28th December Episode
I am going to echo the words of .IamShonali.: this is most definitely a must watch episode!
Vidyut ko kya lagta hai? That Neil will give into his demands and simply 'hand' Avni over like some toy? I like how Neil referred to her as 'his wife' as opposed to 'mine' (this is more appropriate when talking about a possession, which Avni is not!). Unbeknownst to Vidyut, his days are numbered; can't wait for an Avni/Vidyut face off!
I liked how the scene with Avni fixing the wall in Neil's cabin kept flipping between Neil's fantasy and reality. He is evidently finding it difficult to control his emotions in her presence, as is Avni in Neil's presence. The interactions between the leads are so natural (well, as natural as they can be on television!); no over-the-top dialogue or actions. And these two are killing me with their expressions; so subtle yet powerful! Zain is the king of micro-expressions; you could tell how deep Avni's words had cut him today.
Neil's presence has made Avni wonder whether he had some ulterior motive for his actions. This is just the beginning; I'm sure over the next few days, more questions will be flitting through her mind, and I am interested to see how she addresses them! I could see Avni's frustration when returned to her cell, only to discover that the tunnel she had spent 6 months working on had been covered. The fact her plans have been foiled will only serve to add to Avni's desperation and determination to escape.
Avni's harsh words about marriage and love being a tactic used by men to control their feelings and make fools of them, were reminiscent of the old Avni (or Ananya). She is completely unaware of the truth, and with the mixed signals she's getting from the Neil, she's bound to be a mixed bag of emotions herself! I love how desperate DD is to get them back together - of course the Christmas party was his idea!
The scene with Ballu and Vidyut singing Jingle Bells was hilarious! 😆
This episode definitely rates among my top 3 episodes! Going back to re-watch!