautifully penned down - beautifully thought! A husband and wife overcoming their woes at the demise of their child!)
He removes her kangan and kisses her fingers again. She seizes the back of his hair ☺️ (so we should understand what's happening here - at this point, there was a bit of hesitance but didn't take out of the overall sequence)
Before long, her jewellery is off and the coy queen blushes.
He is dazed - more into seeking her comfort - like he wants her - like he doesn't want to stop there!
Jalal actually kisses her neck (no body doubles here either) while she grabs his arm in trepidation. He holds her back and brings her close - though a bit drunk-clumsily! Then, he wraps himself around her as the sight zooms off
Yes, it was done from behind some purdah - but it has been shot well! And everyone's favourite BGM in the background too!
Definietly beautifully shot scene. Not because it was HOT... but because it was meaningful - natural - not awkward - and because it was poignant!
Anupamaa
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