Today's Episode

What struck me, among other things, about this episode was the normally mild mannered Bhallaji and Appa totally turned tables surprising even their own loved ones by laying down the law and becoming adamant to the match. Appa even shamelessly used emotional blackmail to make Ishita agree. I find this to be quite realistic. We see such dynamics in many indian families with strong middle aged matriarchs such as Mrs Iyer and Toshi Ji, who wield the reigns, and who are in control, and who dominate the everyday life. It appears that the menfolk are on the sidelines just watching and not saying anything, partly because there is not much room to participate with the strong mothers taking up all the space. However, in times of crisis, such men do come through and stick to their beliefs come what may. They are astute in the sense that they choose their battles wisely, and when they stand by their convictions, they do not budge, and the other family members have no option but to fall in line. This rare show of taking the reigns of the family for a greater good (little Ruhi) was well depicted by the actors who play the roles of the fathers.

The ill-named Paradise club scenario, where all hell broke lose was more like a fish market than a soothing resort. I almost expected the manager appear on the scene and asked the parties to disperse seeing as their bickering was threatening the excellent reputation of the club. Speaking of family dynamics, although the actor playing Bala does a great job of being a protective presence, I do wish that Ishita had a brother --perhaps someone who was working in another metropolis. I think it would have been fun to watch, and would have evened out the sheer numbers of the Bhallas (including Mihir) nicely.

Ishita and Raman emoted very well. They both depict the borderline disgust they feel for each other, and total lack of trust very well. It will be interesting to watch their dynamics post marriage grow and mature into cooperation for Ruhi's sake and culminate in discovering love for each other.

Thoughts/comments welcome

@ velvet scarf

Nicely put. I like your username, BTW.

I hope that we get to see more mature ways of handling the arguments and differences among the women. Simmi is too much, I totally agree.

Very good post, I totally agree, today's episode belonged to the fathers , the two elder men of Iyer n Bhalla family respectively. 👏 They rose to the occasion n handled the situations perfectly , with logic, cool headed argument n necessary bit of emotional atyachar even. 😉 😛

@bamon
Well said.Thanks for your comments.

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@bamon
Well said.Thanks for your comments.

@bamon. Thanks. I have enjoyed your posts, also.

Excellent post and ya both the seniors were awesome yesterday and way they made others fall in line was very realistic though bhook hartal bit was a bit too much and ya Raman and ishita share a strange equation as when they fight it is the worse anyone could but when they have cooperated two or three times you could wonder what the whole ado was about

Just copy and paste...:-)

I agree about both the fathers...they just believe in their instincts and execute them really well!! And to deal with the ppl like Ishita and Raman who were very adamant and independent in their thoughts, really need them...As they say, parents always take good decisions for their children seems to be very true here!! Those decisions may not look substantial for them but are meant only for their good in the long term...!! And sorry to go off topic here-somehow it reminded me of Shobha and Dubey from PV :-(

And about the mothers, I really want to see how they deal when they were left in a crux of a situations...lol! They need to be more mature rather than making the situation worst with their confrontations...!!

Thanks for all your likes and comments.