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To quote @journalgirl321 (Meera): "I hate that they alienate me in multiple episodes and reel me back in just one". Today's episode was that episode and surprisingly it was the episode that took the story back to square one. We are at a very similar point, storywise, to where we were before the shoot stopped. I would like quote Meera again and save myself from typing:
"This whole track is giving me resort track vibes. The sisters are arguing, and the brothers pull some crazy scheme to force them together again, and I'm sure the whole "ghar jamai" idea will be Abir's idea and then Meenu will again get angry at MishKu for ruining her ghar's sukh-shaanti and plot to get rid of them (this was hinted at in the precap too)."
I'm going to be straight up analyzing the episode with no flowery words to defend a particular character. If you decide to read forward, hopefully you have fun! Also, would like to inform you beforehand that I did not see yesterday's episode because I like myself too much to put myself through #manipulativewriting and ruin my mood.
> "Agar problem hai toh hum sab ek saath mil kar, aaram se, iss problem ka solution dhoondhenge" - Yes!! This is the Meenu I was waiting for! She knows that she has to accept these 2 sisters as her bahu so it's better to focus energy on managing these two, rather than re-creating Maheshwari house dynamics to lagao the chingaari (which she was doing before the resort thing). I would be very disappointed if they throw Meenu under the bus again with the planning-plotting nonsense (even though it was pretty intelligent planning last time). I like seeing her savage avatar where she calls out people and shows why she is the head of the family.
> "Mishti ke aate hi mai apni hi life me side-heroine ban ke reh jaati hoon. Meri family mere saath bohot khush thi but ye aayi aur seedhe mere daadi aur daadu ki beti ban gayi" - THIS!! This is the real issue and she is stating it very clearly but Abir comes in as the saviour (again!) so that the focus from the real issue gets diverted (as usual! Ye har baar yahi kyun karta hai? Let them discuss it no! And stop protecting Mishti like she is a child. She is grown woman. Let her take the decision of what she wants to do with the information rather than you diverting her and Kuhu's dhyaan from the topic. Beech me ghusna band kar yaar!)
> "Bhai, iski koi zaroorat nahi hai"
"Zaroorat hai. Dekh kitna jhagda ho raha hai."
"Lekin jhagda nahi hona chahiye na. Photo aapki chhape ya meri, kya farak padta hai?"
"Kyun? Tum dono judwa ho?"
First of all, 🤣. Second of all, this scene shows the very difference between the brothers and sisters. The brothers still put things under the carpet for the sake of the family and their own relation, whereas the sisters have stopped doing that, in public or private.
Also, personal opinion: it was kind of annoying to see Kunal say this because it is so unrealistic. Like I get not being so attached to the cover shoot thing but I don't get him saying that it doesn't matter if it's me or Abir. That is a total lie! The guy who would say that he disliked the fact that Meenu loved Abir more in his sad moments, definitely cares about this. This guy does everything in his power to keep Meenu's dream of a happy family intact, and it makes me a little sad for him because there is so much he keeps inside.
Sidenote: The writing for all characters seemed so on point today. Bade time baad actual Kunal dikhaai diya.
> "Ye naatak kar rahi thi kyunki sab dekh rahe the"
If I had my way, I would quote the whole thing, because context explain karna padta hai warna but bohot saara type karna padega aur mujhse nahi hoga woh. #TooMuchWork. So go watch the episode for context.
This line was so important, imo, because Mishti has done this on a few occasions where she doesn't show her actual emotions but bring that particular issue up later on (Eg. Mandap, if you disagree then you don't remember the episodes. Mishti brought the mandap up multiple times in fights with Kuhu even though she got the chance to say no.) Bura laga toh bolo na! That is what Kuhu has an issue with: That Mishti decides to go along with things in front of everyone but keeps bringing that up later on. She wouldn't have as much of an issue if Mishti would just accept that she felt bad.
>Parul stopping Mishti and their conversation in the kitchen
The following is an excerpt from a conversation that did not take place on IF but it would save me the effort of typing and explaining. (If you haven't realised yet, I'm here to clearly state that I don't like to type and explain because that takes a lot of physical and mental energy which I'm not willing to waste for this show). So please read:
- "Parul was just being the pacifist that she always is. It's her survival mechanism. She still cares very much for Kuhu, though. She recognizes that there isn't any malice in what Kuhu does. And I'm sure she was witness to everything Kuhu did in the three months that Kunal was gone."
