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Sigh...maybe it's because I'm incredibly tired today from work, but I found that first scene nearly unbearable, all thanks to the screechy Shipra 🤢 It was like listening to someone scratch their nails on a chalk-board for ten minutes. And of course, every time Ram or Priya turned towards each other, something conveniently stopped them from seeing eye-to-eye . The only saving grace of that scene was Ram, who went from polite and apologetic to intense and angry in the blink of an eye. I loved the control in his expression - the anger that he was banking, the hint of moisture as he realised he had missed his father's barsi. And the controlled, even way he walked back to the car without looking at Shipra, and quietly informing her that he would now make her life a living hell. And I even liked the finger-to-eye thing 😆 Ram was par excellence in this scene, more so than Sakshi whose job it was to do nothing but stand there and repeat the same dialogue.
The scene at home was meh to start with - so we know what the father does all day - listens to old songs instead of, oh, I don't know...working😡 what is his deal?? I liked that Karthik was introduced today, but seriously - the lead of the show, Sakshi, is introduced in the most normal of ways, and then some random kid playing her brother is introduced in the filmiest style possible 🤔...erm, yeah. Since he is basically the plot point who will bring Priya & Ram together, I didn't much care for the overly dramatic intro.
And then the scene with the policemen 🥱 again, Shipra and her screeches ruined it completely.
I'm not entirely sure what the point of that whole scene in the police station was apart from showcasing the complete and utter corruption of Indian police. Understood that Ram has a reason to be angry, but the fact that he is using his money and influence to harrass people whose only fault was to create a scene is...unpalatable to me. Ruthless is fine, but unnecessarily cruel? Hmmm...
Again, it is possible I had such a negative reaction to today's episode simply due to tiredness, and that I might change my mind when in a better mood...but it seems to me that nothing was actually accomplished today, other than to set Priya and Ram up for a few angry meetings before a jhat-mangi, pat-biah type scenario where they have to face their siblings being in love and wanting to get married. Ram and Sakshi are always good, but today I found Ram excellent in one scene, Sakshi excellent in the police station scene, and then varying degrees of meh throughout the rest of the episode. Anyone has any different thoughts?
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