Naagin 5 - Double Take 10

Okay, so people I am back with my latest take on the happenings of the weekend. I would call it a mixed bag of a weekend, because it was fast-paced, with many revelations, and ended on a strong cliffhanger which could actually answer many questions of Satyug and Kalyug both. So, without further ado, let's get on with my take.

Highlights - Yayyy!!!👍🏼

Adi Naagin - I can finally say that this weekend we watched Naagin. Cause Naagin was doing some Naaginworthy work. Whether looking for the taamsik shakti, or taking her Cheel husband's support, or paying attention to Jai's words and actions, or requesting Veeranshu's support, or confronting Jai and getting to know his truth, or trying her best to make it out of the Tilasmi gufaah, or doing tandav to safeguard her husband or going on a quest to solve the mystery of the Tilasmi gufaah. Phewww!!! Bahut kaam kar liya iss weekend pe Adi Naagin ne, jitna 3 mahino me nahi kiya Naagin behna humaar ne😆. God, thankfully iss baar Veeranshu ka involvement kam tha, and Bani ka initiative jyaada tha. Hamesha Veeranshu to sab solve nahi kar sakta, phir woh kis kaam ki Adi Naagin. I always wanted Bani to get stuck in a mess from which she has to save herself and Veeranshu isn't there to protect her. And we finally got it. Adi Naagin helping herself on her own using her own strengths and abilities. Yes, Veeranshu has come, and he will help her. But now I am more interested in Adi Naagin solving the mystery and dealing with Shatruji herself. Thanks, makers, ye ek baar Adi Naagin ko akela phasane ke liye.😆

Shatruji - Ab pata chala Veeranshu ka dimaag kispe gaya hai. Apni maa pe, kyunki baap pe to jaane se rahaJai lagta hai apne baap pe gaya hai, kyunki dono hi bhaukte hai kuch karte hai nahi🤣But ek baat batao, ye achchai aur badappan kahaan ki den hai, kyunki itne kamzarf maa-baap ka itna jalaal beta to ho nahi sakta. Okay, I am drifting, sorry. Shatruji me bahute dimaag hai, isliye woh villain hai. Isse kehte hai villain, jisne kuch dhang ka to kiya. I mean Veeranshu ko Bani se alag bhi kiya and left Bani to fend for herself. Ab dono ko mushakkat karni padegi individually. Jai ki tarah overconfidence ka shikaar nahi hai madam, lekin ghamand bahut hai apni taaqat pe. Woh badi baat nahi, saas bahu ka common syndrome hai. By God ki kasam, ghamand bilkul saans pe gayi hai and bhaukne me sasur pe, ye Adi Naagin ko hi inki beti banna chahiye tha, kasam se. But good job Shatruji, laga ki villain aaya hai show me.😆

Veeranshu - Taareef pe tareef, Taareef pe tareef, Taareef pe tareef.....bas yahi chal raha hai iss character ka😆. Lekin kya karu iss aadmi ka, ye har weekend naye milestones set karta hai - be it as a person, as a Cheel, as a husband❤️. Ye bande real life me kyun nahi milte. Ya phir aise shapeshifters real-life me kyun nahi milte re😭. Khair, Bani ko pata bhi nahi kaise heere jaise aadmi ko sataya hai ussne, uss jeere jaise Jai ke khaatir🤢. It is established that this guy is different. Uska judgment of character kaafi robust hai. Yes, we all are emotional about family, but unlike other heroes, he is not mistrusting Bani either, he knows she doesn't lie. He thinks, analyses, and then reacts. He is definitely very special and I truly admire this character. Hats off to Sharad for portraying Veeranshu Singhania, and thank you makers for crafting such an unconventional yet strong character, very relevant and realistic.👏

Highlights - Nayyy!!!👎🏼

Emotional Impact - See I am hands down a fan of less drama in life, and I have praised the smooth executions of this season. But emotional depth aur impact bahut kam hai. These people are not vampires that their emotions and feelings are dead. They are shape shifters who live among humans. To Bani ka jo Jai urf Hriday ki asliyat ka impact hona chahiye, woh pheeka tha. Confrontation bahut achcha tha, but Bani not feeling anything was strange. Kuch to hona chahiye tha. Then, the revelation of Chandrakala as Shatruji was very thanda. I did not feel anything watching that scene. It was a very common prediction, and we all knew what will happen, maybe that is why as well. Veeranshu recalling his past was also very thanda. You have to make the impact stronger for the revelations, even though drama is less. Yes, I like smooth revelations, but impact bahut pheeka pad jaata hai. The emotional impact that characters feel should touch us as an audience as well, but if the character does not emote it, we cannot feel it either. Thoda emotional depth hona chahiye, especially Bani me since she is the heroine.

