Thora khatta thora meetha thora theekha is today's episode. Delicious blend of happiness, laughter, heartache, tears, love..
Looks like the SUVs stolen parts have been found. As resourceful as ASR himself this Delhi police is! Immediately his mind flashes back to Mr Raizada hurtling accusations at the indignant Mrs Raizada. Turns to go in and looks upon a subdued buaji and aunty trying their best to buy some time. The man actually concedes to not bill them for last month given that damadji has come. But even he can't give them ration for today. What will they cook? The little money kept aside has been used up for damaadji's sumptuous Italian lunch. His actions have inadvertently caused hurt. His eyes downcast. This sensitive man has been too busy caught up in the love/hate play with his wife, but now this problem has his undivided attention. Our favourite resourceful problem solver stops the man outside and we don't get to know more for now.
The entire gupta family stands uncertain suspicious of all the sacks of food being brought it. Garima hesitant yet tries to reason out with damaadji. I really like how they show Garima to be the one handling him. She calmed down buaji about the new AC, she refused to take the money from him yesterday and today she is the one who tries asking him what's going on bitwa? In answer , "Kyu main kyu nai kar sakta hun? Ghar ka dammad hun..". cute tone yet matter of fact. In hindi there is a phrase used to describe baal gopaals antics often "hat karna" ..hmm like adorable childish tantrums.. somehow that is what this feels like.. Wonderful smile by Garima. I adore this actress.
No one can deny that bitwa has style and a very loving heart. He who supposedly hates their daughter, is from such a rich family that it is almost inconceivable to imagine him in this surrounding and yet he manages to do a thing millions of normal well intentioned son-in-laws find hard to do. Straightforward direct as usual is he. He gives them a right over him while establishing his bond with them. No longer the proud ruthless business tycoon he is simply an extremely good hearted son-in-law who wants to show his wife's family that they needn't treat him in this formal fashion. "Kuch bhi..bas achchi sehat wala khana nai..please aunty." That they should consider him a son. He had once longingly asked Khushi if his mother was proud seeing him. And as this scene unfolds I can only think how proud she must be looking down from the stars.
This time I am not going to blame Khushi. She got carried away. This is the daughter who is excited that the man she loves is coming closer to her family. I know it is not even the slightest bit hinted at but at some level Khushi could have known that Arnav missed having a mother. So her insistence on him calling her amma. Would have been nice. But it happens in real life too. In our excitement floating we rush headlong and then the sharp crash into reality.
The music increases in tempo.. "just shut up" he lashes out.. It has been a long long while since he has been this angry with her specially in front of an audience. Even the dreaded bath outside did not cause such an outburst. You can feel her heart break as his in turn is ripped apart in shreds. The concerned elders look on. Have they ever known how much hurt resides in their complicated angry damaadji? Amma speaks up sternly chastising her daughter. Buaji joins in. But it is not really because he is having a tough time settling into the Lakshminagar lifestyle. This is a far deeper festering wound. The suffering that he has subjected himself to for almost half his lifetime and definitely all of his adult life is kept painfully in check by Arnav. But there are some things that lay bare that agonizing chot. Clenching fist, breathing hard, extreme restlessness he throws open his laptop in an attempt to gain some control. He has hurt devi maiyya's murti in the process. All that anger..
Khushi comes in sincerely apologetic. A woebegone expression portrayed by Sanaya. Closes the door behind her. Now she wants the conversation to be between them only. He is right Khushi has no idea what has been going on in this man's head. Somehow I always felt she instinctively knew him more when they did not even seem to have a single calm conversation. Oh those forlorn damp red eyes. "is ghatiya ghar mein" .. Fights! How they tear us apart.. Now her eyes are brimming with tears.. Arnav has frozen to an abrupt stop. Whose hurt is more? Who will win? Both have lost for now.. This speech that Khushi gives was enough if they wanted to show her getting him accustomed to middle class life. I still don't think he needed this lesson but if it had to to be given then these words were the best lesson possible. His scathing hurtful words had flung out in mindless pain. He bends his head in remorse. He is feeling really wretched. Barun once again manages to convey it all..
The outburst on both sides was essential. All that pent up frustration, rage needed a vent. And we needed as much as Arnav to be reminded that Khushi has millions of reasons to be devastated, angry. Yet she smiles and takes care of his family. Cries while going away from them. Cares about them. Looks after them. No longer questions. It is natural that the woman has to make everyone in her husband's house a part of her family while a man can remain distant to his in laws. But this is not a regular marriage. It is a forced contract marriage. After all the ha ha he he of the previous days we now get this display of raw emotions. The gravity in this mess sinks in..
Khushi does not want to involve her family in the fight. Am very pleased with her decision. A husband wife is what they are and their trouble their very own. kisi ko janane ke zarurat nai jab wo akele hote hai wo kya karte hai ...
From all the high voltage drama we get a bit of respite. Mr and Mrs A looked pretty nice in the vibrant combination of turquoise blue and emrald green.
Whoever wrote the next scene did a perfect job of it. There is no melodrama. Very sweetly handled. This is the fourth time he is messing with their food plans! Earnestness in his apology. Overwhelming sincerity. Like the time he came to Payal and apologized. In a way I like it that Khushi isn't here. Her apology will come later in the form of those irresistible golgappe. This moment was for the orphan boy and his loving mothers. "Khushi ne jo kaha thik kaha". How clear hearted is he! To him this family is already his own. "Main kisi ko ma nai keh sakta"... He who never said sorry was letting them know of his deepest darkest fears. It is the more strict, more vocally hurt buaji who comes forward to lovingly cup his face, but amma also says wise words.."Aap jo humein bulao usse humara rishta toh nai badlega". Progressive and genuinely loving people in Gupta parivar as well. He looks awestruck. A glimmer of that smile. Relaxing of features. Relief...
Okay Okay I know whoever is reading this is skimming the last lines in eagerness to satisfy the hunger for something chatpata. A popular saying in hindi the way to a man's heart is through the stomach. Ingenuous Arnav has successfully applied the theory for his foodie wife. If khatta is titliya, teekha the angry rough ASR then definitely today is the day of the meetha buaji and amma. So without further ado I give you..
The game plan of Mr Harvard himself... Board of directors under control? check. An offer she can't refuse sent out to the already suspicious owner? Check. Time to sit back with his adrak ki chai and wait. With such a mouth watering delectable merger offer Mrs Sankadevi is sorely tempted. Time to give in to the temptation and preview the terms. Oh what delicious terms! He allows his prey some moments of indulgence and just as he is ready to announce the first quarter statement declaring himself the winner... breaking news! Tables have turned and Mr ASR has been completely taken over by the new player in the market Mrs KKGSR.
From the corporate world we move behind the scenes.. Who would have thought that a golgappa would turn out to be this potent an aphrodisiac.. He stands no chance against the allure of innocent rapture while his wife enjoys his delicious peace offering. Unaware of his dreamy expressions she raises her hand to wipe the trickling flavoursome pani.. If today morning Khushi could not look away now its Arnav's turn to be hopelessly mesmerized.. The Completely enamored husband just can't seem to resist and is hungry for a taste..
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