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Yesterday's episode did leave a slight bit of disappointment in me, on two fronts,,
1) No effort to find the missing chip
2) Ananya's immaturity during the meeting
From the story perspective, the missing chip was more of a disappointment. Why is that nobody except Sunny is even thinking about it, I understand for Ananya's friends, it doesn't matter much except to free Ananya of the blame, and even if they do find the chip in Malvika's cabin, there is no way she can be directly accused of stealing it, she could always claim that the people who retrieved it from her cabin are the ones who placed in the first place. But the chip has a bigger role, as an evidence for police. Why a seasoned journalist such as Kabir is not keen on finding it? And why inspector Khurana is not demanding for it? And why Ananaya is not remembering Khurana's talk with her about the chip? Probably I shouldn't expect Ananya to even think like a journalist these days, the hardcore reporter seems to have taken a backstage for the sulking girlfriend to run riot. Is it the same case for Kabir too? Is his mind so occupied with his wayward girlfriend that he can't think logically any more? I certainly expect better from Kabir.. Now the focus shifting to Kabir - Ananya relationship becoming known to her mother, and the consequences of it, seems like the chip matter will be put on the back burner. But for how long? I really relly wish the chip doesn't become a forgotten entity.
There has been enough discussion about Ananya's immaturity and story being stagnant. I did have similar feeling last night, but I have a slightly different opinion now, I think Ananya is shown to be so immature for a reason. In this relationship, so-far it has been Kabir who done all the adjustments and the grand gestures, we only seen Ananya being a demanding GF and Kabir being the accommodative BF. Even her gesture of not wanting to know Kabir's past seems more like an escape mechanism (from the troubles of future & past) in the second time she mentioned it. It has been 11 episodes since the confession, and the only time Ananya behaved somewhat subdued was with her friends, when she got the sarcastic tongue lashing from Richa. Evie that doesn't change her unrealistic expectations on Kabir.. But is the story stagnant? On the relationship front, we haven't seen them discussing anything important.. But the progress is that the relationship is now known to Ananya's friends and almost everyone in office have a clue of it. Ananya is not shown to be influenced by friends's negative opinion. And Kabir is time and again proving that he is willing to let go off his inhibitions and even his professional aloofness for Ananya, not to mention risking his life. Aren't these gestures by Kabir having any impact on Ananya? I think they are, though we don't see any change in Ananya's demands or her behaviour, there must be a inward change, she is milking his attention by throwing tantrums because she is gaining in confidence, the confidence of being loved by this man. And these changes will come to the forefront in Kabir's time of need. Their roles will be reversed very soon, not that Kabir will become childish and start throwing tantrums, but he will become the vulnerable one who is need of constant attention and support, and Anaya will go sober to be there for him as the silent support system. Probably the makers are showing this immature side of Ananaya to make us realise how love (giving and receiving) can take a person to extreme ends, when she is receiving the love, she is the child who relishes all the perks that comes up with it, and when she gives it, she just showers it on the man who earned it, the way he needs and deserves it.
But does this thoughtprocess justify Ananya's behaviour during the meeting? I think the makers went overboard with this scene.. Ananya's illogical talks & childish tantrum during the car scene in Friday was cute because it was done in private, but she creating a scene at the meeting room was just plain annoying. She failed in two accounts there, one as a professional by not respecting the meeting etiquettes ( by talking about a false lead) and also as a girlfriend who very badly put her boyfriend down infront of his subordinates and detractors. What did Kabir ever do to deserve this humiliation, that too from the woman for whom he is ready to risk anything. Felt very very bad for Kabir in this scene. Ananya seems to have lost her marbles in that scene. Kabir did handle the situation with atmost professionalism, but he didn't fool anybody there. He deserve a big round of applause for the cool way he dished out sarcasm at Malvika and then the no nonsense stare at the end.
Ananya's scene with Manav was a saving grace.. I want to say 'Girl, just listen to your own talk, you would know Kabir is not wrong in reprimanding you!!. Yes, loved Ananya's attitude in that scene.
I am trying very hard to work my head around Ananya's logic of expecting apology from Kabir (that too in public), but even her best friend Ronnie is not able to understand or support her, then how can I be? Ok, Ananya, the GF is hurt, and expecting an apology from her boyfriend. Let's leave it at that.. But what is the repeated talk about 'insult'? In my limited knowledge of English, insult is something one does to degrade or put down the other person, reprimanding for a mistake done is not an insult, actually Ananya's humiliation of Kabir in the meeting room was an insult, not his scolding. As I had been telling from last week, I don't mind Kabir apologising, but I don't think it is required, I would like it better if he gives a word of appreciation for her quick thinking in getting Khurana on air, that too in their editorial meeting.
Ronnie was having a field day, enjoying his 'luck' in not being landed with a demanding GF ;). I did feel irritated with him for not making her see the logic in Kabir's POV, but I guess Ananya was in no mood listen to him. And I felt bad for him too, in a way, both Richa and Ananya keep reminding of his feeling for Ananya, why do they they do it, why can't they just leave out his feelings?
Richa... Ufff. This girl, I know she can't have a change of heart overnight, and start supporting Ananya's relationship with Kabir, but I hoped she would atleast respect the professional side of Kabir and understand why he did what he did. But, no, she calls his act as selfish and kind of hints that he won't think twice before sacrificing Ananya for his career, what to call this woman, she is letting her prejudice blind what is so obvious.
Manav made perfect sense with Malvika, yes, Ananya can't be thrown out of Kabir's life, and it is better to throw both out of KKN ;). Malvika is no more averse to that idea, though she did make the necessary noise about why she would want Kabir out if KKN, but she is coming around to his line of thinking.
Kabir is slowly learning Ananya's ways, he no more gets surprised of anything she throws at him, including the stick it 'SADU' ;). Poor guy, he is worried about anyone seeing it though ;), the text exchange was cute,
It was kind of sad to see him looking for her in the last scene, his heart was in his eyes again. Lovely to see Tarini & Anurag, for the very first time heard Anurag address Tarini as didi as Kabir as bhaiyya. As always nice bonding between them. Tarini's sharp eyes don't miss anything, neither Kabir looking for Ananya nor his dilemma in calling her.
Khalid indicated the arrival of the representative of the new company. Representative doesn't necessarily be a owner or partner, I would like it if Shreya is a high profile executive and not a partner, because if she is a part owner, and Kabir not knowing this basic info, would look very odd. Also, if she is not partner, it will be easy to send her off from KKN ;).
Am I looking for Shreya's entry? No I am not... I am already disappointed with the way Malvika's character has been changed just to suit the vamp needs of the show, I fear may be Shreya too would fit the same mould. And I don't like the actress much too. But waiting for the professional troubles Shreya creates for Kabir, and how he handles it..
p.s : I had always been of the opinion that there is more to Baby than what meets the eye. I personally find her brand of comedy very annoying. Yes, she is here with a motive, but who sent here, we will know soon I guess. And did she purposely distract Subny from finding the chip in Malvika's cabin? I think Sunny's action would have caused more damage than be of any real use, and if he does find the chip in Malvika's cabin, Malvika would turn the tables and put the blame on him...
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