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shruthiravi

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Posted: 9 years ago

Till this dialogue happened I was in big confusion. What to take. Mami's dialgoues and Suha's dialogues both were powerful. And the dialogue bad time is mine, but test is yours had me rocking. For me at that moment Swa felt like the Arjun in Kurushetra who is confused, what he will fight, who he will fight, why he will fight and sits down like a zombie putting down the Gandheeva.

I was like thinking where is Krishna, did I go wrong with the reporter. Did my analysis fail.In those few minutes my mind was racing. And here she comes and her name and her dialogue. God I was bowled, bowled by the amazing connect, amazing screenplay.

She is Padmashree and she has come to do her duty. Duty, duty is what Krishna always highlights and what is his speciality he sets the direction for the person to act in a way he wants. And what does she tells Swa. That she has done research on Jilani's and Swa has not understood them. Look at the point she doesn't tell what her research shows , she only tells Swa has not understood them. And Swa she interprets that dialogue has Padma is accusing her mamu and brother as terrorists. Look at Padma's smile. Her research has information that shows Jilani's may not be terrorists. But as a journalist she needs proofs and to get proofs she needs Swa to act. She only told what needs to be told so that Swa will act and see the effect Swa acted. She went to police station. Met mamu and she came back on time to see Abhay's body taken out.

And her name Padmashree, note it is not Padma, but it is Padmashree meaning one who resides on Padma or lotus. And who resides on lotus but Lakshmi. And Lakshmi represents wealth. Wealth always should follow Dharma or knowledge. Swa is the knowledge and Padmashree has come to follow her, as and when she digs out knowledge Padmashree will ensure it reaches right places. If Laksmi has come, can Hari be far away. He has to come. Adarsh has to come. And their objective is to take power which resides with Yash through Radhika. The power has to come. Bringing Radhika to their side is the biggest battle for Swa. And challenging one too.

And since the real one who is residing in lotus has come, or rather Padmashree has come, fake Aravind or Lotus stands no chance.

Applause CVs you are doing a great job.

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Sur89

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Posted: 9 years ago

Awesome analysis Shruthi. I am amazed to know your knowledge about Indian mythologies.I remember swa had given credit to the learning given by mamu ,so many times after she does something big. Even in the first case Maamu only gave her the courage to fight.Maamu was always the Saarthi for Swa and now Swa will have to fight for the honor of Krishna of her life. Its really amazing to see that we can relate each and every event of our lives with the mythologies like mahabharata and ramayana. Asad was the abhimanyu who couldnot break the last ring of charavyuh. Now arjun/Swa will have to fight for his honor too. But I am eager to see who will be the krishna of her life, as Maamu is already wrecked.

I wanted to share one incident from my life through this forum.There was a scene when Asad wanted to eat something nonveg but maami said that no non veg will me made for few days from now. I cud relate to that very easily because this happened with me also once.My best frnd is a muslim and i had to stay at her home for few days. Aunty once asked me ' Beta guests ane hai , tum non veg khati ho to hum banayenge varna veg hi rakhenge' I was so touched then also and now also after watching this scene. This is how indian muslims are. This is was indianess.

Haider , Asad and Zubaida is the face of all the peace loving muslims of india who has to prove themselves now and then.

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shruthiravi

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Posted: 9 years ago

@sur even I have a very close Muslim friend. Couple of us are veggies, and whenever we were invited to her house for Ramzan her mom used to prepare special veg dishes for just 2 of us in the complete group of 10 people. I still remember she telling my mom for her wedding. Aunty we have veg sadya and non-veg sadya completely separate. You have to eat as she knew my mom doesn't even eat veg from non veg restaurants. Whenever she visited my home for combine studies she never bought non-veg and we never kept any birthday parties during ramzan fast as we know she will be fasting. I remember my class head during my B-Tech days who was a Muslim boy who organized our tour which was during Ramzan days. Irrespective of having anything the whole day he used to run around ensuring timely breakfast, lunch etc.. for the whole group and we ensured that at the time of fast breaking we will be near some restaurant.

But I have experienced the opposite also.I have come across people who have utter non-regard to my being a veggie. And in my community also people exist who don't treat them with respect. And wherever it is a mix.

And it is a fact that we have to preserve the first group so dearly, lest the other group take advantage of any minor fault from our side.

Azad and Abhay both didn't knew the power. Both succumbed in the Chakravyuha. If you have to survive chakravyuha you have to understand power and its dynamics. Which is very hard.

