This was a power epi, intended by CV's and Ekta to create a turning point in the show. I was disappointed. I think after the divorce epi they have lost their shock and awe powers on me.
Guys I am in major protest mode today, so throughout the ramblings you might see protest lines from me.
June 18th
Temple Pujari Scene
Ok this pujari is one hell of a good observant dude. Out a crowd of over a million devotees visiting the temple in the course of a year, this man remembers the Arman couple. Not only does he remember them, he remembers which day they visit. Wah Wah. I am telling you guys, this Manav must be a good tipper or a donor for this temple. What other explanation is there, eh? Also this pujari knows exactly how to reward his regular patrons. "Come, Come" he says "you do the aarti". Yes of course ArMan are the guest of honour at this particular mandhir. Trips to this mandir are liking going on a Disney vacation package for them. FILLED WITH MAGICAL MEMORIES.
Ok, so the saintly duo decided let's not dupe this poor man, right? I mean surely when we are divorced we must not taint the holy aarti by doing this puja as a couple right? So ok they tell the humble soul that they are divorced. Man, this dude RECOILED IN SHOCK, Like Really he recoiled. Could somebody, anybody, please, please, please, get this guy a copy of the Weekly Gazette? Ok woh chodo could someone please get him a copy of the TV guide? This poor man has obviously not left the temple in months, he did not see the big billboards and the TV countdown and the promos etc about the DIVORCE OF THE YEAR. Uff!! Atleast one innocent person was spared. Praise Bappa.
And then he proceeds to get them both to do aarti individually. Ok here it comes. I PROTEST, I PROTEST. I think all the other happy married couples standing behind the "almost-ready-to-commit-suicide" duo should have been given a chance to do the aarti on that auspicious day. What a waste of Bappa's blessings. Oh the sacrilege!!!
ARMAN STAIRS SCENE
Ok, so Archu gets nudged by a lady walking by and that Manav held on to her like a truck had hit her or something. Sorry friends, here comes another one. I PROTEST, I PROTEST. I think he should give her same treatment that he gave the dude who nudged Archana the last time. Both committed the same body wrecking maneouver. If he does not, then I want that dude to sue him for discrimination and I will act as a witness.
They continue to walk down the stairs, arms locked like two inseparable sailors, and who do they encounter but our very own THIRSTY SPIRIT, Ms. Pyaasi Atma. Guys, you have to appreciate the scene the way it was intended to be communicated to us. So let's visualize, Arman were like a couple of villagers standing ashore innocently and seeing the approaching tsunami, but they were so stunned by the unexpected nature of the visit that they were rooted in the place they stood unable to comprehend but fully aware of the upcoming natural disaster. Then the tsunami proceeds to brush past them and because they were arm locked they survived the wave as it brushed past, then one of the two bumbling village fools got a "blonde" moment. "Hello" she said to the other bumbling fool, "this is not right, we survived this passing storm, something is not right in our world, the storm should have shattered us, should have ripped us to shreds, should have ruined us, yet the storm only passed us unharmed." At this the other fool says "Don't worry about it, I will deal with the storm when it comes back". Arre, you two bumbling fools, does it not occur to you that Bappa's miraculous powers on hallowed ground saved you. No of course not. Gain with no pain. This is ghor anyay. No we must have pain. We must feel the pain and we must make our viewers feel this unnecessary pain. This is their reward for loving us. Arre if they do not feel the pain then Ekta Mai will not be able to have a dreamless sleep tonight. So off the "blonde" bumbling fool went to take on the tsunami, without paddle, boat or even umbrella. And the other bumbling fool followed. Guys, these two have a serious death wish. Serious, chunna aur supari lagake. I think we should fulfill this wish for them. Seriously.
Confrontation Scene
Ok so off went Jack and Jill up the hill to deal with the tsunami. Now picture this - the tsunami is raging forward, in perfect harmony with the spiritual plane (for once in this entire show ' I have never seen that Shravani ever appear pious, I almost got feelings for her then). Ok before we go further guys, I must say. I PROTEST, I PROTEST. I think that all other devotees who probably have jobs and busy schedules should not have to accommodate this nautanki trio as they continue on with this unrelenting track. I think the pujari should ask them to take it to the side and let the other patrons make their holy visit. The pujari he is just too much of a fan of DIVORCEES OF THE YEAR, that he is dissing the other devotees. Very very unfair. Ghor anyay. The man should be demoted or moved to a smaller temple or something as punishment.
