Finally.... *Updated (Muthu Coll pg 4) ** - Page 6

Originally posted by: Veeann

All through the Ishra scenes today, all I could think of was - why KP, why? Why the long straightened greasy gelled back hair? Are you auditioning for the same movie role SSR is growing his hair for? Is long greasy and straightened the new look for Indian men? Listen to us #Puttar Fangirls. We ( well the ones on this thread) are smart, sophisticated, stylish women. Believe us honey, that look ain't doing it for you. Genuine fans don't just accept everything you throw at them, they are discerning and you should consider the constructive criticism that we are giving to you. Cut it off, KP. Lose the straightener. Throw out the gel. Bring back the clippers.

PS. It's a holiday. I'm bored.

Originally posted by: -Gan-

I just gave up after the #Genuine post.. I felt if people get passive aggressive about constructive criticism.. It's sheer wastage of time to invest on trying to 'send the message' to him. Probably he enjoys blind fangirlism.. Good luck to him. I'm done nudging, hinting without being blunt. I made my peace not to concentrate on his hair.. It's hard when someone is a visual interpreter like me.. But hey I'm not marrying/dating him.. Neither is he my offspring.. So let him grow an Amazon forest if that's what he wants. Only lament.. It IS a distraction for Raman ... And that's not professionalism.

Bas bol di

Originally posted by: Veeann

Exactly Gan. The look distracts from the performance. Otherwise, you are right, he can sprout a forest on his chin and his head, it makes no difference to our lives. But when it impacts the show, then surely it matters?????? I've never tweeted him except to say congratulations. My real life friends follow me, I would die before I admit to an addiction to a desi soap. But, I truly appreciate what you and others have tried to put across to him. Still, guess only blind adoration is accepted, concerned and discerning viewers are persona non grata. The reason why I brought this up (again 😆 ) is because I kept seeing Karan Patel today where I should have been seeing RKB.

Originally posted by: Veeann

Exactly Gan. The look distracts from the performance. Otherwise, you are right, he can sprout a forest on his chin and his head, it makes no difference to our lives. But when it impacts the show, then surely it matters?????? I've never tweeted him except to say congratulations. My real life friends follow me, I would die before I admit to an addiction to a desi soap. But, I truly appreciate what you and others have tried to put across to him. Still, guess only blind adoration is accepted, concerned and discerning viewers are persona non grata. The reason why I brought this up (again 😆 ) is because I kept seeing Karan Patel today where I should have been seeing RKB.

Originally posted by: RomComFan

Res... To the return of long overdue hope and YHM pheels... and to the ultra fast speed of the bullet train express, looks liek the end is near!

G!🤗 I knew you'd post today... I just knew it!🥳
---EDIT----

G, What fantastic collages...really pinpointing the best parts of the episodes. After a long while, I actually liked an epi, like most of you... and maybe it's a one shot, maybe it will get even worse before it gets better... but for now- this was great, this was needed, this restored a little of my faith in the CVs, and maybe even my own sense of TV show choice too.

There ere so many little great moments, all curtosey of our triple threat trio of KP, RD & DT! So I'll focus on the moment of each performance that really touched my heart.

I'll start with my baby Ru ... how beautiful was that? The reluctant lines, the silent tears , the yearning for the love that she knows but feels she can no longer trust... so beautifully presented. Her plight, her questions and her doubts about those she loves is nothing new at this point of the track... but the way she portrayed it was amazing. Her recalling Shagun's words and breaking herself out of the comforting cocoon of her Papa's love and literally pushing him away so that she could do that which made her feel so unhappy to ensure her family's happiness. In that moment, we saw ISHRA's daughter,sacrificing herself for her family.

And then later, standing in the changing room, throwing her hurt and accusations at her Ishimaa's which clutching to the photo of happier times with her Ishimaa, unable to take that step, unable to believe that the step wasn't taken to get that physical embrace. She took there crying and drawing strength form the love and warmth of the memory in the picture as she faced off against the woman who made her feel that warmth... so subtle and so well done illustrating her delicate situation and the depth of the pain and doubt.

And Ishita- I have been on the forefront of those calling for a knock down, drag out fight between ISHRA to clear the air and bring them back to centre, especially with the secret about Raman's job. And after yesterday's preview i was ready to be disappointed. But today, today it made sense. Because in that space, she acted appropriately. As they say, sometimes silence speaks a thousand words and today Ishita didn't need to say much to share her disappointment, and it wast that- with her husband. He was already feeling the weight of the guilt and for him, it was a freeing experience, but he understood the guilt. And in that moment, in that space, this was the kind of talk that needed to happen in that place. One day, they need to revisit, not this secret - but secrets and self sacrificing in general... but today this was fine.

I also loved how in the lot she told him that Ru was kept them together... and then in the room later she said that he is the one that gives her the most happiness. Shagun needed to hear the first, and she did; and Raman needed to hear the second, and he did. For both the listeners in that moment, they believe/ 'know' that said statement is true and Ishita just gave confirmation... but I am so so glad Shagun heard that. That statement is what will make Shagun falter, the overconfidence in the 'truth' of that statement will give her in her maneuvering... and the knowledge of the second statement is what will give Raman the drive to fight harder to get back their little princess and set everything right in their world.

For all thei fighting and hardrsh words these days, at the root, Raman knows the truth of her love, of their love and his value in her life and this simple statementsaid in such a passing manner was just an affirmation of fact. He knows its truth, so does she... which is why it went unexplored... because though those three little words remain unsaid between them, the truth of that mutual feeling is undeniable. ISHRA are growing stronger while Shagun thinks they are getting weaker... they couldn't have created a better ruse if they planned it.

And finally, my hero, my RKB- I saw him again today, sneaking a peek beneath the hair and the clothes and the scruff... he is still there and he is emerging. Dare I call this the awakening of RKB 2.0? Maybe it's too early, but I can see it happening soon- and then SHASHOK better run. Loved his words to Ashok and his comforting of his wife and daughter and his apology ... but for me, the best scene with Raman today was when he said nothing at all. After giving Ishu the tablet,he watched her watch it. And that look of utter devotion, the depth of l've on his face... that was the scene for me. Even in the forward track when he gave her the tablet, he never watched it with her, what he watched was his wife. She clutched the tablet like Ru had clutched the picture earlier and tried to drown herself in that love, to remind herself of the warmth and comfort of it, as she could not turn and clutch her daughter when she was infront of her...like Ru.

She basked in their daughter's little moments and tried to grasp onto the love in them and he, he basked in her , in her joy at his gesture, in her joy in their daughter. We saw a completely besotted RKB today- a man in love with his wife and loving his daughter ad it was truly a sight for sore eyes. Maybe there were moments like this in the episodes missed, but in the ones I saw since this 'new job' track started, I haven't seen him so free and in love and just adoring the woman whose ove and devotion he still feels unworthy of. It reminded me of the days in their old place when they would have those moments of getting lost in each other, the aura was here again, and in that moment, my RKB was back. This is his strength, this love, the love of both these amazing females in his life... and today he was reminded of why he must continue to fight the good fight and get the light of their lives back where she belongs.

Random:

1. Was I the only one distracted by Shagun's earring in her exchange with Ishita in the change room?😆

2. My two favorite lines , the lines that gave me hope: 'I love you Ishimaa' & 'She loves me'... says so much about the real truth of both of TKB's ladies- their insecurities, their pain and their connection... the emotion and psychology being those line are the reason I started watching the show and the reasons I still watch ... beautiful. *sigh*

The preview made me nostalgic...