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ALLAAAHH!!! Raat khatam hogayi!! I can not explain it in words how happy I was when they showed the rising sun transition..I was wondering, why isn't it been flashed with fireworks and celebratory confetti? After all, it's the moment we all have been waiting for. I swear, I didn't wait for the kiss scene as much I waited for this night to get over. Maula..tere karam hain..raat khatam hogayi..

*khushi ke ansu ka tsunami*

Murthys be adorable yo! Every one of them is such a big bundle of awesomeness! They light up my screen when they are together. Chacha Chachi sternly telling Nandu to stop the frowns and smile only. Chacha and Nandu's understanding look when Chachi talks of her cake, Chacha's suspicious looks to Dhruv, and Chachi hiding Nandu behind her and scolding Dhruv for coming over so late. SO DARN PRECIOUS!!! Like I said, Nandini needed this light family time..the girl is finally at the moment where it would all come crashing down on her.

Chachi's bias for Manik is so obvious that it's endearing. Even Chacha has no objections to all 6 feet something inches of Manik being in their house at about 4 AM in their place. It's like they have already accepted Manik as one of their own and treat him as such. I can so see Manik pehle feeling a bit uncomfortable at all this attention Murthys shower on him but then getting all used to it. Fab5 may be his family but he finds his home in Nandini. And since Nandini's home lies in these adorable Murthys, Manik automatically gets full access to them.

It broke my heart seeing Nandini talking to her empty jar. I am glad that she retained her jar and kept it with her. She has had a relationship with all that the jar symbolized for all her life. She can't let go of it all that easily. When she said that she is a science person so how could she believe in her mother's theory about the fireflies... the pain man, the pain. It was like she was ripping a piece of her own being and throwing it away. I can not emphasize enough on the thing that it was her MOTHER'S gift to her, the theory and the fireflies. Her mother who is dead. The mother who nothing and no one can replace. When we are parted from someone as special as a mother, we cling to their littlest things as their mementos to create an illusion of them still being with us. Whenever the fireflies glowed, the smile that came on Nandini's face was indication of the solace she felt that yes, her mother is still around. She is watching her. When she talked to her fireflies, she was somewhere communicating with her mother and telling her all about these new feelings she is feeling as she's growing up. It was all much more than just a way of knowing if the love is true or not..the fireflies were like her mother's presence in her life. And she is parted from them...god, this girl and the pain she has had to go through in one night..

I love it how Nandini reached out to touch Manik, not believing that he was there. This makes Nandini more real, her pain more relatable. This denial that we feel and this crazy hope we have ke maybe it's all a dream, maybe we'll blink and things will be normal, the tragedy reversed - Nandini is feeling that. In her most broken states, like the shadow scene and today..the mere thought of Manik being there fills this girl with hope. It's a hope she dare not think to be true but she wants him there. Her heart yearns for him, to hold her and tell her that she's fine, he's there and that the most beautiful moments of her life need not turn into her nightmare. But as soon as her mind takes over, she recoils and jumps back and away.

Manik...man, the way this guy is still true to his roots give me such joy. When Nandini accuses him of everything that happened to her, when she questioned every precious thing that passed between them, as she should..he didn't waste time in proving her wrong. On a logical note, he should've let her think all she wants. After all, he wants her to hate him, right? To stay true to his Monster image, he could've agreed to it. But see..that's not Manik. The biggest thing about Manik is that he wants things to happen on his own terms. I have been saying this since the beginning, that the moment anyone dares make their own image of Manik in which he has no say, he snaps. And he makes sure that person thinks of him as he wants them to think of him. Only Nandini got her way with him. She stubbornly addressed the good in him, ignoring the Monster image he was hell bent on upholding. He was irritated first but then he warmed to it and liked it. By knowing that here is someone who will see the side of him which he hides regardless of his wishes, he got the freedom to show that side without much restrains. Today, Nandini with her accusations took away that guarantee from him. And that made Manik tick. Yeah, he wants her to stay away from him but on his own terms. He wants her to think the worst of him but only what he wants herto believe. There lies Manik's biggest trait and flaw - this need to control all around him. I hope after all this he learns that he can not control and dictate what others feel. Everyone has the right to feel what they want and we have to be accepting of that. I hope Nandini drills it in his head that he doesn't have the burden of the world on his shoulders..that letting others take some control of the situation is how we live in the world with some peace and ease..

