I've done my take on Page 1 ... its also here below:
I loved the many little conversations that Aarti had with each key member of the family. In each conversation there was the initial negative response of the person concerned. Aarti first attempted two or three different arguments to try and convince the person, but found no progress. But eventually she struck it rich when she played a different "trump card" in each case, and her persistence paid off.
She was never aggressive nor overly forceful in her appeals. She used soft persuasion, she was sincere in thought and voice, and came across as very genuine. I think she managed to convert the whole issue from "Palak's Birthday Party " into "A Chance To Give Palak a Mother as a Gift for Her Birthday". That angle of appeal deserves a gold medal.
Here are my top three conversations of Aarti today and how she "conquered" minds and hearts:
Aarti's talks with Yash (she pulls out the "Arpita" card)
As Aarti worked her dialogues with Yash, broaching the subject of Palak's birthday party, I literally saw Yash going from a "frozen-heart" to a "hopeful-thaw". Aarti was superb with Yash. She first tried to use the argument that the whole Punar Vivah was because they wanted their children to have the parents they had lost. But that argument did not quite penetrate Yash's armour of doubts and reluctance. Then she said "You have brought me back to this house on a three-month deadline. I need to make that work", but he was yet unmoved. Then she said "You did what you thought best for Ansh, can't I do the same for Palak", and yet there was no success. Then Aarti used the trump card "Arpita". She said "Would Arpita want her child to grieve forever and never ever celebrate birthdays?". That worked like magic. Yash relented with a sigh that sounded like relief. Maybe heart of hearts he too wanted Palak to celebrate her birthday but he did not know how to unlock his own heart. Aarti seemed to have given him the "Arpita" key as a "justification" that he so badly needed to say Yes.
Aarti's talks with Gayatri (she unleashes the "Yash" card)
It was easy for Aarti to convince Paridi and Vidhi that the birthday party was on, and to co-opt them to help her with her plans. But Gayatri looked initially like a tough nut to crack. Aarti first tried to tell Gayatri that she knew she was on a three-month probation and she wanted to show success. When that logic did not cut much ice, she then tried her "Mujh pe bharosa rakhiye" pleading which still achieved no change in Gayatri. Aarti then tried the emotional appeal: "You surely don't want your grandchild to be in sorrow forever?" but Gayatri remained unmoved. Aarti then used her ace: "I have already got Yash's concurrence". That clicked. Gayatri gave in, but in her usual style (with a few dhamkis). Gayatri needed Yash's acceptance as her gauge to know if she should also allow the party to go ahead. Gayatri by herself seems not to have an opinion of her own and appears to need validation from either her husband or Yash. Yash's agreement seemed to strip Gayatri of all counter-arguments.
Aarti's talks with Shobha (she employs the "khushi" card)
I thought it was a very nice touch that the Creatives made Aarti telephone Shobha to also share the birthday party plans with her. That scene showed how Aarti needed a sounding board and Shobha was her natural choice. Shobha too did her bit - as a friendly "devil's advocate". Aarti used first her argument of "I want to be Arpita for Palak and Payal" but Shobha kept cautioning her against using this approach. Aarti then tried to tell Shobha "You know how badly I want to be a mother for Palak and Payal" but that also did not move Shobha along as she expected. Aarti then told Shobha "Please for my sake say it's a good plan and bless me", but that did not work out either. Aarti eventually pulled out the "khushi" word. She told Shobha "I need your blessings to live this life of khushi in this marriage that you have always wanted me to have". That worked, because Shobha's has always been focused on Aarti having the "khushi-bhari-zindagi" in her Punar Vivah that she was denied in her first marriage.
Of course Aarti also had a sweet conversation with Pratik, but then he needed no persuasion at all anyway. He seems to be the self-appointed Master of Ceremonies.
What I am waiting for, with bated breath, is Aarti's conversation tomorrow with Palak. The precap is tantalizing. Even Yash is astounded that Aarti and Palak have bonded at lightning speed to become conspirators keeping their agreed birthday plans a secret! Some spoilers said that Aarti would promise Palak to come dressed as Arpita. But is that all, I wonder? There must be some bigger better plan afoot, if the Mittals stay true to form.
I am as usual riddled with curiosity!
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon
