In appreciation of an artist..

Hello Friends,

My first post on the forum.

I have been watching the show from the beginning and have also kept pace with the discussions here, but chose to withhold my comments as I wanted to give my opinions sufficient time to be formed. Finally chose to let it out.

In case readers are worried that this will be another 'distortion' rant, be rest assured. I have certain issues with the show but they are not pertaining to any 'distortion' claims. I personally find the show inconsistent- some great narrations amidst some not so great ones, some excellent execution amidst some failed ones, some bang on moments amidst some missed targets, basically, some gems amidst some mediocrity. But I am willing to give the show some time since the genre is difficult and I trust that they will get a strong hold over their craft soon. And above all, I see the show primarily as a work of art, thus, every artist is allowed to fail, struggle, persist and win.

Yesterday, I saw an artist's triumph, an actor's victory. Hence this post.
In the first 5 minutes or so of the show, I found myself transfixed. Ram welcomed an Asur with a compassionate but all knowing and alert glance. He was quick as lightening to reorient himself at the face of adversity. But the duel was like none other. The restrained aggression, the firm defences- without any sign of rage or ill feeling- the subtle heroic look on his face- this was no ordinary warrior. This was no ordinary human being.This was Rama.
The Asur had the fortune of experiencing the Godhead behind the Avatar. And he got a reassuring nod from the Incarnate himself before breathing his last.
The entire sequence deserves an applause. Most of all, the actor for a sublime performance.

I had not heard of the actor till about a month ago, have not seen his previous works. I had apprehensions about him plying he role too. But I am glad to admit that he has won me over. I liked his presence from the very beginning and after yesterday, I am reassured that Rama is in safe hands.
Ashish Sharma- take a bow.
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First of all welcome to the forum😃

Welcome to the forum Sadhna ...you echoed my thoughts/feelings word by word regarding the first 10 minutes of the episode . I wanted to make a post on it last night but couldn't get around to doing so due to some commitments . The entire sequence between Subahu and Lord Ram was envisaged, excecuted and performed brilliantly ...it left me shaken and dumbfounded with awe ... Thank u do much for making a post on it... Pl do write more on the show whenever you can 🤗

Welcome Sadhana. Yes it was a brilliantly executed sequence. And as you rightly said the whole combat was done with restrained aggression by Ashish. Even in the battle we could feel Ram's serenity.

Hello Sadhna.. Your post is so sweet. Well the scene was done really well by Ashish. I have seen the episode just now and found your post so admitting it here. Where it is due, the person must get credit for it. And same applies while I'm not saying things which r pleasing to all. It is strictly my opinion and an unbiased one. I liked him in this scene and once more where in he meets the old lady and eats kheer from her hands, these two r my most liked ones of the scenes delivered by him.
Rest we r all watching the show so many more things will come up. See you around. 😃

Hello, welcome to the forum ,and what a wonderful post.

The fight sequence yesterday was top class n mesmerizing. It was as graceful as a beautiful dance. The amazing reflex, agility, posture, dexterity, the ease n a calm n serene look throughout was awesome. I have rewatched this scene innumerable times lol..every single time I am left with awe n appreciation...

Originally posted by: -Mano-

First of all welcome to the forum😃

Completely agree with ur first part

The show has it own flaws and brilliance

Like u said some excellent moments some mediocre ones

It may be due to different reasons like

Shooting sequence in diff orders,diff location with diff crew

But want I felt was weak editing

I might be wrong too

But on the whole,a worth watching show

As far as Ashish is concerned

We Ashish fans mostly avoided separate posts on appreciation

Though we gushed enough in AT or his IV threads😆😆

That was bcos we wanted neural members/non fans post

Since ours will be considered as mere fan girling

I am happy that this appreciation is coming from a non-fan

We have seen some really needed criticism,

some unreasonable ones and good appreciation in this forum

This is, one of the best appreciation he got from a non-fan

I am happy that all his hard work is paying of

He deserves it for his

8 months workout,6 months meditation,archery and marshal arts training

Being a perfectionist and method actor his is

He has nailed his part

Hope he along with the show continues to impress u😃

Originally posted by: NavyaKavya30

Welcome to the forum Sadhna ...you echoed my thoughts/feelings word by word regarding the first 10 minutes of the episode . I wanted to make a post on it last night but couldn't get around to doing so due to some commitments . The entire sequence between Subahu and Lord Ram was envisaged, excecuted and performed brilliantly ...it left me shaken and dumbfounded with awe ... Thank u do much for making a post on it... Pl do write more on the show whenever you can 🤗

Originally posted by: shruthiravi

Welcome Sadhana. Yes it was a brilliantly executed sequence. And as you rightly said the whole combat was done with restrained aggression by Ashish. Even in the battle we could feel Ram's serenity.

I also have my share of criticism for the show. But I don't delve into that much because Ramayana as such should give you a level of inner peace. And if the core idea or message from every episode is sticking to this I am fine. So far CVs have managed to give noble messages keeping inline with the character of Rama and Sita. Hope they continue to do so.