Love the list, Anu! 😃 You hit the high points as usual 👏 And I'm here to ramble...as usual 😆
Overall a very cheerful episode - enough cheer to balance out being put through the wringer over the past two episodes - so I'm happy!
I'm in a such a good mood that I'm going to gloss over Saachi's "high society" taunt (which DV answered very well, thank you, DV...) and ignore the annoying bunch on the other end of the Prabhu phone line. The Aaji-Naani portions of the episode were nice: really liked the opening scene, with the duo trying to get the ball rolling for a more concrete rishta between DV and Saachi; the apology-related conversation later on was also very nice - I'm glad they addressed and resolved that issue from beforehand!
(Aside about the music: I love the signature JLZ themes and tunes that have been used throughout almost all of the episodes so far...There was always a flow to the scenes, more or less...That seemed a tad bit off today for some reason, as far as background music was concerned in some scenes. It's not necessary to put in super dramatic sound effects when the actors' expressions elicit the proper reactions within the scenes. I hope they steer clear of excessively loud/jarring sound effects and music as things progress.)
I'm STILL laughing to myself over DV's ultra adorable "Oh NOOO!" 🤣 But I'm getting ahead of myself...Today I don't think I'll be able to look beyond the DV-Saachi scene in Saachi's bedroom, so the majority of my review is going to be about the little things I loved about that scene...
- I really like the establishing shot that shows us Saachi's room with a focus on the window that she sometimes sits at...Beautiful shot composition. I've previously noted the lamps, bed spread, curtains, windchimes, and all...even the little clown figurines and photographs around the room...But there's something else about seeing all of that from a new point of view...Seeing Saachi all alone in that room, against the bright green leaves and sunshine...The fact that she's concerned about her future with DV, possibly wondering, "If DV's mother already has Ankita in mind as his life partner, then what if our relationship is severed...?" reminded me of the Kuch Toh Hua Hai sequence, when she was happily beginning to imagine a routine in which DV was a part of her life, almost as if they were already married...
- And then DV enters the room, joining Saachi at the window, looking just as concerned as she probably feels, as well as a bit irritated because she diverted the topic of discussion. At this point, I'm really hoping that DV gets a chance to talk to his parents about Saachi in the manner that he wants, according to Ruslaan - to meet with them properly, sit down, and talk to them about this...I don't know if that will happen, since this is a drama at the end of the day, but I'm going to keep hoping. This parental approval issue (or lack of it, rather) is eating up Saachi from the inside, and on top of that, there's the "arranged suitable match" ready to go...I can't imagine how worried I would've been if I were in Saachi's place...Besides DV's constant assurances, there's really nothing else weighing in Saachi's favor, from her point of view. Saachi is also on the verge of giving up before the race begins. I can relate to the non-confrontational side of her personality, but facing these issues will only make her a stronger person, and I hope we get to see that unfold slowly but surely.
- "Ankita ka toh pata nahi...aur mujhe pata bhi nahi karna hai. Par kya aap mujhse pyaar karti hai...ki nahi?" DV is dead serious about this - for him, Saachi is his love, his bride, his wife, the one he will spend the rest of his life with...No one else matters, regardless of whether they love him or not...as long as Saachi reciprocates. Saachi's reply, complete with the head shake and edgy glint in her eyes..."Kya lagta hai tumhe?" and DV's quick, "Matlab ki karti hai, na? Toh phir itna jaldi haar kaise maan gayi?" Cutting right to the core, no words minced. I love this about their relationship. Saachi is unhappy, but at least she is letting it show...And DV wastes no time trying to get to the root of the problems. He tackles her defeatist attitude first..."Mujhe woh Saachi kyun nahi nazar aati? Hamesha MUJHE yeh special treatment kyun milti hai?" (Aside: He blurted out "yaar" in frustration today, just like Saachi did the night before...and Saachi is beyond caring about those tiny things now in comparison to the larger problems, it seems) I wonder what Saachi was going to say before she changed her sentence a bit...The culture shock, the encounter with Mrs. Goel...I guess it's all too fresh in her mind right now. She can't see beyond the hurdles at this point. This is the Saachi I am used to seeing - the more "quiet, downcast in worries" Saachi. The way Sangeeta underplays these sorts of scenes makes the more volatile, confrontational scenes even more impacftul, in my opinion...Ah, and why does DV get the special treatment? Is it because everyone else takes her for granted and she feels like she has no one else to turn to? Is it because DV is the only one who still gives her a shoulder to lean on in spite of her emotional outpourings, no matter how loving or caustic they may be, and she instinctively turns to him for the solace she yearns for? Maybe this "kyun" has an answer, maybe it doesn't...
- "Please, DV! Har baat mein mazaak..." Lo, and it's back again! 😆 Love how DV tries to turn the "zameen-aasmaan ka farak" into something more lighthearted while still highlighting the core differences between him and Saachi, personality-wise. He was playful about it, but I saw the age factor creep in, as well as the fighting spirit issue pop up again there...and the sweetest thing is that DV honestly doesn't care. The truth of the matter is that he LOVES her for who she is, for being that nurturing, loving woman with a golden personality...
