My answers...
Originally posted by: mistletoe
What is your personal view on Bani's attitude towards Jai after all that transpired between them? She still behaves like a good wife, taking care of him, being nice to him and behaving as if nothing ever happened......Is it because Bani as such is the sort of person who would be nice to anyone and everyone in her life or is it because she considers Jai to be an exception?
Well I can only say that Bani is the perfect wife that anyone could wish for. She is able to take care of her husband and family very well. Also on top of it she is at ease with his business/personal guests and is able to complete her work smartly. Jai is one helluva lucky man to get a wife like Bani. period. Same cannot be said for Jai. Jai is a person with his own set of insecurities and vices. But still he comes across as a strong individual and someone whom you could rely on. Jai is not someone who will desert you. Rather he will be with you at every point of life.
Bani is a person who is always nice to everyone at her own cost sometimes. and yes def jai is an exception as well. Its actually a mixture of both. As she understands Jai very well she is doubly patient with him. like they say opposites attract and in this case Jai and Bani.
Originally posted by: mistletoe
Why do you think Jai started leaving the room once he saw Bani sitting on the Bed? Was it the awkwardness of sleeping with her in the same bed or was it the fact that his guilt could not let him face her alone?
I would say that mainly Jai felt awkward sleeping with her in the same bed. The only reasons why he should be feeling guilty is the kind of words that he spoke to her. Maybe he might be thinking that in spite of me being so harsh with her she is still able to come back. Jai as a person may not be able to do that ever. So he is kind of enamoured with Bani and hence does not want to face her.
Originally posted by: mistletoe
What is your view on Jai and Bani sharing the same bed? Is it indicative of the blind trust and faith they hold over one another or is it just circumstances that forced them to share the same room and now the same bed?
Whatever said and done the fact remains that Jai and Bani share a kind of unsaid trust with each other. Its only becuase of this trust that Jai was shattered when he saw proof of Bani taking his money. I think that now he may be having two thoughts about it. With time a person definetely is able to see and understand things in a better light. Once maasi has left the room she def is not going to come back and see if they have indeed followed whatever she has said (am giving a miss to 3 AM visits). Bani could have always slept on the floor/sofa. As both of them choose not to do so only proves the unsaid trust between them. This trust will be instrumental in bringing them closer. Rather when ex makes an appearance, Bani's trust on Jai is what is going to keep them together.(for some time at least)
Originally posted by: mistletoe
What did Bani's expression indicate when she saw Jai sleeping close to her in the morning?
Why wasn't she shocked or taken-aback at all, instead chose to linger and look at him sleeping soundly?
Tough question MT. Let me think. She might be thinking that this could have been a natural occuring if only they had got married in normal circumstances. Or she might have thought that Jai looks very calm and peaceful. I think I only saw the sadness in bani's eyes as to why things could not have been normal between them. Bani sure understands that she is the perfect complement to all of Jai's eccentricities. or maybe she was hoping that the calm in Jai's face as he is sleeping be present in his mind as well while he is awake.
Originally posted by: mistletoe
What did Jai actually mean by telling Bani, "Itna kareeb math hojana, ke tumse dur hojana mushkil hojaye"? Why do you think Bani cried when Jai said so? Was it because he was being rude to her once again or was it because he mentioned the fact that she will have to leave in a few days?
Jai clearly admits that no one can take the place of Bani or be like Bani in Walia mansion. It was basically a compliment put in typical Jai way. Its Jai's way of telling Bani not to get too close with anyone incl himself that it becomes difficult for him to distance himself away from the relationship. He meant it for but inherently meaning for himself. I don't think that Jai was rude. Rather Jai was trying to save her from any more heart breaks when she has to leave Walia house after 14 days. I think that Bani cried as was reminded that she needs to leave HIM in few days. and this time may be for ever. Bani as such has been bought up in traditional mould. For her marriage is once and whatever may be the circumstances she did try to make it successful. On top of it she has some feelings for Jai which she is not able to understand what it is. Jai completely misunderstands her for everything initially. So all thios coupled together brought tears in her eyes.
Originally posted by: mistletoe
Is Jai's obsessesive insecurity for Bani a proof of his deep and unrealized love for his wife?
I am not sure when Jai was insecure. But Jai's discomfort at the thought that Bani is staying with him for money, Jai missing Bani's presence in his life, Jai's dialogue that 'Kaash tum Pia ki behen na hoti', the dialogue mentioned in the earlier question are all proofs of Jai's deep and unrealized love for his 'darling' wife.
Originally posted by: mistletoe
Do you think that Jigyasa will end up forcing Bani to sign the Divorce Agreement without Jai's prior knowledge before the fortnight is over?
Yes I think Bani will sign the divorce papers. You know that can give raise to some more misunderstandings. Jai might think that Bani does not want to live with me and hence may not express whatever is in his mind. Bani might think that as Jai chose to accept her divorce so she will think that is where Jai's happiness lies (remember the promise made to massi) and hence will not come out with her feelings and Jigs will have the last laugh.
Originally posted by: mistletoe
Do you think that Jai's ex-girlfriend might be the perfect catalyst for Jai and Bani to finally acknowledge their love for one another, or will she become a cause for them drifting apart further than before?
I think that Jai's ex-GF might help both Bani and Jai to put things in the right perspective. In case of Bani she might realize how would she feel with the presence of another woman in her darling husband's life. All this while he asked Bani to get out of his house. But he was anyways single so in a way it really did not affect her. But with ex-GF in picture makes things a bit difficult and different as well. Now coming to Jai we really don't know what really caused Jai to drift apart from his GF. Knowing Jai if he had indeed loved her it must have been with his whole heart. He does not get intimidated by any one easily then why did the relationship not work ? Though i may not like it but Jai might keep comparing the mind-sets of both Bani and his ex. Even though Jai is a business tycoon and all but essentially at heart he is a home bird and one who likes to come back to home to his family and wife (??)!! I feel that this may have been the reason for friction b/w Jai and his ex. Well coming back to the question raised, I feel that jai and Bani thanks to his ex would be able to ack their love to themselves at least. But still something coz of the GF would happen which will make Jai and Bani drift apart once again.
Originally posted by: mistletoe
Do you think that the next 14 days will decide the course of Jai and Bani's life?
Next 14 days will decide something for bani and Jai. I think that there will be some sort of betterment in their relationship though it might not be anything concrete.
love, Swathi
btw I did see a couple of scenes of JLH. Looks to be poised for an interesting viewing for one. Once again I try to catch up with this serial when it is repeated at 11 in the night !!!
Note: I have noticed that whatever I predict usually it does not happen. So am thinking of speculating the opposite of whatever I want. what say ?
Edited by swathi - 19 years ago