Originally posted by: AreYaar
Fantastic episode today!👏 I love it when this show thrills me with nailing their high points....today was one of those days so I will generously lavish praise😆
Fabulous episode on so many fronts today. A very satisfied viewer
This Sumo who is grappling with feeling vulnerable in love and yet still so determined to "chin up" and smile for Shravan, come what may.....this girl is just adorable 🤗. Shravan has always worn his heart on his sleeve, but these new shades to Sumo in this phase have really been shown in a lovely manner.
I felt like giving a hug to Sumo, she was so excited the whole day to surprise Shravan but instead got a big surprise. 🥺 Loved how instead of misunderstanding she is still wanting to make it a best birthday for Shravan.
There is so much the team has gotten right in this phase that deserves appreciation.....the interactions, the conversations....I'm really floored by that attention to detail in the back and forth between Sumo-Shravan.....there is a simplicity yet depth to their relationship that has played out so naturally.
There are so many things to marvel about how the makers have treated this show and beautifully etched the characters and its growth. The biggest gripe I have with all shows is how the story completely goes downhill after the confession. Here it has grown even more stronger and deeper emotional connection:))
Today, Sumo was initially upset as she thought Shravan would be leaving for the US....but she still shook herself out of that and determinedly tried to cheer HIM up by trying to make his birthday special and grant him any wish....and all Shravan always wishes for is his Sumo😆....so she grants him that too by taking the risk of sneaking over to his room.....and how happy was Shravan to see her in that dress he gifted her....aww....lol
Pyaar mein itna risk to chalta hain😛 The thought process behind this was it might be her first and last chance on a while to celebrate his birthday in close quarters:( Then it will be only long distance..
Sumo did a simple yet such a thoughtful thing in wearing the dress Shravan gave as a first gift:) It was a joy to watch Shravans happiness.
The things this show surprises me with are moments like Sumo ki chachi and Shravan ke chachu seeing their respective kids sneaking around😆.....matlab what a scene....lol....usually it's just one person who sees and creates a ruckus....here they both saw it and both of them surprised me by not instantly confronting the kids😆. Especially Shravan's chachu taking it all so calmly and focusing more on not letting Devraj get upset...he figured out that SS are probably dating and he was so chill about it😆.....how on earth can they show adults being mature like this? Is this an ITV show?😆
This has to be the highlight, just because its not only rare but almost unheard of such normal reactions on ITV .👍🏼 Chachu even though has a knack of turning small things into big issues, has mostly done things in interest of his family, though the result more often than not is opposite😆 The way he just casually talks to Bunty telling him Sumo is in Shravans room, make sure no one goes there🤣 Even Beena does not create any scene, just tells Vijay about it. The most satisfying thing is respective chacha- chachis really treat their nephew and nieces as their own kid and it shows in their behaviour.
Then the kids themselves....just so blissfully happy in their own bubble....I enjoyed the simplicity of the scenes in Shravan's room too....even the bit with the cake and both of them playfully running around was sweet.
Finally the tattoo reveal rolled around😆.....LOL@ Shravan initially thinking that she got a temporary tattoo🤣....see again, I love these natural se reactions - yeh nahin ki instantly sappy ho jaao aur beh jaao....lol....and then when he found out that Sumo actually got a permanent one, his first concern was that the needles must have hurt....lol again such a Shravan like reaction - to be more concerned with her pain before even processing the gesture....which is why he also wanted to blow on the tattoo as if trying to take away her pain belatedly. Then Shravan being Shravan, also had to tease her about it by asking her if she thought this through since this is now going to be permanent in case they ever get seperated, she will be stuck with this reminder of him😆. Sumo retorts that she HAD thought it through and got it because she has faith in their relationship being as permanent as the tattoo, but he seems to be the one with doubts😆.
The tattoo reveal was done so simply. There is no OTT reaction from Shravan, he actually laughs and can’t imagine Sumo doing stuff like this for him😆 It felt so unreal to him he assumed its a temporary tattoo🤣 Sumo really floored him with this surprise 😳 Sumo has always been very clear and focused, first it was her life goals and now she has fallen in love, there is no doubts or hesitation on her part.
