Life of an expat sucks sometimes and mostly during the festivals. We had a small scale Holi in our apartment complex with our other Indian friends and it was fun. I had some bhang and was tipsy throughout the day. Kunal had fun at my expense. He wont let me live it down my entire life.😕😕 ok so now back to Parichay 😆
Kunal's attitude after the divorce case postponement has changed. He is no longer embarrassed to go back to his consummation memories. He has realized that the deed is done and its not something you can undo so he has accepted it and has moved on (in a good way). Mrs. Chopra still colors her cheeks and looks away when he refers to that incidence or any other that involves any type of intimacy. (Remember Kunal asking Gale Kisne Lagaya Tha?!)
Just so in real life, for an arranged marriage couple, the intimacy is not full blown right from the beginning. I still remember how embarrassed me and Kunal were during our engagement photo shoot since we were just introduced. Holding hands or posing pressed next to each other saved me my 'blush' makeup money. Once you settle in marriage, the apprehensions are gone, inhibitions fade out. I see this portrayed so beautifully in Parichay.
Kunal is not hesitant to hold Siddhi close or to just hold her hand. I had a Cheshire cat grin on my face when the other day he held her hand, out of reflexes while she was questioning him in his office. He did not let it go till the time she uttered the Divorce word. Or when he consoled her by hugging her after the court case fiasco. Even yesterday when he weaved his fingers with hers, it was damn hot! That is a man that is not shying away from their past, even though it was just a single night, morning of which was not so glorious. Even today he held her with a claim. The authority in his touch and manners around her are so real and not OTT like Ekta has shown previously in some of her shows where the leads after consummating avoid each other like plague! The guilt was present for a day. Even the sorry was exchanged and tears have been shed but what we get to see now is the most real portrayal of how a couple finds their comfort around each other.
I sometimes feel Kunal longs for those moments though he was the one to feel guilty and say sorry. As his love for Siddhi has started overpowering his attitude and anger, I think he wants to feel her close and touch her as intimately as he did that night. Its natural and part of love that a married or committed couple shares.
I am now hoping for two things:
Kunal claiming bed, telling Siddhi in no uncertain terms that after what happened, he can now finally share the bed. If she doesn't want anything to happen, she can arrange the Pillow Fence but he will not sleep on the Gadda or Half Berth anymore.
Siddhi soon taking a leaf or two from Kunal's diary and understanding the beauty of these small and yet most tender moments. A man who doesn't shy away from holding your hand in public is a man to keep all your life! Kunal you rock!
PS: Can't help but cry copiously every time Sonu Nigam renders 'Abhi Muz Me Kahi' on the backdrop of these cute and endearing SiNal moments! Long Live CVs who came up with these tracks and the song to match perfectly. Long Live Sinal!