Rajat's jalal's memories via shyamala's pearls.. links updated pg 1! - Page 16

Shyamala, your take on episode 42-50 make for delightful reading.

OK, Sri, I will.

But I cannot remove your post! Only you can do that. Just let it stay.

Shyamala Akka

Originally posted by: jayaks02

Akka

Please remove the post once you see this - Please see the short movie Ahalya by Sujoy Ghosh which is available on youtube and write a commentary please.

It is spooky, creepy but still very very good.

A modern take on Ahalya - Gautama - Indra episode with a twist.

LOVE to read your take on this - Movie itself is only 15 minutes - It has already gone viral.

Please pls !! 😃

That, my dear Ela, is an excellent idea, and do not forget to let me know if you change your takes on the story!

When are they starting the telecasts in Zee Anmol?

Shyamala

Originally posted by: elasingh

@Shyamala ...Dear I am going to rewatch JA on ZA...and like Khushi said I too will be reading ur analysis with open eyes, not just as a staunch Jo supporter...It will be fun...

My dear Preeti,

It is always pleasing when others discover talents that one did not know one possessed! 😉 I enjoyed writing those parts, and I am glad you enjoyed reading them. Thank you!

For me, however, the real highlight of the whole was the scene between Jalal and the little Hindu boy. One can have naughty, flirtatious goings on any time, and they are very entertaining, but that scene was superb and intensely meaningful, as you have noted as well.

As for Rajat outdoing Hrithik in the intensity of his Jalal during the fencing bout, you have to remember that Hrithik's Jalal was teasing and lighthearted throughout, whereas here it is a game of one-upmanship with an undercurrent of aggressiveness. Plus there was, in the film, no backlog of near hatred between him and that Jodha. So the two Jalals should not really be compared. \

Hrithik's Jalal had another very attractive quality, elegance, which came from his height, his presence, and his lean, sleek body. Remember him walking down the palace corridors, the curtains billowing all round, listening to Jodha singing? That was very special, and it cannot possibly be reproduced in this serial, just like the delicacy and grace of the first, face to face meeting between them, in Jodha's puja room, cannot be replicated here. That was stunning.

So it is best to avoid comparisons and take each on its own merits.

Shyamala

Originally posted by: Coolpree

Shyamala, your take on episode 42-50 make for delightful reading.

I loved your description of Jallal's interaction with the little Hindu boy- a precursor to his later policies of "Sulh i Kul" and his fascinating religious transformation.

My my Shyamala, with this post we got to see a new "Hunar" of yours 😉. The romantic in you came to a fore in this post. Rajat's Jalal was scintillating especially in the sword fighting scene. However, the way you described the dormant feelings and awakenings in our dear Begum Jodha were amazing. I have to admit I had not looked at her feelings from this intriguing angle .

The highlight was your account of episode 49!!! I have to admit that I am one of the women you referred to because I absolutely "swooned " during the sword fighting scene. Not in the least bit ashamed to admit that I am not in the age category that should be swooning over a 24 yr old boy. But seriously I do think that these two were electrifying together. And Paridhi/ Jodha held her own in this scene.

I dont care that Ekta shoved this scene into the episode out of context ... I am just glad she did. As glorious as Ashitosh's sword fighting scene was in the movie...I have to say this one was better. despite the limitations of set and grandeur, Rajat's Jalal out did Hritik in his intensity ...

My dear Shreya,

Thank you for reading and appreciating these very long posts, clubbing together extracts from my episode analyses of 6-7 of the early episodes of Jodha Akbar. I don't know about Rajat, but I enjoy reading my old posts and preparing these collages, especially the very lively exchanges on matters of substance that we used to have then, arguing back and forth. There is next to nothing of that these days.

I have also been rather disappointed in the no show by many of my old, regular readers, who seem to have become so disgusted with the serial of late that they do not want to have anything more to do with it, even with the fine, early episodes. It is a pity that their commitment to Rajat and his talent could not overcome this distaste for the work of the CVs in the second half of the show. So, you and others like you are extra welcome here!

