Readers of Pride and Prejudice know that this one was a incredible scene ..the scene which acts a twist in the tale.When headstrong Elizabeth sees behind Darcy's pride.The scene is a classic.I personally have read it thousands of times.But reenacting it and that too with so many changes was a daunting task..and I have to say everyone has surpassed themselves.
The introduction:The way Mayank confidently assures Samrat that he needs luck and so does Nupur was so sweet!I loved Nupur's shyness and Gunjan being perceptive noticed it.And one huge hug to Gunjan for the fantastic advice:close you eyes and think abt rajkumar…if anything could make Nupur sure abt her feelings it was this.
It was subtly dramatic.As they walked towards to the courtyard and the lights dimmed,it seemed that yes something is to unfold and it was NOT a disappointment.
When Nupur closed her eyes,her face seemed so wistful as she wanted the picture of her mind to focus and when she opens her eyes to look at Mayank…wowsie expression girl!Confusion and surprise….
Then began the scene…Even before Mayank opened to say anything Nupur was already lost in him and loved the way he firmly reminded her of her dialogues…And I don't know what next to say…everything he said it wasn't lines delivered by a perfectly skilled actor.For today I stopped thinking of Mayank as Arjun…I thought of Arjun as only Mayank and it was his heart he was laying out for Nupur to read…He did it beautifully…in ways that it gave me goosebumps…ONE BIG HUG TO HIM!!
But Nupur was not even a step behind…what expressions…and the pride was wonderfully depicted.A compliment to Nupur should be that even though Isha was feeling very different emotions than Nupur…Rati managed to depict both wonderfully.A huge hug to Rati..cuz she made us see the Nupur behind Isha…though even Isha was wonderfully potrayed!!Hats off girl..
When Nupur says no…Mayank's face was so sad..he looked broken..in a moment it was shattering my heart…I was thanking MJHT creative team for making Nupur fall in love with Mayank …if Mayank had to hear no..then it would be unbearable.
And then began the questions and this time they werent teasing..they were intense,passionate..they were heart stopping…(sigh) and every time Nupur said No…Mayank grew more determined…and when Nupur hits the wall…Nupur looked surprised but Mayank looked soo….naughty…(Sorry but that's what I felt)
When he cupped her face,my heart was racing fit to burst…and one more moment of silence from Nupur would have landed me in the ICU…
When she said "HAAN"….Omg…I fell in love…and Mayank gave another of his sunshine smile…it was a cross between…the cat-ate-the cream smile and you-have-made-me the happiest smile….
And Uday's was the only one unmoved…and his nahin..was jolting…wow!!I jumped myself and Nupur's embarrassment was endearing…but Mayank's reluctance to let go of her was heart stopping….oh my oh my!!
Btw…another hats off to Nupur for making up for her HAAN…Lol…you are too good!
A standing ovation to Nupur and Mayank…
And every importantly one standing ovation for the dialogue writer…the words were so simple …that was made it beautiful…one line I loved was…tumhara sapno ka rajkumar white horse mein ayega,red roses……n I havent done anyone of the above but I still love you….For that Mr or ms.Dialogue writer one huge bear hug for you!!
Right…also a tight hug to Samrat…he was enjoying himself tremendously!!His smiles were fun to watch and when Nupur sed HAAN…His teasing smile was soooo cute…okay let me modify that…a tight sisterly hug…no point in being pounced bu sajanians…