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It has been probably the longest time since I experienced any emotion apart from annoyance, anger and irritation after watching an episode of Parichay. Last nights episode truly turned things around. Even though the integral aspect of the show (Kunal-Siddhi) are missing in action, I think the writers have done a great job of putting the rest of the characters center stage and making them appear more human than I have seen them in months. There was something very sincere about the episode and the emotions, the thoughts, the turmoil of all the characters was very well handled. I am happy to finally give the creatives some credit because they seem to be getting all the things right 👍🏼.
Just wanted to highlight a few things about the episode that were truly heart warming :)
Kunal perseverance to do everything he can to get Siddhi back was great. I loved the part where Kunal kept reminiscing about Siddhi's words and continued to type. There is possibly still a lot of guilt (for not trusting Siddhi), concern (for her well being) and fear (of losing her) pent up inside, and I think they played it out very well. The drinking is gone, the helplessness is gone and now there is only the pure desire to get Siddhi back and kick start the life Kunal Chopra should have lived. He is starting right at the bottom to hopefully reach the heights that the hero of this show deserves. Please CVs, don't mess it up, the start has been great (albeit a bit melodramatic at times :P), so we hope to see it progress in a similar manner 😊
The doctors words to Kunal was the next best thing. I loved how the doctor took Kunal's bleeding hand as the example and explained how Siddhi did not have the will to live much like Kunal did not have the desire to get his wound covered. The point was put across so well and there was no standard crap we see in every show with cheesy stuff like "Hum apni poori koshish karenge, par gaurantee nahi de sakte" "Ab unhe dawa ki nahi,dua ki zaroorat hai". The doctors explanation was sensible and he did not simply snatch away any hope of Siddhi's recovery. He clearly stated that if Kunal and his love for Siddhi, could evoke the desire to live, within her, then she would certainly pull through. I must say, that actor who played the doctor was really good, surprisingly pitch perfect acting on his part. And he essentially conveyed what we all have always believed, Kunal and Siddhi's entire lives are centered around each other and the effect they have on each other, whether it be out of love or hate, is incomparable.
The next aspect of the show that really caught me by surprise but genuinely touched me at the same time was Raj and Veena's words of advice to Kunal and their repentance for having put Siddhi through hell and killing all her on the inside. Raj's words of wisdom to Kunal were very sincere and the way his voice broke when he said "Usko bacha le beta" was so touching. The actor playing Raj, is very relatable as a father on screen and I really like the mature manner in which he speaks 👍🏼
And now, Veena maata, FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY she admitted their attitude is what killed Siddhi on the inside and came to repent all the hell she put Siddhi through. There was acknowledgement on her part of how wrong she was and that is all I have ever wanted to see. The scene was very touching and sentimental, and I was personally in tears while Veena spoke. Specially when she talked about how being an orphan Siddhi kept looking for a mother in her (Veena) and all she did was find faults in her . The fact that she came to recognize Siddhi's loneliness, the fact that she came to repent her actions and the fact that she was so emotionally distressed at Siddhi's condition was really touching. Alka ji was simply F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S, apart from the fact that the scene itself was well written and the dialogues were great, Alka ji's acting took the scene a notch higher. She conveyed the guilt, the sorrow, the turmoil of the character so well. Hats off to her, it was probably the most sincere acting I have seen in a long time 👏
There was finally a last acknowledgement from Raj that Siddhi's sacrifice for the family was just more than what words could express "Nau saal guzaare usne", the pain on his face was evident and it was like he could not fathom how Siddhi survived so many miserable years all alone and after all she put herself through, they (Chopras) continued to spew their hate at her. The realization of how much Siddhi has done for them was very well enacted. And finally Seema motivating them and believing their love could bring Siddhi back was fantastic. Again some brilliant acting from both Raj and Seema.
