"Jab tum us classroom se nikle they na...I had given you a point. So it was 2-6. Par lagta hai, ke mujhe bahut jaldi, ek point milne waala hai. Because Mr. Manik Malhotra, mujhe pata hai...ke tum kuch bhi karke, panditji ki class, waapis join karoge. As you said... panditji ke intentions, mere liye... ache nahin hain... hmm?"
So as we usually say about our Manan mondays... they are slow and steady but they get us thinking about what may be in store for us in the week ahead. There were many reasons I liked today's episode. There's not much of Manik's facade left anymore to conceal his true feelings. Navya and her mother's bonding along with a tang of Cabir in the equation was quite a beautiful scene and tomorrow's promo has certainly left us biting our nails.
I want to start off with Navya and her mother first of all because for me... it was one of the best scenes in today's episode. Navya's fear, her guilt, her pain, all made an appearance in today's episode. But like they say, a mother can never stay angry with her child for long. The minute Navya quietly placed her head in her mother's lap, she knew that her daughter wasn't happy. She knew there was more to this story than just the idea of her daughter being pregnant with a child. I feel as though Navya is completely ready to give birth to this child now. Her mother's support was what she had hoped for in this journey and I feel that she will have this support with her throughout. It was just simply so emotional seeing the mother-daughter duo share their tears and pain. No longer was there any spec of anger or exasperation on navya's mother's face, but rather she was only hoping of how she could eradicate the root of the pain in her daughter's heart. Whilst many of us have fallen in love with Navya's equation with Cabir and how the two are always endlessly pulling each other's legs and getting on each other's nerves; we mustn't forget that Navya too is living with an unhealed heart. Her smile, her laughter, her pranks and teasing are all a facade she face-packs on before leaving her bedroom so she doesn't have spread these worries and distress onto her friends. But today she had the chance to rip off that mask and openly let the heart bleed its tears. I absolutely loved the hug when Navya's mother says that she'll talk to the boy and Navya confesses that he won't marry her. That was Navya;s feeling of returning home to her mother, to her warmth, love and care.
On the other side we saw our beloved Cabira trying his best to concentrate on his RJ script but he's unable to. "Stupid Navya... seriously!" Seeing him , thinking about her so worriedly and with so much concern just brought a smile on my face. As much as them two admit they can't stand each other's presence, the truth is that they have become a part of each other's daily routine. Their mutual friendship is the strength that allows them to get through a hectic day with a smile on their faces. Their support is the balm to their bleeding wounds that are still really sensitive. Their presence in each other's lives is the family that they crave in their day-to-day lives. They may not just realise it yet, but their friendship is one which will last a lifetime. No matter, what the circumstances may be, I can foresee that they will never leave each other's sides because both of them have experienced the essence of betrayal, rejection, and broken heart at a very young age,
Also, I see very joy-filled days for the Cavya household as Navya's mother seems like she won't be going anywhere anytime soon. My poor Cabira... have to put up with two Naveli's haha But it'll definitely by a pure entertaining sight to watch the quarrels and laughter-filled arguments that are on their way ahead. 😆
Now moving onto my Manan. So dayum... my Manik started off with boiling in anger and today it seemed like he was going to burn the whole college down. He wasn't in a mood to listen to anything Nandini had to say because it was all in the support of panditji. Let alone his sight, he wasn't ready to even hear the panditji's name and that once again allowed for his true feelings to surface. "Aren't you understanding? He doesn't want me to be a part of this concert!" There wasn't just insecurity in this statement In fact insecurity and jealousy were the last of the reasons for his anger. His nandu is too nave and it's driving him crazy to see someone playing with her honesty, purity and innocence whilst he is there. He is supposed to protect her. At every stage of life. It's his promise to her , to himself ill the very end of their existence, It's burning him to see that the panditji has openly challenged him to replace him so his and nandu's musical notes can't become in sync. At the same time, he sees his hope shattering. He sees their reunion in trouble which is constantly keeping him on the edge. He can't bear the thought of his hope, his love, his nandu going away from him again which seems to be the most painful thoughts of his existence. But we must remember that his fight with himself hasn't finished yet. We are definitely close to witnessing his heart's victory but there is some minimal reminders of the mind that call out to him time-to-time which tends to wipe out the smile from my nandu's face.
"Hang on. In fact I should be happy about it... right? Like me not being a part of it. Nandini...? We won't be able to perform together! *laughs* Right... you're right. No no, pandit is right. Right. My hatred... wins!"