I do not know how many more parts I will be posting, but one thing I shall do without fail. That will be to post the full list of all the 99 episode analyses I put up in the IF Jodha Akbar forum, marking my personal favourites in deep blue. Then all of you can read any of those 99 posts in full, with all the funny and satirical bits, whereas the extracts I have included are necessarily selective, since they have to be Jalal-centric.

Thank you so much for your concern about my knee. I am soldiering on with the physiotherapy, even if it is painful, but it looks like another 3 months of it at least.

Shyamala Aunty

Originally posted by: sp108

Reliving the golden days of JA through your writings Aunty. When the episodes were good, your lovely words helped us appreciate the fine emotions and the nuanced portrayals by Rajat. And when the episodes were bad, you were at your satirical best. RT and Aunty - you make a formidable jodi 😃.

Rajat is indeed lucky to have YOU making a memoir of his JA performances. Eagerly awaiting the best of RT from your POV.

Hope you knee is healing well. Take care.

My dear Fatma,

I am delighted that you are planning to stay with me for the duration. This is all the more welcome given that I have been rather disappointed in the no show by many of my old, regular readers, who seem to have become so disgusted with the serial of late that they do not want to have anything more to do with it, even with the fine, early episodes. It is a pity that their commitment to Rajat and his talent could not overcome this distaste for the work of the CVs in the second half of the show. So, you and others like you are extra welcome here!

I do not know how many more parts I will be posting,for it is a very tiring exercise, but one thing I shall do without fail. That will be to post the full list of all the 99 episode analyses I put up in the IF Jodha Akbar forum, marking my personal favourites in deep blue. Then all of you can read any of those 99 posts in full, with all the funny and satirical bits, whereas the extracts I have included are necessarily selective, since they have to be Jalal-centric.

Ah, yes, Mahakumbh. I had a ball writing 23 weekly analyses there - I am glad you liked them. I put up my last post the day before I entered the hospital. I had a very nice set of regular readers as well. But when I came back, it took me quite a while to catch up, the new episodes were shoddy (when the Ganga disappeared), and while the quality picked up towards the end, the very last episode, which should have been a stunner, was a complete washout. The Ganga aarti was the ruddy limit, as were those rubbery snakes, looking totally fake. So, while I did tell them that I would write one last post about the last 10-12 episodes, I could never ginger myself up to doing it.

Shyamala

Originally posted by: fatma201

I will be around until the end, eagerly waiting for the remaining series. I can't miss this golden
opportunity of reading your great analysis.

I can't thank enough you for taking us down the memory lane.

Btw, I used to enjoy reading your analysis on Mahakumbh.

Originally posted by: sashashyam

Thank you so much, my dear Fatma, and I am delighted to have you back with me. I am sure you will stay with us till the end of series, even if it goes to 40 parts!

Thank you also for your good wishes. I have had a
total knee replacement 6 weeks ago, and it will take several weeks more,
with painful physiotherapy, before the knee gets near normal and stops
hurting so much. In the meantime, this series is helping me keep my mind
off the pain!

Shyamala (Aunty?)
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What, my little Mishti, are you day-dreaming about? Jalal in the fencing bout?

Shyamala Aunty

Originally posted by: mishtidoi

Thank you so much, my dear Nonie. I hope you will stay with me till the end; I am not yet sure how many parts I shall be putting up,but definitely up Episode 100 and perhaps a bit beyond.

Shyamala Aunty

Originally posted by: Nonie12345

All your parts are amazing Shyamala Aunty👏

Awesome pics😳

Thank you, my dear Pari. I am very pleased that you are not only lasting thru these long posts, but actually enjoying them!😉

Shyamala Aunty

Originally posted by: 155pari

Awesome parts... Im loving it...

Oh no, no belan for you, my dear Sri!😉

I have nothing against sensuality either in the visuals or in anyone's writing. What I cannot stand is crudity in the gestures or the words. In your face vulgarity cannot be passed off as sensuality, which has to be, by its very nature, subtle and delicate. It is this golden mean that I opt for, and I am glad that found favour with you!

Shyamala Akka

Originally posted by: jayaks02

I read for the first time the Hammam scenes description by you Akka . Senusal scene and even more sensual writing. 😉

No belan please. Have not used any censored words Akka. 😆