- "Yeah, but she could've done the pep talk with Kuhu. Why does she always think that Mishti is more understanding? Why doesn't anyone except maybe Kunal try to make Kuhu understand?"
- "It's just that she knows that if Mishti isn't happy, then Abir won't be happy, and then her Benba won't be happy, and then no one will be happy, so she's always trying to pacify Mishti first"
> Mishti loosing her cool
Yes!!! Yes!! Finally, a reaction in front of people and not akele me!! Coming to my main point, mature act karne aur hone me farak hota hai, and both Mishti and Kuhu are not mature. Actually, Kuhu is mature until and unless Mishti comes into picture. Blindspot! And Mishti tries to be mature but whenever she is alone, that maturity falls apart, but she gets it back after pep talks.
> "Mai humesha koshish karti thi ki tera koi toh blame sahi nikle par nikla hi nahi"
I mean, that's debatable, Mishti, because kuch toh sahi the, but I'm more interested in knowing what you mean by "mai humesha koshish karti thi". Gusse me log aksar sach bol jaate hain and this was that moment. I just haven't figured out what Mishti meant by this line, and I don't want to put half thought guesses out there.
> "Ye dono toh mere TV show se bhi bohot zyada mazedaar fight karti hain"
🤣🤣Nidhi dropping her truth bombs!!🤣
> Kuhu Kunal fight
First of all, good move, Kuhu!! Lock him inside because aise toh yeh ladka ignore maarke bhaag jaata hai ya chup kara deta hai. Atleast ab sunega toh! And now, he can't gaslight you like always!
Second point: Finally, the writers gave her dialogues with actual reasons for her to be angry about.
1. The 12k followers: She had publicized the whole thing and it's a thing that matters when you have your own brand online. Being an influencer is a real job, Kunal, and it gets you money. Ask around! And stop with your gaslighting, dude! She knows that the world is bigger than 12k people. HE is such a bad husband. It's not even funny!
2. Gharwaalon ke saamne chop: This has been a thing for Kuhu since the beginning. She has wanted validation from her family since time immemorial but that has always been something that either only Mishti got or they both got it together (I know Kuhu didn't have an issue with the together thing. I'm just stating both situations)
UGGHHHHH!!! KUNAAAAAAL!!! This guy makes me so angry!! What are these dialogues?!! Okay, I'm actually angry at the writers! Kunal would never call Kuhu a spoilt brat because he knows the real Kuhu, who struggled through those 6months of fake marriage and still forgave him at the smallest of efforts from his side. This guy keeps taking her for granted. I genuinely can't wait for the day when Kuhu will finally stop giving him chances and leave him. Like I don't even want them to get back together because Kunal doesn't deserve it. (Frankly, Abir didn't either but that's in the past so meh.)
> Mishti Abir scene
As much as I liked that they brought the film references thing back, Mishti ko khush karna itna easy hai na! Like Abir just had to say "Hum hain raahi pyaar ke" and it was not even relevant to the situation! And it is not the first time he has done this. I haven't seen the whole episodes from the supposed PTSD track but I saw the scene where Abir just reminding Mishti that "we are lovers" made her sleep peacefully. That is weird on so many levels.
> "Kuhu. Let's talk."
Yaad rakhna ye din saare Kuhu Kunal fans! This is the first time when Kunal willingly tried to listen to Kuhu's issues. Mai Kunal se poochna chahungi ki pehli baar husband ki tarah behave kar ke kaisa laga aapko??
> "Agar tumhe mere upset rehne ki wajah samajh nahi aati toh atleast mujhe upset rehne toh do!!"
YES!!!! YESSS!!! YESSSSSSS!!! Why do you keep trying to invalidate her emotions? Let her be upset and let that feeling pass. She will calm down herself. Don't try to tell to her to get over it just because you don't understand her POV.
The part that I loved: Kunal takes the feedback and actually works on it. This is why I love these 2 characters. I get annoyed by their dialogues and harkats but I love them for making those small efforts and taking feedback from each other seriously! Go learning and improving!!
> "Bura lagna alag baat hoti hai, Abir, par tumne dekha na woh neeche kaise chilla rahi thi jo ki uska instant reaction hota hai har situation me."