Pace of the Story - Suddenly the story is sprinting like they want to build the record for being "Flying Naagin" of IndianTV (pun intended)😆. Arre bhai saans to lene do. Ye maara, ye diya patak, ye diya uthak. Arre baba kushti nahi hai, show hai. Aise dhaam dhoom karoge to dimaag me kuch bachega hi nahi🤪. Haan humlog rollercoaster enjoy karte hai, lekin itna bhi nahi. I know the story is pacy, but please makers, thoda, thoda sa, slow jaa sakte hai I would not mind. Execution ki kya baat kare, hamesha ka rara hai. Bol bol ke thak chuki hu. Jo karna hai kariye.

Observations:

Okay, so Bani needs to have a monologue. If she does not have one, we cannot connect with her. Her realization, reality dawning on her needs some explanation, otherwise she comes across as fake and manipulative. Just like the terrace scene was. Her asking for Veeranshu's help came across as a stroke of manipulation, jaise ghir gayi hai chaaro taraf to usko sahara chahiye. Na bhai, aisa nahi chalta. Emotional depth dikhao bandi me. Jo baate woh Jai ko bolti hai Veeranshu ke baare me, does not hold ground as long as that is not exhibited in her behavior. Her confrontation scene with Jai was excellent. And for once, I did not mind her yelling at Mendhak Mathur🤣. It was music to my ears. But please thoda aur Bani ko emotionally available banao, open her up and what she truly feels for her husband. Otherwise khud hi samajhna padta hai apni samajh ke hisaab se.

Bani's tandav for many was overdramatic. But I think what happened in that cave was Bani acting out as a wife, not out of love, but out of duty. We have seen that Bani is very a duty oriented woman. She does not express from her mouth, but her actions imply so. Wearing the mangalsutra and sindoor are one of them, saving Veeranshu is another, calling upon her Mahadev to protect him is another. Or calling Singhania mansion as "hamara ghar" is another. Her words and actions imply she has taken this marriage as seriously as Veeranshu. Otherwise, why is she so bothered to rectify the wrongs in a family which she thinks she isn't a part of. It's her "Duty Calls" syndrome that is effective here because emotions ke mamle me madam bahut kachchi hai. That tandav was a reflection of her duty as his wife to protect him, and also as Adi Naagin who has taken it upon herself to rectify all that has gone wrong since Satyug. And love is there too, but unlike Veeranshu, she is very emotionally subdued, so woh conventional way me bahar nahi aata, lekin harkaton se dikhta hai. But makers should work more on her emotional depth for sure.

Meera and Tapish are intelligent individuals who can help VAni when the right time comes, but they do not have makings of a couple. Infact, Meera is more intelligent. Build on Meera's character. She has the sensibility and honesty to call "a spade a spade". She has come to fear not even Veeranshu. So I am more keen on Meera. Tapish and Meera are more like friends and I appreciate that. They look good as friends. But if they want to make them a couple, they have to build the chemistry and spark further, otherwise it would not reflect on-screen, and overall look cold and bland, which they are. As far as Daksh is concerned, I would be happy if his character arc comes back to normal. I don't want him to play the clown, he is better off as a vicious yet obedient Cheel.

OMG TWINS NEED TO GO!!! Period. Is there no other way of showing comic relief. Chachi ji hai na. Woh Ballu ko pareshaan karegi,Ballu bhagega, woh peecha karegi🤣. Arre yahi kaafi hai. Inn dono twins ko padhai ke liye bhejo bhai. Meera and Chachiji are enough.

All of a sudden, Jai ko reveal kiya, lekin Shukla ko nahi. Arre Shukla ka baaja bajao. Bani ki baj gayi, ab Balwant ka bajao. Teer ko maara uss takluchand ne, shayad Monil ko bhi. Iska cheed phaad jaldi dikhao yaar.

I am also looking forward to real Markaat revelation. Arre, banda to gayab hi hai scene se. Yeh hi asli villain hai, I think. Kyunki Chandrakala ka revelation bahut jaldi and easily ho gaya. Jabki in the show, it took time, but for us, it was quick only. Her track will end in 2 weeks time I think. Ye main villain mujhko pakka Markaat lagta hai, jisse Cheel bhi darte hai. Aur isliye woh log dur hi rehte hai. Usko chupa ke rakha hai, matlab koi impactful ya out-of-the-box surprise hi niklega.

Overall, ab bhi bahut saare tracks hai jinko explore karna hai. They need to add tracks such as Bani's family background, Veeranshu's birth truth if any, the real villain Markaat, who could have a cursed story of his own, which has links to Bani and Veeranshu's Satyug story. Till now, all the links of Kalyug meet with Satyug. They can pitch in some interesting tracks which would develop the VAni bond. The focus should shift more towards their individual lives and family as well. I guess that is why the hurried execution, to shift focus on VAni and their romantic equation and individual issues.