I've written a little more than I expected to but truly, after months of torture and haphazardness, last nights episode was a very welcome change. The emotions, the dialogues, the writing, the acting was perfect and I can finally find some good things to say about the show. An added bonus to my happiness was the fact that Richa and Abhay did not make an appearance 😃
All in all, a really good episode and I admit, the writers are doing a commendable job with the track. Now I wish Keerti comes back soon so I can be a 100% content with the show.
Just wanted to highlight a few things about the episode that were truly heart warming :)
Kunal perseverance to do everything he can to get Siddhi back was great. I loved the part where Kunal kept reminiscing about Siddhi's words and continued to type. There is possibly still a lot of guilt (for not trusting Siddhi), concern (for her well being) and fear (of losing her) pent up inside, and I think they played it out very well. The drinking is gone, the helplessness is gone and now there is only the pure desire to get Siddhi back and kick start the life Kunal Chopra should have lived. He is starting right at the bottom to hopefully reach the heights that the hero of this show deserves. Please CVs, don't mess it up, the start has been great (albeit a bit melodramatic at times :P), so we hope to see it progress in a similar manner 😊
The doctors words to Kunal was the next best thing. I loved how the doctor took Kunal's bleeding hand as the example and explained how Siddhi did not have the will to live much like Kunal did not have the desire to get his wound covered. The point was put across so well and there was no standard crap we see in every show with cheesy stuff like "Hum apni poori koshish karenge, par gaurantee nahi de sakte" "Ab unhe dawa ki nahi,dua ki zaroorat hai". The doctors explanation was sensible and he did not simply snatch away any hope of Siddhi's recovery. He clearly stated that if Kunal and his love for Siddhi, could evoke the desire to live, within her, then she would certainly pull through. I must say, that actor who played the doctor was really good, surprisingly pitch perfect acting on his part. And he essentially conveyed what we all have always believed, Kunal and Siddhi's entire lives are centered around each other and the effect they have on each other, whether it be out of love or hate, is incomparable.
The next aspect of the show that really caught me by surprise but genuinely touched me at the same time was Raj and Veena's words of advice to Kunal and their repentance for having put Siddhi through hell and killing all her on the inside. Raj's words of wisdom to Kunal were very sincere and the way his voice broke when he said "Usko bacha le beta" was so touching. The actor playing Raj, is very relatable as a father on screen and I really like the mature manner in which he speaks 👍🏼
And now, Veena maata, FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY she admitted their attitude is what killed Siddhi on the inside and came to repent all the hell she put Siddhi through. There was acknowledgement on her part of how wrong she was and that is all I have ever wanted to see. The scene was very touching and sentimental, and I was personally in tears while Veena spoke. Specially when she talked about how being an orphan Siddhi kept looking for a mother in her (Veena) and all she did was find faults in her . The fact that she came to recognize Siddhi's loneliness, the fact that she came to repent her actions and the fact that she was so emotionally distressed at Siddhi's condition was really touching. Alka ji was simply F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S, apart from the fact that the scene itself was well written and the dialogues were great, Alka ji's acting took the scene a notch higher. She conveyed the guilt, the sorrow, the turmoil of the character so well. Hats off to her, it was probably the most sincere acting I have seen in a long time 👏
There was finally a last acknowledgement from Raj that Siddhi's sacrifice for the family was just more than what words could express "Nau saal guzaare usne", the pain on his face was evident and it was like he could not fathom how Siddhi survived so many miserable years all alone and after all she put herself through, they (Chopras) continued to spew their hate at her. The realization of how much Siddhi has done for them was very well enacted. And finally Seema motivating them and believing their love could bring Siddhi back was fantastic. Again some brilliant acting from both Raj and Seema.
I've written a little more than I expected to but truly, after months of torture and haphazardness, last nights episode was a very welcome change. The emotions, the dialogues, the writing, the acting was perfect and I can finally find some good things to say about the show. An added bonus to my happiness was the fact that Richa and Abhay did not make an appearance 😃
All in all, a really good episode and I admit, the writers are doing a commendable job with the track. Now I wish Keerti comes back soon so I can be a 100% content with the show.
