First Reaction - of kitchens and family bonds

Originally posted by: diksha0102

This show definitely has something with it that gets viewers to connect with it. Be it Shaheer Sheikh and Supriya Pilgaonkar flawless acting supported by a really good cast or even the characters,,, so varied.. a mother's obsession for her son, her insecurities, a difficult past, .. Dev's caring and protective character, Neha's frustrations, sonakshi's supportive family... It has substance to keep you glued to it...

I believe it will get better with the start of Dev and Sonakshi's love story.

Originally posted by: lovely_lady

I like your point of how the show is a little bit regressive. I totally agree with it. I had initially thought that the show would be very progressive, at least that's what the promos hinted at. But like you said, there's quite a few regressive implications. That said, I do appreciate how the show is trying to navigate the field between them. I actually think it was pretty necessary for Sonakshi to learn to how to cook, or at least get motivated to learn. Not because she's a woman, but because cooking is an essential surviving skill; everyone should have at least some knowledge of cooking, regardless of gender.

And I also agreed with your point on the sibling tension. I really enjoyed today's Neha-Dev interaction. Sibling fights are often contrived on other shows but I feel like this show is different in that regard. Although that might be in part due to my like of Neha's character. I find her so intriguing. She's a very well done grey character, all of them are actually.

And finally, I agree on the whole actors bringing freshness to their roles! That said, I do think the acting could improve when it comes to the leads.

Great analysis!

Originally posted by: poopymaster

Res. Also hi Bolty.

Originally posted by: poopymaster

Res. Also hi Bolty.

Unres~

So when I first watched the episode, i loved the subtlety in the characters. Although the story is the typical rich boy, poor bubbly girl track, the way they have the shaped Sonakshi's character is actually very different. She's not a pushover who lets the guy treat her in whatever way he wants. This job was her Last option.. when she tried her best, but failed. This was the only way out for her to make a living and support her family. Also, I like that Dev isn't the stereotypical businessman of indian tv. Yes, money is his first resort to solving his problems, but he doesn't flaunt it around. For him, money gives his safety and assurance. Sometimes the mom part felt a little OTT, not my kind of stuff, but overall i liked the potrayal of the caring son and mother. Coming to Ishwari, she grey. thats all I can say for now. I have yet to catch up on monday and tuesday's episodes, but from what I have seen, i feel like Dev is more like a lifeline for her. She feels insecure, unsafe without him. She feels invaded. As soon as that other girl (don't remember her name) started getting close with dev during the engagement, Ishwari felt that her security was at risk, hence the whole drama in constantly making Dev go get drinks or whatever to avoid him and the girl meeting. I wouldn't say Ishwari's bad, but her past has shaped her to be super clingy and possesive of her son, that she can go to any limits to keep it that way. There is such contrast between teh Bose family and the Dixit family. In Dixit, they have their riches, both dev and his sweet things to each other, but it all seems so surface level to me. theres still that awkwardness between them. Whereas in the Bose family, its difference. They don't have that much money, but they are happy. they tease each other, they fight with each other, but the atmosphere is more comfortable. Thats a good area for the CVs to explore.

Agree with the show starting to get regressive. Its mostly just Ishwari, like when she was skeptical about Riya's work, but I feel like the makers may show her slowly starting to be more openminded, and then maybe we can see some progression there.

As of now, Neha is by far the my favorite. For me, at this point, more than romance, i wish to see the internal conflicts between the dixit family. Neha's the only one that says things as they are. no sugarcoating, no diplomacy, just the plain blunt truth. She does whine alot, but i can understand and sympathize with her. It must be really hard to be the ignored child in the family, who has had to sacrifice nearly everything for the sake of her family. But one thing I love about her is that although she does have issues with them, she loves them deeply, like when she was caring for her mom when she was sick. It was a new shade to her personality. She not fully black, not fully white. She's grey and realistic. For her, I do not want any love story type situation for her at this moment. She needs to secure her identity first. Learn to be independent, get a job, get education, and do everything that she was denied of. It'l bring her out of her shell and also make her see things from other's perspective.

Originally posted by: Firebolt

I miss Twitter. The gift of 140 characters. I didn't know you can write so much. Mai kya reply karoon 😃

Agree with all of the above. I relate with Neha in many ways. Don't you? She's very human and real. I liked her dialog esp 'I never asked for anything when I was a child so now I want everything' Very touching.

PS- I've been here like five minutes and people already think I'm picking a fight. This is HILARIOUS. I love forums. Ask our people, esp, genie to watch this show na. She'll DIE if she hears the kitchen dialog.