Nemesis. This is what I first intended to write but while watching the episode it made look back almost a year on a certain scene of the Diwali episode. Yeah this is definitely the story of many "Fighters" for some it is their "Providence" and for some it is their "Nemesis". On this context I would like to take you through the Diwali episode. That was one of the most important episodes IMO as you all know but I have never written on any of the episodes those days. Luckily I put on some of my thoughts in Geetakshi's Post on 31st Oct - "Emotions Unexpressed - Brightness Unveiled - ASR" [here is the link of my reply - https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/iss-pyaar-ko-kya-naam-doon/1935721/emotions-unexpressed-brightness-unveiled-asr ] that time and today while watching Naani-Arnav scene I suddenly recalled that. Eureka Moment that was for me but more than that it gave me a slight sense of "Satisfaction". Let us see what exactly came to my mind that day.
Geetu, fantastic. When I watched the epi I didn't want to analyze...just wanted to dive in but since I knew that you would write so came here. You are right with the pairs surrounding them and affecting their lives.
Your post reminded me of the vicious cycle (Chakravyuh) where Abhimanyu went and only Arjun knew the way to come out. Here I felt Khushi had created a vicious cycle (sort of) around her and Arnav went inside to bring her out without knowing the way out. I guess "fate /love" will guide them how to come out of this Chakravyuh and the outcome should not be the same as that happened to Abhimanyu.
Many of you might not know what is "Chakravyuh" so I will explain it in brief before moving onto the main analysis. "Chakravyuh" is a multi-tier [basically 7 tier] defensive formation that looks like a blooming lotus or disc when viewed from above. In this formation all the warriors enter a spiral kind of a defensive formation and with each layer, one had to face more skilled warriors, as they moved inside. This was done by Dhronacharya - Commander in chief of the Kaurava [one team of the war] army, in order to trap four of the Pandava brothers [other team of the war] and with their defeat, end the war. The most important fact of "Chakravyuh" is only few exclusives knew to enter the formation but only Arjun and some knew to exit from it. Abhimanyu who was Subhadra and Arjun's son did know how to enter the chakravyuh but unaware of how to exit from it which eventually cost his life.
In short, Chakravyuh is also used as a "Metaphor" in real life where it's proven how an opponent traps the other to enter in the formation where the he should know the exit properly otherwise the result could be FATAL.This "Chakravyuh" was famous in the battle of Kurukshetra in the Epic "Mahabharat" and Abhimanyu died a brave death.
Now the reason why I mentioned above the picture of the Diwali episode is because it was then while watching I felt Arnav is entering into the "Chakravyuh" which unconsciously was created by Khushi and he should know the way out. Which Arnav and Khushi both came out eventually but look at their destiny??? ASR has already entered the "Chakravyuh" on the 13th year just like "Abhimanyu" who entered the Chakravyuh on the 13th day. Yes, he entered the "Chakravyuh" formed by destiny at the "Fashion Show" and he bought Seesh Mahal that very same day but who created the "Vicious Circle [Chakravyuh] ??? Khushi created the diyas that Diwali night but it was "Khushi's Little Finger" that formed the "Chakravyuh" 13 years back. But the question is that how many "Chakravyuhs" are there??? 1 or 2??? Khushi said to ASR today - "Aise ideas aap ko 2 (do) janam mein bhi nehin aa sakta". What is Anjali and Arnav's Grandma's name??? Subhadra. Yes, and in Mahabharat, Subhadra was "Abhimanyu's" Mother. Technically in the first Chakravyuh, ASR's Dad should have died but we need to wait and watch for what to unfold now; the second Chakravyuh was formed for ASR and he needs to be just like Arjun to know the exit which eventually he knows that I have already explained in my July 25th Analysis of "Aurora Borealis".
But like in statistics we first solve the problem within brackets and then touch the bigger problem or rather the origin of the problem. First Arnav have to pick up and clear the "Scattered Pearls" and then both Khushi and Arnav will have to clear the "Scattered Chanas".
Once the story of scattered pearls will be over we will enter, rather Arnav and Khushi will enter the story of "Scattered Chanas". Yes, the story where it all began and how everything that happened was just because of Khushi's "Little Finger". Interesting, isn't it???
