Originally posted by: RomComFan
RES... to motherhood- that which is granted and that which is gifted, to representing and revelling in its many definitions and to the men that seek to heal because they cannot see you hurt.
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Wow, G! Love the collage(s)... and your post as well. 👏👏👏
Todays' episode was more then I expected to say the least. I know that some people are frustrated with the lack of C&C between the two today but TBH I didn't think it would happen. It's clear that the CVs are stretching this out, both out of the fear of audience abandonment and to prolong the anticipation and maybe I had hoped for a little moment for them... but what we got was amazing. And let's be frank, as bold as Ishita sometimes talks, for her this whole experience- their love, him and the physical intimacy that is a part of it is all new... and it simply wouldn't make sense for her to acquiesce so easily.
I am sure she understands his POV but Ishita's frame of mind right now is more that of a nervous teen experiencing first love rather then a woman who has got a second chance at love. I like the idea of him coaxing and teasing her into that step- it feels more realistic... and though I understand the need to at least move beyond side hugs, lets remember that this is a Desi soap after all and that certain steps that may be shown in other kinds of shows might not be in this one. At the least, however, I do hope we get more constant teasing and flirting and slight physical coaxing ... as long as romance progresses in a natural and realistic I will be a happy camper.😊 So agree with you here Anu...I'm glad the CVs taking this route as it completely makes sense...so like RKB I am also in the patience till Ishita is ready camp.😃
As for the episode, every ISHRA interaction today was handled beautifully... I loved that Ishita touched up her makeup, making an effort to look good for her guy before entering into the hotel room circus, and I loved the way she rushed out her apology- so realistic. But of course the moment was Raman's gift. I had not wanted to consider this possibility on Saturday because although it is an idea I would love to see explored I thought that perhaps they were rushing it at this point in their relationship... and the way that the CVs handled Ishita's reaction could not have made me any happier.
The way Raman looked at her while she opens her gift- so lost in her beauty and wanting to give her the world's happiness, a very subtle and beautifully endearing expression from KP. And DT was definitely no less. I have always thought they needed to explore her past and the consequences of her condition and this first real discussion being had between them knowing that the other is in love with them as well... it was splendid. I loved his explanation for it-, especially contrasted to the same topic he brought up before attending Vandhu's GB . Both times he expressed the same sense of love and need to protect but each time it was differently presented...exactly like the million little ways he showers his love on her despite never saying the words.
The sheen of tears in his eyes as he held back his tears for her, in empathy for her suffering and humiliation as he tries to discuss the most intimate of topics with the woman he is hopelessly in love with but yet has never been intimate with. ... beautiful. Child bearing is a topic that in its essence calls to the idea of physical intimacy and I am so glad that in this instance the CVs chose to forgo that aspect and focus instead on the pain of the past to demonstrate that the lack of intimate participation does not result in a difficulty to discuss such an issue. Such a mature and beautiful conversation about the pain- and I am very glad that it focussed not of the condition, but of the societal judgements of it and the consequences it brings forth.
And it was very at that this conversation came about today, the day that marks their anniversary - a journey that began with reluctance and hesitation now standing at the forefront brimming with love and a sense of completeness. The fact that a little over a year ago this same man mocked her pain while she cried for the adoption denial and now he has gone above and beyond to give her a chance for her, for their , child is truly an amazing thing to consider.
And then 'you complete me Raman'.. yes it's very cliche and I've had a million discussions with friends about the archaic and sexist nature of the idea of a man being needed to complete a woman...but still. This is not about her not being okay on her own, this is about him brining and adding aspects to her life that she never knew she needed... making her and giving her more. I loved that line. That line is enough for Raman to know how much he means to her. She doesn't need to make the big grand speech, because in those words themselves she tells him- it's not about Ru or their family or their life it's him, he is the one that makes the difference , he is the one that makes her 'more'. And that a wonderful thing it id for him to hear... his look of utter contentment at those words was certainly proof of that.
The 'I am very happy' was also important if you ask me because it goes back directly to their conversation about first loves with she assured him of same at his hesitant questioning. This time she tells him out right- no need to mentioned Subuu or all of that, she waved it all off as the past in that one line about the hurt caused by the condition without naming names- because they don't matter , they never did. All that matters is him and them and now... and she told him of her happiness because he is the reason for it. I loved that comparison of scenes. Another sign of his far they have come.
As for the tearing of the paper and her refusal to consider the idea at this point...I too applaud the CVs for this. ISHRA need the time to properly cone to terms with all that is going on around them before this track is pursued as I am sure it will be in the future. To have her be grateful and run after the idea would negate the concept of motherhood the show has worked so hard to create and of course to have this track run along the GKC track and Romi's infertility track would not do it the justice it deserves. This knowledge, this journey is just for them and I am very glad that it will not be pursued at the moment. And to that end , not telling their mothers- especially Toshi was crucial. I am very glad that they decide to keep it between themselves... eventually this will all come out- but right now it sis just between them, just as much the insecurity, hurt and pain of the tags of that condition are in between n them- as it should be. Mindblowing Anu!👏 between You and Doc...you just enhanced the exparience of the scene for me. Thank you.
So today, let us all applaud the CVs and DIVAN for giving us another unexpected classic ISHRA moment we didn't know we needed... as we wait for things to kick back into full gear tomorrow... her's hoping we will get some lighter, cuter, sweeter ISHRA moments before the focus once again shifts to Shagun and her antics.
PS: So what exactly was the surprise Ishita was planing for her Raavan Kumar? I would have loved if we had a scene at the end today..where Raman got to tell her how gorgeous she was looking today...and that blouse was really quite something!...about the surprise...I think that went away the minute the moms dropped by...she probably had planned a quality time with him...
#50 Regular episodes since Shagun re-entered the Bhalla house #Not fun anymore Not that it ever was #Time for a twist in the track #I can see a distant glimmer #Let her dig her own grave #But Romi you can still help #Just open your mouth #RKB +JKR will take care of the rest
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