Originally posted by: .Mandy.
So this episode was the most dreaded for the fandom but it was actually not that bad maybe because most played out in OLVs so I knew what to expect going into this episode.
Before the storm hit, it was bliss watching the family so excited for their wedding and Avni indeed looked gorgeous as a bride. I'm glad we got a few moments where Neil and Avni were just immersed in each other and enjoying what should have been the happiest day of their lives. It would have been the perfect wedding but sadly Juhi ruined all that. I still say her suicide was not a part of the plan, it couldn't have been.
The scenes at the hospital, Juhi was definitely playing on the sympathy of Neil and his family she is taking advantage of their kindness now and his family has had enough. Juhi really backed Neil into a corner which is why he said those dialogues about how she is not alone and he wouldn't leave her. It was a promise he hesitated to make and even the hug there was a clear disconnect there, at least from Neil's side.
Neela and Avni's scenes were touching, I feel for Avni her emotions are real when it comes to seeing Juhi and Neil together and now she has a newfound respect for both her mothers. Neela refuses to let history repeat, she is encouraging Avni to fight for her rights and that Neil is not Ashish.
This entire week belongs to Shweta, seriously what a transformation for this character! I remember there was a time where Shweta would get pleasure seeing Avni's tears, she would be completely heartless but today she was anything but that! Shweta ripped into Neil for leaving Avni at the altar, not bothering to turn back and breaking his promise to never leave her hand. It was AWESOME! Neil did not look affected by this which really makes you wonder to what extent he and Avni have gone to make his family believe he has truly prioritized Juhi and her child over Avni. It is still a mystery but for now I fully supported Shweta ripping into Neil and asking what would happen to Juhi if Neil waited a few hours? DD was there for Juhi, she was getting the help she needs - bang on Shweta, bang on! Shweta is not going to spare Juhi, you just know Shweta is reaching the end of her patience with Juhi's interference in the lives of her children.
Precap: FINALLY Vidyut enters the show! I cannot wait to see his scenes with Avni, I don't think I have ever been this excited for a villain's entry!
I agree with you. I was dreading watching this episode but I have to say it was not as bad as I had expected it in my head.
The wedding part was not as bad as I had expected from watching the OLV. Reason being Neil himself! Before the priest started reciting his vows, Neil made his OWN vow to Avni. And that to me was more special because he was reassuring Avni about the whole situation that was going to play out in the next few days/weeks. He promised her that no matter what he will never leave her. There was an underlying meaning to that vow and I adored that because AvNeil is all about silent communication.
Coming to Juhi: URGH! I'm really starting to dislike the character as well as the actress now. She was testing the waters with Neil today and like you said Mandy, she had him backed into a corner. There was no way Neil could have escaped from that question. Neil's hesitation was so obvious. His hug with her was so awkward. I'm really starting to believe that she wants Neil back but is trying to sweet talk everyone in the mean time. She was such a two faced b**** today. I'm sorry for using such harsh words but when she went from " please promise you'll never leave me" to " oh I'm so sorry for ruining your special day with Avni," that really concretize what she wants and that's Neil.
I really liked the scenes with Neela and Avni. I think from being a child Avni really focused on how her Ayesha Ma was strong but never really realized how strong her Neela Ma was. Which is normal behaviour, as humans, we never really appreciate what's right infront of us. But, today Avni really understood her Neela Ma, and not as a child but as a woman who's placed in the same situation.
Shweta: OMG! What do I say about this woman! What an amazing woman! She's been amazing all week. Today every word coming out of her mouth was literally everything all the fans have wanted to tell Neil after seeing the OLV.
I'm actually starting to think that leaving the wedding and Avni leaving on her own is not part of the plan. Neil looked devastated in the precap. I doubt Neil would have been as good an actor as that! ( There's no doubt that Zain is..). He looked absolutely shattered and it could be him thinking about the danger Avni put herself in.
I think we,as fans should really not be as upset about the episode. There are so many redeeming moments in the show today. Special shout out to that walk to the aisle scene. Neil and Avni had eyes only for each other. Avni was barely listening to anything anyone was saying and Zain's expression. Wowzers! He emoted the looks of a smitten fiancee so well today.