The loop of scattered pearls were closed today and just look at the sequence it was carried out ??? The gifts (rather the brackets) that Khushi opened were in the chronological order:-
Chana, Salman Khan's poster, Jalebis, Golgappe, Pearls.
Chana was placed in the center of the bracket according to the events that carried out in their lives. Then the rest in sequence and when I unfold the past, you will know why. But notice at the last it was the pearls. Yes, for Arnav to "EXIT" from the Chakravyuh, he needs to solve all the brackets one by one like he did the "Judgment" of his relationship with Khushi by tying the pearls just when there were 9 days left for the contract to be over. Number 9 is the number of judgment and Arnav had finally solved "One Bracket" in the "Chakravyuh".
The wedding is destined to happen SOMEDAY but I loved when Arnav said in the morning of 5th day (8 days left) - "Humari baat abhi khatam nehin hui" and Khushi sobbed - "aise laga jaise humari saansein ruk gayi ho". For me it was Arnav saying - "Humari KAHANI abhi khatam nehin hui" and Khushi's sobbing meant - "Breathtaking History". Yes, 8 is the number of salvation, new beginning, rebirth or resurrection. Hence, now since the story of scattered pearls have ended, we are entering the story of "Scattered Chanas" and the unveiling of the incidents involved in the story will take the breath away from Khushi.
Now we enter in the creation of the "First Chakravyuh" and I guess the start of my Marathon post begins. If you don't wish to read it further, I suggest skip now and if you wish to read it then stay put. Today I leave the choice to you because last 2 pages I described today's episode a bit but now I will talk about the week's summary.
On July 20th, I started unveiling the past at the point where the illicit affair and not so legal Temple Wedding between ASR and Anjali's Dad and Shyam's Sister came in front of the entire Malik family. That was the event which happened 14 years ago because as per current date ASR and Anjali was thrown out of Seesh Mahal 13 years ago [we need to count the past 1 year of IPK series]. We know what exactly happened that fateful night but do we know the story prelude to that??? No??? We know because this whole week was all about how the story had proceed to the "First Revelation" and what exactly happened after that which had lead ASR and Anjali to leave their "Family Name" after been thrown out??? So many questions right??? I will try to keep it brief but will provide the answers. Trust me.
Last night when Tant asked me to open Redux today I said I will on one condition you provide me a Title for Redux; She asked me what the basis of my summary will be and I replied as you all know will be on the past. I told her it will be on a "Very Strong Self respected and dignified" woman and who will mastermind the whole revenge but will be failed and in turn will be trapped in a labyrinth. Tant asked me how "Nemesis" would be??? I instantly agreed. What better word can be than this??? She then sent me the below phrase from Agatha Christie's "Nemesis".Thank you Tant.
Miss Marple pulled down the mass of pink wool that encircled her head, a pink wool scarf of the same kind that she had once worn in the West Indies.
'One of my names,' she said, 'is Nemesis.'
'Nemesis? And what does that mean?'
'I think you know,' said Miss Marple. 'You are a very well educated woman. Nemesis is long delayed sometimes, but it comes in the end."
Last 2 weeks we have seen how the family came to know about the "not so legal" wedded wife of ASR's Dad and their short term affair but what was that??? How did it happen??? Last week we have witnessed the answer sheet to come out in the open. Before I start have a look above at the picture of Diwali Diyas that I posted. Yes, the "Chakravyuh" where Arnav entered. Who pushed Arnav to enter that chakravyuh??? Yes, Lavanya. That moment it was "Lavanya" who was in a "Legal Relationship" with ASR; they were not married but still the family's support were there with them. Still we saw it was Lavanya who were instrumental in ASR entering the "Vicious Circle". 14 years back the same story happened but with a twist.
We know Shyam and his sister would be the children of ASR's Mom's "Buaji", not blood related. Shyam's sister, a girl who is as self-respectful (khuddar) as Shyam himself. A girl who believes to writes her own destiny and very principled; a girl who knows the values of right and wrong; a girl who loves her parents and brother; a girl who values relationship; a girl who fights to the end for justice; yes, that is the sister of Shyam Manohar Jha, or the "Other Woman" in the life of Mrs. Malik. But have you ever tried to justify why a woman who is so principled will be involved with a married man in the first place??? That too with the person who is supposed to be her cousin's husband??? How is that possible??? Well everything's possible in love and war. Isn't it??? Let's see what exactly happened.
