Since I have a lot of backlog, kindly excuse the scattered thoughts. I would have posted for each episode separately, but then you guys will get bored 😆. So I'm going to try to summarize my views here. Please bear with me and maybe go back a few episodes and have a re-discussion? 😆
Review No 1:
So, coming to the V-day episode. I kind of agree with Abhi's pov (don't kill me) that Valentine's is overhyped. But, even then, I share Akshu's childlike enthusiasm towards it xD Why? Because life is all about savouring the small moments. And these moments are important too, for the growth of any relationship.
I now understand what a lot of you all pointed out previously, as to why the Kairav-Anisha track, apart from being premature, was also a bit off due to other reasons. It's because, I just don't see any intensity or chemistry between them. I know Kairav has a calmer personality and they broke up and all, but even when AbhiRa locked them in the room, Anisha had absolutely no expression on her face. It all seemed wayyy too forced. I wish the writers had postponed this track, or had let one relationship grow before pushing another one in our face. But, no point lamenting, what's done is done.
Okay, so what is their take on Aarohi' character? Like, where are the writers going with it? I'm unable to see the future track for her clearly. This is why, this is why I did not want that whole Akshara-Aarohi patch up (or whatever you can call that nonsense). Why? They again did not address the core issues, the main reason for the years of hatred, and just did a patch up for who's sake? I genuinely do not see the point.
If there had been no patch up, and Aarohi still resented Akshara, then the fake phone call would have made so much more sense. Because, she would be a woman burnt, who cannot see her sister's happiness, the sister who she believes is the root cause of her lives' miseries. But here, idk what game the writers are playing. Because this Aarohi, who wants to move past everything and wants to fix her relationship with Akshara, suddenly got jealous of having no Valentine and made the decision that put Akshu AND her beloved Kairav bhaiya into trouble? So, she's back to being a petty human? Is that it? Do they wanna destroy all hopes of her redemption? That's why I complaint so much xD The writers leave so many loose ends and are messing with the story :/
Abhi's thoughtfulness here bowled me over. I am so glad that my chidkuram did not go the conventional way and gave Akshara something that she can treasure for life. And I am so glad they didn't rush through Akshara and Manjiri's budding relationship. (Manjiri saaang :') I was sooo happy!!) I want them to take it slow, let Akshara experience the love of a mother and let Manjiri derive strength and confidence from her. And Akshu didn't jump to MA with Manjiri, which is good. Things take time, and that is okay.
Review No 2:
Side note : Dude, who are these people who don't see chemistry between Akshara and Abhimanyu? Harshad and Pranali literally set the screen on fire XD
Coming back to the episode, song selection on point and really loved the whole "making their dream a reality" theme :) I had skipped the part just because I'm not into the whole barbie-ken theme, but now that I'm watching it, good spin writers.
I know I might be in the minority, but I get why Manish got angry when he saw Akshara and Kairav with their respective Birla partners. Firstly, if they see couples together on Valentine's, their first thought is in the negative direction. Moreover, Akshara is with Abhimanyu, something that Manish has still not accepted. And Kairav, after saying that everything is over and he has nothing to do with Anisha, is seen hanging out with her. Any parent would lose their mind. What I do not appreciate is the way Manish spoke. His words were crass, to say the least. I had pointed it out in another post, what was the need to use words like paap and karam dekho and stuff. These people were talking and he just assumed things. Like how the society assumes. As a parent, shouldn't he have given them a chance to explain themselves? Anger is justified, but the words, no, they were unfair. I actually liked how calmly Swarna behaved. What she said was right, it's a volatile situation between the two families, and if someone else had seen them and made up false stories, the matters would get unnecessarily complicated.
Also, really, no offence but the guards were that weak? XD
Abhimanyu's rant was what we had all been wanting to say to the Goenkas (writers, are you stalking us? If yes, please look at our other suggestions too :P) I understand the anger towards the Birlas, but it's not like the Goenkas are not at fault. They never tried to understand their children, never saw through their sacrifices. The conditioning is unbelievable. Why is our world like this?
Manish's arguments had some depth. Akshara is a family oriented girl. And, like we all know, in India, marriages are about families. The Birlas are not completely accepting of Akshara, Harsh is cruel and demeaning towards her. So, his fear for her happiness is understandable. But, how is the solution separating Abhi and Akshara?Aren't the elders supposed to guide their children? I really don't understand exactly what anyone is trying to achieve through all this.
Abhimanyu should have left. I know he thought he couldn't leave his Akshu behind, but in that moment, leaving the place would have been better. Parth and Neil made so much sense, what would he achieve by standing there? It would just give Manish another reason to blast him.
Aarohi- I do not understand you. Also, the apology was so fake.
It just amazes me, when I think about how the Goenkas looooved Abhimanyu during the pre-tilak phase. Look at their relationship now, they treat him like some gali ka gunda. It saddens me.
Looks like this post is getting too big, my apologies. I shall write in another one.
Ignore me, I just wanted a safe space to express my thoughts :P and I also apologise for being so late.
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