Have you thought why that is so? If not, then do it, or just go and talk to her. How is it so difficult to figure out the next step in a situation that literally takes place every other day? How have you not been able to understand this issue yet, Mishti? She just wants her struggles and feelings to be genuinely validated by you that were inadvertently caused by your presence and somehow, it was you who happened to gain in those situations. She just wants the acknowledgement and this argument will be over forever. This is not about you not intentionally doing things. It is about the person who has had to suffer every time you were in a situation with them. It's so clear but I guess they both need a therapist to make them understand this situation. Koi couples therapy ke liye bhejo inn dono ko.
> "But best tabhi lagega jab Mishti aake mujhe sorry bolegi"
Kunal knows how much Kuhu appreciates effort so he tells her that Mishti will talk to the publishing house. Thank god for that! (By that, I mean, the writers keeping their characterization intact after so many OTT scenes). As much as I know that Mishti shouldn't have to say sorry here and she won't even need to if she just sits with Kuhu and acknowledged her struggles, I'm 100% sure Kuhu will start acknowledging her and her struggles in return. The solution is so simple and the fact that this keeps on stretching is just annoying at this point.
> Meenu, Kunal and Abir scene
Somebody smack Abir for god's sake! Stop making fun of your mom just because she takes responsibility and tries to maintain sukh shaanti in the household. If it weren't for her, Parul's pacifying and Nidhi maintaining status quo in the house, RV pariwaar would've fallen apart long back. It stuns me how this guy, since the beginning of this show, has not been able to understand the effort, pretense and communication (when required) that goes into maintaining the peace of the house. I mean, everyone, except Abir, works towards that sukh shaanti, in most situations that is. He remembers it when he has to be the one to handle things, like today. (There have been other instances. I know. But the difference is that all other members of RV fam have to work towards it daily. Even Kuhu was doing it until Mishti came into picture. We are coming so close to me openly agreeing that Meenu's fears about Mishti held some truth, but I don't wish to be bashed so we'll keep this open ended, and not read comments on this post, because peace of mind is more important.)
> "Jasmeet Chachi kaan bharengi"
Meenu knows everything!👏
> Varsha BM argument
I had been waiting for this for sooooooo long! Varsha's last line was so accurate!!
V: "Mishti ki tarafdaari mein aap Kuhu ko toh bhool hi gayi"
R: "Kya? Kaisi baatein kar rahi hai tu, Varsha? Mai? Mai Mishti aur Kuhu me fark karti hoon? Unn dono se pyaar karne mein fark karti hoon? Kuhu ke liye mera jo pyaar hai, uspe shak hai tujhe?"
V: "Mai kisi par shak nahi kar rahi hoon. Mai bas itna keh rahi hoon ki meri bachi ke saath galat hua hai aur mujhe uski bohot chinta hai"
R: "Mujhe bhi uski bohot chinta hai"
V: "Sorry Maa! Aapki baaton se aisa nahi lag raha hai"
Finally! Varsha's maa roop is in the open! She knows she will have to be part of this battle now because getting Kuhu married and trying to send her away from MH didn't do much because Mishti and Kuhu share the same sasuraal now (for a more thorough breakdown and background, read: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/yeh-rishtey-hai-pyaar-ke/5153627/mumma-maa-kuhu-varshas-relationship-kaveri-approved-theory )
This was way too long but I want to mention the last 2 dialogues which probably make sense on their own and if not, I'll dissect it later because bohot zyada typing ho gayi.
> "Baat iss photo ki nahi hai. Ek aur aise mauke ke hai jo mera ho sakta tha lekin end moment pe tera ho gaya"
I don't think this needs more explanation. I've already said too much about this.
> "Tu mujhe order dene waali hoti kaun hai"
"Teri jethaani"
THIS!!! This line! This along with her patronizing attitude is why I dislike Mishti. Also, don't jatao haq and demand respect and the rights that come along when you haven't done anything to receive it. Jethani waala kya kaam kiya hai aapne, madam? Chalo, wo chhodo. Badi behen wala kya kaam kiya hai aapne? Here, I refute Nidhi's truth bomb because Meenu deserves the respect that comes along with the auda. She has proven her worth time and again. In Jugnu's words, "Zaroorat padne par kaam bhi wahi aati hain".
This was waaaaaay too long and I am done writing for the day. Also, not going to fight in this thread because I am tired of defending my opinions. I have given all my reasons here. Baaki sab apna dekh lo! Also, I am not going to reply to Mishti vs Kuhu comments because seriously bohot dimaag kharaab hota hai. Fictional characters ke liye nahi le sakti mai itna load. Okay bye!
P.S. Mera poora post jo quote karega, maata rani paap lagayengi use.
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