Today was a beautiful episode for the shades of emotions and characters it showed of all the players.
1. Hamida Bano: Today showed what "grace under fire" was ... she wanted to try to resolve issues, asking Jalal to sort it out with Jodha alone, but as a true Queen she continued giving the Eidi to their subjects as her heart was burdened by the issues at home. She was also a timely support to Jodha ... and I think Jalal knew now that Hamida Bano would be a support to Jodha and that is why he left the room when Jodha arrived to speak to Hamida Bano. And what a beautiful support she was to her daughter.
2. Ruqaiyya: Ruqaiyya today showed how jealousy can color one's viewpoint because today Ruqaiyya had no reason to be jealous of Jodha. Now that jealousy did not cloud her views, how poignant was the way in which she said her jealousy had made her never acknowledge Jodha's beauty ... both inner and outer.
Today, the way Ruqaiyya was burdened by Jodha's ehsaan ... I felt it unpeeled a few more layers of Ruqaiyya's character. She does not want to depend on or trust anyone ... it is how she has grown up. And that is why she gets suffocated by Jodha's ehsaan ... she is just not used to it.
Now, the CVs will probably have amnesia and have Ruqaiyya flip flop ... but now it might actually make sense. Ruqaiyya 1 - that is clouded by jealousy and Ruqaiyya 2- who is an insecure woman, learned to distrust everyone but vulnerable in her own way.
In any case, today I loved Ruqaiyya's vulnerability today. It takes a lot of strength an honesty for one to glare and admit their weaknesses and that too to someone who the
3. Jodha: I know some expect Jodha to have faith in love ... but it is very difficult to do in the sight of what one sees and hears. She was asking the right questions on what suddenly changed? But, who would have imagined the reality that is?
In the Sujamal fiasco, we understood how Jalal was shaken by what he saw and heard ... I would request we should show the same understanding to Jodha.
Even if she did not show faith in her love, it does not mean she will not get there. Love is a journey not a destination ... and definitely not a race between the husband and wife. Is it?
She showed amazing strength today ... deciding to not breakdown and go to Amer for the sake of her children. And, till yesterday, I might have thought she was going out of her self-respect and due to the insults ... but there was something very beautiful in the way she admitted to Hamida Bano that she could not see Jalal distanced and angry at her ... that was her real pain.
4. Jalal: What can I say to the man who is bearing pain and enmity from each dear one, to find out who the enemies are that are threatening his dear ones.
He continued with his OTT anger in public ...
Again in softer tones, he ensured the safety of Jodha by instructing her to stay away from the wedding and in her room.
He was the smooth operator with Atifa being completely cool about the new folks invited to the wedding ... saying he did want to have the folks who were happy with the wedding there. Did I sense some double meaning there?
And a special mention for the last scene,
(5) I found this scene beautifully constructed ... a stoic, strong Jodha who thought she was all alone ... but lo and behold, she was not alone, and who was standing behind her? It was none other than Jalal, pained by the sadness he was giving her, but determined in going forward with a plan that would ensure a life of happiness and safety with her. He was her silent support in the background and she didn't even know it.
There is a beautiful poem called Footprints- where a Man asks God why in his most troubled points of his life, why there are only one set of footprints on the Ground? Why did you abandon me? Where God responds- those footprints are mine, I was actually carrying you. And that is exactly what Jodha will realize as this track unfolds.
We might not agree with Jalal's methods, but one thing we need to applaud his intentions. And how pained was he when he exclaims - he has had enough, this has gone too far!
And yes, Jalal we agree ! Bohath ho gaya. It is enough pain for you, Jodha, and all your loved ones- and even us- let us get to the climax quickly!
Would love your thoughts and comments on my real take!
BEFORE THE EPISODE:
Hi Guys!
Me again! In meetings 😆 I think this process is working well ... with me starting the thread for the discussion to start and then updating my take later. What do you think? Please do come back to read my updated take.
Looks like we are in the final stages of the plan:
- Jodha has been kept away from the proceedings ... but knowing Jodha she will arrive 😆 If history is a predictor of the future, she must know the weddings she oppose (like the Ben track) ... something bad happens
- The awaam / religious leaders are kicked into action
- Who are these Kabul wedding guests? Sounds mysterious.
- Ruqs ... I love you today ... but know your anger will be back as soon as Jalal tells Jodha he loves her at the end of the track
- So, looks like Maan Singh is not in the loop? I am still rooting from my TM being with Jalal on this!
So, my 5 questions of the day for now ... which will be updated to my take later.
Don't worry guys the pain will be over soon
So, answers to my questions, thoughts on the episode?
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