Remember when I said never forget the basis of the stories??? We have all the movies lined up right???
Janbaaz:- This is the story of a person who lusted over a girl at first who happens to be his Father's friend's daughter and at the same time when she would be liked by some other person, then the lust turned over to love.
Masoom:- This is the story of a person who even being married was involved in a short term affair which resulted to an illegitimate child and further the story revolved on how the child is been accepted in the family.
We have the rent issue that Khushi was asked to pay for last week and in my last analysis I said it was the basis of "Rebel" by Shyam's sister. In order to earn the money for food and shelter she had to give in to the demands of ASR's Dad just to provide the shelter for her family. We saw the "One night stand" this week and no one in her family were aware about it. Isn't it??? Yeah, since she was principled so there was a "Temple Wedding" before she agreed for this "Deal". That was Masoom and also the "Short term affair". But what about Janbaaz??? How did lust turn into love??? It certainly did in the process and the proof was the "Office Scene" where people passed remarks at Khushi and ASR stood against it??? But why that scene happened??? Well, let us return back to Gupta House.
Just after the "Deal" was about to be over, we have ASR informing Khushi that "Deal khatam hone mein 3 min bacha hain, jo main kehta hoon woh karo". The moment Khushi opened the door she got her "Rs. 24000" on hand. I will not get into the details of 24000 and numbers as I said this in the last analysis. If you need to know have a look. Khushi then said - "buaji ko pata bhi nehin chala ghar ka problem". Why??? When the Landlord came for the money Khushi proudly apid the rent but only to realize that she needs to provide another "Rs. 24000" for "Development and Maintenance". Now, here is the story clubbed with Masoom and Janbaaz.
Before the deal was over with ASR's Dad, Shyam's Sister realized that she conceived with his baby. This is the reason we have Arnav calling Khushi when it's 3 mins left for the deal to be over and she then the added money needed for the development and maintenance. But here is the twist in the tale. Just notice the entire Monday episode talked about numbers 5 and 6 and Tuesday episode talked about 7 and 10. We have 6 which denoted "Stigma" and then to get a "Judgment" we have 9. Hence, here is the story.
1. Shyam's sister wanted to have proper judgment and hence her rebel afterwards for justice.
2.ASR's Father took the other path of wiping off the stigma and keep Shyam's Sister forever with him without anyone even knowing about it.
But, the problem here lied was the "PRINCIPLES" of the woman he fell in love with later on after he lusted. Now let me narrate the story.
When ASR's dad came to about the pregnancy, he suggested to be taking care of her forever provided she drops the baby and join him at Seesh Mahal. She rebelled against dropping the babies and hence we have the threat by ASR in the office where he suggested either she comes and stays with him or he will bring her family on the roads. ASR's Dad advised Shyam's Sister – "Apni zid ke chakkar mein apne amma babuji ko kyun trouble kar rahi ho, mere saath ghar aa jao that's all you have to do". This is when ASR said – "Tum paani ke bagair reh logi, bijli ke bagair reh logi lekin chabi ke bagair ghar kaise khologi"??? All he talked about is the upcoming "Stigma" that she and her family would face if the babies see the dawn of the day"??? Yes, this is why we have the most "Important" car Scene on Wednesday. Yeah Khushi agreed that day to return to RM same as Shyam's Sister agreed to go to Seesh Mahal. But did she really agree to the "Abortion"??? No she didn't. Because if she did then where will be her "Principles" and "Guts" to fight for justice??? And why will we have Shyam saving the babies and taking an Oath to save them and fight for their "Name". Let me prove what she did.
We have the kitchen scene where Khushi pours water in a bowl from 2 different jars and Arnav spilled it purposefully. "Water" means "LIFE". And then Arnav said – "I know kar logi, ziddi jo ho". Yeah that was also the characteristics of Shyam's sister, "Stubbornness". That was the biggest indication that ASR's Dad wanted the baby to be dropped and because of the "Stgima" she somewhat agreed but NOT Really. Lets see what she actually wanted.
