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Today is an important day for us to be positive on the show as rumors of Ekta Kapoor backing out and the show under threat from protesters. All I can say is when Zee fought for the show when it was not even number 1, they will of course they will fight for it now. It takes a lot to make a show reach the number 1 and 2 spots. It also seems highly coincidental that this controversy hits headlines when Ekta's next movie is about to release. I remember the forum was gloomy the last time the rumors came around ... We survived it then, we will survive it now.
So, with that, let's move to my top 5 for today's episode, as there was a lot to like! 😊
(1) Jalal's reaction when he hears Jodha Begum has invited him to the boat ride: Loved Jalal's subtle smile and surprise when he finds out that his khaas begum (that his brain automatically translated to Jodha Begum) had invited him for a boat ride. Before he can confirm that his dreams have come true and it is Jodha begum that has invited him, I found it extremely cute that he dismissed the rest of the courtiers before hearing rest. How convenient he told the baandi to tell Jodha that he will meet her at the boat instead of saying he accepts her invitations. Oh the ways of serial land. 😆
(2) Jodha's reactions to being invited to a boat ride with Jalal: Jodha / Paridhi nailed the expressions of being happy inside but too shy to show it outwardly to Moti. Her happiness was so evident and I loved how she expressed her happiness openly it openly the moment Moti left. 😳
(3) The care that both Jodha and Jalal took to get ready for their special evening:
It was so nice to see Jodha take pains to look extra special for their evening- though Moti had to resort to Kanha for her to agree. I also liked how she was upset she had run late.
While I liked Jalal taking care to get ready as well, I can't believe he would choose the same dress as that Night- it gave me too many bad memories. The attar was hilarious- does that assistant mean to say that what Jalal's charms can't do, a perfume will. Poor Jalal, he is so eager to have Jodha express his feelings he is willing to try anything 😃
(4) A note on MA: I wanted to highlight a few things I actually liked about MA today- given she had so much screen space she was hard to ignore.
- She left a few tracks in her conspiracy this time: she has witnesses in Ruqs and the courtier on how she should have known it was Ruq's invitation- not that she will get caught but anyways , her smartness is wearing off thankfully 😊
- I liked how she admitted what stupid things she needed to do to stay in power-even she understands how low she has stooped- she has always been self-aware about what she is doing and why
- She takes revenge against everyone not only Jodha: I don't know why but it seemed fair that MA took revenge on Ruqs for insulting her when she always took revenge on Jodha. It seemed only fair.
- Jalal mentioning MA cares for her so much- the contrast was striking with what MA was actually doing in the episode and hope it foreshadows her truth will be out soon
(5) The precap: I loved the precap for three specific reasons beyond the beautiful romantic atmosphere (unfortunately Ruqs gets credit for that):
- Jodha-Jalal will have a conversation on the boat: I was worried Ruqs would scream and call them back to the shore 😉
- The cute hesitance to start the conversation from both of them and how they speak at the same time
- My own excitement on what Jalal will say tomorrow - I have high expectations from my teda jalal.
So, what did you love about today's episode?
Anupamaa
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