Yay to Manik FINALLY questioning the fireflies! Boy, when you know what you made her lose...damn, you better have some hell to pay.

Dhruv's happy infatuation is part nice and part annoying. Because I see my Babies in pain and then by comparison I see him all happy and I get all confused..main kya karoon tera Dhruv?

Deleting material signs of being together doesn't erase all the memories. As the night approached the dawn, they might have made efforts to finish everything between them but those tears proved that it won't be that easy. They aren't a 'raat gayi baat gayi' wala qissa...so much unsaid and unresolved still lays there.

Cabir's mom (I need a better identification for her xD) is reacting so typically and realistically. Though I couldn't stop imagining Kiron Kher with her jhadoo as she tries to beat the Gay Bhoot away from Abhishek's body when she said ke she will take control of Cabir's situation now. Cabir knows his mother, I loved how he said that he knew what her reaction would be when he saw her expression. He is chilled out now, happy with his Fab5 family as the prospect of their bright future cheers them all up. He is fine with Raghav walking away. But the way I see it, he is only avoiding it. Putting it all away to deal with it later on. Purely human thing to do, avoid it and hope ke it would be all okay. Except that it doesn't...

...which leads me to repeat how ESSENTIAL Nandini is for Cabir because she can make him confront it all and talk about it and help him deal with it all. THEIR FRIENDSHIP IS FATED CVS, DON'T FIGHT DESTINY!!!
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Posted: 10 years ago
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Aaah this dreaded night GOT OVER (can u here the crackers and see me distributing sweets🥳?)

Today's episode was such a delight. Most importantly Chachi-Chacha's total bias towards their "Sona Munda".🤗 They have accepted him like their own part... a part of their family...it was so adorable to see the difference between their reactions towards Dhruv and Manik. Their sheer love and acceptance of Manik Malhotra...my CUTIES <3⭐️

Then Nandu crying...that girl finally broke up...broke into those uncountable pieces...which none can put together except Manik. And the way he sees her cry...the way she questions fireflies time and again to herself and is holding that empty jar and simply crying...damn sheer perfection. Something I needed.Nandu had to weep out...coz she is not that strong. Even in precap the way she is talking about men...her vulnerableness is so visible.😭

And it was a sheer joy to see Manik witness that event...see how he HAS broken her beyond repair...how HE has done the impossible. He HAD to see the effect he had on her...so that when he woos her around...says sorry he knows how deep this wound has been.

The whole talk...the way she straight away talks to him bluntly...in those pool of tears...my BABIES rock.😳😭 And that final blow "something's have to be kept real." Damn Manik see it...just tell her the real thing...you LOVE her...and fireflies can never lie...they did not lie.😒


It was always real...like the stars and the moon...like the rivers and the mountains...like us humans being the most powerful organism and God being the supreme power...above US as well.😳❤️
Edited by zohasad2.0 - 10 years ago
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You are back with a bang🤗
Mais I absolutely loved your analysis of Manik. It's perfect...he is the biggest knucklehead but I get his idiocy and that is what is endearing about him. He is such a contradiction but there is clarity in his ambivalence. He is becoming one of my favourite fictional characters. You were so correct about his need to control and dominate. His value compass is totally skewed and there is such oppugnancy to any new emotion. I find him so endearing,my heart went out to him today.

Niti taylor was pitch perfect,her eyes conveyed such betrayal and vulnerability I was moved. Her fireflies hopefully wreak havoc in Maniks life,he needs to understand the symbolism not only as an eternal flame but also a cherished memory of her mother.

