The episode left me in bliss A M A Z I N G start with wonderful scenarios of the Himalayas, it was so beautiful, the location and monologues M A G I C A L ! <33I liked how we got to see Akash focusing on the expedition, and knowing well what he owes to Roongta. The way he reflected on his situation, his secret, whether he was being deceitful, and Shikha Ma, her thought crossing his mind. At this stage, when I had started feeling Akash is being too interested in Anjali rather than Everest, this moment felt good and did create a balance.
Arjun's passion for Everest, his bring it on attitude was so him. Loved it.
Roongta was hilarious. I liked the transition in his monologue from funny to how much this expedition meant to him, and his opinions on the people he had chosen, honestly Abhiyankar doing it for someone else, Arjun a thief, wonder if Roongta would faint if he gets to know about Akash's vertigo 😆 All of that aside, his emotional side came to the fore as well. I am glad how he is not all black, but shades of grey 👏
Lastly Anjali, can I just say she was such a girly girl in this scene and I mean it in a good way. She was so cute thinking about Maithili, hoping her friend would pinch her and make her realize she was indeed at the Himalayas. I think she fantasizes about Everest, and in this journey she will face the darker side of Everest. Tough journey ahead Anjali.
And my favorite! Arjun-Anjali
It was really nice how Arjun opened up towards Anjali, he was being friendly and kind. He just walked into the room mistaking it as his own only to find Anjali shedding a few tears, it took seconds for the situation to turn awkward. Arjun knew he had to just get away, but the sight of her crying was probably not the last of her he wanted to remember for the day and so he glanced at the picture of her parents, the thing which was bothering her. The hesitancy in his voice clearly showed he wasn't very sure whether he was invading into a personal space, Anjali too opened up and shared her concern and worries. This helped Arjun overcome the hesitancy and cheer her up, it felt like he had extended a hand of friendship towards her and she had accepted it. I dont know if am exaggerating, but this gesture from Arjun should really be considered a hand of friendship, coz this guy is just beyond comprehension. The way he just grabbed a chair and suggested her to call her parents was so heart warming, as though that small conversation had let to the start of a new beginning :)
The complexities of a girls emotion is what Arjun missed I suppose when he made this suggestion 😆 It was cute how Anjali said she would call but couldn't as she would cry. It was emotional but for some reason it made me chuckle.
Arjun dived into a pool of emotions, his curiosity, his hurt for the lack of such love in his life took over him as he spilled his heart's deepest secret. Arjun here confessed he was very small when his parents died, and he doesn't remember how when it happened, I liked how the BG music turned notch higher when he confessed, This shows how genuine Arjun was swept away by emotions. It was really heart warming to see Arjun open up to someone and not regretting it ! Kudos to the writers, I LOVED this scene <3
Arjun and Anjali then became mirrors for each other, saying life wasn't all that hard and nothing was perfect, they both had their achievements and troubles in life. Comforting :')
And then another light moment Anjali- 'Saari duniya tumhari kadmon main hai Arjun'
Arjun- 'Oh Yeah' 😆 Trust Arjun to crack you up with such moments, Sahil adds a lot to the show.👏
Akash is being so possessive, if he heard them, he probably heard them laughing not yelling :P He felt Burned and this is not a first, he doesnt like it whenever Anjali is with Arjun, this clearly hints on the love he harbors for her.
Anjali being nice about Arjun didn't sit well with him either, Akash though I think did cross his line this time when he stated ' Okay. So bohut dosti ho gayi hai. Ek baat maan lou-' Dude! She can make her own decisions, isn't he being too protective? But Alas Anjali nodded so she doesn't mind his advice but will she follow it?
It is understandable why Akash dislikes Arjun to an extent, he told Chand the guy is hot tempered but good at heart and today he said Arjun cant be friends with people. Arjun if has ever rubbed Akash on the wrong side, it is for his unprofessional attitude which I think is right. But Arjun has also started becoming an insecurity for Akash regarding Anjali, hope this doesnt turn things sour between them. I am worried for Akash, the guy has been through a helluva emotional ride, after ages he started socializing and has fallen in love, while Anjali only considers him a friend. To think of it What's the difference in Akash and Vidhaan from Anjali's perspective?
Akash and Anjali's friendship is lovely, Liked how Anjali shared her excitement with him :)
Abhiyankar found his wifes name among the many others who died on Everest, his story is indeed painful. I hope we get to see flashbacks of their story on the journey to Everest :')