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Sur89

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Posted: 9 years ago

Yes Shruti exactly. We always have few freinds who are there to take undue advantage from us. Same happened with Asad also. He trusted his friends like anything. He was even ready to give his life for them, and they actually took it. He never judged them. Same happened with Abhimanyu. He never thought that his elders , his uncles can ditch him like this. Abhimanyu could have broken the last vyuh too but he was failed by his own. Similarly Asad was also failed by his own people, the indian police who should have protected him. Abhay also did the mistake bu trusting the terror trio on their face value and signing their verification papers.Abhimanyu was killed when he was bare handed , same happened with both Asad and Abhay.. Arjun/swa will take the revenge and get justice for both Abhay and Asad.

Now I can relate with Adarsh and his situation. They always showed that adarsh is the most emotional among all. He even mentioned once to Swa that he is the second child and trying to make a balance , as he is not as matured as Jaydev and as childish as Abhay. He said he is searching for himself. And he still is searching.He has not yet shown his true potential because he himself is not aware of it. Right now he is more devastated than swa. Its interesting to watch how things will get unfold and how writers will do the justice with Adarshs' role.I hope in sometime he will become the Saarthi for Swa and help her to bring the truth.

Just read in other post that Simmi is uttara. What a perfect portrayal of characters. Abhimanyu was young and brave and so was abhay. Now simmi will give birth to a child who will preserve the memories of both Abhay and Asad , Aman will be his name. The important pillars of the child's life who has influenced his life even before his birth. he will bring a new change in sinha's in gilanis's life and bring a new ray of hope for their happy future.

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Soapoperasrfun

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Posted: 9 years ago

Amazing analysis Shru 👏. You are something else... Clap. I am not as well versed with finding symbolism's the way you do. But I was certain that the reporter has to play an important role. My guess was more intuitive. Media plays such an important role these days, and has been crucial in bringing forth a lot of cases that may have gone unheard. It had to happen.

Before anything else I want to state that the media today is an opportunistic industry and walks on the border line of being insensitive. This was captured very well when Suhasini was asked the most ridiculous question "aapke jawaan bete ko koh kar kaisa lag raha hai aapko" at the hospital. I mean, could it get any worse. So, as important as Padmashree is, I hope she continues to be an opportunist in the beginning but is shown a mirror by Swadheenta. I want this girl to be told that information can be presented to people, but in a manner that is not appalling. It is important to bring forth certain things that are happening in the world, but you can do that by being sensible and don't have to always be an imbecile. As much as she is helping Swadheenta, I want Swadheenta to guide her into being a better reporter too. Of-course in a finite series with bigger problems to solve, I am not sure if it will happen. But, wish karne ke liye paise thodi na lagte hai LOL.

Adarsh has to help Swadheenta. Pom had pointed out something in a comment the day before. The first promo of the show had a dialogue - "ek saach ko jeetana chahti hain, toh dusra corruption ko harana" dono ki manzil ek hai, par kya raaste ek ho paayenge". If this entire thing has to be Swadheenta's struggle, then what was the point of this promo. So, maybe the first promo had itself told us indirectly how this track will unfold.

There was also some discussion around why we are spending so much time showing the same depressing track and not moving forward. Why not start a court scene now and concentrate on it. I was thinking about this yesterday (and even commented about it in Aalina's thread). As much as Swadheenta is convinced that her maamu and Asad are innocent, the choice that stands in front of her is the hardest. She has no evidence at the moment to support her choice of defending the people that the country has branded as bad. And secondly, those people are accused of killing an innocent man who happens to be her husband's brother. Is her want to save her maamu just an emotional moment. By doing this will she kill her future? Is she being mean to her husband and her family that loves her so much by making this choice? Will her husband continue to love her and understand her if she walks down this road? If she doesn't do it and maamu is innocent, where will that leave her? Could she have been so wrong in her judgement of her own family? Will she ever be able to live a normal life without finding these answers? And if she goes to find these answers, will her family support her? Can you imagine the situation that is driving this girl to make the choices that she is making? In the bigger context, it is an unfortunate thing that people in our society are faced with such tough choices. It is real. And many of them lose the war. They get buried under their responsibilities in other roles. But if one of the intent's of the show is to encourage people to follow their heart even in such situations, then they have to show her conflicting emotions and her need to resolve it. The part is being enacted so well her Tridha. I am in aww.

