Bank of Aarti to start our daily dose of DMG discussion! Some amazing thoughts here, and very analytical too. 😉
I didn't know what to say, initially thought I would say nothing regarding last night's episode but I must express my appreciation to the creatives for their 'shockingly' brilliant track. 👏👏👏
Have a special word of praise for Shilpa; I thought she had amazing expressions in the terrace scene. The transition from a scary freak to the shocked reaction was brilliant!
About the action, well my top amazement amongst many is where is that sensibility that she showed glimpses of during the Mini case or the sensibility that comes from being a woman or better yet a doctor? This makes you wonder whether the current track is a little forced for obvious reasons. Because it seems so out of sync with her character, what- we are to believe that she just lost it at that moment? I know many will disagree with me here but seriously this prank was outright cheap! Just imagine what if Sapna or others would have seen it; they would have been shocked to their wits, what is up with you? I know there is no point analyzing, so I won't go there. Instead let me voice my appreciation (at this much needed change that will surely reverse roles now), which goes beyond my failure to understand her actions. May be I am over-reacting more as a woman than a viewer!
So what made her lose it? Young, pretty, smart (at least perceived so initially), dignified- and yet what that face showed was anything but that! It was almost witchlike-remorseless and disgustingly creepy- a doctor by profession, are you kidding me! That laughter was so sadistic simply basking in the pleasure of knowing that she had made him angry! But it was quickly wiped off her face with his immediate cold disapproval, how can you stoop so low? And that is precisely what I ask? How is this possible- the only logic being what she herself stated in the end- I am also twisted! She sure is, almost like a dual personality- somewhere- everyone perceives her as this sweet innocent girl but with Armaan so far at least, her dark shades seem to shine through. Not that I am complaining, I love this track, you know, it's so not what we expect- and that's refreshing to say the least! So she's not the plain- simple girl- ah, that adds more – gives you more scope, its brilliant. It shows at some level that everyone is human and is capable of erring! But it's interesting to note that the dark side of her persona seems to come through only around Armaan, so what causes it? Her to react, to act the way that completely negates the kind of person she is! I think there's a point there, with these pranks they are more like teenagers than doctors!
I agree 'nave' is not the term for her. At the moment, 'attention seeker' fits the bill. Every time you think she is not getting it, she surprises you with her actions. She knows exactly what Armaan feels for her, what his weakness is and what he means when he doesn't say a word. So it's wrong to assume that she doesn't know what is going on with Sumit, I guess we want her to set the record straight with him- you are my patient and I am your doctor! This Sumit scene is so going to back-fire on her and by then Armaan will have warned her enough to care! I guess when it comes to being a doctor, she has to learn a lot more from Anjali with regards to these things, I was pleasantly surprised with Anjaili at how she handled her patient, and how clear she seems in her head- like she says think from the head! Our protagonist really needs to sort out a lot of things, and the least she can do is be 'honest' with her self. I guess the creatives do know where they are heading with her characterization. At this rate, I see her completely breaking down one day, and god forbid if Armaan isn't there by her then! But that scene, I tell you I am waiting for!
I think her actions have left us as shocked as Armaan about how low she could go, because I don't think any doctor, let alone a woman would play such a prank just for the sake of it especially someone who was nearly traumatized with it sometime back. We certainly didn't expect it from her!
I guess she has got herself in this big hole now, it'll be interesting to see how she manages to get herself back to ground. Not only has to redeem herself in front of Armaan but also us. Of course her prolonged denial to everything does not help.
And somewhere, I too got the feeling that Armaan does see her as this ultimate quest, and even when he is angry at her, feels obliged to tell her what is right and wrong. He is definitely on track to break through her fortress, and the basketball match will in all likelihood be the beginning of that long process. This by the looks of it has already begun how she was touching her shoulder, thinking while waiting for Dr.Keerti, but it will take terribly long for her that's for sure…
It sure is getting interesting.
Thank-you once again to the team of DMG!
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Edited by spirit - 18 years ago