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Today was the climax episode of this track. The power-packed episode held the revelation and open doors to new questions. With an action and dialogue driven episode, there is little stage to set and more to reveal which is why my post would be considerably shorter today.
In EP 159's analysis, I mentioned that Usha's presence is going to have a significant impact on Kunj and Twinkle's relationship. For Kunj, his mother is above everyone else. When Kunj fell in love with Alisha, he made sure to fulfill all her demands but the only thing he disagreed on was leaving his family. Same with Twinkle. The first time he started to feel his admiration for Twinkle grow back was when Twinkle fainted in the gurdwara because of praying for his family. Similarly in today's episode, he was about to kiss her but he moved away just as his brother called and without looking back or even telling her anything, he rushed out from the venue. Twinkle is Kunj's wife and he accepts that. BUT Twinkle is yet to become part of his family and that wouldn't happen until Usha welcomes Twinkle as Kunj's wife instead of the Sarna Bahu.
Now coming towards the hospital. I loved every single person n the screen in that scene. Everyone gave their best! Especially Sidhant. He is always amazing with the emotional and intense scenes where as Jasmine holds the crown in comedy. I think it's because her smile is very contagious.
The portrayal of strained relationship between Knuj and Manohar is written and shot very magnificently. In our 'desi' culture, there are many parents who are so driven by providing the best and being the best, that they forget to actually look at their kids and know wether they actually want anything or not. Kunj has only been seen to open up to his own mother till now. This first interaction between him and Twinkle allowed their relationship to finally progress. Just minutes ago they confessed their love to one another so it was natural that in the most vulnerable state, he'd be only be able to open up to Twinkle. The fact that Kunj repeatedly asked whether he was strong, calm and composed signified how much he wants to make sure that whatever happens, his family will stay united and be there for one another. The hug was shot beautifully. I loved how the scene was shot away from all the family members in a secluded corner. It signified the space between their relationship and the family's relationship.
In EP 162, when everyone sat down for antakshari, I pointed out the placement of ll the characters. While Manohar and Twinkle were on one end, the mothers and Kunj on the other and the heads/advisors to the family were on another. Today in the hospital, after his arrival and throughout the rest of the revelation, Twinkle stood on the opposite side, in the pathway towards the ICU while the whole family, including Leela was on the other side. Kunj meanwhile stood in the middle, his posture slanted half and half towards his family and towards Twinkle.
As I said before, the episode was more action and dialogue driven so there is nothing to nit-pick from the conversation except understanding that where is everyone standing right now and whom does everyone hold responsible for all of this. I absolutely loved Leela's conflicted expressions during the whole ordeal. You could see her understanding that Anita is behind all this somehow but she also understood that Twinkle's decision to not hold Kunj in her confidence has led towards escalation.
I mentioned before in previous week's posts that Kunj will be angry at Twinkle for hiding the real reason of her participation but he will be relieved that Twinkle handled everything. I am so glad that used the lodge flashback because throughout the whole revelation, Kunj was very conflicted in what to believe and what not to believe but once he remembered the distress Twinkle had to endure, he was sure about the fact that she is no responsible for leaking the photos. It shows here not only Kunj's lack of trust on Twinkle and only believing her based on evidence, but also how he felt that maybe she still hasn't granted her the right of a husband completely by not holding him in confidence. I think we can all agree that the portrayal of such complex emotions was done perfectly. The positioning of the characters was so much significant in this because Kunj turns his back on Anita and moves more towards Twinkle. He believes what she is saying but he is not approving of what she has done and the harm she put herself through it.
There is one thing Kunj knows about Twinkle very clearly from the instance he met her. This girl would do anything for her family because she has first-hand witnessed the struggles parents go through for providing their children with a secure future. I loved how he did not question anything past Twinkle's revelation of Mrs. Amritsar because he knew that family holds the value of utmost importance towards Twinkle. However despite that I would say that his anger was justified. No matter how strained relationships are, Kunj not knowing about this beforehand has only created more complexities between him and Twinkle.
While everyone was at the hospital, Yuvraj was not. It's very properly portrayed how even Anita has different priorities whereas for Yuvraj, his junoon of Twinkle accounts for everything. In his mind, whatever crap he has pulled is to bring him and Twinkle closer. His obsession has taken over his life so much that he cannot see that Twinkle not only hates him but also despises his existence. Poor bloke. He has no idea what he has done is going to tear him down.
I think Manohar is slipping into coma to give time to Twinkle to sort all this mess out and to give Kunj the time to clear up Twinkle's name in front of the family. His first station would be Usha, then Bebe and then Leela as I mentioned when I analyzed the 'sham hone aye' song before there first date. Only after that would Manohar pull out of coma and when Kunj will see his family settle, he will focus back on Twinkle and his' relationship.
I actually enjoyed the episode. It's going to be interesting how Twinkle and Kunj work on the same thing but from different corners. Also, I love an angry Kunj. ☺️
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