Perseus, Clash of the Titans
So what happens when two persons, practically same on the inside collide? Well expect lots of fireworks and anger that hisses out vehemently! Paro and Rudra are two such strangers who carry the same stride albeit in varying forms! Paro has suffered loss and pain and so has Rudra in his initial days. Both have been thrashed terribly and both hate betrayal. The only difference is the expression. While Rudra goes volatile blaming everyone around and hurling invectives, Paro stashes only when required. Superficially they might look poles apart but are bound by a very strong emotion that now is hate!
Hate is a mighty monster,and it is its expression that shows what you are inside! Rudra is your passionate, black devil. Destruction synonyms him and there is no way you can pull him to a calmer level of thoughts. It is his hate and insecurity about women, no, beautiful women that makes him all ruthless. For him its the same betrayal shown by his mother that he is presently is witnessing in Paro. He has somehow drawn the line that says beautiful women belong to none and so for him, Paro is committing treason against the state is all natural.
On the other hand Paro has lost a lot that always was covered under the bravado of BSD's doing. Her hate against these soldiers is sublime. It used to haunt her, reminding her constantly how brutal those officers were. Her fear, her anxiety and her denial and refusal were but a mask to the hatred she had kept ignited all these years. She calmly but ferociously lashes out to Rudra, like throbbing pain, that he is not human but monster that devours all. Her volatile expression though suppressed are still very much felt!Hence you see, these two are practically one and the same person with only difference in their methods of approaching!
Mythology speaks of Parvati transforming into numerable forms. She does it to strike a balance it the universe. Her one of the most celebrated form is that of Annapurna, the Mistress of all nutrition. she is the reason that wheat blooms and there is food to survive. She provides for. Her consort Lord Shiva accepts all the offerings but loves the food cooked by his wife. Parvati is always seen as giving alms and food to Shiva only after tasting it herself. What you saw Rudra doing was a role reversal of the same! He sips water and then passes it on to Paro. Quite a remarkable scene undoubtedly!
Then comes Tejawat and Thakuraiin. Thakuraiin is a simple lady who cares for everyone around her. For her Paro's safety matters and she'll go any lengths to make sure her Paro is safe and sound! But unfortunately the same cannot be said about Tejawat! For him what matters is his own sanctuary that he'll not allow to break! He so very cleverly deviates the blaming game towards BSD and hatches a plan to get rid of Paro. He does all of it openly but no one can point their finger on him. Such men are supposed to be feared for you'll never know what might they take up and what might they do.
When Sati had married Shiva against the wishes of her father, Daksha had acknowledged her as dead, while Prasuti kept yearning for her daughter! Same is seen here with Tejawat and Thakuraiin. While she longs for Paro's return, he wishes and arranges for her death. What awaits all these people, only time will tell.
While most of you here find Rudra's visit to Laila not necessary, I find it needed. It was there only to establish the fact that Rudra objectifies and seeks only those who can provide him certain distraction. Laila is everything that isn't constant. Though she loves Rudra, she'll change her sides if need be and thus is an excellent distraction. You see Rudra in his own twisted way cares for Paro which according to him is not acceptable. She is a beautiful woman and hence a cheat who'd betray him in the end. Therefore he needs distraction and Laila seems to be the only distraction he has. He is a broken, hollow man and to try and fill him with Holy Grails water is madness. He consumes and survives on poison and that's what Laila offers him!
P.S. I wanna see more of Aman. He is quite an actor!!
P.P.S. I do doubt that Rudra is Thakuraiin's son! Agar aisa hai toh Paro kii toh shaamat hii aa gayi!
P.P.P.S. Precap- main chup rahungi!!