Thanks for the the review Mandy! I was looking to get an idea of what to expect in this episode from people who've watched it already but, all I got was that people were really disappointed in Neil today. -!: I was very apprehensive about watching the episode.
But, I watched it. And I'll watch it a couple of more times... but my initial thought has been that Neil's reaction made sense! Neil was confused today about how he should be feeling. He was a ball of mixed emotions! That was plainly visible on his face. And to be honest, I was too.
You could see his heartbreak when he realized what Avni had done. He lost the strength to stand on his own feet and just collapsed. He couldn't get a word out! And the world (aka his family) just kept trying to reach Avni but his mind was trying to wrap itself around what the heck was happening. Zain portrayed that beautifully!
At the same time, he couldn't say much because he didn't want to reveal any of the plans that have been set in motion.
Like you said, he couldn't meet anyone eyes and you could see the guilt he was feeling about the whole thing. It was only when Neela Ma broke down and reminisced about Ayesha that he decided to step in! His promise to the family is the one he intends to honour! He will find his Avni! He knows where she is!
Ali- Neil scene: Ali's anger is justifiable. I'm surprised that he didn't throw what they had gone throughly over he last few days in Neil's face ( aka RM). He will find his best friend and Neil told him things that makes it seems like he's mad at her, as per the plan! You could see the sigh of relief Neil breathed out when Ali left! Ali can interfere with the plan, and that's why he's not. Clouded in the plan!
DD- yeah, he seems like he knows something. How much does he know? That's to be determined!
VP- I liked the screen presence that he had today! And his words when Avni left, makes me wonder if he's going to be obsessed by her? " I will find you"- wonder if that's a little foreshadowing there! But, I like that... and I say bring it on! You can't take the Tubelight from her Tillu!
Precap: Seems like Neil is missing his wifey! He's trying to distract himself wihbwork, but it's not working! I really hope they talk tomorrow! They need to communicate with each other.