A tribute to Dev & Radhika-Video Index: pg2, post2

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Posted: 13 years ago
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Friends, I was planning to start this topic when CB2 finished its 300 episodes as a tribute to characters of Dev and Radhika. But was busy and so I am starting this topic belatedly.

Because of these two characters - Dev and Radhika played brilliantly by Avinash and Rubina, CB2 has managed to survive so far despite not even a single track being executed properly or to its full potential. In CB2, it is hard to name favorite tracks or sometimes episodes as there has been so much inconsistency in both storyline and characters. But still there have been episodes or even particular scenes in episodes or some characters that have been very interesting even if they weren't used properly.

So following are some of my choices. Please feel free to include your own episodes/scenes/tracks etc. in the list.

My choices:

Best Track of CB2 so far

Kidnapping Track where Dev kidnapped Radhika. I liked it the best because here all characters were very consistent and this track contained nuances which were not shown before in any track and haven't been seen since.

This track was almost perfect because Dev and Radhika were normal human beings with normal feelings. So their characters were depicted as positive but ones who also got hurt and felt insecure, hopeless etc.

So here Radhika despite having so much faith questioned as to when things would become alright. Dev was the one who tried to strengthen her faith by telling her a story about God not abandoning his devotees in trying times.

Dev here was the one who felt hopeless at many times but Radhika encouraged him in her special optimistic way by showing him how much he means to her and how despite difficulties they were in happy place because they were facing all difficulties together.

Here the characterization of all side characters - Rohan, Padma, Maheswari, Virat, Mohini was pretty clear and went with their earlier actions. I am including the ME where Dev's truth came out as part of this track.

There were some really good scenes that showed the basic nature of Dev and Radhika. Dev for the first time really understood Rohan's dark vicious side when he saw him beating an innocent man mercilessly just because that person had unknowingly come in Rohan's way. So that was a brilliant scene where Dev stood transfixed and Radhika was the one who was not surprised at this side of Rohan. So she displayed presence of mind and pulled him away from that location.

Then there was the scene in the hut which showed that Radhika was the forward one in this relationship and Dev was the hesitant one because of his perceived ideas about society and sense of right and wrong.

There were several other scenes such as details paid to that farmer's family etc..

Track that had potential but was left incomplete

Almost all of them but Bharadwaj track was one major track where they could have shown Dev's punishment, repentance as well as evolution of Dev and Radhika's relationship. They could have also linked it to Dev's feelings about his own mother that remained buried because of demands of his selfish family.

Best episodes or scenes - Ongoing (Scenes are being added by participants in this thread)
1. Dev and Radhika meeting for the first time.
2. Dev and Radhika's conversation in the temple where Radhika revealed the truth,
3. Radhika realizing that her instinct and deep desire for Dev to be her KK has been fulfilled.
4. Dev and Radhika confronting Rohan about his duplicity when they found out the truth.
5. Dev and Rohan's fight and then Radhika's reaction after Dev was shot.

Most Interesting Characters or characters that make us watch CB
Obviously Dev & Radhika

Intriguing Characters
Dada, Ruby, RB

Consistent and interesting negative characters and with great shades of grey
Rohan, Padma

Hilarious characters or the ones that generate laughter without meaning to do so
Mohini, Virat, Maheswari, Shanti

Sweet characters
Mansa, Chenu
Normal family in CB
Mansa family

The fun family
Bhardwaj family

Most dysfunctional and convoluted family
Who else but great Purohit family

Useless (or redundant) dull characters of CB2
Gopaldas, Dai

Characters that need to be shown for future tracks
Chaya, Hari (in flashback), Dada (in flashback or as adharam bhoot if bhoot tracks are going to be shown), Bharadwaj family, Savitri (in flashback)

Negative character with most influence
Dada

Most useful character or the Rockstar (Misti's term)
Kashi Maharaj

Best would be baby sitters of Dev and Radhika's kids
Ruby and Jolly

Character deserving "Ostrich" award
Bholu (Dev)

Pairs with Sizzling Chemistry in non-romantic sense
Dev/Rohan, Dev/senior RB, Dev/Ruby - Hard to pick from these three. But based on episodes that were shown, Dev/Rohan & Dev/Senior RB tie for this one.

