Bepannah~ My thoughts ~ep 59. 7.6.18. Adil mian and begum jaan
Adi and Zoya soon realize that being seen together in public, more so in a close knit community where everyone knows each other requires a name to their relationship. Wasim Alim, the chieftain himself sets the example of the saying. Speak a small lie to evade a greater disaster. That at times speaking the truth can be more detrimental than it's worth it.
The safest bet was to present them as a married couple. Not outsiders, but close relatives. The niece element is chosen to create a situation where both Zoya and Adi have to sheepishly lie, frantically to cover up Wasims initial lie. The irony is that as far as Zoya and Adi's actual relationship is concerned it's a lie , within a degree of truth! a bona fide marriage. But carried out with all the rituals. Its left open ended to public opinion , to draw their conclusions about the validity of their Nikah as Zoya would call it. However as far as things reveal right after the charade marriage. Both Adi and Zoya protect, respect and honour each other's presence.
In this scenario too, Adi much to the amusement of the nosy neighbouring woman ,covers up Zoya's inability to cook a meal for the forthcoming Iftari by offering to cook instead. Here too Adi conceals her short fall by proudly stating , that its due to her input that he is hands on with culinary skills! Over all in this scene Aditya also departs from stereotype males who cannot cook to save their life! In bailing Zoya out of another stereotypical situation ,where a woman doesn't know the abc of cooking! Adi stands out as the modern man who enjoys the art of preparing and cooking meals for his better half! or immediate family. The scene is funny and gives much delight to the onlooking women's brigade! who applaud Zoya and Adi's novel relationship! Adi Mian! is deemed to be the wished for husband! while Zoya seen, as much favoured by luck to have him! Of course under his breath Adi mutters what ever next for this Begum jaan! Who'll probably starve him were he really married to her!
It has to be glory shared between the two! While he does the curry making. He leaves her to mix and knead the flour, but Zoya makes a complete botch of the flour despite his discreet directive actions on how to prepare the dough! Still, since they were being watched by other normal homely women, he tried not to get physically involved in dough making, lest it brings out how Zoya's incompetency in kitchen skills! But the task takes toll on her. Her finger turn to jelly! and over she tips the atta container on her self .
Another endearing action between them that proves to the much titillated women that Zoya and Adi are for sure a much devoted husband and wife . Is the moment when Adi goes over to a flustered Zoya with flour on her cheeks! The respect he has for Zoya is seen when he opts to dust the flour off her cheek with a crunched up cloth instead of his fingers. The formality of revering her honour remains more so in Aditya, being a man. He understands well that her virtue is at stake more than his nobility. As at every word, her reputation can be lost. So within his role play too, he exerts self-discipline. To me, their indescribable bond shows much credibility. As gradual, steady pace ensures more depth in their understanding of each other.
Spreading the four corners of the dasthirkhan of life single handed, becomes an unmanageable chore! The four corners fly out of control, each determining their own direction and going out of sync! The task becomes easier when all four corners are gripped by another pair of hands. So are Zoya and Adi to each other, they need each other to determine the chosen path.. Their bonding stands pure like a spotless white sheet..
Small, yet significant acts like Zoya setting the white cap on Adi's head, to denote that in Islam both men and women cover their heads in the presence of their unseen god. Adi reflecting her action of in the use of his hand to show gratitude. Speaks of an agreed, silent harmony between them. Where Zoya in the jungle covers her head to blend in with the surroundings. Adi covers his head to blend in with the required faith decorum. Yet again Adi reflects Zoya's action by eating the traditional Middle Eastern fruit the date, used to mark the end of the fasting period. He follows, her words in offering thanks to god for providing sustenance and nourishment. Alongside a prayer of thanksgiving for the strength of overcoming the needs of the body..
But for Adi his perseverance lies in the wait for his brother Arjun's arrival. Adi's fast actually continues. His act of checking his watch at the start of Iftari , ties in with his concern of being nabbed by Rajveer any moment from now on..
Adi's brief exit from Zoya's side to phone his father.. serves him another timely, reminder! When the corner of Zoya's chunni gets entangled with the metal catch of his wristwatch. The need of the hour is that Harsh Hooda salvages both his son and his moral responsibility Zoya!. Still when it comes to Zoya, Adi never fails to give her pep talk that prevents her spirits from deflating ! After all, she too is human like he is! any one would worry , with a hot headed cop like Rajveer hounding them!
The Iftari scene again celebrates how families, begin fast at Sehri and subsequently unite again at the dasthirkhan to break fast at Iftari . It's a coming together when families often think about their missing relatives.. yet in the act of breaking fast, distances fade away and prayers of blessings pour forth for absent ones at the meal.
Wasim Siddique gets emotional at the police station.Too occupied about finding his missing daughter Zoya, than breaking his fast. It's only Noor's presence. Her daughterly concern for his welfare, that partially consoles this father. Waseem thus breaks his fast with his incomplete family. Yet remains preoccupied with Zoya's whereabouts. His urge to eat is diminished. Absence makes the heart grown fonder.
As Zoya mentioned to Adi, the almighty provides virtuous people to look after those who have faith in him. Thus Adi and Wasim Alim's family is picked out to cater Zoya's worldly and spiritual needs. Aditya, neatly fits into the role of caring for Zoya in place of her father. When he urges her to eats properly and serves her to ensure that she does. Brings out the point, that parents from both boy and girl's sides in marriage, bequeath the care of their child in the hands of its partner. Adi yet again shows good husband qualities.
The peace at the Iftari coming together for both Zoya and Adi, constrasts with the danger that lurks out side the dwellings in the form of posted police presence. Rajveer too counts the minutes when he can barge in to arrest the absconders!
On the highway a frantic father, mother and brother zoom down to rescue operations. No surprise, obstacles like no network pose problems!
At Wasim Alim's place too.. plan is hatched, implemented successfully , to throw off Rajveer sense of scent for Adi and Zoya. It's crawling through the dark tunnel of trust, entrusting faith in Wasim Alim and his young assistant that Adi and Zoya finally escape to their freedom! However the clear light of freedom still remains engulfed in darkness! As Rajveer men too crawl through the tunnel !
Adi relies on his own sense of hasty signalling when he recognizes the beamers of his family car! Only the signals that he gives off are also picked up by the long hand of the law!
Just before Adi can taste his freedom, in the semblance of his father Harsh Hooda! Rajveer stages his entry !by placing himself strategically between a powerful father and thus an equally powerful son!
Adi sees, so does his father, that fighting for and proving one's innocence is no easy task! One is only set free, to be captured again, for further trial and testing! Both freedom and purity come with a price.. in this case the stakes are high on both opposing sides.
Adi's perseverance snaps! When his mother is manhandled by Rajveer, for causing an obstruction in the way of law. Aditya Hooda's punch at Rajveer is a typical knee jerk reaction that his father Harsh dreads most. Adi amasses yet another criminal charge upon himself .striking an on duty officer of law! Its clear that the witnessing police force will refrain from giving evidence in favour of the truth. That the assault was perpetrated by their senior ,Rajveer! who pushed the victims mother! Hamlet53 8.6.18
Overall the episode continues to use a key festival Ramzam, to bring Zoya and Adi closer.. some endearing moments between the two. alongside continues the battle between virtue and vice.. As for Adi ka mukka! it was long time coming! besides kaun sa beti apna maa ke beizzati bardast karge ga??? erhhh..must admit personally me waiting for sher ke dharrr! 😛.. Adi! roarrr! Adi dharrr!!! or shant?
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