Dhruv is so badly written I find his incognisance so comical. Initially he seemed an intuitive friend and then they suddenly made him such a duffer. Maybe that's why they are using "Dil duffer" BG for him.Dil aur Dimaag dono duffer...

Chachi,chacha are the best! I'm so glad Nandu has them as guardians. They really are her Angels.

Cabirs mom nailed it am so glad they didn't make her caricaturish. Her fears,reactions,rejection are all normal.

This night has ended and I was listening to this song yesterday...I was thinking about my Nandu and Manik...
Strangers in the night, exchanging glances
Wondering in the night; what were the chances?
We'd be sharing love before the night was through
Something in your eyes was so inviting
Something in your smile was so exciting
Something in my heart told me I must have you

Strangers in the night, two lonely people
We were strangers in the night
Up to the moment when we said our first hello, little did we know
Love was just a glance away, a warm embracing dance away
And ever since that night, we've been together
Lovers at first sight, in love forever
It turned out so right for strangers in the night
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Posted: 10 years ago
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Loved what you wrote.
Allah ka bada ehsaan yeh raat khatam hue.. :)))
Chachi so love manik <3 full on a fan gal.
emotional episode .
Pani nailed it.
Niti at the bedroom door. 😭 niti was so awesome in that scene.
Edited by addictedlove - 10 years ago
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Beauty and the Beast. Nandini and her Monster .
I am just so happy , this serial keeps it real and engaging. I love how characters are always so true to themselves. The dark night was living it's last few moments and the twilight begged for some light , some hope and some realization .

What keeps Nandini Moorthy all these years, all through her troubles is her family- her home. Her Chacha and Chachi show why Nandu is so real, the moral centre and the only sorted person on this show. They keep her grounded, give her courage and in their own cute ways give her laughter. There is a big lesson and love hidden in all of their endearing ways. For me they brought light.

Dhruv - Chachi was so not pleased with him. The way she covered Nandu had me laughing at her antics- She saw the threat and didn't like it. This was the moment where I saw what has been happening in the beginning. Manik telling Dhruv to ask about Nandini and the latter does that with Nandini appreciating the gesture. Now that we know and see the manufacturing , the mess seems so real.

While there was instant dislike for Dhruv Chachi was all the more welcoming for the 6' foot kid -Manik. The sona munda who helped her with Rishab, always around her beloved Nandini . She has extended her home and love to Manik because perhaps he sees the real him, the concern he has for Nandu and just how lost he is usually. But the way Manik fits in with this family is so heart-warming.


Just why was Manik there? It cannot be just about making sure Nandu was safe, he could have whipped him face on his own too? So why then he sought Nandini, what did he wanted to see?

There in the safety of her room, holding the jar that has caged all her hopes and prayers, her mom's love and wisdom -Nandu sobbed, she berated herself , took her for a fool and just gave up on the one thing her mother gave her - the trust on fireflies, trust on true love. This was her break-down , this was how her light , her hope was taken away and staring at her was the very Monster , who she just cannot understand, yet still cares.

The picturization with her looking so beautiful with her tears flowing down and Manik with his face smacked with cake - filled as the beast of her story. His face was half-covered with cake, as if it had half-veil, half monster-half real him.

He saw what he has done. His lies have pricked her soul, just when his love has given her the biggest happiness - proving her mother , the one she lost and loved. He was dumbfounded at his damage. This is what he was afraid of and there she was all broken and listless.

The moment she saw him, the face had a rare glimpse of hope- she wanted him to just say it and prove it all wrong. She just wanted him to undone the whole night. The way she made sure if it was all real and the jerking at the realization- the reality of him. She was not stopping her tears , she was smacking her hurt on his face- cake really Manik?