Now guys we move into the crux of the problem. As Shravani says the luka chuppi khel between the saintly orderlies and this poor pregnant patient. She is 110% right. This hide and seek is really wearing on her poor strained nerves and soul. She said words that we all, especially Tanyadi has been hoping for since before the divorce, BREAK THE MANN KA RISHTA WITH THE TAN KA RISHTA.
Ok first and foremost, I want to point out an important fact. What Tan ka Rishta? Have you seen the two of them? Do they look like they have EVER EVER enjoyed the pleasures of the flesh? Nope, they look pale and ghostly most of the time. Nope, Ms. Mahate, these two have not seen the forbidden fruits in a decade. Probably more. So seriously, the divorce had zero impact on their relationship just on their paying guest status. Kabhi Thane Kabhi Dombivili. That's all.
That being said, let us move on to our brilliant Ms. Mahate's solution. Seems that pregnancy hormones have not given her "placenta brain" like other pregnant women in their final trimester get. She says let's get married now and as a show of faith I want Archu to do the honour. I think that this was a legitimate request. The saintly duo wants this baby, they love her more than live itself and in all ways they see her as THEIR HOLY RESPONSIBILITY, their honorary ward. I think in that vein, her request was legit. Guys, throw rotten tomatoes at me but I agreed with the request. Why delay the inevitable right? Let's finish making the pudding so we can enjoy the feast.
However, here I wish to say something. I PROTEST, I PROTEST, just because the saintly duo love you does not mean all people at this temple love you Shravani. Arre does your father have a running tab or something with that poor vendor? Why did you take his cloth without his permission? Madame, shoplifting is shoplifting. Does not matter if this is PR land and you are the BT Golden Child, you must be arrested for shoplifting.
Ok so moral of the story, ARCHU NEVER LEARNS. That poor Manav he finally understands why she is 8th pass and no more. She never learns does she? Anyways, I have to say what she lacks in intellect she makes up for in her mechanical inclination. I have never seen a knot tied that well. I paused just to admire her masterpiece. It was neat, firm and had sufficient spare cloth to allow for flexibility. Wah Wah. Ok she gave it her best knot because she does not want this gatbandhaan to break like the last one. But you know guys, I just did not feel the magic. I think that Archu should ask for some grace period, so that she can skip over to her home and get the original cloths from her marriage and then tie the gat. This will bring back the magic and will make Manav happy too because of the nostalgic value of their original gat. Well I am sorry to say that Shravani was not in a mood to grant any grace period here. You know I have to give the Creatives a standing ovation here. They have surpassed me in the creativity department. Remember when I said that Archu should be the guest of honour at the wedding, they made her more than the guest, they made her like Shravani's muh boli MAA. Wah wah. When I think of ArMan's wedding I remember Sulo tying the gat and for Manchoo my fondest memory will be Archu tying the gat. Wah CV's kya bole. You are just topnotch.
That Shravani was firm when she told Manav, let's go. Man you can see who is going to wear the pants in this relationship. Then the twist happened with poor PB.
Guys, I PROTEST, I PROTEST. CV's please do not use the PB in this menage a trios. That is just sick. As a mother, I am offended. Poor, Poor PB, he just wants to rest sluggishly for the next few weeks and they keep calling him to act in this Shakespearean drama which really is not even that entertaining. I say let him rest, he has enough disappointment to face when he comes out. So jah bache , So jah, nahi to Archu aa jayegi lori sunane.
D House Scene
Ok so apparently the only sensible person in PR land is Sav aai. She tells it as it is and this uneducated woman seems to be more intelligent as compared to the moderately educated duo or the gyaani social worker. Kudos to her. For all those who think she is working on a secret Plan B. Sorry guys, abandon the hope. You were thrown another red herring by the BT people. Anyways, she is correct. She says "Stop these friendly trysts and these unscheduled visits" (I want to jump up clapping hands here) and she is so intelligent she says it to the only person in the saintly duo THAT WILL ACTUALLY LISTEN AND FOLLOW THE ADVICE. She took on the weakest link and in doing so she achieved "Check Mate".
The last scene was sad. The poor villager looked at his pilgrim companion with a pitiful expression. He thought "That Fool, That Fool, I told her not to chase the storm. Look now she is zapped by the lightning and beaten by thunder. That fool that fool, I will have to visit her village and console her on Monday"
Anyways, that's my ramblings for Friday, will catch you guys tomorrow.
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