- "Mazaak karna padta hai na, darling...Kyunki jis ladki se main pyaar karta hoon, woh aajkal baat-baat par roti hai...Toh mujhe baat-baat par hansna padta hai. To maintain the balance, you see..." Awww, DV is so CUTE! 😆 The way Ruslaan delivers these dialogues, man...SO cute! He called her darling today and no complaints from Saachi today, either...And in the middle of awww-ing at DV, I did notice that subtle change in Saachi's expression/body language also. Kudos to Sangeeta...She's SO good at these minute nuances and tonal shifts! That bit about how Saachi "baat-baat par roti hai" seems to trigger something in her - she swallows and there's a shift in her expression beyond the annoyance at being held captive by DV...I feel like that mention of "balance" pushed her to think, "Why are you putting up with me, DV? Why ME? Why me, when you could be so much happier, without having to worry about balancing anything or making anyone feel better?" And it shows in her face. And it breaks my heart. She pulls away from him and turns to look at him with that yearning, that characteristic yearning that Sangeeta never fails to convey at key moments...I also think DV senses this, because Ruslaan shifts smoothly into a more serious yet optimistic mood...Love the way their voices shift with the resulting change in mood as well - the music complemented this very well, too..."Kiske marks zyaada hua?" Awww, DV! ❤️ This exchange between them, leading up to the "marks" question, is so lovely. Saachi, trying to be sensible, trying to logically explain why she is worried and why this relationship is now even more difficult than before to maintain and push towards marriage...DV, sensing Saachi's struggle against her heart's desires again (it shows in her tear-filled eyes and in those shaky smiles she tries to give him), telling her with sincerity and conviction that he loves HER, only her, irrespective of age or class or what anyone else wants.
- "Kyun?" The way Saachi says this, in a hushed tone, barely above a whisper. The expression on her face...the way those tears threaten to spill over but don't...Awww, Saachi! 🤗 She has never experienced what it means to be loved by someone in a romantic way...She has never experienced love of this magnitude...She doesn't understand why anyone would love her or how anyone could love her...And so she asks...DV doesn't have an answer. That surprised me a bit, since other stories would have probably taken this opportunity to have the hero wax poetic about the qualities of his beloved...But then I quickly realized, no, this is JLZ, and this is DV...He may not be able to pinpoint specific reasons to answer the "kyun" question, but I think he fell in love with so many little things about Saachi Ji, the "teacher-type" woman in her old jeep, as he got to know her...he grew to respect and admire her as their friendship grew and he came to know more little things about Saachi, the woman, who can be as naive and as sensitive as a child at times...There will be a lifetime's worth of little things to be discovered, all of which will only increase his love for her...That one thing at the center of it all, that love he has for her, will never change. And he very clearly visualizes that lifetime of discovery is one that he intends to share with her, and only with her. Such a beautiful set of lines! 👏 "Iss kyun ka jawaab toh nahi hai mere paas...Par main toh chahta hoon ki iss sawaal ka jawaab dhoondte dhoondte zindagi nikal jaaye...Aapke saath."
- "Paagal ho tum..." I love the strangled laugh in her voice, the sort of "you're incorrigible and hopeless" vibe, with so much affection in the way she looks at him after he nods and says, "Aapke liye..." Gah! I don't know how Ruslaan does this! Every time! He says these things with such sweetness and sincerity that it's impossible to fight a smile...And every one of these quick little one-liners he's given in the show has a different tone 👏 This "aapke liye" is SO genuine, and there's an air of innocence in DV's expression that is fascinating to me.
- Both Ruslaan and Sangeeta have, time and again, managed to bring out various facets of that four-letter word, love, as it applies to the relationship between DV and Saachi, with such ease...They combine childlike enthusiasm, innocence, sweetness, playfulness, maturity, and passionate sensuality...And the chemistry is incredible...It comes out so naturally...like breathing...That's how spontaneous and effortless it appears to be when they're in front of the camera together. There have been countless scenes and so many tiny moments, so far that illustrate different aspects of DV-Saachi's relationship as it has developed, and I am all praise for the way the relationship is being written and portrayed...I sincerely hope their romance will remain classy, sweet, and intense, because I've loved seeing their story so far! 👏 👏 👏 👏
- Saachi hugging DV, clinging to him like he's her lifeline...*sigh* That transition in Saachi's expressions again, from looking so vulnerable, holding onto him like he's her shelter from the storm, to finally loosening up and smiling as she settles more securely and calmly into his arms...Awww. ❤️ DV holding her tightly, with a happy smile, until he has the fabulous idea to take advantage of these rare moments alone and start up his nautanki again...😆
- "Kya kiya maine...?" Gaaah, so CUTE! Saachi is so adorable when she is hesitant and confused, awww! First she gets all worried when DV says "Ouch" and then gets all concerned that she did something wrong...Sangeeta's dialogue delivery is super sweet...reminds me of the half-eaten chocolate and "there's a rose in the garden" scene...Except this is even cuter because her voice is so soft and unsure...Upar se...the way she looks up at him, so innocently! AWWW! I think DV just fell in love with Saachi a little bit more in that moment...