She whipped the cake off, like she once removed his mask. He was dazed, scared and just lost at their loss. Yet it was her accusation that broke him- Like you Maisu mentioned, he canot handle people living with their interpretation of him- he wants them to know him as he wishes. He wants control yet with Nandu it never works, something in her accusation always pricks him- he couldn't handle it then or even now. He cannot handle her hate , he doesn't want to. Hence he clears about some truth , but it was when he mentioned that to tell a lie, there has to be some truth- that did it, to tell his life's biggest truth , he had to use the truth which is that he loves her .

I love these moments of fab5 , the one where they just let go of their personal troubles and love for each other. Family indeed.
I appreciate mtv for keeping Cabir's mom so real, her acceptance of her son's sexuality is going to be a beautiful path-breaking journey. Her reaction is what most believe in our society.

Music contract? Hmm will it actually happen?

Manik said , why love when you don't have courage to stand by it- ah the realization of his words, dude he is all contradictions and all love.

Precap- Cabir better be friends with Nandu- they better set my ship sailing. Love them. Dhruv- let this be over now.




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Posted: 10 years ago
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It's always sucha pleasure to read your thoughts, u have the knack of articulating everything perfectly.

I love the bond that the Murthys have with one another.They seem to be the epitome of a healthy, happy family, not without its share of struggles, but as a unit who enjoys life to the fullest without the struggle and the pain getting in the way. The affection and love chacha-chachi have for nandu is truly heartfelt and it is endearing to see such a bond in this age where even family turns into your biggest enemy overnight. The Murthys treat nandu as their own daughter and are extremely protective of her. I like how Chachi instantly had a tone of dislike for Dhruv while simultaneously embraced Manik as their own in the same situation. It's as if she intuitively knows that Manik will play a big part in Nandu's life in the days to come.Manik has always been extremely genuine in his words and actions while Dhruv has always been told what steps to take, how to react, what to say or do...though he outwardly didn't show any disrespect tor anything, but the mother in chachi was instinctively able to see the difference between Dhruv and Manik.

Even I am glad that nandu kept the jar.She may not be her old self now but that jar shows that she is not completely broken yet, some deep corner of her heart still believes in her mother's theory, the hope is still alive which was later proven by her mili-second smile and in the widening of her eyes when she realized that Manik was real, he was there with her, for her.
She realizes in her heart of hearts that what she shared with him was too pure, too deep to have been shattered in this manner and questions her aiyyappa whether her assumptions, her experiences, her feelings were really that off the mark. That scene was really heart-breaking. Parth n Niti did a stellar job in the confrontational sequence. I loved how Nandini wiped the stain off Manik's face, questioning and accusing at the same time... it is her true self that is revealed only when she is in front of him. That scene was precious. She is broken to such an extent that she now questions every beautiful thing they shared and wonders whether all of them were a lie. She just cannot fathom how those stolen moments shared by the both of them under the stars, her fireflies being a witness to those precious moments, can lead to this overnight!

I completely agrre with your analysis about Manik. He is someone who wants to control everything according to his wants. He can't let her go and neither can he be with her. So he chooses to make her believe that his words that night were a lie but he himself cannot fathom him falling in her eyes to such an extent where she thinks that he was a conniving, manipulating bas***d who didn't give a shit about her. His feelings won't allow him that and neither will his conscience allow him to go with the whole ruse.He cannot bear the fact that Nandini would think of him as the monster he once was. Thus, he gives her those small confessions and half-truths to make her understand that everything that they shared weren't false, some of it was genuine. He also does this perhaps in the hope that she would find his stories, his actions erratic and inconsistent. He wants her to question him, to not take his words at face-value and look for clues to refute his actions.

Dhruv will always be the clueless soul that he is unless he is pointedly told about someone or something or deliberately shown the mirror. He doesn't get his own friends, forget Nandini. He always has to be told explicitly for him to comprehend any situation.

I think they portrayed Cabir's mom's reaction in the most realistic way possible. People do tend to think homosexuality as a disease or an abnormality which can be cured by taking the 'right steps'. She is just reacting like an ordinary Indian mother would, educated or otherwise.

