Originally posted by: ros_aavir
Fabulous piece!
I noticed straight away how there was no greeting before Swara's name and it left me completely puzzled. In fact, when I was reading previous work, I was looking forward to the extravagant salutation Sanskaar was going to use to address Swara. What a surprise I got! Of course, Sanskaar would think about every detail when it comes to Swara.
Even flawed tragic Ragini lives- she may live in a strange way, but she does transcend mindless existence. But you Swara- what about you? When do you think about what you want from your life, for yourself?
I loved this question from Sanskaar. I feel like Swara has stopped living a long time ago. It reminded me of her dialogue about her body being there, but her soul and life lost after Ragini's betrayal. Possibly. But I think Swara had started degrading way before that. I don't want to dwell too much into that, but it'd be really interesting to see Sanskaar confronting her about this in the show.
About half way into the ma-baba mission, I added selfishness to my perception of Swara's character. This trait of hers is almost hidden, because she's being selfless (not throwing Ragini at the deep end which essentially would've been the right thing to do, forgiving everyone etc) so that she gets her perfect little family reunion. It wasn't a self absorbed kinda selfishness like Ragini's, but more of a pathetic, delusional selfishness. It is interesting to see how Sanskaar doesn't see her as selfish, but as someone who is idealistic.
His struggle with the conflicting outcomes of her innocence and his realism was wonderfully penned down. Him wanting to end anything and everything that could be of potential danger to her, but his helplessness when whatever is eating away at her is part of her. 👏 Because of this, although Swara is a fighter, a warrior princess, she is always in need of her knight in shining armour. I guess this was what this letter is all about. Sanskaar is her protector, her saviour in so many ways. And of course, Swara makes full use of it unknowingly.
I told you yesterday that you had the right to behave as you did with me- the fact that you exercised that right actually speaks volumes to me.
I adored the way you described Sanskaar's transformation and the difference between his love for Kavita and Swara. The phoenix analogy was brilliant. Anything intense suits Sanskaar so why not fire itself? 😳
This is a gorgeous piece! It is bitter-sweet. Swara is Sanskaar's biggest source of happiness and pain. Lots and lots of irony.
Sanskaar Maheshwari- who prides himself on his reason, his ability to take the harshest of decisions with pragmatism, his resolve- is again brought to his knees by a tiny elfin girl, who holds his heart and soul in her delicate hands.
@Bold- Knowing Swara, she would most probably giver Sanskaar an earful about this first before she reflects on the rest of his thoughts. 😛😆 (Sorry Helly, we all know they make you stand on bricks and why you love wearing heels on these lovely long shoots! 😉)
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