- And then he decides it's not enough to leave things there..."Aur chahiye..." And so begins the sequence of endless moments filled with SUPERB voice modulation and fantastic dialogue delivery from both actors, along with a mixture of playful and intensely romantic banter...HOW do they do this, seriously? I am not exaggerating when I say that I love each and every bit of this scene...Saachi's blushing face, little smiles, giggles, and unsuccessful attempts to break free from DV's grasp...DV's naughty and satisfied grins as he overpowers her and teases her at the same time...Every single second between these two is GOLDEN, charged with that unique blend of sweetness and sensually-tinged passion that comes out in such an adorable manner.
- "Kyunki tum...tum bahut bure ho..." "Maine aisa kya kar diya?" "Tumhe pata hai!" She can't even come up with coherent responses, haha! So sweet! All the teasing and glances and tongue-clicking...So natural! I'll never tire of saying it, because it always strikes me how wonderfully spontaneous all those little nuances are!
- "DV!!! Leave me!" "Aaj toh aap daant bhi le...toh bhi nahi chhodoonga..." LOL at her desperate attempt to get him to release her, and the gasp after he snuggles against her even more...The "DV, Aaji!" tactic works, and I LOVE her laugh after she sees his reaction! Sangeeta has the cutest laugh...And this is another reason why I want to see Saachi happy! She is so adorable!
- "Shaadi ke baad dekhna..." "Achcha...? Kya 'dekhna'?" "Achcha?!" LOVE this bit of bantering SO much! So much is nonverbal...The expressions and body language, the way they react to each other - Saachi, for once, daring DV to SHOW her what he means...DV being so pleasantly taken aback by Saachi's challenges and willingness...She surprises him from time to time, and I think that thrill is something special, given the kind of woman Saachi is...She is passionate, definitely, but those desires rarely come out like this...The overall intensity all throughout this bit of playful banter, which continues to build even as he launches a tickle attack on her and they fall onto her bed together...*sigh*
- "Itni bhi kya sharma-sharmi...?" "Itni bhi kya besharmi...?" I was caught unaware by the tonal shift here...floored, completely...And just like that, the intensity increases several notches. What I love most about this portion of the scene is the fact that they converse with each other...There's none of the instant freezing, hyperventilating, wide-eyed expressions and OTT smoldering here. Saachi struggles to free herself, DV keeps her caged (but loosely), and then she stops resisting because the proximity affects her as much as it affects him...DV is so tender and patient with Saachi throughout all this, gently easing her into it, guiding her so that she doesn't feel awkward...Incredibly adorable expressions by Sangeeta and Ruslaan during the entire thing, too, my goodness! The entire exchange of dialogues is fantastic...I love that they are taking the time to show these things - the fact that this is all so new to Saachi and the fact that DV understands this and is willing to slow down and walk with her every step of the way so that they both treasure every moment...It's all so very, very sweet!
- "Kya hua?!" The hilarious twist in the tale...I still can't stop laughing...Saachi jolts from the bed and starts playing with her hair, saying, "Bahut ho gaya..." with a smile...😆 And DV is disappointed, to say the least - "Arrey, abhi toh kuch HUA hi nahi!" 🤣 Totally reminded me of Ruslaan's "Par ring toh pehna hi nahi!!!" in the proposal scene BTS, LOLLL. Speaking of which, I hope he gets to put that ring on her after all this "best friend" nonsense is sorted out and done with for good.
- "Intezaar ka phal...meetha hota hai!" "Oh NOOO!!!" 🤣 🤣 LOLLL! Adoreee Ruslaan-Sangeeta's expressions here! Adorable pouts: DV just gets more and more pouty as the seconds tick by, LOL! Ruslaan's face is too cute, haha! And adorable smiles: Saachi needs to be happy forever! Please! This expression of Sangeeta's reminds me so much of certain moments from her NB hosting stint...Maha adorable expression! She made the same face during the "Dream about me, okay?" scene, too...So, so sweet!
- "Kiss ka phal toh main le kar rahoonga!" LMAO at DV's frustrated and deprived mini-tantrum throwing as he sprawls out on the bed...Absolutely hilarious! He actually looks up again to see if Saachi is coming back...But she doesn't, so he gets all mopey again, LOL! Ahhh, these two. LOVE them!
Okay, done with gushing...for now! 😆 These two make me so HAPPY...*hopeless sigh* The calm before the storm hits tomorrow...Oh well. At least there are all these sweet, adorable scenes to revisit if the tadka becomes too much to handle...
Edited by MelodiousDreams - 11 years ago
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