Ah, finally the sun shines through. Oh, how I have been waiting for this! The relief!
New day, new beginnings, new relationships!
U gotta love Cabir for his perception.He is slowly becoming one of my favourites in this show. The guy is blunt, straight-forward and doesn't try to hide behind excuses or a pitiful ruse. He knew that Raghav would probably leave him, he isn't defeated, just merely accepting of his fate. T'he new day has already brought in so many positive changes. I see my MaNanBir ship finally starting to sail n now Fab5 has good things happening to them after such a horrendous night for all of them.

That's why u gotta love this show...it keeps things normal, relatable and realistic. I'm really looking forward to the episodes ahead. Let's see what new surprises the new dawn brings for our favourite characters!
Edited by medha16 - 10 years ago
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I agree with u the murthy's think manik as a part of their family. And manik is also started to like them. The way in car he said to dhruv "chachi darwaza kholegi." He said like he is talking about his own chachi.
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We only see what we want to see.. I was reminded of these words often in today's episode..

Chachi❤️ she is just adorbs.. like all the Murthys.. Anyway, in Dhruv she sees a random boy, Nandu's classmate maybe but still a stranger.. she is unsure of his intentions.. so with him she is stern, protective of her beloved Nandu..
In Manik she sees a man she can trust.. someone she can count on to protect and care for her family.. so with him she is warm, welcoming.. assured that he can never mean them any harm..😳

Manik.. he has always seen Nandu has his bright, shining star..and he thought that by giving that up, he would be losing his light.. that his life would be dark again.. but he was prepared for that.. willing to pay that price for the love of his friend..
But he had miscalculated.. and today he came face to face with the consequences of his ugly choice.. he hadn't realized that in pushing away his starlight he was taking away 'his' star's reason to shine too.. that when separated from the embrace of the night, a star loses it's existence.. it's identity.. it's purpose..
He thought he was punishing himself for his own obliviousness, for not understanding his friend's heart.. sacrificing his own happiness out of loyalty towards his buddy..
And while I feel a certain amount of pride in his ability to be brave and selfless, I am also afraid for him..
Because today he finally saw the worst.. what a star that has lost its light looks like..and it is a sight that will haunt him and break him..never let him rest in peace..

Nandini.. she has always seen her mother's fireflies as a legacy of hope.. an unspoken promise.. that the love(of her family) that was lost to her would find her again.. in another form perhaps..her own personal 'true' love.. meant just for her.. hers to keep, hers to hold, someone who would stay hers this time..
Today saw that hope shattered.. all her beliefs are in question now.. she no longer knows what is real..

Has Nandini lost her trust? Not really.. because words aren't enough for that.. and she still does trust him..In spite of everything, at the end when he denies all those things, she doesn't question it..so the trust is there, just buried under all the hurt.. it will surface when the occasion demands like always..

But, she has lost something bigger.. her 'hope'.. the force that kept her moving, eager and optimistic.. Now she is cynical, bitter and wary.. fueled by her own pain and betrayal.. how will this changed perspective impact her choices in future?

And so the circle is complete.. the man who had once saved her fireflies has now made her give them up.. and with that the old Nandu is lost too..
The new day starts a new story for both of them.. a boy without light and a girl without hope.. how will they find each other again?

Cabir..his ability to see is remarkable and so rare.. he sees things for what they are.. and accepts them that way without judgment.. he respects his mother's perspective and empathizes with her.. he understands his lover's fears.. he values his friends' loyalty and at the same time is absolutely aware of their flaws and fallacies.. Gah.. I just love this wonderfully balanced, wise character! Feels <3

Cabir's mom.. she sees her son as someone who with a disease that needs to be cured.. as someone that has been misguided and needs to be 'helped'..
Am glad that this perspective is being shown.. there are so many prevalent misconceptions regarding the concept of 'homosexuality' in our country which can be wonderfully addressed via this track.. definitely the need of the hour.. Kudos CVs..