When she filled the water from the Hand Pump and returned home, the door was locked and she accidentally slipped the water jars which she made ASR's Dad believe that the babies are dropped and that she will accompany him later on. She instructed him to pick her up after 2 hrs and hence, ASR's Dad agreed. We have ASR saying – "yeh mat bhoolna main Arnav Singh Raizada hoon". What Khushi said I'll come to it later on; When ASR's Dad came back he saw Shyam's sister on the bed with a fractured leg and he immediately caught on her lie. She claimed first to be at the hospital for abortion but then he knew her too well to catch her lie. Khushi uttered – "Woh main gir gayi thi" and remembered when ASR dropped the bowl filled with water, she slipped for an instatnt but managed to be stable??? There you go. The fake miscarriage act by Shyam's Sister. What ever their relation was all she wanted was a name for the baby but ASR's Dad was not willing to give it. But now, he wanted her back by hook or crook at Seesh Mahal and hence we have the following conversations.
ASR said – "Sab ko sach bata dete hain ... kisike saath koi games nehin kheltein"
Khushi said – " Humne jo kiya who shaadi nehin dhoka tha, ek sauda tha … kya chahtein hain aap"???
ASR said – "Ghar chalo mere saath".
ASR's Dad said problem 10 months ka hain naa??? Like ASR said - "Problem tho 10 din ka hain naa"??? and then he maintained saying what ever will happen after that he doesn't care right now, she have to accompany him. You know why ASR said that??? It's because he doesn't want the "Contract Marriage" to come out in the open and he is confident enough to win back Khushi before that. But what the plans of ASR's Dad then??? His plans were just to be with her by hook or crook and he was confident enough just like ASR that by the end of some months he will be able to make her agree for dropping the baby and in that intention Shyam's Sister accompanied him to Seesh Mahal. But fate had other plans for her. By the time she reached Seesh Mahal, ASR's Mom met her Buaji and she spilled the beans of not being ill which was the "Excuse" of ASR's Dad to visit their house. This is how Shyam's Sister entered "Seesh Mahal". She entered Seesh Mahal with the hope of giving the baby a "Name" where as ASR's Dad brought her home with the hope of "Abortion". Remember his threat??? "Tumhara Ghar girwa dunga". But what NK said when ASR entered with Kyushu??? He said – "Devil ka naam liya aur devil haazir". You know who the role NK was playing ??? It's "Chachaji". I'll come to that later. This is the "Event" of the gift Khushi opened of "Salman Khan's Poster". A film story.
The above was one of my favorite this week. It's a pure replica of "History repeats itself". Now we know how Shyam's Sister was brought to Seesh Mahal but we need to know what happened between her entry and the big reveal and between the reveal and her exit for Mumbai. We have Khushi giving the "Raksha Dhaga" by Buaji to Anjali like the same might have been by Shyam's Sister to ASR's Mom for her to have the strength to face the storm??? Of course and that what had happened in the picture. We have Anjali and Khushi standing with the frame of married Anjali and Shyam in the center. I loved what Anjali said there – "Humhein kuch nehin chahiye, bas chote humhein thoda sa waqt de de". Perfect by the CVs to portray that ASR's Mom was suspecting the fishiness in the relation between her husband and cousin sister and kept and eye on them which exploded that "Fateful Night" when she returned back from Satsang. Now go back to the scene at GH where ASR said – "Aaj ghar pe koi nehin hain, main kal aaunga tumhein lene" and this is when the "Reveal" happened. In the episode this scene was simultaneously playing with Anjali finding out the "Lie" from Buaji.
The confrontation happened and the "Entire truth" came which is why we have seen both the women walking out from them. Remember Anjali and Khushi walking away from ASR and Khuhi's rose stubbing??? That was also Shyam's Sister whose was "Ashamed" of what she did. Yes, indeed. But what exactly came out in the confrontation??? I'll tell you – "It's Di ke papad ka dukhda". When Naani brought Anjali down for Rakhsha Bandhan then we had the "Blockbuster" surprise spilled by Maami. Yes, let's see what happened in the confrontation based on which Shyam's sister was thrown out.
