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vidya dasan

@vidz2122

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Posted: 12 years ago

#61

Originally posted by: arshicritic

Thank you dear, missed you last night.and Jen and gauti - they are superb, they are the reason for carrying this show to such heights!

thunder and lightning here last night so i culnt come to the forum dear i was restless whole night and didnt sleep a bit today i woke up @ 3 early in the morning and saw the repeat telecast @ 3.30

Edited by dasan.divya - 12 years ago

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-Ivy-

@-Ivy-

Voyager

Posted: 12 years ago

#62

First of all, Arshi m so glad I found this daily thread of yours... Its like a godsend in these turbulent times of wondering how a desi tv show has got its hooks into me so bad! And your beautiful lines... the ensuing dscussions from it... a safe harbour 😳

I must admit, I'm not enthralled with the epi all that much today... The leads performances were again top-notch. Jennifer in the payal scenes was 👏... Gautam's intensity was again 👏 But the pace, did not work at all for me... Too much logical potholes... This time the size a man can drown into... The wedding sequence seemed way too rushed... The Dulha, what was up with the facelessness man? Creepy. Did his in-laws even see his face at all? I doubt.

Kumud... All that anger, that hatred, the dah sanskar, her EGO... It was futile. She is back to square and she knows it. Jennifer protrayed those nuances really well. The wedding was less an affair between Kumud and Pramad and more an event to underscore the dynamics, the spiritual bond that exists between Saras and Kumud. The merest hint of his presence rendered her incoherent to her surroundings, to her marriage even. As he was beaten and dragged into darkness, she emerged from her emotional slumber, not even realising the hell she was walking into. Because she was more engrossed about Saras. V poignant.

All said and done, the 100th epi left me somewhat underwhelmed, chiefly because I'm a very impatient person who cannot operate without spoilers and the articles had hyped this to a great deal. I expected an emotional Everest descending on me while watching and when that did not happen I felt a little cheated. The Devdas scene, IMHO, was not up to mark and again the pace is to be blamed for that. The symbolisms however were brilliant throughout the epi... A lot of little markers have been placed some with obviousness and others sans it, I do hope the Creatives follow through on them.

What stood out for me though... Was that Pramad felt like really nothing in the scheme of things. His mother though was given emphasis and we know his sister will too. Frankly I prefer he remains faceless and insignificant throughout the show... But wishful thinking, I know.

Bottom line: I don't mind the pace, but a side helping of logic too CV's would not go amiss. I start losing interest when I know I'm engrossed but still bothered enough to notice certain things are not passing muster.

Edited by IdiotViewer - 12 years ago

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@twila

Dazzler

+ 3

Posted: 12 years ago

#63

Originally posted by: IdiotViewer
First of all, Arshi m so glad I found this daily thread of yours... Its like a godsend in these turbulent times of wondering how a desi tv show has got its hooks into me so bad! And your beautiful lines... the ensuing dscussions from it... a safe harbour 😳

I must admit, I'm not enthralled with the epi all that much today... The leads performances were again top-notch. Jennifer in the payal scenes was 👏... Gautam's intensity was again 👏 But the pace, did not work at all for me... Too much logical potholes... This time the size a man can drown into... The wedding sequence seemed way too rushed... The Dulha, what was up with the facelessness man? Creepy. Did his in-laws even see his face at all? I doubt.

Kumud... All that anger, that hatred, the dah sanskar, her EGO... It was futile. She is back to square and she knows it. Jennifer protrayed those nuances really well. The wedding was less an affair between Kumud and Pramad and more an event to underscore the dynamics, the spiritual bond that exists between Saras and Kumud. The merest hint of his presence rendered her incoherent to her surroundings, to her marriage even. As he was beaten and dragged into darkness, she emerged from her emotional slumber, not even realising the hell she was walking into. Because she was more engrossed about Saras. V poignant.

All said and done, the 100th epi left me somewhat underwhelmed, chiefly because I'm a very impatient person who cannot operate without spoilers and the articles had hyped this to a great deal. I expected an emotional Everest descending on me while watching and when that did not happen I felt a little cheated. The Devdas scene, IMHO, was not up to mark and again the pace is to be blamed for that. The symbolisms however were brilliant throughout the epi... A lot of little markers have been placed some with obviousness and others sans it, I do hope the Creatives follow through on them.

What stood out for me though... Was that Pramad felt like really nothing in the scheme of things. His mother though was given emphasis and we know his sister will too. Frankly I prefer he remains faceless and insignificant throughout the show... But wishful thinking, I know.

Bottom line: I don't mind the pace, but a side helping of logic too CV's would not go amiss. I start losing interest when I know I'm engrossed but still bothered enough to notice certain things are not passing muster.

Idiot Viewer ...

Excellent piece of writing ... really appreciate your Clear and Cogent analysis ... Very Crisp indeed . 😊

Loved the lines in bold ... you have put it soo well .

( have been admiring your writing style for the past many days ...and am taking this opportunity to express my admiration )

Would love to read many more insightful posts from you .

P.S :

Have been wondering about how Gautam and Jenny are managing to give such High Intensity performances day after day ... Such Emotionally powerpacked acting should definitely be leaving them all drained out ...