Sowjanya (actually her husband) had suggested yesterday that Adarsh might stumble upon the video that Asad left for her (because Swadheenta had not removed it from the player), and that may start changing his opinion. That he may feel a tug at his heart and start wondering if he is right, and if he can accept this at face value. I truly hope that this is the direction it takes. Swadheenta may initially be hesitant and nervous talking to Adarsh about this because of the situation. But if Adarsh himself starts researching things because of a trigger, it will be more enjoyable. They will both be fighting for the same cause (in a way), but on their own initially. I truly hope this happens.

PS - Krishna was all about duty. Karam kar, phal ki iccha na kar. By talking about duty yesterday, Padmashree in a way reminded Swadheenta that she has a job to do at the moment. But "karma" is also the underlying basis of principles. Don't worry about the results but follow your principles. So Adarsh has to arrive at the same juncture, even if he takes a separate route.

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shruthiravi

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Posted: 9 years ago

Thanks Priti. But your intuitiveness helps me to connect. And that's important. See I also want Adarsh to realize on his own and do some work without anyone realizing in the family. That's needed. Without that it is tough for Swa

I completely agree to your questions. That is what even Mami tells her. Don't fight because he is mamu and he is your brother. But fight if you truly believe they are not terrorists.

For that first as you rightly said she has to hunt for proofs. Some proofs. There is no point raising plain rebellion. No one will gain anything from it.

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rohini55

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Posted: 9 years ago

Very nice Shruthi. Love the way you connect the dots. Padmashree is going to help -- again a refreshing change from the usual.

As someone who has investigated terror accusations against innocent Muslims, I can only say that Asad and Mamu being blamed is chillingly close to reality.

Those picked up are invariably paraded before the media which -- barring honourable exceptions - faithfully reports the story without even seeing the necessity to use the word "alleged" before terrorist.

My only doubt is regarding the community. There are so may instances of individual Muslims being wrongly blamed that there must be at least some in the community who will not entirely believe the police version. Especially those who have known the Jilanis for long.

But this is a minor distortion. I'm overwhelmed that the makers of this show took up this subject and have handled it so sensitively and beautifully. The jilanis are not chest-thumping patriots but they are matter of fact patriots who have vested their all in this country -- like any and all of us. It is very very sad to see this happen to them.

Sadder still many in real life don't have Swa fighting for them. All the more this show deserves all out support and applause.

I wish there was some way those of us who believe in good television can keep in touch.

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shruthiravi

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Posted: 9 years ago

@rohini even if some people are supporting in reality those people wont come out easily facing social stigma. See Ramakrishnan and Revathi have held Zubaida, even then they are not publicly supporting her. Revathi has guilt, but she cannot cross her husband. In many cases that is the reality. People doing rhetoric will get more attention subduing the other sensible voices. So no one coming initially I wont call it distortion. But when evidence emerge slowly some will come out.

We all know Jessica Lal Murder case right. With so many eye witness the battle Sabrina has to wage to get Manu Sharma in jail. So if that is the case with eyewitness, imagine without eyewitness and only hearsay that too from police.

And one thing I know when I move around forums, I meet common people because people coming in such forums and discuss so much their tastes are more or less the same. Next unconventional show you will see them.

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rohini55

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Posted: 9 years ago

You are right about people not coming out in the open, but I know from personal experience that the community will provide tacit help.

The reason for this is simple. There are far too many instances of young boys being picked up and labelled terrorist, and in neighbourhoods where Muslims live in large numbers, any pat police theory does cause consternation and doubt in the community.

But as I said, it does not in any way take away from the story which is spell-blindingly told, and cuts close to the bone. Also the plight and isolation of mami is necessary both for drama element and to highlight the irony of friends turning foes.

I have a whole collection of real-life fake terror stories that are harder to believe than fiction. But the stereotype about Muslims being terrorist persists.

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shruthiravi

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Posted: 9 years ago

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@rohini the community has to isolate the fringe elements within themselves. Today I read in newspaper one of IS recruits who was deported from Iran or Sudan not sure, both his father and wife have certified against him in police station.

When you protect a fringe element just because he or she belongs to your religion, relative etc.. you are opening up yourself to the stigma.

Change happens within. Somewhere trust is lost on both sides. Trust has to be rebuilt. If you see the person who burned S6 coach in Godhra is only arrested now. But how many innocents were killed and how many more innocents were persecuted and how many more became the pawn in ideologists hands in this 14 years, while the perpetuator was roaming free.

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