Surprise Part 1: - Temple decoration. What it indicated??? Yes, it is the "Temple Wedding".
Surprise Part 2:- Two boys dressed in Sherwani, which indicated 2 babies [Twin], well it runs in the family. Yeah, one boy and one girl. How??? B1/D1/12. One Boy and one daughter who were 12 years old when IPK started.
Blockbuster Surprise: - Arnav Singh Raizada. [ aka Senior Malik]
Whose idea was this??? Kyushu Kumari Guptas. But, the relation to all this is with "Shyam's Sister".
This was confrontation and after this Naani said – "Chote aap ko chod denge" and Maamaji took her to Mumbai.
Let's come to today's scene between Anjali and Khushi. Khushi gifted Anjali the rose and Anjali said – "Jo beet gaya so beet gaya aur aksar kal ki parchayi aaj pe bhari par jata hain". Now recall the rose petals Khushi stubbed in embarrassment and ashamed. Yes, today before going she gifted ASR's Mom the roses in order to return her the lost faith and may be husband. But, will she be able to forgive him so easily. No, of course not. Her "Rebel" is against the person who sabotaged her life and in a sense he also sabotaged ASR's Mom's life too. The rakhi celcebration depicted something very important. Anjali said - "aaj Maa hoti toh tumhein dekhke bahut Khush hoti" and ASR seemed not happy about it. Would ASR's Dad be happy also then??? How can he and how can his Mom be??? Why Subhadra Devi left Seesh Mahal 14 years back??? She also was a woman of principle I feel, and she couldb't take the sins that he son committed. Hence, she left for Ashram where as ASR's Mom have forgiven her husband. Now, when Subhadra Devi will learn that her grandson also eloped with a girl and got married in a "Temple" will she be able to take it??? No. She will order for remarriage, of course. The past will come and it will be heartbreaking for sure.
Now fitting the line of Khushi by the car??? She said – "Nehin aungi jab tak contract khatam nehin ho jata tab tak wapas nehin aungi". Why will Khushi return to RM when the contract will be over??? This was Shyam's sister and she will return when the "Babies will be delievered". That was her "OATH". The person whom she thought will fight for her rights, at least for the rights to her babies, have left her side and shown his true colors. Now answer me what would any girl do in this position??? Just keep quiet and accept the humiliation??? No, of course not. And she didn't. Yeah she was heartbroken for a moment but then she had her strong brother by her side who promised to be with her kids all the time, forever. What was her vengeance??? Here comes.
"Kaneez jagegi aur jahanpana ko jagake rakhegi taaki aap ke saltanat ko koi takleef naa ho" remember said by Khushi??? She vowed – "Aap ke raaje ke ek ek senapati ko aap ke mahal bhej denge". Here cometh her plan of vengeance before she left Seesh Mahal. Remember the "Hi5" with NK??? It was a "Taali" right and her - "Woh Laad Governor bechaari naari ki baat sunenge"??? her POA lies here using chachaji's eye for money. Remember when NK said to Aakash – "Nain mauke par rakhi bandhwane aa gaye'??? What is Nain??? It's"Eye" in hindi. Shyam's sister knew chachaji's weakness and chachaji knew hers. But the problem was with chachaji's intention. His intention was "Rakesh Bandhan". Just notice that no one corrected the "Rakesh Bandhan" of NK. What is Rakesh??? It means – "Ruler of the day of full moon". And NK said – "Tongue twister word hain". What is "Jalebi"??? How does "Jalebi" look like??? It's twisted, isn't it??? Chachaji used the class difference [Kaksha] and the reputation of Senior Malik ro expose him in front of the public because he also needed to take revenge from him for the "Slap" that he earned from ASR's Dad in the office for calling Shyam's Sister an "ITEM". On the other hand we had the plan of Shyam's Sister to take revenge from ASR's Dad but could she bring down her "Nemesis"??? No. she couldn't because Chachaji double crossed both the ASR's Dad and also Shyam's Sister. Remember the idea by NK??? "Mere paas ek haazir jawaab hain".Well it sounds like - "Mere paas Maa hain". NK counted the numbers before Khushi entered the room remember and he only counted 1-8. Chahaji saw the opportunity and jumped in straight.
