21st June - To Just Be Yourself

Hello people,

What a solid episode today! Yesterday was all kinds of sweet what with all the anticipation and disappointment Dev and Sona went through on being constantly interrupted by some family member or the other. I read some apprehension too about Dev skipping so many meetings but I was a little more worried about something else. Didn't write about it yesterday though as I wasn't sure if I was reading too much into everything.

I'm talking about Dev constantly feeling the need to go out of his way to make Sona happy. As soon as he sensed her disappointment at not getting her gift, he called up Tina and cancelled yet another meeting. Today as well, when she expressed a similar sentiment, you see worry cloud his face and he fumbles when she asks what he plans to gift her, now that the earrings are gone. She meant it in a teasing way and more than anything, it was a test of his imagination but Dev being the straightforward person he is, just says that since she likes earrings he will get her another pair. It's similar to the time when he ended up eating those chillies. Sona was right when she said that Dev addresses every simple thing as a problem with his immediate task being, finding a solution to that problem. When she says he can't do everything Dev gets clearly disturbed and I'm glad Sona noticed that. Dev has been playing the role of a protector and provider for so long that he knows little else. His whole life has been about meeting his family's expectations so it doesn't surprise me that on some level he is now associating Sona with all the people he has to take care of. Just the thought that he might not be able to give Sona something affects him and makes him uneasy. I loved how Sona reassured Dev that she really did love those earrings and just dropping her home was good enough for her. He tries to smile yet his face spoke of a different story as he saw her walk away from himself. My heart goes out to this man. He's such a child from within, so afraid of disappointing the people he loves. Unfortunately for Dev, his own family has exploited this very weakness of his. Sona is different that way. I hope Dev can understand that Sona really doesn't need for him to prove his love to her in any way. All she wants is for them to be together. Infact, the material stuff aside, it pinched Sona far more that Dev wasn't listening to her as she talked about her childhood. I don't know how much they will explore this but it's a very real issue for Dev, one that Sona needs to help him resolve. He needs to trust the fact that this wonderful, beautiful woman in his life loves him for him, for the man he is... not for the amount of efforts he is willing to put in making her happy or spoiling her. Sona has loved him so immensely when he had little to give her in return. And now when he does love her.. that is all she really needs. The beauty of this show is that it has always focused on the characters and their inner dilemmas as the core conflicts in the story. There is no outside force working or plotting against them. That's mostly how it works in real life too and it's so refreshing to see the writers drawing from what normal people like you and I struggle with, over superficial elements.

The rain sequence was so beautiful! Most rain scenes focus on romance or intensity so this one was one of its kind for me. I love how the rain wasn't just a gift for Sona but also a gift for Dev. :) He's more than happy just watching her but she drags him in, determined to make him experience something new. It felt so GOOD to see these two laughing and dancing like two kids! Their happiness really touched me and made me happy too :) I loved Dev's expressions when Sona first pulls him into a dance.. Shaheer was excellent there. This is the kind of freedom and joy that Dev needs in his life. Beautiful beautiful. I think this is the second time since the black-out that I have seen Dev really laugh his heart out. When she hugs him in the end.. That was really just Sona's way of saying how much she loves this man.

Dev using the trimmer prior to a video chat with his girlfriend 😆 I loved his embarrassment and Sona's amusement over her boyfriend acting like a girl. 😆 These two are so aww-worthy!

The mess with Neha and Ranveer - Okay I kind of agree with both of them here. Dev, on the other hand, is naturally stuck in the same rut. He means well but his methods are still messed up. Neha really should have talked to Ranveer about this instead of dragging Dev into it. Either way, atleast the issue is finally out in the open. I saw some glimpses of the old Dev today when he lost his cool over Ranveer's open rejection. The man really isn't used to hearing a no. He did try to salvage the situation by making it about family but both Dev and Neha still missed the point of Ranveer's anger. Dev a little more than Neha but that's alright. I agree with how Neha questioned the idea of a girl always making the adjustments. Neha has a very fair point. There really is nothing wrong with a better job. Love is great but a little practicality doesn't hurt either. As far as Neha is concerned, people never change completely and the complexes you acquire as a child are especially difficult to get rid of. Its unfair of Ranveer to expect Neha to get over everything and go back to the same life she despised so much. I think Ranveer might have accepted the things Neha needs of him far better if his ego hadn't gotten bruised. He is a sensible man. There is also the issue of Ranveer only finding happiness in his current job though. And to top it all, there is the question that this isn't about money for Neha at all, instead it's about her fear of losing her identity and significance down the same road that she lost her childhood in. It's a very complex issue overall.. I just hope that whatever they show involves both Neha and Ranveer compromising on certain things and learning to respect each other's needs and differences.

Dev and Sona in the kitchen.. Really sweet moment. The way he cups her face in his hands.. I fell in love with that expression on Sona's face as she looked at Dev. BTW not to kill the moment or anything but honest question - Does this thing actually work? Since I have no Dev in my life to blow into my eye I don't know. 😆

Looking forward to Dev and Sona discussing his family issues and Dev himself tomorrow! I know they have done it before but since she is his girlfriend/potential life partner now, I'm all the more excited! 😃

Originally posted by: ...Maham...

Hello people,

What a solid episode today! Yesterday was all kinds of sweet what with all the anticipation and disappointment Dev and Sona went through on being constantly interrupted by some family member or the other. I read some apprehension too about Dev skipping so many meetings but I was a little more worried about something else. Didn't write about it yesterday though as I wasn't sure if I was reading too much into everything.