So, that's enough ranting from me. Please share your thoughts, comments, and views.😊

Bani ne heere ko bohat sataya jeere ke liye. She must be thanking her stars for ending up with Veeranshu instead of Jai. As said by Chandrakala ji, that Veer has unique powers & he's an extraordinary Cheel - lekin kya khaas shaktiyan hai woh pata nahi kab dikhayenge. I hope the tilasmi gufa ka raaz has a link to Cheel Rajkumar & Adi Naagin's destiny of being together. Veer ki jitni tareef kare utna kam hoga. He's beyond praise. I am really loving Bani's progression & Jai has improved as a negative character. Chandrakala is doing pretty well. Last but not the least, great review Sohini 👍💯

Originally posted by: forest_foliage

Bani ne heere ko bohat sataya jeere ke liye. She must be thanking her stars for ending up with Veeranshu instead of Jai. As said by Chandrakala ji, that Veer has unique powers & he's an extraordinary Cheel - lekin kya khaas shaktiyan hai woh pata nahi kab dikhayenge. I hope the tilasmi gufa ka raaz has a link to Cheel Rajkumar & Adi Naagin's destiny of being together. Veer ki jitni tareef kare utna kam hoga. He's beyond praise. I am really loving Bani's progression & Jai has improved as a negative character. Chandrakala is doing pretty well. Last but not the least, great review Sohini 👍💯

I swear man, she should be grateful to her Bholenath, ki buddhi na sahi, pati achcha mila hai usse😆

I hope koi exciting story nikle Anant jharna ke paar. Please koi ghisa pita nonsense nahi chahiye mujhko. Overall, everyone did their part well. Good Sunday episode. Saturday was too pacy even for me.

Thanks, Ahili. Appreciate it.😆

As always Sohini, amazing review. Main wait kar rahi thi ki kab tera review aayega. As usual, tune meri sabh baat keh di. Exactly as I think.

I think we connect to Veer more because of his openess with his feelings. His habit of wearing his heart on a sleeve. Everyone in the world can see his feelings but yaha I noticed that he's also good at showcasing one particular emotion while hiding others. Jaise on saturday he showcased his anger perfectly while hiding his other emotions and thoughts. While Veer is quite brilliant in executing his plans, his mom seems to be one a square ahead of him. To be honest mujhe lagta hai only Veer usko mind department mein takkar de sakta hai because Bani is more of barking department. Veer is more like a silent killer kab kahan se dive karke attack kare pata nahi chalta. He knows when to shout and create drama and when to silently take a back seat.

Jaise he was almost unnoticed by Jay when he took away the glass box with him. Then the loud drama creating scene where everyone could see him. Ek dhakka mara aur woh diwaar se ja mila.

Bani's other side showed up. She's slowly trying to figure out secrets about the gufa. I think her character itself is generally detached from emotions. Ab I do agree that thoda sa emotional connect is important so that we connect with her as a character. I felt Bani's anger. Of course, not on the level she expected but she felt it. At least something was there. Ab zyada main kya bolun.... Its like trying to make sense in superstions.

After a long time I heard that Dil Ibadat bg. Felt nice.

I have some high level imaginations on what all could be the secrets of the gufa. (I know I shouldn't be doing that but I can't help it )

Ab kafi dino ka wait for the next week dhamaka.

Now, I'm waiting for other characters to do something worthwhile in the story. Really waiting to what all nonsense the real markaat can bring up.

Originally posted by: AliChase

As always Sohini, amazing review. Main wait kar rahi thi ki kab tera review aayega. As usual, tune meri sabh baat keh di. Exactly as I think.

I think we connect to Veer more because of his openess with his feelings. His habit of wearing his heart on a sleeve. Everyone in the world can see his feelings but yaha I noticed that he's also good at showcasing one particular emotion while hiding others. Jaise on saturday he showcased his anger perfectly while hiding his other emotions and thoughts. While Veer is quite brilliant in executing his plans, his mom seems to be one a square ahead of him. To be honest mujhe lagta hai only Veer usko mind department mein takkar de sakta hai because Bani is more of barking department. Veer is more like a silent killer kab kahan se dive karke attack kare pata nahi chalta. He knows when to shout and create drama and when to silently take a back seat.

Jaise he was almost unnoticed by Jay when he took away the glass box with him. Then the loud drama creating scene where everyone could see him. Ek dhakka mara aur woh diwaar se ja mila.

Bani's other side showed up. She's slowly trying to figure out secrets about the gufa. I think her character itself is generally detached from emotions. Ab I do agree that thoda sa emotional connect is important so that we connect with her as a character. I felt Bani's anger. Of course, not on the level she expected but she felt it. At least something was there. Ab zyada main kya bolun.... Its like trying to make sense in superstions.

