Ok now that I am well rested...I'd like to dissect each bit I loved from this episode. :D lol YAY for a Saturday! :D
Um...actually before I begin...Manali and Tonks...I do agree with you guys about Megha's dubbing bit...it did jarr me at first too...but I am glad that the dubbing got that sweet tone that Megha was intending to go for. I waisse bhi like this trait about Aakansha in general...that sweetness of her voice...it adds to the grace in Megha's character. And in this scene toh she was especially trying to be overtly sweet and sarcastic at the same time. lol So I'm glad that tone was there by whoever did the dubbing...and that girl who dubbed also had a sweet enough voice of her own. A bit jarring at first definitely, but still the episode had enough good dialogues and fodder for reflection so I am still satisfied.
Anyways...so I liked the HAQ Mohan showed towards Megha in that initial scene of theirs. "Maine kaha tha na phone rakhdo...KYUN nahin rakha?" lol Just the fact that Mohan expresses himself like that...shows his grumpy side in front of Megha...I think that shows how 'apna' he considers her to be. And that haq is what I think translated into that "tum" before he corrected himself into the "aap" again. I love analyzing this tum/aap situation and the writers do place it very well each time I must admit. Again I've liked watching Mohan open up to Megha...his ramblings/complaints, grumpy-ness, sulky-ness, stubbornness...all his forms of expression in front of Megha.
And I liked this slight stubbornness Mohan showed too, just before he couldn't help being affected by Megha's words. But I liked the fact that he held on to his own point of view as well. And what I especially liked was the point the writers were trying to make. They got to the JIST of this issue. The fact that Mohan was depriving himself of that closure with Rashmi. The fact that he has kept these feelings hidden inside of him for so long. It's time for Mohan to face these feelings...and deal/end this Rashmi issue once and for all so that he can move on. So that he can stop blaming/berating himself over it. And I've loved this progression of Mohan opening up we've seen. It started with that Renu joke/rambling and sharing of that joke with Megha...whereas now these two are sharing and dealing with one of Mohan's biggest issues and vulnerable moments.
And I loved the sensibility Megha showed in this scene. Her patience, her wisdom, her insight, her understanding of the whole picture. No wonder Mohan was awed in this scene...I was too. Megha was so wise and sensible. And so mature. I loved the calm and composed way in which she says, "Zaroorat toh hai". It's that confidence Megha shows here...she knows what she is doing. She isn't just in this little playacting for the heck of it. She isn't just doing it in a half-baked, cliched fashion. She has the purpose and the insight behind acting in this manner. She WANTS to do this all out...she wants to help Mohan through and through. Right until he can finally get that closure. And her patience here was such a contrast to Mohan's impatient grumpyness. lol I found it interesting how Mohan was trying to escape this problem whereas Megha wanted him to face it and deal with it for his OWN sakes...so that HE himself can get that peace. And isn't this so very much like the Prateik situation? In that scenario too...Megha wanted to escape...she didn't want to face Prateik and return to that job. But Mohan refuses to let her escape...he makes her stand up for herself...he makes her fight. While being there for her in his own way...supporting her. Megha is doing the same thing for Mohan now. She is supporting him while making him fight. There is such a connect here...such a GENUINE support system. It's really quite wonderful to watch.
