Down Memory Lane: A Song and Some Dreams

I have no idea why I'm writing this post.

So, I'm at work, trying to finish this meaningless pile of work. I have my headphones on, and I wasn't really paying attention to the songs playing till...

...na khelo sanam, tere hi hai hum...

God. It happens everytime I listen to this song. It transports me to a rainy evening, to a green meadow where the breeze flirts with my hair.

There are violets everywhere, and I feel like I've entered a Wordsworthian dream. I cannot define the feeling, except I know this monsoon cools my senses like nothing else. I feel wistful, I feel exhilarated, I feel like I'm at the edge of that precipice called love. It's like there's a whole secret world that's mine alone. I cannot put it into words, the feeling is nameless.

There are times I feel bitter because of what they've done to my show. But then it's moments like this that make me realize that they cannot spoil these memories. There are some perfect, dreamy, wistful moments that stay on with me, and I'm truly grateful for that. Imagine, this song sequence was just a dream Dutta had. At the same time, it was one of the most striking insights we had. It was where Dutta started his journey to redemption.

I'm glad they cannot take this away from us. God, I need to start rewatching it from the start. Again. *sigh*

Originally posted by: Lekz

@LizDarcy - touching post - what a good show, a good movie or a good book can do to us.

I wish the same, rewind the clock back to the good ol' days.

Have been for the past one month sauntering around the forum for that one news that can explode my heart with joy...and am still waiting.

Rightly said - no one can take the good ol' memories.

Hoping against all hopes.

Cheer up - which was the song you mentioned ?

Originally posted by: lizdarcy

I have no idea why I'm writing this post.

So, I'm at work, trying to finish this meaningless pile of work. I have my headphones on, and I wasn't really paying attention to the songs playing till...

...na khelo sanam, tere hi hai hum...

God. It happens everytime I listen to this song. It transports me to a rainy evening, to a green meadow where the breeze flirts with my hair.

There are violets everywhere, and I feel like I've entered a Wordsworthian dream. I cannot define the feeling, except I know this monsoon cools my senses like nothing else. I feel wistful, I feel exhilarated, I feel like I'm at the edge of that precipice called love. It's like there's a whole secret world that's mine alone. I cannot put it into words, the feeling is nameless.

There are times I feel bitter because of what they've done to my show. But then it's moments like this that make me realize that they cannot spoil these memories. There are some perfect, dreamy, wistful moments that stay on with me, and I'm truly grateful for that. Imagine, this song sequence was just a dream Dutta had. At the same time, it was one of the most striking insights we had. It was where Dutta started his journey to redemption.

I'm glad they cannot take this away from us. God, I need to start rewatching it from the start. Again. *sigh*

Originally posted by: Beees

Indeed a beautiful sequence...they cant take away all the sweet memories of our favorite show...

p.s na khelo sanam...tere he hain hum...is my favorite line in the song too!!!!😍

Originally posted by: Elysia

Liz, truly, they cannot spoil those memories. But I feel that they've become bittersweet now. Before the destruction of our show, they were only sweet. It boggles my mind that anyone could've missed out on experiencing the unique beauty and depth of Laagi, that anyone even considered to destroy its essence and this unique beauty. I cannot fathom it. I always thought that, in the end, the beauty and depth of a show like Laagi would overwhelm even the most cold-hearted business man as the business man, too, is human. How can he not be touched by this show and its characters?

I was wrong, of course, to believe so. I don't want Dutta back in a world that is no longer his. I don't want Mishal back in a show that is no longer Laagi. The slow and quiet assassination of characters that were loved and cherished, that are still loved and cherished in our hearts, will forever taint this one memory of a beautiful show to me. But watching what Laagi was, I somehow manage to ignore that and experience Laagi the way I always have - with a new burst of inexplicably pleasant feelings and thoughts every time.

I only fall even more in love with the original Laagi whenever I sit down and watch Dutta's journey to finding redemption and love. Naku's destiny to become his strength and weakness. Everything. The beautiful journey of Dutta, from animal to human to lost to found - it continues to steal my breath.