We all know the story of Deewar right??? The story of 2 brothers. One right and one wrong who wanted to rise up the ladder in the wrong way and "Mere Paas Maa hain". Here you all go. The "Jalebi" in the gift opened by Khushi. So, what exactly he did ??? Well he did something very humiliating and heinious that ASR and Anjali had to leave their family name, isn't it??? But then it was a year later and as we had the business news by Khushi last week which indicated that how the value of their Shares went down in the stock market. But the major confrontation happened after a year during Anjali's wedding when Shyam's sister entered Seesh Mahal will the babies for justification.
Before I enter Anjali's Wedding fiasco let me touch slightly on the scene at Gupta House where Khushi woke up in the morning and Garimaji informed there was no water at 7 am where as Khushi informed her that water will be coming ti 10am. Did you all know why??? Well here is the answer. Khushi woke up in the morning after ASR's threat to sabotage their home and she survived that threat. Yes, the best point was the talk was about water and it was after Khushi was charged to pay another 24000 for maintenance and development. Here cometh the past and we have Shyam's sister in the third trimester of her pregnancy and because of the stigma and society they before leaving for Temple instructed Khushi to pack her bags for RM. Immediately after that we find the neighbors telling its 1 hr left for the water whih makes it 9am. But when Khushi filled the water outside it stopped the moment her work was done. So, it was really hard for Shyam's sister to deliver the babies and she also had to face the society because the babies were not give their Father's Name. Didn't Khushi say to ASR – "Aap ki kartoot"???Well now is the payback time Shyam's Sister planned for her Nemesis.
Yes, now let's come to the scene of Monday when ASR instructed Khushi to wrap the gifts. Naa that was not for Friday episode but yeah somewhat linked. The Monday scene was purely for Shyam's sister to interrupt Anjali's wedding and break the news of the babies. ASR had given her 40 mins of time to pack but could she wrap it??? No. She couldn't. 40 is the period of "Trials and Tribulations" which Shyam's Sister had to go through to deliver the babies and also had to face the society. It was because of ASR as he is the reason the "Tea Cup" was out. Did you all see how he tried to "Zip" her mouth in the meantime??? But did she stop??? No. Shyam's sister intruded Anjali's wedding and it was interrupted just because of the "Babies", one teacup and other coffee/water jar. Yes, the gits were again needed to be unwrapped and then packed again. But notice what ASR said??? When the 40 mins were over and Khushi had unwrapped the boxes then ASR said – "Tumhare paas job ko pura karne ke liye 9 hrs bache hain". Yeah it was after 9 years Shyam Manohar Jha entered Anjali's life. Wasn't Shyam's Sister intelligent??? She is indeed. She made her brother study "Law" so that she can seek providence.
But what exactly happened after Anjali's Wedding. Well Chachaji planned a perfect "Chakravyuh" for ASR's Dad which compelled ASR and Anjali to leave their family name – "Malik". Remember Maami said – "Amitabh Bachchan kya bole? Naam kya hain Aishwarya ke Beti ka"??? The "Blockbuster" news was released with all the details in a magazine which made it impossible for Arnav and Anjali to even live with the family name along with their Mom's mysterious death and their Dad's Illegal affair.
The first chakravyuh was planned by Chachaji but it was all linked with the second one which ASR entered and hence we have Khushi's little finger at the "Center". Could ASR's Dad make an exit from that chakravyuh??? One thing we know ASR now knows the way to come out of the chakravyuh and that was clearly shown in the sequence of gifts opened by Khushi as I mentioned last week - "Scattered Pearls to Scattered Chanas".
I leave you with the quote by Mason Cooley ~ "What is Providence for you may be Nemesis for me".
Yeah "Nemesis is long delayed sometimes, but it comes in the end." Indeed and now soon enough the time will come we will the entry of the "Other Woman" who IMO is Shyam's Sister. So, here is your homework. Suggest a wonderful, strong and dignified Actress for this "ROLE" because after Buaji this is one character I am surely in love with.
P.S.:- Sorry for the delay. My Laptop again crashed in the middle of writing this analysis. My battery can crash any moment I may not be able to change any colors or upload photos but will do nce battery is back. Till then "Happy Reading".