Oh just how when he started with the sentence he seemed to be reminding himself that he was in fact supposed to "hate" her. . He was in fact supposed to be "angry" with her. It simply amused me to see my Manik be so delusional of himself once again and letting the losing opponent; the mind, script his speech to her He was trying to fool himself that he could live without the one who brought life in his life. He was trying to mislead himself that he wants the hope - which has been keeping him alive till now, to loose. He was trying to delude the heart which wanted nothing else but Nandini back in his life.
But we always know that their episode never finishes with the mind winning. They try to make it unpredictable, but like my Nandu had said in the last episode. "Mr. Manik Malhotra has become too predictable nowadays." He always returns to her to re-boost her with the confidence that he might have temporarily wavered for a few seconds. And so when he saw her sitting rather disheartened on the staircase because he had just stolen a point for his non-existent hatred for her, he climbed upto her to try and reason with her one more time. "Kaha tha na maine... woh pandit gaya tha nyonika ke paas. He doesn't want me to be a part of it." It was my Manik's way of telling his Nandu that this fusion concert that holds the hopes of their happiness, their love, their reunion may not be possible if she doesn't see past the facade of her panditji. Oh how badly he just wanted her to believe him. I swear if it were in my Manik's hand, he would hide her so deep in himself so the panditji's shadow wouldn't even be found luring anywhere near his nandini. But my nandu remained stubborn because of the pure heart she possesses. Her faith and trust in everyone around her is never judged upon any external factors. She only listens to her heart and her heart is so pure and innocent that she sees no fault in someone. I really felt scared for her at this scene when she said"Manik, panditji mere guru hain. And guru and shishaya ka rishta... it's so pure." My poor baby just doesn't know the danger that is lurking around her. Someone is yet again about to manipulate her trust and faith. But nevertheless, we know that as long as her manik is there with her, pain won't even dare to touch her shadow. I absolutely loved the confidence she spoke her words just before she headed off to panditji's class. It was her trust in him speaking. It was her hope openly challenging him that even if there was any danger in panditji's intentions, she had nothing to worry about because he would soon return to the class to protect her again. His heart had won once again and so had their hope.
Now what do I say about everyone's favourite; our dearest Nyonika. She just doesn't seem to get it does she that Manik doesn't give a single damn about her or what she says. It truly amuses me to see her growing over-confidence about the fact that Manik gives her more importance than Nandini. How false she is if she thinks that after her current plan, Manan would be separated forever. The forever' bit of her ideology is correct, but the rest of her theory is way far off from being correct. The term forever does associate with Manan, but it can only be used in the context of them being together forever. Once again, she did the job of a catalyst and brought my Manik just that inch closer to his Nandini.
There was a rare irony present in today's episode in relation to Manan and Nyonika. Manik had once questioned Nandini as to how she could believe Nyonika so easily in thinking that he was the culprit behind Soha's deah. And today, it's infact the same Nyonika's words that are repeatedly echoing in his ears about the wrong intentions of panditji. Manik knew he would be contradicting himself if he answered Nandini's question as to who else knows about panditji's evil intentions and so he stopped mid-sentence. This will eventually become a learning for Manik in terms of realising that Nandini wasn't at fault during the manipulated saga of soha's death. He is in a similar situation to what Nandini was during that time. The only difference is that this time, instead of drifting them apart, Nyonika may just be the reason that Manan reunite.
I've got to say whilst my most favourite scene in today's episode was when Manik grabs Nandini's hand in the hope of saving her from going to panditji; it melted my heart to see him waiting at that staircase for her class to finish. The way he paced back and forth in the corridor thinking whether he was over-thinking the situation. You could see how badly he wanted to believe his Nandu and trust her because that's what their relationship was all about. He wanted that his instincts be proven wrong because that would mean that his Nandu was in no danger. Similarly, I love the contrasting scene from Nandini's point of view when upon seeing panditji's hand on her hand; she questions her faith on panditji. She seems to be in the tiff to believe Manik too because she trusts him more than anything in this world, even more than herself. It was just such a beautiful controversy running in each other's hearts because their blind faith on each other is getting them to question their trust on themselves.
So finally the precap has showcased what we've been all waiting for, the manik and dhruv confrontation. Whilst I believe that Manik may not necessarily blast in tomorrow's episode, but at least there will be the revelation of Dhruv's true feelings for Manik without being under the spell of any kind of intoxication. So what is this secret that Dhruv is so eager to tell everyone about? Personally I thought it was the secret as to why Manik couldn't perform for the musicana auditions and the time he sung on phone. But you never know, we may be in for a surprise from the CV's. And of course... I'm excited because my nandu is there and when she will see a somewhat broken manik, she will again become the reason for his healing.
Look who it is..I am here and so is Monday. And yes, Monday always serves a good setup for the rest of the week..and this week shall be a hard for Manik maltorta, one that will probably bring a lot of heartbreak for him but more on that later.
