Originally posted by: Apsvenky
Yeah, that scene really touched my heart. Their chemistry really showed - we got a glimpse of the purani wali Aparna who we could never ever imagine would ever treat anyone badly.
That breakdown of Aparna and the way when Adi hugs her and rather than hugging him back, she just tilts her head to touch his - reminded me of Adi doing it to Imlie when she jumped on his back in his dream - lagta hai he got that gesture from Aparna onlyâ¤ď¸
Nice post Aps.. just caught the last bit and a busy day for me.. so my 2 cents below before the day consumes me. đ
The first scene did not get its due.. it was a brilliant scene of Adi-Apu that came at the right time.
Both are emotional, love deeply, hurt the ones they love or care for with words, get mad quickly and are like 2 peas in a pod.. Adi is a chip of his maa and has her many traits.
He was already emo as M did the kind gesture of pointing out that his family is not going to give gifts to Imlie on her muh dikhayi. He is sad about that and it was displayed only in a flicker... the emotions it evoked in him as he knows that Imlie is also devastated by his maa's non acceptance, she is yearning for that.
So Adi decides to make a last ditch attempt to make his maa see reason. How beautifully he expressed his love for Imlie... simple and raw truth, his voice breaking here, conveying that he cannot fathom a life without her in it. Making his maa understand that she is important in his life too, she will always have a place in his life, nothing or no one can ever take her place. Reminding her of the bond they shared, despite his surliness, indifference, nonchalant attitude, he cares for her very much and he misses that bond, her presence in his life.
Apu's mamta was touched when he knelt at her feet and pleaded, please accept her as her behavior is hurting all 3 of them equally, none are happy. The hug and the squeeze along with the can you make kheer for me is like a little boy asking for his favorite things to be made, that will light up his face with tremendous joy.
The words that she will try to accept Imlie, make kheer for him was enough for Adi. Hoping that Apu recalls this moment during this week as she is going to be on trial too, her son's life in danger. Can she overcome her anger and ego is the big question ..