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Yesterday was the action ... Today was the day of reactions ... So, more than Jalal, today was focused on the people around him and of course, Jodha's monumental decision to return to Agra.
So, without much ado let's get to the take 5 that gets Jodha to Agra:
(1) Given the monumental nature of Jalal's abolishing the theerth yatra tax it was great that they showed diverse perspectives of people to his reform ... Ranging from Maharana Pratap who saw it as a more political ploy, to Moti and the other baandhis who felt a burden had been lifted off their shoulders, and then the crowd in front of Jodha who were happy they did not need the daan anymore. It shows the ripples Jalal created on people around him. đ
By the way, looks like Moti is trying to give Jodha some serious competition ... I am not surprised Jodha is worried- she could not wait till the morning to leave. đ
(2) The biggest ripple effect was of course on Jodha Begum ... Loved her natural reaction of happiness when she heard the teerth yaatra was repealed by the Shehenshah ... She also commented that the Shehenshah will receive a lot of "asheesh" for this which is obviously her and her love ... I loved the soul talk and reflection that followed for the following reasons:
- The two scenes she remembered: (1) The day he folded his hands and asked her one last time to come and (2) When Mainavati was telling her that his crime was not that bad ... That finally means that his asking forgiveness superceded her memories of that fateful night of accusation đ
- She clearly described how his actions in forgiving Shivani and his abolition of the teerth yatra tax proved to her that his heart was awakening .., and that is what touched her heart and changed her heart đ
- Her impatience to meet him ... And how he had touched his heart and she wanted to meet him immediately ... This was the restlessness we were waiting to see in her! đł
(3) The cute Ameri family dinner: I liked it at showed the viewpoints of Jodha's family on the situation at hand and made them feel like s very natural family
- Mainavati: I must say Mainavati has a very strong understanding of her daughter ... She realized how Jodha was beginning to melt with the Shivani matter but then it now looked like she might not go back to Agra ... It's true, at times Jodha did look like she was ready to move on.
- Dadisa: As witness to Jodha's Badal stories đł, she probably knew best that Jalal was near and dear to Jodha all the time these days. She was the most confident that Jodha will decide to go back to Agra.
- Bharmal was eagerly looking forward to see Jodha off to her sasural and was ready to declare it a national holiday - I mean hold a utsav (See, I told you that Jodha wanting to leave could have been his dream ... He wanted it so badly đ)
And of course, this was nice because it was a good precursor to their expressions of happiness upon Jodha's decision to go back to Agra.
(4) Jodha's decision to go back to Agra: I liked it for three reasons:
- She admitted she made a mistake (of refusing Jalal's forgiveness), admitted she was stubborn beyond limits, and had made an anuchit decision. đ And, I respect her more for it.
- She wants to go back to her Shehenshah ... Not Ammijaan, Rahim, Apni parivaar ki khaatir đł
- She was so impatient that she wanted to leave that night itself. Loved it! đ
(5) Jalal's 360 turn in the episode:
- In the beginning of the episode, we saw Jalal in the dumps ... Wondering if Jodha was even thinking of him or not and maybe the pilgrimage tax will remind her of him đ
- Jump to the precap and you have Jalal grinning from ear to ear in excitement that he finally the light of happiness was shining in his life again as he eagerly awaited Jodha Begum's arrival. It is so nice to see him smile! đ
Rajat is truly the master of expressions!
Though I have no clue how the messenger with the news that Jodha Begum was arriving, arrived before Jodha as she left immediately! Why was Jodha not traveling with that messenger. đđ
But, Jodha will get to Agra for sure given the new WhatsonIndia spoiler that she will face off with Maham Anga. Though I trust the CVs may come up with some delaying tactics, especially for first meeting.
A long P.S. to folks who wanted Jodha to realize and acknowledge her mistake in the misunderstanding:
- Now that Jodha has realized her mistake in being stubborn and not forgiving Jalal ... This could pave way for her to apologize for her role in the misunderstanding. I can picture a scene where when she is back Jalal once again says he was wrong in not trusting her and he will never do it again ... And she also acknowledges her role in the mistake and that she will not hide things from him again.
- That being said, there is a high probability that her role in the misunderstanding will be forgotten ... But, all I can say is if Jalal is happy with just her returning ... There is nothing we can do. We know he has told her she also played a role in the misunderstanding so Jalal is not being ignorant. But, sometimes, people decide to just move on ...and we should too. If Jalal-Jodha are happy, then why should we forumwaasis be unhappy? It just shows Jalal has a big heart that Jodha is lucky to be in. đ
Anyways, let's celebrate this weekend for Jodha's return to Agra and the return of Jalal's happiness!
Please join me here for your thoughts on the episode!
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