When we as viewers are finding it soo difficult ... would it not be really tough for these two to cope with it day after day ... Really Hats off to both of them !!

and the worst part is that there seems to be no end in sight ... for this track would only bring more painful and Emotionally draining scripts for them ... there is no scope for any light , fun and Masti scenes for a change of mood and help the actors get some balance...

the actors have to be really Strong ... Emotionally as well as Physically ... for the rigours of this track .

Edited by twila - 12 years ago

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-Ivy-

@-Ivy-

Voyager

Posted: 12 years ago

#64

Originally posted by: twila
Idiot Viewer ...

Excellent piece of writing ... really appreciate your Clear and Cogent analysis ... Very Crisp indeed . 😊

Loved the lines in bold ... you have put it soo well .

( have been admiring your writing style for the past many days ...and am taking this opportunity to express my admiration )

Would love to read many more insightful posts from you .

@twila Thank you, friend... You are really too kind 😳

I'm really glad to have stumbled upon this CB... It's become a ritual for me now to come and debrief here after every epi. No matter how emotionally wrought and pressed for time I am. Though this is my first time participating in an Indian discussion forum, I was well aware of the horror stories but this thread especially has been a v pleasant exception and experience. It is a joy reading everyone's contributions and making my small own. And to get appreciated for it is of course cherry on the cake =)

You'll definitely see me around, CB and its discussions are v stimulating... Also SC has become like an addiction, can only go so long without needing a hit 😆

Edit: Re the actors, I agree... I feel Jennifer has been playing to her strengths. Her romantic scenes such as KC left me missing something but since that phonecall, she seems to be living Kumud. I've come to respect her acting chops alot since this track started. Gautam... This guy is destined for great things. An actor par excellence and an even better human being. I hope the show sustains because he from Day 1 has been giving his 110% to it and he deserves all the success. This track is like a dark, gloomy night. We just have to go through it... Because we cannot bear to not watch, while sometimes it becomes really unbearable too. The actors, writers deserve a standing ovation and an Almighty kick for sucking us in like this. This hold of SC, on us, its ridiculous!

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@twila

Dazzler

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Posted: 12 years ago

#65

Yes ... Arshi's thread is indeed like a safe haven in the midst of disorder and chaos .

and we have some Brrilliant writers coming here ... it is such a pleasure to read some really wonderful discussions ...exchange of sensible ideas ... deeper insights ... the philosophical contexts etc ... good to have you join the ranks here. 😊

So Thankful to have this great platform for discussing this Beautiful show.

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@twila

Dazzler

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Posted: 12 years ago

#66

You are soo right about the leads ...

It is the beauty of the portrayal of Saras and Kumud by these two that has got us really addicted ...or " Sucked us in " as you have put it beautifully ... if these two were not soo Brriilliant , maybe we would not have felt soo much for them ... not fallen soo completely in love with them ... KUDOS to both of them !!

Reg Jenny ... although i had not seen her much , but of course knew about her... had seen bits and pieces of her work ...and have always loved her . 😊

As for Gautam ... i agree with you completely ... the Guy has been a Complete revelation

had not seen him earlier at all ... had no idea about his acting ... and what a " Hidden Gem " he has turned out to be ... HE IS SOO UNBELIEVABLY GOOD ... such a finely nuanced portrayal of Saras ... such subtelty in his acting... such depth of feelings... such tenderness ... such Innocence ... there is so much to appreciate that there are no words... it is as if he was meant to be Saras ... this role was meant for him ... it was Destined ... he reallly leaves us Gushing ...

Sorry ... but time to say Good Bye for now ... it was great chatting with you. 😊

Hope to see your post after tonight's episode

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Arshics

@Arshics

Inactive

+ 6

Posted: 12 years ago

#67

Originally posted by: twila
Yes ... Arshi's thread is indeed like a safe haven in the midst of disorder and chaos .

and we have some Brilliant writers coming here ... it is such a pleasure to read some really wonderful discussions ...exchange of sensible ideas ... deeper insights ... the philosophical contexts etc ... good to have you join the ranks here. 😊

So Thankful to have this great platform for discussing this Beautiful show.

We are indeed fortunate that CB has become to a home to so many fab writers and thinkers who day after day enrich the experience of watching this show with their perspectives and insights

In fact I think CB is the only place jahan har Sabun (CB itself) ke saath fridge, TV, AC, Car, Laptop etc sab free free free!

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happychappy

@happychappy

Dazzler

Posted: 12 years ago

#68

Originally posted by: arshicritic

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In fact I think CB is the only place jahan har Sabun (CB itself) ke saath fridge, TV, AC, Car, Laptop etc sab free free free!

Arshi's Big Bazaar? 😆

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happychappy

@happychappy

Dazzler

Posted: 12 years ago

#69

Totally agree with Twila and IdiotViiewer (did you choose that name because you are Not one?) on the hold that SC has on us!

And that it's utterly ridiculous...

It's the power of dreams... Always thought Spielberg found the best name for his production company... We get really caught up in the dreams they weave for us...

And for them, its a job, so Team SC celebrated the 100th episode and maybe partied last night, uncaring of all the analysis and debate they've produced, not to mention the emotional havoc!