Excellent post as always, Vicky!
I liked the episode and the Zoya-Ayaan interaction. Vikrant imo is already better than RS; but I am biased. I didnt like RS or Ayaan back then. Vikrant sure can act! What a difference a cute actor can make to one's perception of a character! 😆
So Raaburt almost did catch on to Zoyas feelings. His glance was perceptive enough... and while he did get back to his rationalising; the fact that Zoya did not answer means that on a day when he shall ruminate and ponder a bit more, he will hit the nail on its head. Some people in the forum seem to be claiming that Ayaan was insensitive... but tell me, isnt that what his character has always been. Self-centred and insensitive from the start. So I actually thought today was an improvement. The Humaira-Ayaan scene was amazing. Ketki did a wonderful job as she looked at him tearfully from behind the pillar and that one look of Ayaan's... well, they do make a good couple!
Our dear Asad behaved as expected... lets see what he does tomorrow...will he holler at her as they are seated for being dressed in such a tehzeeb less way? or does he keep quiet? Loved Dilshad - she really saved the day for Zoya...
Best part of the episode for me: we had to bear Tannu for very few scenes. this was good considering tomorrow is going to be the day when she pulls her b-grade movie stunt - slashing her arms etc...
All in all, I liked the episode and Ayaan,. So, Welcome Vikrant!
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