Originally posted by: delena90
Hi Sangeeta, it's good to see your post! It was a pleasant surprised!
Today's episode was sheer brilliance. At first, I was upset that this is the way Gul chose to go with the story but the more I think about the more I realize that this is in perfect keeping with the narrative and things are coming full circle.
Just to point out Sangeeta, Asad knows nothing has happened between him and Tanveer. In fact Tanveer isn't going to try and convince Asad that they did because it ruins and could end-up possibly exposing her. When Asad realizes that Zoya thinks they slept together, there is a quick scene where he turns to Tanveer in shock and looks questioning. This is just as he is about to run out after Zoe. Tanveer tells him to not bother with Zoya because she would not understand. Asad also does remembers everything up until the whack on the head. He remembers that.
Tanveer's game was never about convincing Asad that they slept together, it was about convincing everybody else - especially Zoya that they did. In terms of narrative, Asad would never run after Zoya if he believed he was guilty. That is just something he would not do. Right now, he is drugged, emotionally traumatized and in shock to really be able to say anything.
Today had two stand out scenes -
- The rain sequence
- Dilshaad and Asad
The rain sequence was perfect. Asad finally had a taste of his own medicine. This is the first time he has completely felt everything Zoya went through when he judged her and disbelieved her without giving her a chance. For Asad, things are coming full circle and this is the start of his redemption. The moment Zoya let's slip that she loves him but regrets it, his reaction is just heartbreaking but gripping to watch. Karan to day was the star for me!
Asad, at least in front of his family, has now become Rashid. For a man whose greatest fear was becoming like the man he utterly despises this must be shattering. No slap could have hurt as much as the words Dilshaad flung at him today.
Asad will eventually have a clear memory of that night which will lead him to run after Zoya and Zoya will eventually calm down and begin to think about how contrived the entire situation looked. The factory, Tanveer's phone call and then finding them together like that. As Asad arrives, Zoya will already be halfway to forgiving him (possibly) and the more Asad reinforces nothing happened and is given an opportunity to explain, she is more likely to believe him.
Ajmer, will be the rebirth of AsYa. Characters need to be broken down and stripped emotionally bare before you build them back up again, stronger. I don't think a wedding would happen at Ajmer but I do believe that they will be married for the Gaffur reveal. The reveal, will shatter Zoe but will now not break them.
Tanveer too, might have a partial reveal. I am not sure she will try and pass the child of Asad's because Asad is, at least as we stand today, sure that nothing happened between them. However, even if we are rid of her in Ajmer she will be back. The baby will play a role but it's probably gonna implode at Imran and Nikhat's wedding.
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