And some more bits that I found so interesting too in terms of Kunal's acting...was how he would go back and forth with his reactions as Megha was talking. There were bits where he was conscious of his own point of view...he didn't want to see Rashmi who makes him feel miserable, and he doesn't agree with this playacting continuing long term...so in those conscious moments Mohan would turn away and become grumpy and stubborn almost. And then there were certain words of Megha's that just hit him...and make him loose that consciousness of his own fears/worries. You can literally SEE that progression of thought he is having as he starts to get affected by Megha's words. Kunal did this SO fabulously where we are aware of EACH thought process Mohan is having. 👏
I just loved the way Mohan got LOST in Megha's words. He lost his conscious state almost where he was aware of his own fears/problems. And you can see that as Mohan finally turns to look Megha in the eyes as she's speaking. Before this he is in a denial mode...he keeps turning his head away at times. But as soon as Megha starts saying things like "Bhoj" and "sukoon"...that's the time Megha has Mohan's full attention. He doesn't avert his eyes for a second from then on. I find Megha's compassionate point of view of this whole situation SO SO beautiful and endearing. And so does Mohan, obviously. She has such an understanding, forgiving and compassionate view of this entire situation. The way she says, "Kahin humari wajah se usko dukh toh nahin pahunch raha?...kahin aaj bhi woh humein galat toh nahin samajh raha...ya samajh rahi hai?"...it's SO sweet yaar!! How can Mohan NOT get lost in these words? She understands him so well...she wants him to forgive himself..not have that BHOJ...she wants peace for him...and she doesn't wish bad for Rashmi either. It's that grace and dignity Megha has. And I loved the NEUTRAL way in which Megha says these things. She isn't being too preachy here...she's being compassionate. She doesn't even stick to a specific gender. She's saying that we are all humans...we ALL have these moments of doubt. We all carry some kind of a weight in our hearts...we all crave peace. This is some really insightful writing and I'd like to appreciate full on!
And the fact that Megha shows this kind of compassion. It shows how good hearted she is as a person herself too. That is something Mohan can connect with too. That basic goodness they both share. That is what connects these two again and again. They are so different from their world in that sense...they BELIEVE in these values of goodness... in a hypocritical,selfish, superficial and materialistic society. These two are struggling to keep these ideals alive in a society that is quick to forget these values. And Megha's forgiving and compassionate ideas are so contrasting to the thought process of the small minded people she has interacted with. People who have always given her crap regarding the Amar case and all. No wonder Mohan is also drawn to this basic goodness...this wisdom... and being able to hold on to your ideals, no matter how easy it might be to loose sight of them in a demanding and self-centered society.
And then of course the way Mohan gets lost in all of this. He can't help but be affected...and his inner thought that we actually got to hear this time...my favourite line was the second one, "Kyun lagta hai, ki aap jo bhi keh rahin hain, usse ankh mond kar yakeen kar loon"...Aww...this bit touched me so much! It came straight from the heart! And just the way Mohan says, "ankh-mond" kar! He wants to believe this BLINDLY. This is such a MOMENT that these writers have created between Megha and Mohan. This is the first time Mohan has admitted something to himself like this. I love how he's so HONEST with himself too...no wonder he is so honest to everyone else and in general too. And just that idea of wanting to believe in this goodness...all that Megha is saying sounds so good to him. 😆 Aww.
Warna toh he was in his usual grumpy/cynical mode...lol...again that point Anu made about him having such distinct relationships with everyone comes back to me. With Nanhi...when Mohan is in this grumpy mode...he can just cheer up instantly. With Guru...he can just bicker/ignore or Guru can just leave him be...lol...but with Megha he can share ideas. They can both go into this philosophical mode...where they make each other reflect and get lost in their own thoughts...they can share this kind of equal understanding, wisdom, insight as well as their idealistic views. What I love is how they both are able to get through to each other...affect each other...and really make each other seek into their own selves. Of course I love Mohan's admiration and growing awe of Megha...but somewhere she does make him seek into his own self too.
And then just when Megha says, "Chalo"...and gets back to the point...you can see that Mohan comes back into his conscious state again. 😆 I find that jerking of the head bit Kunal did SO wonderful and effective. lol It's like he's jerked back to reality from being lost in the moment. Aww this scene was so insightful and poignant. And at the same time it was super endearing, sligthtly hilarious, and oh so pure and genuine. There was that touch of innocence too again. Aww...def. my favourite scene of the episode.
And before I talk about the other MM scene...special mention to Guru...you guys have already discussed the Renu bits...so I'd just like to say that I found Guru's entry as a spectator in this scene pretty brilliantly put in. lol Just the way he goes, "Ab inko ek naya bhoot chada hai"...haha...honestly JZ, I was reminded of your cynic again! lol Just the way these little comments on society are put in so subtly by these writers. haha Guru was like making a comment on human nature in general too I think. lol We all have our "bhoot sawars" and moments of crazyness. :P 😆 And of course Guru's expressions as he's watching the Renu stuff...:P 😆
Ok so I loved the detailing by the writers with the portrayal of MM's initial awkwardness. 👍🏼 I love how they give importance to these kinds of nuances because they are so significant.
