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Alright, so I'm writing this post as much for you as for me. Let me explain. It gives me a chance to collect, understand, and communicate my own perspective, which sometimes leaves even me befuddled.
Many of you may have thought where has GP's head gone? First, what does Dutta love about Naku, bring back the clothes, bring back the man, and other assorted topics. 😆
So I had a chance to think about why I am reacting so much to recent events and here are some topline reasons why, so you guys understand that there is a reason behind my madness.
First, I am huge a fan of love stories, as much as anyone else. But I am an even bigger fan of stories, how they are structured, how they make sense, how they flow. I'm also a big fan of stories where people realize their full potential and change their lives.
Now, for me, I am in no way attached to the characters. I feel for them but that's about it. And I don't fully understand why they do the things they do. But that is normal.
I was fine with the love story until the part where Dutta gets to Naku to save her from Anna. First, Naku doesn't say anything to Dutta when he questions her about his life and LETS HIM RISK HIS LIFE BY GOING ELSEWHERE IN ANNA'S COMPOUND looking for her. Yes, she was like a house divided--didn't know what to do. But come on! Do you want him with a bullet in his head or would you rather have him angry at you and mistrust the world? At least with the latter scenario, she could have tried to explain to him her actions and Babi could have vouched for her.
Then, Dutta, when he comes back, gets suddenly all googly eyed about Naku. Natural enough. He's realizing he is in love. But for me, and again only me, it was somewhat silly--all he did was stare at her. Again, it is normal. We stare at things and people we love, but this much??? In this case, it was just plain weird. One morning, Dutta wakes up and realizes he is Romeo and Naku is his Juliet. I did not find it totally charming, or sweet. It was nice, just that.
When all Dutta did was mope around the house, looking here and there for Naku, I was like "this is a grown man?" I know some of you may take exception to this statement, but I thought in their zest to show a romance and finally bring the jodi together, the CVs went too far in changing Dutta into a love-sick puppy. There are ways to show interest that would have been less juvenile. Take this word with a grain of salt. It has nothing to do with age per se, just that adults do act a bit differently when falling in love, even for the first time.
Then came his growing Bappa consciousness. Arre, I'm glad his faith is developing again, tickled pink, but he doesn't need to sound exactly like Naku. Stop thinking, stop doing, and leave it to ALL to Bappa. He could have expressed it differently, and a bit less, and I would have totally bought into it.
And also, now Naku is still keeping her secret, running here, running there, feeling guilt, with crying plus more crying, plus that idiot Babi misdirecting her...I was aware of her predicament, but I did not empathize with her.
Then came the clothes because Naku mentioned that colors would look nice on him. Last time I looked, kurtas came in colors too! And there is always a middle ground. So when Dutta's character said "My clothes are changing, not me," I was incredulous. It was a silly statement. Of course, HE HAS CHANGED! Look in the mirror, man! Listen to your words, the way you act, the way you mope around the house. Now, if Naku said, I'd like you to wear a tutu, is he going to wear a tutu to impress her? Probably yes, at this juncture.
By this point, I'm like WTH is going on? Yes, it is a beautiful evolution of a person, Dutta, for the better. I like that. I like the romance, even if I felt it was getting much now (based on my preconceived notions of love). I'm just NOW READY FOR BEYOND THEIR GETTING TOGETHER. The romance has been enough for me, and I am now ready to see their wedding and the next wonderful, and suspenseful storyline that the CVs are craftily putting together. A part of me feels that their talents are wasted on this love story alone. It's time for other surprises now.
After this diatribe, I hope you are 1) NOT upset with me, 2) NOT annoyed at my personal opinions on Dutta and Naku and 3) NOT doubting my appreciation for the show.
But I think you can guess at my hangups:
1) I understand Naku's predicament, but she is essentially lying, and has been for some time. She's sweet and cute, but her judgment is very suspect.
2) I generally don't like to see people change too much because of others. Change can be inspired (e.g. by Naku), I've been inspired to change too throughout my life, but the total emotional, physical changes in Dutta are just those of a love-sick puppy who is also looking to improve his life. I do respect it, but somehow I would have respected it more if he was doing it more for himself, to improve his own life VS to impress Naku. Or it may be a combination of these two, who knows?
3) The clothes thing bothered me for one reason and one reason alone: he did it for Naku alone. IT IS NOT ABOUT CLOTHES, BY GOD! OR HIS HOTNESS! Dutta didn't change his clothes because he wanted to be what he used to be like. He didn't do it to show the world the new him--shed the old world view, shed the old clothes, try something less rigid. He did it to impress Naku. Now I have worn something I thought someone else would like, sure. But changing my wardrobe? Nahh...
Some people have said that is sweet and touching...I find it sappy. My lone point is that there was a happy medium, and the LTL decision-makers did not take it. And the clothes to me was another indication of how far and fast they are taking this "sweet" evolution. To my disbelieving and critical eyes. 😆
Sorry for my rant, but I did want you to understand why my posts or responses are the way they are.
