What a painful but beautiful sequence to watch. I can't believe they had them reconcile so soon .... then again, these writers don't do melodrama over crucial scenes and keep them simple. Them casually talking about diamonds, Amma telling Raghav what Pallavi did for them and him having that of course she did look said it all. In one or two sentences, Amma was able to describe Pallavi's nature in a way none of the Ds ever had, and both mother and son tacitly agreeing on it, showing how well they understood her in such a short period of time.
I think the editing in the scene where Amma and Raghav are hugging was just messed up, perhaps because they had her stand up on something to reach Sai's height. The way he almost collapsed on the table in shock and disbelief and then hugged her tight just hit me so hard. While parts of the scene were brilliant the editing was off. Chalo koi nahin. Also, I can't believe I'm saying this but while Sai's portrayal of Raghav being stunned and overwhelmed by his mother's apology rang true, Geeta ji's bit seemed a little off, like she was acting. I was a bit disappointed because come on I've been waiting for this scene since the first time we learned about their estrangement and found it underwhelming today. I guess we're so spoiled by this team that I was expecting perfection in this scene. Anyway... 😔
I am so glad that Raghav acknowledged he doesn't know what that emotion between them is but that they didn't have time or space for love in their relationship yet. He feels her pain acutely, so when she was restless he asked her to calm down, and left the room feeling restless himself.
Amma nahin sudhregi, phir se Pallavi ke liye faisla le rahi hai even after saying she shouldn't strip her of the ability to decide for herself. I think alongside Raghav, Amma needs to be told to stop making decisions for her. Jokes apart, I think it's commendable that they show us see an MIL who is genuinely thinking about her DIL's happiness and not about log kya kahenge or maintaining ties for formality. Then again these are Raos. Many people might be wondering why he listened to his mother's advice about setting Pallavi free but I think it makes perfect sense as it closes the loop. He married her for Amma's sake and he'll let her go for the same reason, i.e. to set her free from the deal. Amma's wording on giving her back her happiness gave me a warm and fuzzy feeling. She really cares for and respects Pallavi a lot! So this is why when Pallavi is back and holding his collar (as in the BTS), he has that look on his face! I set her free but she came back, she chose to come back to live with us! I wanted to hear his private thoughts about what she told him, but I guess they partially answered the question through his conversation with Amma. I am greedy, still want a monologue, but I don't think we'll have time for it since she will come back immediately tomorrow.
Him kneeling next to her on the bed... oh... very painful to watch. I loved the way he caressed her forehead, the tender look he gave her, knowing this would be the last time he could see her up close. It was as if he was taking in all of her to store away in his heart and mind. Pallavi could feel his essence and the lingering touch. Beautiful... No wonder he looks like that in the precap, must've spent a restless night. Sai just really stole the scene, heck the entire episode. He just keeps getting better and better in the emotional scenes, and again today I could tell where he actually started crying.
When Raghav called Farhad I couldn't stop laughing because this is exactly what we expected! How well we know these guys!!!🤣
Lion's back already? Means romance bhool jao. Keerti... the less said the better.
On the reconciliation, I really, really loved the sequence itself. God, Raghav finally being absolved of some of his guilt. What a moment. Him collapsing with that burden being lessened was just beautiful. I'm also glad Pallavi's involvement was acknowledged in a very normal manner- like you said, it was an of course moment. But as beautiful as that sequence was, it feels like they resolved this a bit too quickly. We never did get Jaya's side of the story, what did she know or not know? While I get that sometimes all it takes is a nudge in the right direction from someone outside the situation, this conflict has been built up for 100 episodes, It's a little hard to digest that all it took was a quick chat with Pallavi to clear the air.
It does drive home just how much Jaya appreciates and respects Pallavi. While I don't condone her actions towards Pallavi, if I take Pallavi's own advice and look at intent, then of the three people in this show who have forced Pallavi's hand- Vijay, Jaya, and Raghav - Jaya is the only one who has always had the best of intentions, admiration, and care driving her actions.
I was extremely surprised to see the picture from the wedding, especially considering no guests and no photographers 😆I think a picture from their reception would have been a lot more appropriate, as it was an extremely public event. I'm also surprised that there is a picture frame with someone else's picture in the house, else there is a solo picture of him every two feet.
Jaya needs to step back a little and let the married couple live their lives, which I acknowledge can be very tough in this situation. She feels responsible for Pallavi, of course she does, she stayed back here for her sake. It's still annoying though. Ladki bol bol ke thak gayi hai, ki let me decide my life, but yeh maa-beta sunne waalon mein se kahaan. She didn't listen when Kirti kept saying what Jaya is doing to Pallavi is unfair, and now that it's done, she wants to undo it. Their logic was on point though, so credit for that. It's not that they're not thinking to ask her, it's that they realise she'll never ask for an out herself for the sake of their happiness. I'm glad Pallavi is doing whatever nautanki she's doing this time, these two aren't going to listen to seedhi baat.
I do like Jaya telling him to let her go being the trigger as well, because not only does this free her from the circumstances around their marriage, it frees him to. Now, if they're in it, they're in it by choice.
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