Soccer and Stair Climbing

Here in the US, we are several episodes behind. So I just watched the episode after the tilak function, where Aditya finally got Antara to sleep by going up and down the stairs. Then he and Billu played soccer and fell asleep on the grass.

It really moved me. For one thing, I saw a connection between the two activities. Antara was wound up and couldn't relax, so stairclimbing worked. Aditya and Billu were tense and overstimulated, so the soccer playing was their version of a repetitive ritual to calm them.

This is how autistic kids change our lives. They show us that we are not that different from them, and that the mind can entrap those of us who are 'normal' too. And the way to emerge from the trap is soothing rituals. Aditya is absorbing this from Antara.

The other amazing thing was when Aditya said to Billu, "Our lives would not be complete without you kids." It was awesome. He has made mistakes, but both the good and the bad deeds in his life come from connecting to people warmly, and engaging with each person, adult and child, in a way where he shares his personality with them. That leads to both good and bad consequences. And that neighbour-child connection is so rare and precious to see. Billu learns from Aditya how to share your life, how to embrace difference, and how to sidestep the smallminded people (like his mother), not to mention how to turn off the sarcasm and talk without fear of being laughed at. I like to believe that Aditya learns from Billu too--how to speak frankly instead of hiding your thoughts and breeding resentment, how to show up and ask for what you want and not expect people to guess, and how to take each moment and be happy.

So in a sea of troubles faced by all of them, it was nice to see that little tableau of contentment.

Mahika.

Wonderful post and well expressed. Aditya-Billu have bonded very well and when ADi scolded Billu for threatening Yash, Billu didnt revolt and accepted it. The bonding betn Billu-Abhi is very nicely depicted. Both the kids not only understand each other but also try to help/support in times of need. They stand up and show a united front against the obstacles. ( Mrs Gupta was angry at Verma's, Abhi wanted to buy gift, Janasthmi dance, marriage dance,). Its amazing that each and every charac and their interactions have been well thought and portrayed⭐️.

Very well said. 👏

"Nor need we power or splendor, wide hall or lordly dome;
The good, the true, the tender -- these form the wealth of home."
- Sarah Josepha Buell Hale
(the author of the nursery rhyme
'marry had a little Lamb')

Though off topic..I hate that word Soccer.Americans just choose their own way...(not meant at you)😉...Football sounds so great.

Great Post! 👏

One of the best moment lost out got overshadowed because on the focus on Abhi leading the dance for antara was Billu's dilemma and courage to choose antara for the dance and his commnet after losing that it is more important to participate and support your freinds than winning was really touching

It left a touching impact om me.

i agree on the scene...this scene was so rare on indian television that i was surprised that the makers thought it up and zee allowed it. its not that something was wrong with it. just that scene had so many subtle meanings that it wud go over the heads of folks GECs like zee target for trps. the scene was so natural...so nice. but then we shldnt be surprised that something like this comes from the makers of aap ki antara. its one different show...every scene is so real and so natural. every character is justified in the way they react. a commendable effort!