Taming the Shrew Take 9: Let's Get Together, You & Me

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anonee

@anonee

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Posted: 10 years ago

Taming the Shrew Take 9: Let's Get Together, You & Me

Puzzled with the title? Me too. I am finding it hard to come up with the right title today.

Initially I thought the title should be 'Let's Play Katti and Batti' because Pakhi is going to be Katti with Veer in order to be Batti with Rhea. When I thought further - I realized that this game will actually get all of them more closer. So, I decided to change the title to Let's Get Together, You & Me. However, I still am not sure whether I have named it correctly.

This take has to do with Pakhi's brilliant idea of developing female bonding between her and Rhea.

I must say - the CVs have come up with a fantastic idea. I am convinced there is some one with a Psychology major in the CV team. Or either Shashi or Sumeet - one of the Mittals has a background in psychology.

Female bonding is as old as the ages. The segregation of men and women that we see in temples or other functions in India - is not a result of gender bias. Rather it speaks of the age old male bonding and female bonding. Men need the companionship and bravado of other males; women need the intense nurturing of girl friends.

Men have always been curious about the whys of female friendships and Veer's question to Pakhi about female bonding was so nicely weaved in today's episode - that I mentally applauded 👏 the CVs.

Friendship is something that men understand, albeit in a masculine terms, but our "girl-friendships" is so totally different from their ideas of male bonding. Pakhi made a feeble attempt in explaining it. Ours (girl-friendships) are deeper, more emotional, and much more open.

Of course women share certain physiological experiences such as menstrual cramps, labor, child birth, etc.But physical issues apart, there is a need to share experiences and knowledge beyond the realm of mother-and-daughter, some things you can share only with a close friend. For me, my mom was my closest friend too. But, in addition, I do have a few female friends with whom I have deep companionship.

We share from our hearts, stories of joy and of sorrow. We understand disappointments, heartaches, and the need to cry with a friend holding our hand. We discuss subjects that men would never dream of mentioning to the 'guys'.

So, bottom line - Pakhi's idea of bonding with Rhea is fantastic. Rhea probably has girl-friends to whom she sends text messages and talks to on the phone. But she needs some one at home - some one more of a mother figure. Who better than Pakhi?

But how to get Rhea to bond with Pakhi? Well PakhVeer are going to apply the old rule "My enemy's enemy is my friend".

Rhea sees Veer as her enemy, so if Pakhi pretends that Veer is her enemy too, then Rhea would consider Pakhi her friend. I know this logic is convoluted - but trust me, it has worked through the ages. You will find reference to it in the Mahabharata as well.

So, by playing katti (or enemy) with Veer and friend (batti) with Rhea, PakhVeer intend to get Veer-Rhea together!

As always - please feel free to give your views and comment on my post.

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Vinnie79

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Posted: 10 years ago

As always nice Analysis of the episode. I have come to love reading these...👏👏👏. The titile I think is apt... as it is really Veer and Paakhi coming together to join this family. And even though they may seem to be on opposing sides for Ria...they are actually working TOGETHER...
Here are some of my observations for yesterdays episode. In the five days Ria has been there, she seemed to have thawed a bit and is no longer the angry , I hate every body teenager.!!! That says alot about the power of love! Aayan in his peskiness, wormed his way past her shell and found his way in her heart.
Paakhi... did so as well, though it will take a heavy crane to pull that admission out of her, but by her encouragement, patience and her standing up for her when her own son was on the line did some where melt Ria.
In the confrontation with Anuja yesterday, Ria unknowingly referred ti Veer as her Father, instead of her normal Mr. Veer. When she asked her "So what you going to complain to my father?"
So in five days they are doing pretty well considering Ria's history...and her craving for love. by the end of day 30...Anuja should give herself a pat on the back..for bringing together this little family! Cause all in all it is her doings that set this ball rolling. The woman deserves and award!!!

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anonee

@anonee

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Posted: 10 years ago

Thank you Vinnie for the kind and encouraging words.

After reading your post - I am assured that I chose the right title.

You are an astute observer. I like the way you summarized the progress in Rhea over the span of 5 days.

You are so right!! So the Shrew is being tamed without her even knowing it! Believe it or not I no longer feel comfortable calling Rhea a shrew. She has showed her softer side and Ayaan-Pakhi will make sure that the softness in her is here to stay!!

You know when I read your statement about Anuja - about her patting her back; the scene that came to my mind was her smuggling Rhea's book out. She had hidden it on her back. Anuja does have a sexy back - 😉

You are right we have to thank Anuja for keeping Pakhi's mind so occupied that she has no choice but to put her past behind her and move ahead in life.

Anuja is going to do be soon occupied getting Rhea close to Girish. I am sure she will throw a fit when she learns the identity of Rhea's boyfriend.