And that's when Shravan reveals that he ALREADY got a "Suman" tattoo too🤣....Suman ka naam likhva liya dil pe is cheeseball ne🤣.....again, I can't even be shocked cuz this is exactly the kind of thing this guy would do in his filmipanaa😆. Waise I was struck by their choice of tattoos.....Sumo got a tattoo with their names joined together, while Shravan got one of just her name....it is reflective of their personalities too...Shravan loves in a consuming way where he has fully drowned himself in Sumo in many ways, while Sumo loves with a more nurturing sense, more focused on their relationship. On paper these scenes could be so cheesy, but these kids have infused such a sense of earnestness in them....the way Shravan looked so touched as he told her that no one has loved him as she has....and an emotional Sumo smiling back at him.
What I then also like about such scenes is that they don't just fixate on these symbolic gestures....they sense each other's emotions and talk through things....like Shravan sensed that she was upset about something she was hiding from him and she finally told him about the US university thing.....another touching bit as Sumo tries resolutely to brush away her tears, and tell him she understands how important dreams are she doesn't want to come between his dreams, infact she always wants to support him in every dream....and then a Shravan earnestly telling her that SHE is his dream...."Tum meri ho na"? and Sumo responding so intently, "Puri ki puri". Shravan telling her that he isn't going anywhere and always staying with her....ofcourse we know it's not going to last and there was all kinds of foreshadowing here but it was very touching how the kids talked through it...such good acting from Mohit and Kanikka in this bit👏....they really have grown from strength to strength.
These two just talk about every small and big things without shoving it off under the carpet. A small doubt, niggle anything and try solving it out.
There was just so much packed into this epi😆....after this, Shravan's attempt at "Abhi na jaao chhod ke"😆....and Sumo dissing his besuri singing as they playfully tease each other😆....once again the build up to another kiss attempt was naturally executed in the flow of the moment rather than some over the top heavy breathing type nonsense.
Finally the parents burst in to interrupt😆.....from this point on started the second half of surprises for me in this epi.
Never thought of seeing this kin of scene playing out , I just loved how the whole thing played out. No histronics or shouting match, but an actual conversation from kids trying to clear the explosive situation and adults actually ready to listen without resorting to slandering each other.
1) I figured the kids would try to hold hands for a bit but I thought they would get seperated soon enough as it usually does happen....but no, these kids ACTUALLY stood up for their relationship today and that was just amazingly refreshing to watch👏....Shravan actually held Sumo's hand again when Vijay seperated their hands and tried to walk away with Sumo.
I did not expect them to keep holding hands even after Vijay asking Sumo not to, Shravan went a step ahead and held her hands , when Vijay tried to take her away. The kids only wanted them to hear them out , to clear out the situation they all walked into. That was such a bold stance from both of them.
2) The next surprise was seeing Sumo earnestly asking everyone to hear them out now before they misunderstand their relationship....again, these kind of scenarios never play out on ITV....so these kids again stand out.
3) The entire direction in this scene deserves kudos....the interplay between the various characters was so nicely done....there's a bit where Vijay-Devraj are again about to come to loggerheads as tensions escalate but Shravan steps in front of his father, and then Sumo steps in front of Shravan....I really liked how that visual was executed....and then the way both kids earnestly stood up for their love - Sumo explaining to her father than Shravan doesn't distract her from her life goals, that she is still the same Sumo who will make him proud....and Shravan declaring that Sumo is the one for him. I just really enjoyed watching the courage of these kids in this scene.
Despite the fact that the parents caught them together like that, the bulk of the discussion was more focused on how the families don't see a "baraabari" between themselves and reject their kids getting together. I had dreaded there would be more slander against the kids but thankfully that didn't happen here yet so that was also refreshing.
Finally Vijay did manage to take Sumo away from there, but I loved that last bit where Sumo turns to look at Shravan and they exchange a long painful look - a sense of foreboding hanging over it all as if they could both again sense things slipping out of their hands.
I am going to miss Vijay, what a fantastic actor he is. Me too loved the shot where Shravan steps in front of his dad and Sumo in front of Shravan. The whole conversation as you said was mostly on there is no mel for two families. Vijay was so hurt both by Sumo and Shravan. Sumo ka was obvious because she is his pride and she is just too young according to a dad to loose focus in studies and falling in love. For Shravan he looked at it as dhoka, as he did everything to help him out, right from getting admission to army school, to noticing a spark and always encouraging him to do better. So from his point of view Shravan backstabbed him.
I want to talk so much about the episode, its like there is so much to talk about every scene. Will have to watch this one again and just marvel that we got this kind of episode in present Itv scenario.
Precap mein the parents seem to be acting quickly to seperate these two and send one to Pune, the other to the US.....poor kids trying to meet before they get sent away. I guess the next few epis might have this emotional drama before Vijay's death. Then the balance will shift again somehow.
Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile
