My two cents on that opening scene: "Imlie let's go"
- Aryan's reaction to Imlie's "I don't want to go" started off soft with Jaaniyaaa playing in the background, the two of them staring deeply into the others eyes. But then the softness disappears
- Aryan has a controlling moment here for sure. He again reiterates what he said before, about Ma waiting. What goes unsaid is that Ma is Ma to both of them. (Also it's interesting that right after they have a light convo about husband/wife relation and a bahu's role š¤)
. Imlie in shock from the feed cutting off, looks down at her arm where he is holding her too hard. Jaaniyaa starts again, and she starts to cry. It's not until the first tear drops that Aryan realizes and abruptly lets go. She backs away rubbing her arm, lost in her thoughts.
- When he approaches her next, it's with resolve and calm. Not anger. Then her hand in his, a new soft and sweet song playing in the background, they leave the "control room" (šš). Imlie's eyes wet and searching, she notices her hand in his, takes comfort, becomes present and finally wipes the tears she likely had no idea were falling until that moment. Her eyes, the look on her face.
- What that scene meant to me is that Aryan wants Imlie to leave her pain and past behind, but it's easier said than done for Imlie. She's trying, really she is. But it will have to be at her own pace. There is no place for Aryan's feelings and emotions when it comes to the pain Aditya has left behind in Imlie. Aryan will have to deal with his frustrations on his own and not burden Imlie with what he is feeling. He is also trying. But like Imlie he is also struggling with how to adjust to this new world - the two of them "together". It will take time.
Edited by Charishma - 3 years ago