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payal7

@payal7

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Posted: 10 years ago

Anonee

Another very perceptive post. Clearly you have some psychology training which makes your comments so insightful and extremely interesting.

As I watched this week's episodes an old saying came to mind - law of unintended consequences.

Who would have thought:

- Veer the confident amicable guy would despair at his own fate and worry that his bad luck may rub off on Pakhi and Aayan

- Veer whose only desire is to have a good relationship with Rhea scarifying it when he thought Aayan's security was at risk (his actions and words has let Reha know that there is a boundary that if she cannot cross)

- that Aayan " the mischievous" pest would be the one to break through Reha's hard shell

- that in such a short space of time these two would become very good friends who can share their thoughts/fears/insecurities without feeling embarrassed or fear of being judged

...and all of the above because of Anuja's constant attacks.

I have to applaud the writers in the way that they are developing the main characters and story. The scenes that stood out for me were:

1. Pakhi saying that she needs to get close to Reha so that Veer and Reha have a good relationship and she would not lose Aayan (this is a clear message at this point in time these 2 only have 1 objective - keep their children. It is not about a relationship between them as a couple)

2. Veer saying surely she and Ansuman must have had fights and then Pakhi sharing a little of the special relationship she shared with Ansuman and encouraging Veer share a glimpse of his relationship with Kirti (from his expression I don't think he has ever spoken aloud about his and Kirti's relationship). To me this showed that they understand and respect that both of them had someone special in their life in the past who will always remain in their hearts and who memories will always be with them.

3. The little tiffs they had - the potato chopping challenge, the nail biting spat, the way Pakhi ribs him about his "artistic" way of working shows that they are now getting comfortable with each other and their children are not the only topic of conversation between them.

4. Veer telling Anuja that running the Rathod empire is a small duty he is fulfilling and that he comes from a wealthy background and is wealthy in his own right (thereby putting to rest once and for all that he is in this for the money)

I think you said in another thread that this show ...

has taken a line that is seldom shown on TV. It is not about a couple romancing, it is not about a typical saas-bahu situation where a false sense of sanskaar is upheld, and finally it is not about a social justice. It is simply a story of human interaction that is beautifully conjectured by the CVs and portrayed by the actors.

I absolutely agree with you. Perhaps that is why I am enjoying the show because it is refreshingly different.

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anonee

@anonee

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Posted: 10 years ago

Payal thank you for liking my post. 😊

I found your post outstanding 👏. And, it appears to me you too have some background in psychology. Hai nah? Your depth of analysis of the on screen take is definitely indicative of someone familiar with psychology either through learning and/or real-life experience.

RE: the law of unintended consequences

So, absolutely true. Each of the items you listed were not planned nor expected by the viewers to pan out the way it did.

The scenes you mention as those that stood out for you were truly awesome. Some would call them mundane - e.g. chopping veggies or biting ones nails. But that was what made it charming - because those simple chores and annoying habits brings one closer in understanding.

ITA PakhVeer acknowledging their mutual sorrow and reliving the memories of the lost loved one that portrayal of comfort was nicely depicted.

And yes they both know that the bond they share is solely for their children.

I found the laptop scenario - so funny. Particularly when Pakhi asks Veer why he keeps turning on the laptop - and he brusquely replies "You know Ayaan will take the laptop tomorrow morning - then his education will begin right away". Gosh, that was hilarious!!! 🤣

I am delighted that we both find the show refreshing for the same reasons!!

Thank you for being active on the forum and sharing your views.

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payal7

@payal7

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Posted: 10 years ago

Hi Anonee

Thank you for liking my post.

I do not have any psychology training but human psychic fascinates me so I people watch.

Yes the internet scene was hilarious - Varun's expressions were a joy to watch - shock, looking at Pakhi's expression, to incredulous when the guy in the video said I am too tired... as if to say what?, uncomfortable and embarrassment).

As you say the best line was ... if Aayan sees this this education on these matters will start tomorrow...😆😆😆

Lets see what this week brings...

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Vinnie79

@Vinnie79

Rocker

Posted: 10 years ago

I would like to add... the internet scene was a brilliant scene that tackled how things can get awkward between them, as a married couple. that and when he brought up Anshuman. But they recovered and handled it some how. Both being massively embarrassed at that point. 😆😆.
Veer's geeky side came out again...when he said he has a fare of fans. I have the same phobia of celing fans I always think they will fall ... one actually fell on him...hehehe ...

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payal7

@payal7

Dazzler

Posted: 10 years ago

Veer may be educated metro sexual guy ... but he is still a guy and some of his comments are typical guy comments like... itni gandi baath katre hai aap log🤣🤣... its when he saw Pakhi's expression that he checked himself 😳and changed the subject.

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