A palanquin from the ashram
"The episode is about believing in something that hasn't happened, yet breeds sheer perseverance that strengthens and gives hope of unseen yet better days! " Very well said Hammie. I have said this before and say it again that your writing talent inspires the bunch of us everyday . You express emotions and thoughts that go unnoticed and ignored by the likes of me hence the pleasure of reading your posts is unmeasurable. Thanks for your hard work - everyday .
I do not watch much of Indian television and Ishq is my second show . My patience is often tested when "creative liberties" are taken and the story and characters are manipulated and contrived. You bear witness to my frustrations that I barely hide. What has kept me going is a connection with these characters who seem real and tangible. Who make me laugh and cry and feel their pain and happiness. This was one such episode where the first and last 5 minutes left a tear in my eye . Silly maybe getting sentimental about a soap nevertheless it had an incredible reaction. Made me root for the protagonists - Go Viplav & Dhani - live the life you want and deserve.
The bidai scene ( with Shehnai in the background - lovely ) . If there was one time I felt for Dulaari it was now. A mother who has nothing but a precious daughter who she is handing away . Telling Dhani to be true to her upbringing and asking Vip to take care of her . It is a reason to celebrate as no one thought possible for a daughter to depart in a doli from a Vidhwa ashram . Vip marks the wall with his handprint as a promise to never leave Dhani and be with her always.
A very moving and poignant scene . The one thing that left me a bit uneasy was Viplavs constant assurance in the past couple of days of never leaving Dhani . I hope its just my over active imagination that is bothering me and not an indication for the future.
Two people getting married is just a start of relationship between two families. Viplav may have taken the brave step of marrying a widow that too in secrecy is cognizant of the fact that getting Dhani accepted by his family is a task that cannot be taken for granted . It is important for any child to be accepted by his or her elders despite their deeds. Nervous yet faith in his heart Viplav lands at the AN doorstep with Dhani at his side. As expected Kanak spews poison and asks the couple to go away . Viplav decides to walk away when Dhani stops him.
Normally I would call Mahaan or a martyr but this time I was with her in her decision to stay back. She indeed is not equipped to bear the wrath that Kanak can unleash . She now has the inner strength and support from her husband that makes her strong . It may be romanticism but Viplav has always fought for her , it is her turn now . To show that she is resilient and willing to take on the good and the bad. And of course her upbringing tells her to make a household not break it.
Both turn back to enter the AN door when Dadi comes with the welcome thaali. She has managed to convince the lot that turning Viplav away will mean loosing him for ever. Viplav and dhani's happiness knows no bounds , both have tears of happiness at the welcome and love shown by dadi. Ohhh Such a beautiful 5 minutes ...Dhani walking in marking footsteps entering her new home and as Viplav has promised - He will never leave her and will be with her always ...marks his footsteps along hers .
The entire episode was beautiful ...Kanak is unpardonable . Dadaji has his own issues keeping his empire and status intact . Hot coals is what was laid out for the couple but sheer perseverance and faith helped them remove it . Its going to be interested to see how their journey continues.
That's all for today . Take care.