There will never be a man, a character, like Dutta Sriram Patil ever again on Indian TV. This was a rare and unique show on Indian TV and years from now, it will be remembered as one. Maybe one day, the destroyers will look back and regret what they did to it.

But yes, Liz. Beautiful song sequence. Dutta's mental journey to realization and a new beginning of his damaged life. What a man he became. The beauty that he saw in Koyal Naku - even today, the mere thought of it brings tears to my eyes.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and reminding us of a beautiful time 😳

Originally posted by: lizdarcy

It is indeed bittersweet. But then, maybe, that was how it was meant to be. I've always had this feeling, even in the early days, that LTL is one of those fated stories, hauntingly beautiful like an Anderson fairytale but with a hint of sadness in it. Dutta, with all his darkness and self-doubt, is one of the most amazing tragic heroes ever, far far better than any Shakespearean hero. I've never known any character this layered.

This! How could they not have been touched?! I wonder if any of them even sat down and watched what they had created?! Even the writers! I refuse to believe that LTL was created by some detached writer. If I were part of the creative team, I would've fought tooth and nail to save something so brilliant!

I won't say LTL was perfect, but again, it was haunting and deep and very much unlike every other show on Indian or maybe global television. I know this character will remain unparalleled for ages! God bless the person who dreamt up a character like Dutta. It was inspired, to say the least. And God bless Mishal for bringing this character to life. Without him, it would have been just another forgettable character.

LTL is really one of the most UNIQUE love stories I've ever seen! We have seen, and keep seeing lot of love stories between PERFECT couple, but this love story between totally IMPERFECT couple is what makes it more soul-touching and deep.

Everyone, including Dutta, knows its not an easy task to love truly, understand, and accept a complicated, vulnerable, short-tempered, and unpredictable GANGSTER like Dutta. It takes lot of love, patience, sincerity, and understanding on the part of a woman to bring someone like Dutta on track - Emotionally, Psychologically, and Karmically, AND to keep him happy! Thats what makes Nakku and her love unique and soulful. Similarly, like how we say that very few women in Nakku's place would have been able to love and accept a man like Dutta, NO MAN in Dutta's place would go for a woman who is UGLY, UNEDUCATED, & POOR - Especially a man who doesnt lack in EITHER of these qualities! And this combination is a majority in India, especially in the slums and other backward areas. Thats what makes Dutta and his love unique and soulful, as SOULFUL love is always beyond the body and mind, being able to see through the person, piercing through all these tangible aspects and touching the deeper and non-tangible level - the soul level!

And thats the best part of the story!

And the LTL story seems more realistic, as they dint show some 'well to do girl' or a normal middle class girl falling for a gangster, as there is no much justification for such a love, except "love is blind"! But if Nakku has fallen for Dutta or is OK with a man like him, its also got a LOT to do with her unfortunate background, her experiences with the GENERAL kind of men, and lack of ANY dreams in life, considering her present situation (running away from More, men in general!), where SURVIVAL itself has become the main motive. Thats the point when THIS MAN enters her life, and takes her out of all her basic problems, showers her and her family with respect and a respectful living, and proves to her for the FIRST time in life that there is this ONE & UNIQUE piece of a man who doesnt "drool" over the "fairer sex", a man with his own character and principles, a man who gives more importance to LOVE & HEART, than FLESH! So if we see Dutta from Nakku's POV, he is THE BEST she can get in all terms! And for her, the investment she is making for him is very minimal, compared to what she is getting from him. So the difference is mainly in the circumstance of a normal girl, and a girl like Nakku. Its Nakku's circumstances and experiences in life that makes her appreciate Dutta for all his QUALITIES surpassing his drawbacks. Similarly, if Dutta falls for a girl who is "ugly, poor and illiterate", thats again HIS circumstance and experiences in life, which is again different from that of a normal guy!

So I would say, both of their quality of LOVE is UNIQUE, thats what makes this love story itself UNIQUE! Like I always say, "Love stories between 2 people who have gone through LOT of pain in life is more SOULFUL and DEEP" As its through such pain you understand the depth of life and people. And when you understand the true value of someone, that understanding is what makes the love stories SOULFUL!