LTL is an awesome show, I enjoy it, but am now looking forward to the next big thing.
😃 🤗
Many of you may have thought where has GP's head gone? First, what does Dutta love about Naku, bring back the clothes, bring back the man, and other assorted topics. 😆
So I had a chance to think about why I am reacting so much to recent events and here are some topline reasons why, so you guys understand that there is a reason behind my madness.
First, I am huge a fan of love stories, as much as anyone else. But I am an even bigger fan of stories, how they are structured, how they make sense, how they flow. I'm also a big fan of stories where people realize their full potential and change their lives.
Now, for me, I am in no way attached to the characters. I feel for them but that's about it. And I don't fully understand why they do the things they do. But that is normal.
I was fine with the love story until the part where Dutta gets to Naku to save her from Anna. First, Naku doesn't say anything to Dutta when he questions her about his life and LETS HIM RISK HIS LIFE BY GOING ELSEWHERE IN ANNA'S COMPOUND looking for her. Yes, she was like a house divided--didn't know what to do. But come on! Do you want him with a bullet in his head or would you rather have him angry at you and mistrust the world? At least with the latter scenario, she could have tried to explain to him her actions and Babi could have vouched for her.
Then, Dutta, when he comes back, gets suddenly all googly eyed about Naku. Natural enough. He's realizing he is in love. But for me, and again only me, it was somewhat silly--all he did was stare at her. Again, it is normal. We stare at things and people we love, but this much??? In this case, it was just plain weird. One morning, Dutta wakes up and realizes he is Romeo and Naku is his Juliet. I did not find it totally charming, or sweet. It was nice, just that.
When all Dutta did was mope around the house, looking here and there for Naku, I was like "this is a grown man?" I know some of you may take exception to this statement, but I thought in their zest to show a romance and finally bring the jodi together, the CVs went too far in changing Dutta into a love-sick puppy. There are ways to show interest that would have been less juvenile. Take this word with a grain of salt. It has nothing to do with age per se, just that adults do act a bit differently when falling in love, even for the first time.
Then came his growing Bappa consciousness. Arre, I'm glad his faith is developing again, tickled pink, but he doesn't need to sound exactly like Naku. Stop thinking, stop doing, and leave it to ALL to Bappa. He could have expressed it differently, and a bit less, and I would have totally bought into it.
And also, now Naku is still keeping her secret, running here, running there, feeling guilt, with crying plus more crying, plus that idiot Babi misdirecting her...I was aware of her predicament, but I did not empathize with her.
Then came the clothes because Naku mentioned that colors would look nice on him. Last time I looked, kurtas came in colors too! And there is always a middle ground. So when Dutta's character said "My clothes are changing, not me," I was incredulous. It was a silly statement. Of course, HE HAS CHANGED! Look in the mirror, man! Listen to your words, the way you act, the way you mope around the house. Now, if Naku said, I'd like you to wear a tutu, is he going to wear a tutu to impress her? Probably yes, at this juncture.
By this point, I'm like WTH is going on? Yes, it is a beautiful evolution of a person, Dutta, for the better. I like that. I like the romance, even if I felt it was getting much now (based on my preconceived notions of love). I'm just NOW READY FOR BEYOND THEIR GETTING TOGETHER. The romance has been enough for me, and I am now ready to see their wedding and the next wonderful, and suspenseful storyline that the CVs are craftily putting together. A part of me feels that their talents are wasted on this love story alone. It's time for other surprises now.
After this diatribe, I hope you are 1) NOT upset with me, 2) NOT annoyed at my personal opinions on Dutta and Naku and 3) NOT doubting my appreciation for the show.
But I think you can guess at my hangups:
1) I understand Naku's predicament, but she is essentially lying, and has been for some time. She's sweet and cute, but her judgment is very suspect.
2) I generally don't like to see people change too much because of others. Change can be inspired (e.g. by Naku), I've been inspired to change too throughout my life, but the total emotional, physical changes in Dutta are just those of a love-sick puppy who is also looking to improve his life. I do respect it, but somehow I would have respected it more if he was doing it more for himself, to improve his own life VS to impress Naku. Or it may be a combination of these two, who knows?
3) The clothes thing bothered me for one reason and one reason alone: he did it for Naku alone. IT IS NOT ABOUT CLOTHES, BY GOD! OR HIS HOTNESS! Dutta didn't change his clothes because he wanted to be what he used to be like. He didn't do it to show the world the new him--shed the old world view, shed the old clothes, try something less rigid. He did it to impress Naku. Now I have worn something I thought someone else would like, sure. But changing my wardrobe? Nahh...
Some people have said that is sweet and touching...I find it sappy. My lone point is that there was a happy medium, and the LTL decision-makers did not take it. And the clothes to me was another indication of how far and fast they are taking this "sweet" evolution. To my disbelieving and critical eyes. 😆
Sorry for my rant, but I did want you to understand why my posts or responses are the way they are.
LTL is an awesome show, I enjoy it, but am now looking forward to the next big thing.
😃 🤗
