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Rarely do we come across stories such as this one on Indian television. It just might go down as a masterpiece if the forces above (channel/ production etc) resist tampering with it for trp sake.
I know that this is not entirely fictional, but I am just going to focus on Imaan and Sartaj in this second phase of their life. By now each character, their role and agendas has been identified. And what a delightful mix of positivity and negativity. I am now sufficiently intrigued by all the 4 leads.
Harleen waited, took on her husband's role in his family. Completed B Com and learnt to drive a tractor. Did not want to move on. And then life brought a stranger, her own husband back in her life. And she had to move ahead. She is afraid and she is happy. Till now she was strong, but is she strong enough for what is to follow?
Naz brought up the kids, became a mini celebrity. Fought with her mother-in-law and maybe fell in love, just a bit, with the shoulder she was leaning on. And then her husband came back, who she first learnt to be in love with. They laugh, fight and enjoy each other. But a shadow looms on her marriage. Who does she belong to? Who does she want to belong to? 17 years is such a long time? Is she the same person? Is he the same person?
Sartaaj left his own wedding for his nation. Heroism brought him torture and captivity. A lot of losses were countable - a parent who must have waited for him, his hair - which for him was his faith, 17 years. And yet he gained some things which are best left unclassified - his nightmares, his pain, secrecy and Imaan. Is Imaan his friend or is he a senior?
When I had first watched the promos, I could have never guessed that Imaan would be the character I would be most intrigued about. When they first meet their families - he waits and watches Sartaaj's family reunion and then focuses on his own. His family has now increased by 2 more members - his children. A young daughter he left behind and a son who he had never met till date. He is so in control. After the meeting, immediately he gives number to Sartaaj. He has left behind his prison and refuses to be viewed as anyone weak or hurt. There is calmness but also temper. The world changed in these 17 years - internet exploded, technology changed, media intrusiveness increased and his zest to adapt to everything new while sticking to all things comforting - walkman, cigarettes proved him to be a survivor. He is a perfect foil to the ruthless, patriotic Vikram. Composed, intelligent and risk taker. And he clearly dominates Sartaaj. I am waiting for his equation with Salim to be revealed. Especially now I am wondering if Naz and Salim did get married.
The actors are well cast and so seasoned in their emoting. A special mention to Arun Bali- Sartaaj's father and the rest of Singh family. They seem to be so fond of Harleen and her well wishers too. And the father-son scene. It was too real.
I cannot praise enough the people behind the cameras too. The screenplay, the pace, the photography, the music - it is well blended. I am in love:)
This is class, this is quality.
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