Apart from Malti and Anjali's delulu behaviour and goldfish wale expressions, the episode was mainly filled with Surya and Imlie's interactions, a refreshing break from the Reddy family drama.
It's now clear why they won’t change clothes for days; they left their bags in the taxi due to their josh. Or I guess it’s another way to rationalize the PH’s budget constraints for wardrobe changes.
I'm enjoying Surya's inadvertent slips, revealing his struggle to restrain himself from expressing his feelings. While him calling Imlie a pretty girl is adorable, his emotional outbursts are noteworthy. He faces criticism daily while trying to do what's right, leading to inevitable frustration, often in Imlie's presence. Man gets bajao-ed like a dhol by every woman in his life, I like when we see him let out some of that built up energy.
The emerging conflict between them is intriguing, blending both tension and potential for growth. They represent two extremes needing to find a middle ground to complement each other. Both of their nature has lead to fall in difficult positions, hopefully they learn something from one another.
I appreciated Imlie's mention of Agastya concerning her education, emphasizing her desire to be independent, to not be anybody’s responsibility. It’s not just his dream that she’s fulfilling, it’s her life that she’s trying to take back into her own hands.
That tender look Surya gave her before he took her hand was chef’s kiss, this guy holds so many emotions in his eyes I swear. Big kudos to both Sai and Adrija for their hard work and dedication. The past few episodes have been the kind that I’d be down to rewatch. I’m not excited by those other two coming to Banaras, I want to see more of Surya and Imlie’s adventures. Maybe Arjun Bro will do something to spare his Anna and Bhabhi bro some trouble, aage ki kahani jaane Radharani 🤞🏼