Not With A Bang But A Whimper - Page 15

Originally posted by: Dangelz

I am usually a silent reader of this forum, (cause the chaos and fan wars are enough to drive me up the wall here) but I have always been an ardent viewer and fan of YHM.

Hi Dangelz so great to hear from ya we havent interacted ever but I love your siggs - just had to say this!

I have to say that this post has to be one of the very few sensible posts I have come across in the forum for awhile now! You have exactly put all my feelings into words in this very post, and I am so glad I am not the only person who felt cheated by this incredibly crucial track.

thanks and nope dont worry outside of this forum too there are others who feel as cheated as those who posted here or liked my post

This whole 'Raman-Ishita-Mani' track started off quite light-hearted, as we got to see a cutely jealous side of Raman who finally began to come to terms with his feelings for Ishita.

This kind of track with Mani was definitely needed to make Raman realize Ishita's importance and presence in his life. But along with that, many other issues began to surface like trust and insecurities.

Fans either began to support Raman, or Ishita and pointed out faults of the opposite character they did not support. But I'm not going to comment on who is right or wrong, as each person has their own perspective and way of thinking about a certain situation. My personal opinion is Raman and Ishita both are flawed characters, and somewhere along this Mani track...I felt both were wrong somewhere and at some point.

@bold - thanks for saying this; exactly even in real life if a couple faces issues you cant say only one person screwed up cos it cant be a mess made by one person alone when two are in it; so both of them have a share in this and this track was very much needed for making Raman come to terms with his past and overcome it

Anyway, although I felt the track was a bit exaggerated...there was still some element of realism, and that aspect was that relationships are extremely fragile...especially when it comes to marriage. There are so many factors that can shape up a relationship, and trust is a big one...and that is exactly what the track was trying to show viewers. As you mentioned, this track finally reached a very important climax during the infamous bedroom sequence between Raman and Ishita. That climatic sequence probably brought out so many topics in the forum within a day that ranged from women's rights and gender equality to domestic abuse and God knows what else.

the climatic scene was raw, hardhitting and a memorable one for sure no matter what the take may be towards it; it was the the pinnacle of this volcano that had begun getting activated since the day Mani is a man was learned - over the course as you said the notches of this very live-wire were piked up by some real and some very silly only possible in TV land scenarios, but the scene in the bedroom was definitely something that we knew we could expect - not the exact thing but some kind of an outburst was definitely on our radars - we knew Raman would explode - we all waited for it and wanted that

Though I particularly did not enjoy that whole scene and was quite disappointed with Raman's behaviour...one thing I was finally hooked to after a long time in this show was the level of INTENSITY that was shown. Hats off to KP and DT for performing such a difficult scene with pure intensity and conviction! After this climatic scene, I was expecting this track to take a very serious turn where Raman and Ishita confront each other about their personal issues that are affecting their relationship. They need to sort things out if they want to move ahead further in their relationship.

the scene was meant to come across the way it did and I am sure even the makers knew they would have - love it/hate it responses for it - they wanted it and expected it; especially since it was so intense and fantastically acted by KP and DT - they showed a very ugly side of marriage and an insecure man with this...they had the guts to go there which is why this scene impressed me and I waited with bated breath for its followup but alas

But alas, seems like CVs abruptly turned things around and decided they will go back to the lighthearted moments of the show instead. I have no complains with light hearted scenes at all cause I enjoy them, BUT after such a serious issue coming out in the forefront...its very hard to digest that IshRa all of a sudden are back to their normal nok jhoks. You would expect some kind of serious heart to heart talk between Raman and Ishita or some sort of intense aftermath following the heated confrontation they had the night before. I would totally be fine if the light-heartedness/romance/comedy came back, but NOW is not the right time for it in my opinion. It just doesn't make any sense at all :/ If the makers term YHM as a 'mature love story/romance' then please handle the show that way, and not blow off serious issues or brush it under the rug. Its not child's play as relationships in real life can also go through these kinds of situations that they have shown.

@bold - ditto! you would think with this thing happenig this couple would be on the rocks or at least have some kind of tension here they are having romantic lovey dovey moments and slly bickering with each other

Looks like that crucial turning point for Raman and Ishita, that I think many (including me) have been waiting for...has just went for a toss! :/ I cannot believe that writers would cheat us like that and deprive fans from watching a sensible closing to this important track!

it went down a drain - cos if it had been tossed I think it had a chance for retun I dont know how it would return now from the pits of hell cos it just landed there

Originally posted by: peachesandcream

Aani right? May I call you that?

This is an excellent post. I am in total agreement with you. Reading some of the posts, it seems there is a lot of us who are feeling frustrated and cheated. There was so much passion in the earlier episodes. The outpouring of feelings and the fine acting was engrossing. All of a sudden we are hit with comedy and light hearted banter. The issues are all unresolved.

Are the writers just holding on to the issues so they can recycle and reuse later?

As a viewer I expected some introspection on the part of the leads. Raman was told that Ishita was trying to work with Mani to save his position, but this did not explain the love confession he overheard. As a viewer I needed to see his inner turmoil and conflict. KP could have easily shown us these emotions.

Ishita was confronted with the possibility of physical intimacy by her drunken husband and then later the outlining of boundaries he laid out for her friend where he openly stated he would claim his rights. Did she recover so quickly? Did she not need some clarification after his accusations?

As an audience member I feel like I have been taken for a ride. So many issues have been brought out and then suddenly swept aside.

It is difficult to enjoy the romance of the recent episodes because it seems disjointed.

I am not asking for confession but we needed an episode where the leads would be showing their conflicts and hurt. There could have been some serious conversation between them without a love confession. They could have focused on the misunderstanding and Raman's previous experience leading to his suspicions. After all that has happened there should be some level of constraint with underling awareness between them. Some things have changed. Feelings are becoming more apparent. He has laid claim . She is torn between her own feelings and her fear that he still cares for his ex. Doesn't she wonder why he claims his rights and at he same time, as is her perception, harbor emotions for Shagun? Anyways didn't they both retrace their steps to "sirf Ruhi ke Iiya"? Was the fact that she helped him with the ABH position enough to refute all that? To suddenly start a flirtation just does not seem to fit here.

Maybe as some have said it is better to watch as an isolated episode rather then a serial.

Originally posted by: EkPaheli

Janu yeh short hai? 😲🤣 OMG I am scared of what is long as per your standards 🤣

@bold - exactly I am disappointed that they killed the followup of the most intense scene of the show with pathetic comedy that was forced - frankly I didnt enjoy the jail scene

@red - director has no shots on what to do with the story that is the channel and PH' call - its the writer who does the needed - what has me disappointed is why take this route - fine dont give us a confession/confrontation/conversation - BUT dont give us illogical crap too

@blue - exactly he should be tearing his hair out as to what is the truth here not fussing over white hair

@green - one good thing so far but I am just waiting for the other shoe to drop as of now!