We start with the Navelis. Honestly, i loved Navya and her mother's scene too. It is no love parllel to the one that a parent shares with their child. They learn to love them before they even see them and after they do see them, they vow to protect and love them for the rest of their lives. Navya's mother surprised me, i hadn't expected her to be understanding but am so pleasantly surprised and touched to see her love shine above anything else: what the society might think, how could she disgrace the family this ? Nothing ! she just wants to make life better for her daughter, to take away the pain, the tears. She is willing to do anything. Navya's mother won my heart today. And you are right, she is probably staying around so the Cavya household shall be a fun one..lol
My Cabira: I never get tired of saying it. This man has a heart of gold. A wonderful friend everyone should have. From his worry for 'Stupid Navya' to his concern for his best friends, he has so much care for the people he loves. He and Manik are similar that way. I read somewhere that Cabir might realize what a difficult job Manik has had all his life, of caring for these best friends and for keeping Fab 5 together. Alya and Dhruv's relationship can and will eventually become a problem for Fab 5. Infact, it already has, Dhruv's attitude problem has alot to do with Alya and the relationship issues they have faced, and Dhruv's resentment towards Manik has been born from there. While we are at it, let's talk about the precap. Manik, oh Manik. He will get hit so hard tomorrow that i am so glad that Nandini will be there to hold him while he falls. Dhruv's bitterness will be vocalized tomorrow and he will be taken seriously this time ( he happens to be sober this time around). I am not really anxious about the secret but the fact that Dhruv has rubbed it in Manik's face and show the 'give and take' aspect of their relationship, where all the love and care Manik has been given was repaid by Dhruv keeping a secret, that's shallow, Dhruv, That's just really shallow and makes me sad that this, a person like you Manik loves like a brother...a person like you who Manik scarificed the most sacred and purest love he ever knew. I hope Dhruv can look himself in the mirror and recoginze the person he has come but i don't. He was a sweet lad who had a huge heart and sensitivity about him that the rest of his friends apparently lacked.
Onto our Manan now. Today proved once again how different Manik and Nandini are from each other..and how different they have had life and hence when they come together and see life from each other's perspective, it really boardens their own perspective. Manik, he has seen cruelty, he know how harsh life can be, how evil people can be so his gut feeling about Pandit is indeed right. But his Nandu, she is all naive and innocence. She has led a life where good things happen to good people and everyone has a pure heart. While she has learned over time, that isn't the case, it doesn't stop her from believing in the goodness of people and the world. That's why she can't see Pandit and his evil intentions because for her a guru and student's relationship is pure. In her ideal world, yes that certain relationship should be pure and Nandini has no reason to doubt that. But she trusts Manik. she believes Manik and that's why they show her thinking about what Manik has said. And now she wondering, was Manik right ? Shows she regards him and his opinion.
And contrast that to Manik thinking from Nandini's POV. He knows it. The Pandit, he is not a good man but he tries to go against his own thinking..he tries so desperately to think like his Nandu who only sees the good in the world..as he paces in worry and anxiety for her class to finish, he wants to believe Nandini because he needs her safe. His anxiety today at not being present in the music room keeping a watchful eye on Pandit was just eating at him. Manik Maltorta, all his life he has protected those he loves...but he couldn't do his job, he couldn't protect the person he loves the most.
Coming to their supposedly hope vs.hatred battle going on. I loved how Nandini just wanted to calm Manik down as the episode opened. I say so often: she is his calm in the noise and chaos of life. So when she sits him down, hovers over keeping a hand on his shoulder, and listening to her soothing, reasoning voice. He does calm down. Yes, he is still agitated and edgy, but he doesn't lash out, doesn't throw things. That's the change Nandini has brought. That's why so many people were surprised at the return of an aggressive Manik Maltorta on Friday because nandini has changed him. Yes, he does still get angry and lash out as we saw on friday but he doesn't do as often. A big, positive development for me.
He is all heart when he going off about them not being able to perform together..because he wants her hope to win..her hope, his hope, their hope has to win until the mind clicks in. Then he realizes he isn't suppose to be rooting for her hope, rather his hatred needs to win and even as he walked away with a point, i knew his heart would make a stellar comeback and it does ! His hand reaches out and stops her. And that look ! that look he gives her, pure love and agony all wrapped in one damn look..my beautiful moment right there. He doesn't want to let her walk away towards danger, he can't ! he can't let her go where he can't protect her. But his girl, she has so much faith and confidence in him, she loosens the grip but not before she reassures him : I have faith in you. I know that you will find a way to protect me again. i know you will part of the fusion concert again so our hope can win.
Okies..seems like my thoughts are all out there. Lovely as always my dear,
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