After a long time I heard that Dil Ibadat bg. Felt nice.

I have some high level imaginations on what all could be the secrets of the gufa. (I know I shouldn't be doing that but I can't help it )

Ab kafi dino ka wait for the next week dhamaka.

Now, I'm waiting for other characters to do something worthwhile in the story. Really waiting to what all nonsense the real markaat can bring up.

Loved your review. I am simply itching for next weeks episodes because we will get to see banis love progression. I am sure the love scenes will be dynamite. Cannot wait for veer and bani to set the screens on fire.

Originally posted by: libran90

I swear man, she should be grateful to her Bholenath, ki buddhi na sahi, pati achcha mila hai usse😆

I hope koi exciting story nikle Anant jharna ke paar. Please koi ghisa pita nonsense nahi chahiye mujhko. Overall, everyone did their part well. Good Sunday episode. Saturday was too pacy even for me.

Thanks, Ahili. Appreciate it.😆

Bani ki akal shayad dheere dheere wapas aa rahi hai, I'm glad that Jai exposed himself before Bani warna Bani confused hi reh jati Jai ko leke. At least now she can have a clear stand, and hopefully she should re-evaluate the Satyug angle as well, Hriday ke liye jaan de di thi usne.. ab dikh gaya Hriday aka Jai ka jalwa !!!!

Pati toh Bani ka hai hi wonderful, remember, shaadi ki raat apni biwi ko help karne wala tha kapde change karne mein - my goodness ! Well, now he's the ideal life partner a woman can have,.. I'm looking forward to the secret of the tilasmi gufa & the revelation of Veer's special powers.

I always wait for your review:) just beautiful review :)

I completely agree with you.. Veer is such a nice character that it will only exist in fiction..real life me aise ladke nahi Milte.. I loved how he supported his lady love ❤️

Bani- I was so happy with her.. bandi ne DiMag se kaam liya.. I feel when she came to know about jai she somehow didn’t react in emotional way coz now she has those pyar wale feelings for Veer.. I guess she was just hurt because he is from her clan n felt betrayed that her clan Wala is playing games.. I guess romantic angle tha hi nahi us Ka with jai..

Her emotions were expressed only for Veer in the tandav.. I guess we are gonna get a heart to heart conversation very soon.. veer bulvaega bani de about her feelings:)

I loved Shatrujii ..she was fab with her bahurani ..!!

I guess in that gufa bani will come to know about her soulmate and some secrets of satyug :)

Waiting for next week

Originally posted by: AliChase

As always Sohini, amazing review. Main wait kar rahi thi ki kab tera review aayega. As usual, tune meri sabh baat keh di. Exactly as I think.

Thank you, Ally. Much appreciated.😊

I think we connect to Veer more because of his openess with his feelings. His habit of wearing his heart on a sleeve. Everyone in the world can see his feelings but yaha I noticed that he's also good at showcasing one particular emotion while hiding others. Jaise on saturday he showcased his anger perfectly while hiding his other emotions and thoughts. While Veer is quite brilliant in executing his plans, his mom seems to be one a square ahead of him. To be honest mujhe lagta hai only Veer usko mind department mein takkar de sakta hai because Bani is more of barking department. Veer is more like a silent killer kab kahan se dive karke attack kare pata nahi chalta. He knows when to shout and create drama and when to silently take a back seat.

Agreed!

Jaise he was almost unnoticed by Jay when he took away the glass box with him. Then the loud drama creating scene where everyone could see him. Ek dhakka mara aur woh diwaar se ja mila.

That's true!

Bani's other side showed up. She's slowly trying to figure out secrets about the gufa. I think her character itself is generally detached from emotions. Ab I do agree that thoda sa emotional connect is important so that we connect with her as a character. I felt Bani's anger. Of course, not on the level she expected but she felt it. At least something was there. Ab zyada main kya bolun.... Its like trying to make sense in superstions.

She is an extremely flawed character, and this is her journey to become a proper Adi Naagin, so usko silbatte pe pees pees ke taraasha jayega.😆

After a long time I heard that Dil Ibadat bg. Felt nice.

True, warna Voot ruins the experience.🤔

I have some high level imaginations on what all could be the secrets of the gufa. (I know I shouldn't be doing that but I can't help it )

Arre I have created a poll. Why don't you reply there?

Ab kafi dino ka wait for the next week dhamaka.

5 dino ki baat hai yaar.

Now, I'm waiting for other characters to do something worthwhile in the story. Really waiting to what all nonsense the real markaat can bring up.

Same here.

Originally posted by: wizardofoz2

Loved your review. I am simply itching for next weeks episodes because we will get to see banis love progression. I am sure the love scenes will be dynamite. Cannot wait for veer and bani to set the screens on fire.

Thanks, dear. I too am waiting for upcoming episodes.😊