July 29th: Things I liked

Originally posted by: charminggenie

This show is utterly charming .You just cannot help but smile and it steals your heart. Such naturally flowing show. I adore the cinematography , camera angle and direction. Set designs are love. I really hope they keep this location . Abhi's room is full of notes ,that clock , lamp ..so him- hectic life. While home stay -sigh, true to the place, so colonial . You feel like going and discovering this place. This so much.

Meera is a kiddo , she loves nagging to her big sister who sometimes indulges her and other times let her nag nag without any success. But I like the bond they share. Something palpable . Accha hai. Should've guessed you'd enjoy the NAGGING part...identifiable for you, haan Genie?😛I loved they continued with Meera's DDLJ fixation. Bandi, bas loves talking and people. I think , and suspect she just missed a hustle of a home while growing up.

Abhi was so awkward and then hilarious with his janhut notice speech..so much Hindi there and she got it all. Arey she toh deffo understands shudh hindi...did you get all that he said there? :PI love how he remembers how to smile or that smile reference with Meera. Nice.

I love Rohan and the actor playing him is doing a very fine job. It's an incredible balance but this guy is nailing it. B'day mumbling, cake love ,and then Meera. I feel like Meera , Rohan connects with Abhi in a different way.So heartwarming this bond. I loved how in the morning , Abhi fluffs up that pillow for rohan. Rohan probably deserves a special post all of his own...the kid is doing such a fantastic job playing him...every single nuance of mannerism down to the T...the constant mumbling/garbled speech, the twinkle in his eyes, the way his hands and fingers are constantly restless...he's doing great.

Abhi's daily schedule,mom bits with grandma..cousins..you see a shift in this behaviour and spirit too. Such a guy. His talk with the other cousin about doing things for others' happiness- I see Meera changing that in the long run. I would say, I see Meera balancing that in the long run...it's not wrong to do things for others's happiness...but you shouldn't be doing things ONLY for other ppl's happiness and not your own.

I am glad how cousins and Aunts and everyone were indulging Rohan..their behaviour is normal. Real. I love how Rohan is such a adorable baccha ..that cap thing. So much chatter, little scenes here and there..this show does well..setting up your much loved nuances.

You know you see Abhi's hope and desire too when he takes Rohan with him to meet Meera. The blabber to the door and then Anita. There is always that sweet hope in Abhi's eyes...no matter how pragmatic he tries to be on the topic of Meera, he's enchanted by her just as much as Rohan and the rest of the family...so that hope, that excitement can't help but creep in whenever he goes to see her...he's just more successful than the others in tamping it down and getting back to hotel business and trying to treat her like any other guest.

Rohan-Abhi scene be highlight. Sigh. What do you even say to that. But destiny probably will have a different plan. I love , how these two bond though. You know , i have this feeling even Abhi feels resentful about his dad and Rohan expresses it more. But together they are a team, for each other. And they have a hamesha too, AY. LOL achha? Did they say Humesha to each other? I must have missed it😆...Rohan is like an amplified filter-less version of Abhi's emotions...since everyone can't afford to give in to the resentment, Abhi has taken the pragmatic path.

Rohan said Meera and he be same. I agree. They both view the world as it should be. Unchained by obligations and both make Abhi smile. Me too. Rohan and Meera deffo share a pure heart...that is why they bring out a happier side in Abhi...they'll probably double team to rag on him later on...lol

This show is sooo good..it's that tune too in the BG, the flair , execution, actors..such a regular yet beautiful show. So pretty.

I want this budget to remain like this. No messing with location. Shout out to the technical team. Amen to all this.

Originally posted by: Nymeria

Another sweet episode to end the second week. Rohan-Abhishek scenes were amazing, both actors are doing a very good job portraying respective characters and their mutual bond. Rohan is such an adorable kid...a pure soul. His interactions with everyone today were so endearing. It is very evident that his bade bhaiya is sort of a father figure to him and the way Abhishek handles him seems inherently parental. I wonder if Rohan's ever been around his dad. He got so riled up at his mention.

The set design, especially of the home stay, is something I had been noticing since episode 1. It looks beautiful and like you mentioned, indeed very cozy. I like the pastel-y colors everywhere...seems so soothing. By the way, on a weird note, those little saucers on the wall as decor sorta reminds me of Umbridge's saucer decor in her creepy office...😆 I know it's totally random but every time I see those saucers, I am reminded of her office.
The cinematography and the appropriate camera restraint is such a welcome sight. It makes you feel like you are not just a viewer, but a mute spectator of the Pant household.

LOL @ Meera's line about sleeping with her. Abhishek's expressions were hilarious! I didn't really get what he told her in hindi regarding make-up obsessed Anita.

Originally posted by: Nymeria

Oh and is it just me or does Rohan's shirt have little broken red hearts all over?!💔 😔 He was so excited to have his special friend over for brunch and so darn heartbroken at the possibility of her not being able to make it.