Sushpective: Clueless Mr. Anshuman Rathod :-)

Hi guys,

Sush, I was completely bowled over by yesterday's episode as can be seen from my post immediately after I watched the episode. I loved the fact that Pakhi gives it back to Anshuman and Lavanya in the same coin - namely where they kept on saying that she doesn't fit in their society. I loved the way she confidently walked on the stage and did the dance to prove that if she wants she can be like the high society girls and be a class in western attire.

I loved the way Anshuman even though was playing a double game was very nice with Pakhi when he told her to go away to Chittorgarh. And for the first time, I have seen the female lead asking openly what the guy wants instead of assuming and acting on assumptions. Thank god for showing that you need to communicate first before drawing assumptions. Loved the way Pakhi openly questioned Anshuman as to what he wants from her. And then when she walks out, she is not melodramatic but a lady with dignity who walks away.

And the dance ka toh, Anshuman was clean bowled over. Loved the way Pakhi was confidence personified and danced to the dance with Anshuman and even her brother and bhabhi were there enjoying her performance. It was like - our Paakhi kissi se kam nahin. Loved the small one sec scene of bhaisa feeling proud at the end of the dance and the bhabhi cracking her knuckles to ward off evil from Paakhi. Absolute beautiful portrayal of a girl child and the love she was showered with by her brother and bhabhi. Shall I say much better than our last show outing where a modern mumbai girl did nothing but stood there and listened to stupid rasams which her prospective MIL used for taunting and degrading her family.

And the one scene I really adored for bringing out the human nature in lavanya was when she played with Naina. She is not black but a grey person. She can't conceive which made her bitter but when she knows that Naina is alone, she can't stay back and even when she debates with herself, she ends up going to the kid and playing with her. She is so happy when she is with the kid and loved the way she was so gentle with the baby. Completely cute and sweet scene. I don't like all white characters as that makes the show very boring. That is one thing I adore in this show is that everyone is showed with respect to their view points and none of them are completely black.

Hi guys...I was surprised that her Bhai and bhabhi went to the party...I took as an affirmation on Paakhis side...that even though she was willing to put on the dress that her husband likes...she was not ashamed of he roots and walked there with her head held high with THEM!!!

Originally posted by: -Sush-

Hi guys...I was surprised that her Bhai and bhabhi went to the party...I took as an affirmation on Paakhis side...that even though she was willing to put on the dress that her husband likes...she was not ashamed of he roots and walked there with her head held high with THEM!!!

I too loved Paakhi coming to the key point and asking Anshuman directly instead of making any assumptions...

Just watched the episode. What fun! And great discussions too, Sush, psarada and dolly-heart!

I cheated a bit and read the forum reactions before watching the episode. I knew there was a lot of unhappiness with the fact that Pakhi changed herself for Anshuman and I get that but I realized while watching the episode that from Paakhi's perspective, it makes total sense. We audience know that Anshuman talks a lot of crap hoping to to get rid of Pakhi and come out smelling like roses, but she has no idea. To her, he comes off as someone who genuinely cares about her above anything and for whom there is nothing greater than her happiness. He made it sound like he was sacrificing his own happiness with her so that she could be happy and comfortable. Now when someone cares that much about you, is it really "demeaning" to meet them half way when it comes to your comfort zone?

Really, A is digging his own grave deeper and deeper with Pakhi because the more he plays this double game, the more she falls for him. The thing he doesn't understand about her is that she is not one to give up easily, or at all. As long as he keeps trying to their differences as the reason they should split, she will try harder to make it work. And as long as he keeps playing this "I just want you to be happy card," she is going to fall for his "honesty" more and more and try to convince him that her happiness is with him, even if she has to do things she wouldn't normally do to be with him.

Today especially, I guess out of relief that it was all over, he said such nice things to Pakhi when she was leaving. I get the feeling that A has actually started liking P as a friend out of respect for her intelligence and integrity. As soon as he thought she was no longer an obstacle, he started being so easy and fun. All that stuff about her being the best tour guide, Chittor ki shaan etc, etc.. he really gave away all the little details he has remembered about her. And to Pakhi it must have seemed like nothing short of a crime to give up so easily on a guy who takes the time to know her so well. So the dress and the dance were her trying just a little harder to make it work. And of course whatever Mrs. PR does, she does with flair! Loved Pakhi's confidence on the dance floor and the support system she has in her family. Very refreshing.

This obviously means that Rana's constant taunts are going to be a big obstacle in their love story. Even if he does like her, he will constantly be assuring himself and Rana that she is just a thorn in his side. Good drama building up for sure! 😉

I also can't wait for Ayaan's entry. I was hoping for a Sound of Music-type scenario with Pakhi as the magical Fraulein Maria and the latest article makes it sound like that is exactly what we are going to get! 😃

The break up scene (that was supposed to be a break up scene any way) was actually nice...where Anshuman amazingly maintained his sense of humor is such a tough situation and Paakhi cracked a smile too...the genuine relationship that is developing between them is good to watch...Romance is distant but...I think some appreciation for her was displayed by Anshuman which was not all fake...

@samananalyse I have to say your analysis on Anshuman the last time, helped me view the show differently making it a more pleasurable viewing. Otherwise seeing how awesome Paakhi is we tend to forget the show is about both of them and feeling for Paakhi alone makes us hate Anshuman thus forgetting the actual essensce of the show. The core centre is that Paakhi with her optimistic n die hard spirit helps to bring about a change in the heartless and unethical Anshuman. So thanks for that. You should post your thoughts on the MF, so more people can get a different perspective on things.

M and Sam...the problem is that

Sush, My opinion of Anshuman is

- the guy is closed and kind of introvert and part of it maybe because he didn't have a mother around when he was growing up. No matter what anyone says, a mom around you makes you more humane. That may be the reason for Lavanya too being so snobbish even though she was quite good and caring with Naina in yesterday's episode.

- I don't think the guy has really been shattered by his first wife's death. I just don't think they were close enough. Mostly she was also a socialite and the kid was left to be taken care by governess and other staff. He doesn't seem to recollect his wife at all.

- Tanya seems to be there only for the business merger with Rana. I doubt he is in love with Tanya. She too seems to be an socialite and he is okay with having the marriage done if it furthers his business.

I think the story is also of Anshuman growing into a warm and compassionate person during his marriage and stay with Paakhi. I am so looking forward to this part of the show.