And I agree to this bit:
Originally posted by: AreYaar
I am going to post in sooner today...instead of lurking!...err at least try to.. 😆
While watching NBT...there is this thumbs up ad they played during the break...and I was chuckling away considering how it kinda fits Megha's motto for the day...'aaj kuch toofani karte hain..boring ko daring bana ke...😆... LMAO indeed! Pefectly suited for Megha's adventurous side we're seeing now...wherein she WANTS to break out of her monotony and do something TOOFANI...for Mohan of all ppl😆
LOLL I totally agree with the thumbs up thing...Megha was totally enjoying this herself! Her sense of humour about the entire situation was so visible in her eyes no? 😆 No wonder she was so calm and composed...and just quick witted and quick in action too. The way she even kicks Mohan under the table. Megha was TOTALLY into this! 😆 And her sense of humour reminded me of Mohan's sense of humour in most situations as he handles them no? There's the theory of Mohan rubbing off on her...as well as the theory of Megha being like this herself before the Amar incident...both great theories by everyone who came up with those. :P lol Perhaps a combination of both?
And just the way Megha was edging Mohan on throughout the scene and finally gets Mohan to play along as well! lol The evolution in Mohan just from Thursday to Friday in terms of handling Rashmi has been so amazingly shown! In this episode he was much more open..much more comfortable...thanks to Megha. He has started to see the humour in certain bits...thanks to Megha's humorous point of view about the situation...and the way these two shared little digs and jokes together...lol...although certain bits still hurt him of course.
And total LMAO at the "Ab toh lagta hai paida hote hi tumse shaadi hogayi thi"...🤣 LMAO at Mohan's cover up! Rashmi seemed like this clueless outsider infront of Mohan and Megha's wit, sarcasm and sense of humour in this scene. :P 😆
And ohhh SO interesting the way those two reflect on their first meeting!! Just notice their reactions to each other as they are recollecting their sides of that meeting. 😆 Mohan and his teasing way in which he goes, "Madam rasta rok ke khadi thin"...LOL...and the way Megha instantly jumps to that and goes, "Toh main kya karti...mujhe laga yeh koi lafanga hai"...bahaha loved the way these two were for a moment unaware of the situation they were in...and were just being themselves. The bickering there was so natural. These two didn't even need made up scenarios or lame, cliched acting/lies and all...their actual first meeting itself is so very interesting and hilarious. Especially looking at how far they've come since then. Somewhere, subconsciously, I am sure these two themselves must've felt the impact of the change of time. The smiles they share at the end of that bit were too cute. 😆
And again, the way Megha showed sensitivity to the bits where Mohan draws back and starts to go into a little shell again. And then she makes him open up again...lol catches him off guard again with bits like the "Mujhe din mein sau baar I love you na bol le..."...bahaha...and then brings out his spontaneous, humorous view of the situation once again.
And Megha had such interesting comebacks to all of Rashmi's digs. No wonder Mohan was floored. :P 😆 I really liked the way she was talking about the real things that mattered. While Rashmi was all about materialistic dikhava...Megha's responses were all about reality. The earthiness...the basic moments and slices of life we take for granted but what are really the things that provide us with that peace and joy. And Megha says all this without being catty/petty as JZ mentioned. Such a dignified and graceful lady she is.
And I loved Mohan's slight traits of bashfulness/his smiling reflectively too as Megha says those things about those moments of life...and just being together and all that. You could see him subconsciously craving those very things Megha was mentioning. I'm not saying he wants to get married right now and all that...lol...but somewhere he does crave THAT kind of a life I am sure. Because this is more of a reality to him...whatever Megha said feels closer to home for Mohan. He can relate to her thoughts and ideas about what constitutes a simple yet a satisfying lifestyle.
Ok I'm done now...:P lol...can't wait for Monday! :D
Edited by pigbelly4myfeet - 13 years ago
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