Overall, an excellent episode.. a new day finally.. opening up the path for new storylines..new equations.. new twists.. just looking forward to it all!

Edited by 13thwish - 10 years ago
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Lovely post. And after the precap.
I am super excited for further episodes.

And now that manik has said nandu, all those things were not fake, not wrong... His fear for darkness, and breaking up with Aliya.

Plus dhruv confessing his love. These all should give nandini a hint that something is going wrong .

I am also looking forward for CabIni scenes.
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"Hai teri chahat meri zaroorat
Sooni hai tujh bin duniya meri
Naa reh sakoonga main door inse
Hai meri jannat galiya teri
Ho... ho ...
Ho.. teri
Hai teri chahat meri zaroorat
Sooni hai tujh bin duniya meri
Naa reh sakoonga main door inse
Hai meri jannat galiya teri

Ummeed ye seene mein leke main hoo jee raha
Kabhi tu mile kahe mujhse ke main hoon tera

Tu hi mera mera mera

Tu hai qismat tu hi hai rehmat
Tujhse hi judi hai meri har khushi
Tu hi mohabbat, tu hai raahat
Lagti bhali hai teri saadgi
Paata hoon khud ko tere bina tanha
Mujhe thaam le, mujhe rok le
Bhatka hoon main bhatka

Tu hi mera mera mera
Tu hi mera aa aa..
Tu hi mera mera mera"

I could not think of better lines to describe Manik's state of mind.
His pain is self inflicted, this separation is unwanted yet it'll make MaNan relation grow beautifully.
May be it was called for.
This will make them understand what they have started to mean to one another, how incomplete they are without each other and how impossible it is to live without each other.
How they have evolved from being hate mates to soul mates has been just so beautiful.

Coming to Chacha-Chachi..aahh!! How can Murthy's be so damn adorable?
A bear hug for Chacha-Chachi and their special affection towards Manik.
These people didn't have any problem letting his hotness enter the house 4 AM and letting him go upstairs to use the washroom 😲
Aapke charan kahan hai Chacha-Chachi 👏👏👏
Kudos to both of you 🥳

Finally Nandini falls apart its 💔 to watch her shattered and talking to empty jar.
Manik better make it up to her later with a jar of fireflies.
He knows what they meant for her.
I am glad Manik saw how badly he has broken her.
The way Nandini goes and checks if he is for real just broke my heart.
I can't see them in so much pain ya.
I die watching them sob 😭
Manik is just fabulous in change of expressions.
Within seconds he switches from pain-stern 👏👏👏
I am glad he clarified the he and Alya broke up but that last line 'we have to keep somethings real even when lying..you won't understand' was just 💔💔💔💔
End this separation thing man. I can't take it anymore.

The show has done a wonderful job with the sexuality issue till now and how Cabir's mom deals with it will be another highlight. I am really looking forward to it.

Cabir is the not called the coolest guy just like that.
Lying in the hospital bed having his world shattered this guy still has his sassiness intact 👏
The spirit of Fab5 is so fabulous.
Together they can literally win the world 👍🏼

When Manik stops saying 'why love when you don't have the courage' 💔
They'll definitely kill me if this separation continues longer.

So now with Fab5 recording their first album Harshad will send goons after Nandini?
Well that jerk is capable of doing anything 🤢

Precap - I love Cabir for his sense of humor. You guys were romancing while I was dying in the car had me in splits 😆 I so want to hear what Manik has to say on this 😉Dhruv I so waiting for him to confess (more than MaNan confession I was waiting for this..seriously!)
So now when the cat is out of the bag I hope Nandini will join the dots and get what made Manik back to being Monster Manik.
The breaking dawn after a fortnight in #KY2 has brought so many things to look forward to 😃
The world is eagerly waiting for Cabir-Nandini friendship. It better happen soon 😊😊
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