My episode review-
I actually started watching RK-Madhu scenes from two episodes ago (when she enters the studio), for the sake of continuity.
A few general musings first-
1. Was he or was he not suicidal?
In response to her 'kaat ke rakh diya' line, he picked up a knife and asked her to kill him. He went so far as to direct it towards his throat.
But then when he took back the knife, he cut his hand which was masochist but not suicidal.
Also, on re-watching I found it very strange that what he said was akin to, 'Answer two questions or I'll kill myself'. Who says that? I mean, if its a life hanging in the balance, isn't it over one question?
Because otherwise, what happens if only one question is answered? There is no such thing as half-dying!
Sorry if I'm rambling/harping on this, its because I actually happen to have a little personal experience. A friend of mine had a boyfriend who used to resort to suicide threats whenever she tried to break up with him. The relationship was long over but he couldn't let go.
So I've seen how traumatic an experience it was for her and to this day, I admire the way she handled it.
She stayed with him for years, helping him find himself. (She supported him through rehab and therapy, helped him discover his hobbies and interests and basically 'fixed' him)
And only after she was sure he was strong enough, she ended the relationship and both are happy in their respective lives today.
The two situations are not comparable and not everyone can have such endurance but given that MB is shown to be so strong, I wonder if they'll take it this way.
Of course, in this situation it'll end up looking like MB's revenge as opposed to the letting go/breaking free it was in my friend's case.
2. Love v/s kindness-
I'm not a soap opera nut but even in the few shows I watch, I've noticed that these two very distinct emotions are often confused. (I hope that it's only a creative liberty and not a real misconception)
It makes me sad because its like saying one can't expect/ give kindness out of basic humanity, its always misconstrued as affection/love.
Whether its the Sulbala angle or even the knife incident...what does love have to do with not wanting to see someone cut their hand and bleed out? Any passerby would try to put a stop to it, would say anything to end the person's delirious state.
How can RK conclude that she wouldn't have stayed back if she didn't love him/ loved another?
Coming to today's episode-
Hurray! She finally asked 'Kyun?' and the last thing I had expected to do was laugh but his 'Same pinch' had me in splits.
Actually the whole episode felt like RK was telling us (MB+viewers) 'Be as morally outraged as you want but I'll continue to be witty and entertaining' or rather, 'Let's see how long you'll be morally outraged while I unleash some of my best dialogues and expressions'
1. Hats off to Radhaji for saying and doing what she did. I think it would have made for an interesting scenario if Madhu had taken her word and gone away, leaving Radhaji to handle her son. And again in the last scene, it appears as if both mother and son are slowly easing back into their respective roles (after a long hiatus). Yes, Radhaji, as RK's mother you have the unique power to shut him up :)
2. I loved that MB asked, 'Jawaab sunne me darr lag raha hai?' and I wish she had pushed him a little more to answer that. But sigh, her patience just snapped and understandably so.
3. RK as usual was listening but not hearing and only chose to hear the words that held matlab for him. This is reinforcing my theory that all he cares about is her love for him, nothing else.
If Madhu says 'I love you' and 'Only you' a dozen times and perhaps even writes it and hands it to him on a piece of paper, I wonder if he'll let her go?!
4. Other- Did anyone else find it strange that she randomly opened the cupboard?
Dipali bhabhi's spectacular fall and the dialogues after were hilarious. I was hoping there would be a shot of MB giving in to a small smile in spite of herself and in spite of the circumstances. (Just to remind us that she hasn't really died on the inside as she thinks) But that's just being optimistic to the point of foolishness!
5. Mr. India references are too much too soon. I know I keep saying RK doesn't think ahead but if he's really changed his mind about her, I wonder what he thinks will be their future.
Because at the point when he left her, they were just about to leave their families and go away together. What is the new plan now? After all, har roz toh Mr. India ki DVD nahi dekh sakthe na!
Lastly, I know I've strayed a little with my review today but hope its still within the acceptable ranting/preaching limits!
As always, looking forward to everyone's opinions.
P.S. Can someone please tell me what RRR and BBB mean? I've tried to figure it out but only got so far as 'Realization, redemption, something' and maybe one of the B's is bhashan??
Edited by thetelleroftale - 12 years ago
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