Angie's Theme Videos and VMs - Ongoing (links given below)

I have created an index for all my theme videos and VMs on page 2 (see link below). This way I can edit the index as I keep on adding new videos.
Click on the following link to get to the index. It is the second post on page 2.
Edited by why6 - 13 years ago

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Posted: 13 years ago
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Thanks Angie loved reading

I like the Mandir scene where Dev and Radhika stay while returning from Pag Pheres so that PF does not know about the Mansa family and how they treat Radhika and Dev saves her as Rohan wants to drown her and tells her for the 1st time that he loves her.
The way he brings and shares food gives her blanket to cover herself and finally saves her panicking that she has fainted and something happened to her.😃 so I like the entire pagphere track starting from their travel Pakora scene Mansa house scenes and then the grand rescue of Radhika by dev only unnatural thing is a girl who has been brought up near the ghats of Ganga/Yamuna should know swimming

There are lot more but will write about them later.
Edited by chalhov - 13 years ago
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Posted: 13 years ago
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very well done angie
have to really think thru everything before wrighting any thing
Posted: 13 years ago
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Wow..Awesome Post Angie...

My best track was when Dev and Radhika meet aftr 12 years...
That was awesome and the best track for me along with dev and radhika wedding..
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Posted: 13 years ago
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my fav track is kidnapping track next i liked first 3 months of cb and also bharadwaj track as they showed dev as intelligent
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Posted: 13 years ago
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I Loved The First Meeting Of Dev&Radhika. And Now The Current Radha Track. (:

Most Hate Track: Barkha's One.
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Posted: 13 years ago
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I am watching CB2 just because of Avinash n Rubina. There is no magical attraction in cb2, and it certainly proves how can a bad story n direction play havoc with a brilliant actors like Avi n Ruby. Cvs have a sky full of acting caliber in these two young and extremely talented actors which they r not at all utilizing. I just pray to God that these two actors actually get what they really deserve.
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Posted: 13 years ago
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Index - Theme Videos and VMs

Type
Name
Link
CB2 Video Mixes (VMs)
Radhika's Perspective
Life in a Love - Ae ri pawan dhunde kise
Dev's Perspective

Radhika and Dev's Perspective
Dev and Senior RB
Dev and Ruby
Radhika/Dev and Rohan
CB2 Theme Videos
Dev's Field of Dreams-
Parts 1-6
Bholu (Dev) Istyle Courtship - Steps 1-12 (Work in Progress)
CB1 Video Mixes (VMs)
Radhika's Perspective
Dev's Perspective
Radhika and Dev's Perspective

Edited by why6 - 12 years ago
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Posted: 13 years ago
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Angie lovely post where one can find some memorable moments ...For me it was most pre Barkha period .. When She was waiting by the river to find some boat and shows Dev coming towards her from shadows , beautifully done that scene with colors and lights and he takes her in boat and their conversation ..
and when she comes to know , he is her KK , then she dances in the temple on a song as if is flying in the air , she looked ethereal
When she puts sindoor on Dev , feet while he was standing on the stool ...
When Rohan Shoots Dev and Radhika,s expressions as if turned in to stone , she beautifully enacted that scene
then their stay in different places while on run ...
After that find it difficult to remember any scene which had soul ...
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Posted: 13 years ago
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Angie they had good story-line , here Dev was not the pampered son of the manor he had feet of clay and was complex , it did not matter she came as RohAN,S FAKE WIFE AS SHE FELT ,SHE WAS JUSTIFIED FOR HER ACTIONS ...I did not had any problem with Barkha in the starting or her turning negative , problem was she became the main character , side-lining the main lead Dev ...If had kept the balance with characters then this story itself had potentials , no need for asur and all , Barkha could have been influenced by real chacha ...Normal human being have Asur kind of traits and knows how to manipulate others weaknesses in thheir favour ...In all this was the main drawback to ignore Dev and turning him to dumb person all of a sudden ...Bhardwaj family was intersting , battle of values between new and old , with corporate world ..

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