Episode 221 Discussion: 16th March 2013 - Page 7

I don't really know the answer to this. But I did notice that RK's number plate had the number 666. A bad omen if there ever was one.

any significance of 666 ..

The number is associated with the Devil. Damien Thorn, main antagonist of The Omen Series has the number engraved somewhere on his body.

Another good episode and just when I was thinking that RK finally had a breakthrough of some sort that darn Sultan had to come wielding his bat to ruin the moment. I guess if RK had apologized it would be little too soon to start the reconciliation with VD being out on his HM for 10 whole days. So they have to use Sultan/Aryan to further the friction between RK and Madhu only to find themselves in a tension filled environment until VD gets back to finally have a face off between Sultan and RK.

I truly was rooting for Sikky today and wanted him to twist Dips's arm to get his way just so he could hang out in the sets and keep an eye on her and not allow her near RK by smothering her with his rather cloying "wife" dialogues. RK truly came through as a son today when he stopped Radha with his most sincere and genuine reason of him being left all alone if she were to leave him and go to Delhi. BTW, what's up with Delhi? Do the Kundras have a property in Delhi or are they originally from Delhi and RK moved to Mumbai due to his work. The other question that came to my mind was how come Radha just decided to pack her bags and leave when she is clearly married to Kukkuji and if not seek his permission atleast one would expect her to notify her husband before she decides to leave for good. I feel bad for the servants who work at the RK mansion considering the physical and emotional torture that these guys have to go through day in day out working for a high strung crazy, neurotic person like RK who changes his mind at the drop of a hat and today his mother also joined his party in playing the game. One can only hope that these servants are compensated well to put up with this level of torture where they are made to wear dull, boring uniforms and never expected to use their brain and just act like robots which answers to its master's beckoning call.

I was relieved after Radha decided to stay because it actually served two purposes, one being that Dips cannot run the house the way she wants it to be run and second she cannot go after RK and shamelessly attach herself to him like a chipkali. If it was up to her to run the house she would probably mix something in Sikky and Kuuku's food to put them to sleep and have her way with RK whose only thoughts lately have been about the stranger and his relationship with Madhu. Thank goodness Radha didn't leave and Sikky got his way with Dips and finally will be able to put her in place since he would go with her to the sets and glue himself to her like she likes to do to RK. What goes around does come around and even it means a little push/help from Bittuji he would be gladly at his service to keep her away from RK by making sure that Sikky knows all her plans/moves.I am so going to love this. Finally, Sikky manned up before it was too late.

I loved the fact that how RK finished her sentence of not wanting to talk to him or listen to him. It brought a smile and just went he was insisting her to look him in the eye so he could keep up his promise to his mother and apologize to her she has tears in her eyes and her tears whether he admits it or not does something to him and he involuntarily reaches out to wipe them away. It seemed as if her tears were beseeching him making desparate and at the same time fervent to wipe those tears and provide her comfort in a way that she feels all better. I liked the intensity shared by both RK and Madhu in that scene since nothing seemed out of place or illogical and to top that it was sincere, genuine and heartfelt eventhough it lasted only few minutes and Bittuji had to come interrupting at that very moment. When will Bittuji ever learn to stop being kabab mein haddi? The car is damaged and the person who did the damage is also gone so couldn't he have waited a couple more minutes for RK to finally admit that he was wrong to question her character and apologize for his actions. He has to come barging in at that very moment as though someone's life was in danger. Ugh!! Arrgghhh!!

Precap had me saying "Here we go again" and I was reminded of "Vikram Aur Betaal" stories that my grandmother used to tell us when we were little and just like Betaal, RK went back to his tree or I should say his high horse and starts accusing her. I guess we will have to see how it unfolds Monday and how Madhu puts these things together and comes to a conclusion.

Radhaji really touched me today, her expression when RK exclaimed he'd be all alone without her bought tears to my eyes. This mother-son relationship is turning out to be really beautiful and I hope that nothing ever happens to break it.

RK's night of thinking rather than drowning has definitely had an effect on his psyche. He knew exactly what to do to get his mum to stay.

Anyway, Madhu tries to get away but he literally has her boxed. However, her last bit of determination won't allow her to look at him. The BG score was once again the heartbreaking 'Hum THE Deewane.' The words are so sad, but they convey Madhu's emotions exceptionally well.

This, the man standing in front of her, is the guy she loved whole heartedly, he was her life, her everything, her GOD. She left everything for him, even her Mum was ousted from her 'magic' mantra and replaced by him. And he punished her in the most evillest way... He left her with nothing. She is quite literally a shell of her former self. Yet here he is, standing two inches in front of her, adamant to say his piece and she is powerless to stop him.

I hated how RK was violating Madhu's personal space, he had no business being that near. But Saturday's give us Rishbala moments no matter how forced, so how can I object? (sarcasm - my inner feminist won't let me let it go). Anywho, I digress...

'Look at me'

How? How can she look at the guy who destroyed her world? How can she stand this close to him and not falter in her conviction to hate him, to not let him affect her? Because he does, he makes her weak and she CANNOT have that. Not now, not ever. She needs to remember. And she does. All that pain bought to the fore by his nearness. She cannot look at him. So much agony portrayed by the lone tear that falls from her eyes. It has him mesmerised.

He is captured by it. He forces her to face him. And witnesses her silent tears, her silent ache. It's all there in her eyes. And all he wants to do is take it away, wipe them away. But not yet. He's not ready. He needs to change. Change bought about by circumstance. To ensure that he becomes worthy of even wiping her tears. Because right now? He isn't. At all.

Bittuji interrupts and brings with him reality. Another day, another problem in Rishbala's road to happiness. God, it's never gna be smooth for them is it?

Precap: RK reverts to Right Kameena and Madhu street entertainment. Nothing more to be said.

Surplus:

Sultan has a fit. Erects a roadblock in Rishbala's journey. The note conveys something, it felt like a riddle, but I can't be bothered to decode it now, it's too late. I'll leave it to you guys. Probably foreshadows something. Also I get the feeling that Sultan and RK are familiar with each other. Maybe they were best mates as children?

Sikky: I agree with you teaching your wife a lesson, but why do you have to stoop so low? Blackmailing her to get yourself ahead? It's just sad. Stop being such a baby having your mum fight your battles, kick her out yourself man!

Dips: You still think you can get away with it, don't you? Not sure Sikky's gna let it go especially now he wants something. He's like a dog with a bone. Honestly, I don't understand why you're so afraid you'll end up in a chawl. You lived in London for a long time so you have contacts (and have lived without RK for ages so it can be done!), you have your own money and I'm sure you'll get a good settlement in the divorce. What I don't understand is how you haven't found out about the stolen money and jewels from your safe? Discover this and you're case during the divorce will be stronger.

Honorary Mention:

Mangesh: Stuck in the middle of a powerplay between mother and son, I'd have screamed out in frustration. You are obviously made of sterner stuff, hats off to you. Provided some comic relief amidst a tense situation.

RK's number plate: Bla bla bla 666!! OMG my eyes popped. He IS the devil! (sarcasm, again)