Hi, I am a silent reader in this forum, but a regular follower of this show.😊

Even I was worried about Dev skipping the office meetings. And, I still fear... if anyone misuses his absence and create a huge loss...??? Later, when Sona comes into picture, she will be blamed for everything... like cancelling engagement, office loss, Dev keeping secrets, Ishwari losing importance... etc. Radharani will highlight everything and will mess up.😡

I'm talking about Dev constantly feeling the need to go out of his way to make Sona happy. As soon as he sensed her disappointment at not getting her gift, he called up Tina and cancelled yet another meeting. Today as well, when she expressed a similar sentiment, you see worry cloud his face and he fumbles when she asks what he plans to gift her, now that the earrings are gone. She meant it in a teasing way and more than anything, it was a test of his imagination but Dev being the straightforward person he is, just says that since she likes earrings he will get her another pair. It's similar to the time when he ended up eating those chillies. Sona was right when she said that Dev addresses every simple thing as a problem with his immediate task being, finding a solution to that problem. When she says he can't do everything Dev gets clearly disturbed and I'm glad Sona noticed that. Dev has been playing the role of a protector and provider for so long that he knows little else. His whole life has been about meeting his family's expectations so it doesn't surprise me that on some level he is now associating Sona with all the people he has to take care of. Just the thought that he might not be able to give Sona something affects him and makes him uneasy. I loved how Sona reassured Dev that she really did love those earrings and just dropping her home was good enough for her. He tries to smile yet his face spoke of a different story as he saw her walk away from himself. My heart goes out to this man. He's such a child from within, so afraid of disappointing the people he loves. Unfortunately for Dev, his own family has exploited this very weakness of his. Sona is different that way. I hope Dev can understand that Sona really doesn't need for him to prove his love to her any way. All she wants is for them to be together. Infact, the material stuff aside, it pinched Sona far more that Dev wasn't listening to her as she talked about her childhood. I don't know how much they will explore this but it's a very real issue for Dev, one that Sona needs to help him resolve. He needs to trust the fact that this wonderful, beautiful woman in his life loves him for him, for the man he is... not for the amount of efforts he is willing to put in making her happy or spoiling her. Sona has loved him so immensely when he had little to give her in return. And now when he does love her.. that is all she really needs. The beauty of this show is that it has always focused on the characters and their inner dilemmas as the core conflicts in the story. There is no outside force working or plotting against them. That's mostly how it works in real life too and it's so refreshing to see the writers drawing from what normal people like you and I struggle with, over superficial elements.

Truly. amazingly analyzed, I never thought this way about Dev... thanks for enlighting.😳

@bold... now I understand why Dev suddenly looked upset and lost in the car scene and he was doing something with his phone...

The rain sequence was so beautiful! Most rain scenes focus on romance or intensity so this one was one of its kind for me. I love how the rain wasn't just a gift for Sona but also a gift for Dev. :) He's more than happy just watching her but she drags him in, determined to make him experience something new. It felt so GOOD to see these two laughing and dancing like two kids! Their happiness really touched me and made me happy too :) I loved Dev's expressions when Sona first pulls him into a dance.. Shaheer was excellent there. This is the kind of freedom and joy that Dev needs in his life. Beautiful beautiful. I think this is the second time since the black-out that I have seen Dev really laugh his heart out. When she hugs him in the end.. That was really just Sona's way of saying how much she loves this man.

I expected some intense scene in the rain if not too much like an intense eye lock... as per SBS video. But it turned out to be a funny and joyous moment.😆 You and @priya-like-best made me understand the scene better. Here's the link to her post.

https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/kuch-rang-pyar-ke-aise-bhi/4655840/living-lost-chilhood

Dev using the trimmer prior to a video chat with his girlfriend 😆 I loved his embarrassment and Sona's amusement over her boyfriend acting like a girl. 😆 These two are so aww-worthy!

The mess with Neha and Ranveer - Okay I kind of agree with both of them here. Dev, on the other hand, is naturally stuck in the same rut. He means well but his methods are still messed up. Neha really should have talked to Ranveer about this instead of dragging Dev into it. Either way, atleast the issue is finally out in the open. I saw some glimpses of the old Dev today when he lost his cool over Ranveer's open rejection. The man really isn't used to hearing a no. He did try to salvage the situation by making it about family but both Dev and Neha still missed the point of Ranveer's anger. Dev a little more than Neha but that's alright. I agree with how Neha questioned the idea of a girl always making the adjustments. Neha has a very fair point. There really is nothing wrong with a better job. Love is great but a little practicality doesn't hurt either. As far as Neha is concerned, people never change completely and the complexes you acquire as a child are especially difficult to get rid of. Its unfair of Ranveer to expect Neha to get over everything and go back to the same life she despised so much. I think Ranveer might have accepted the things Neha needs of him far better if his ego hadn't gotten bruised. He is a sensible man. There is also the issue of Ranveer only finding happiness in his current job though. And to top it all, there is the question that this isn't about money for Neha at all, instead it's about her fear of losing her identity and significance down the same road that she lost her childhood in. It's a very complex issue overall.. I just hope that whatever they show involves both Neha and Ranveer compromising on certain things and learning to respect each other's needs and differences.

Dev and Sona in the kitchen.. Really sweet moment. The way he cups her face in his hands.. I fell in love with that expression on Sona's face as she looked at Dev. BTW not to kill the moment or anything but honest question - Does this thing actually work? Since I have no Dev in my life to blow into my eye I don't know. 😆

😆...It won't, as he was blowing very gently, you need to blow little hard or you need to wash her eye to clear the irritation.

Looking forward to Dev and Sona discussing his family issues and Dev himself tomorrow! I know they have done it before but since she is his girlfriend/potential life partner now, I'm all the more excited! 😃

After reading your brilliant post, I doubt myself..., have I really understood Dev's character???

Now, with due respect, will you analyze Dev-Sona relationship from the beginning when they met on the road to till now... please... please... explain the depth in it from Dev's point of view...😳😳