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Usually I don't do daily episodic analysis... it's a very tough thing to do...and Nivi and Laizu do it so beautifully day in and day out...so there is no need for me to attempt it either..
I am attempting a one off episode analysis today for a particular reason; to see if I can allay some fears at where the serial is poised. I don't have any illusions about my ability to allay fears because frankly I can't control perspectives of viewers...please feel free to disagree with my views...
A few things that I wish to do thru this episodic discussion...is to bring to the forefront two aspects in this track.
Firstly a recognition that this is a physical separation track. The causes have been very reasonably laid out by the previous track. The death of the guardian and father figure, the support system of Sameer; a 17 year old could not have been expected to live on his own so its only right he moves to his "other" family, a family that does not really consider him one of their own. I suppose some anxiety about this separation track is causing some viewers to view this track with greater distrust than actually necessary. If you are comfortable about the reasons for this track... it is half the battle won..
I am attempting a one off episode analysis today for a particular reason; to see if I can allay some fears at where the serial is poised. I don't have any illusions about my ability to allay fears because frankly I can't control perspectives of viewers...please feel free to disagree with my views...
A few things that I wish to do thru this episodic discussion...is to bring to the forefront two aspects in this track.
Firstly a recognition that this is a physical separation track. The causes have been very reasonably laid out by the previous track. The death of the guardian and father figure, the support system of Sameer; a 17 year old could not have been expected to live on his own so its only right he moves to his "other" family, a family that does not really consider him one of their own. I suppose some anxiety about this separation track is causing some viewers to view this track with greater distrust than actually necessary. If you are comfortable about the reasons for this track... it is half the battle won..
Secondly, the next part of the track has begun to be laid out. This is about the non familiarity of circumstances and hostile environments. Ostensibly to prove that fledgling relationships are tested in such circumstances and only the very strong can survive it. I don't wish to get into the merit of the argument of whether long distance relationships survived better in those times or now...naturally individual perspectives will vary but for now I am only looking at the narrative flow. Let me once again remind those of you who feel there is no need for this excess...please let us remember that this is a love story of 17 year olds... how poignant can it get at the very best? They won't be asked to weigh in on the burdens of the world. They don't have to fight any battles... their issues are expected to be more childlike...or should l say more about wanting to be together.
Let's see what happened today!!
Naina... having known that Sameer is in a dire state... her restlessness only increases...but she is not at liberty to call at will as she is constrained by lack of information and circumsatnce. But such is human nature.. when we are anxious or very happy, all our attempts at being discreet will fail... Naina has started to exhibit some strange behaviour that will come to the notice of elders. When the going was good she was in a happy state, able to see the rosy future but clearly she is "out of her element here" Ishq aur mushq chupaye nahin chupti!! The seeds have been sown.
Sameer after waking from the slumber that jolted him to the awareness of his surroundings..far away from Naina ...tries to phone up Naina, His presence is unwelcome in the home that he now inhabits and every action of his is an aggravation for mom beta duo of Somanis. When Sameer is asked to partake of the food and he refuses... he is pointedly reminded that his habits are not fit for a disciplined living much to his and specially Vishaka's discomfiture. One can clearly see...it is an attempt by Dadi to unsettle Vishaka in trying to make her aware that Sameer's habits don't match up to the way the Somanis live. If viewers here pause for a moment without bringing in their sensibilities into the equation they will realise... the scene is a subtle build up for the backstory the track wishes to build for Vishaka. Here, I will implore you don't look at Vishaka thru the prism of a how mothers are usually known to be but simply as character and a product of xyz circumstances. The xyz circumstances we need a a better backstory of. Yet, make no mistake, what is evident is that Vishaka is being judged in her home as a woman who has brought up her son poorly and the implicit meanings could be varied at this stage...we don't know what Vishaka thinks about it. Is it a sense of shame or helplessness or something else but it is clear is that she is "out of her element" here. As for Sameer is like a fish out of out of water... this is not his zone of comfort...and his new surroundings are a reminder of how alien his circumstances are.
Let us also not forget that if Sameer were to have that one support in this place he would feel far more secure but if that had to happen.. wouldn't his situation be that much better as he does not much care for the rest. Vishaka's inability to be his support might strike us as odd but the track is subtly hinting at some undercurrents. For instance, any overt support from Vishaka for Sameer meets with a pointed lecture on how acclimatising and adjustment is key for change, leaving no room for Vishaka to negotiate further...Yes... if Vishaka were a brave woman she would have tried to reason with Dadi that she is only getting him to feel comfortable as he settles in but we have seen Vishaka is not forceful except with Sameer. As for the public demonstration of affection between Rohan and Vishaka...and the lack of it with respect to Sameer...while it may strike us as odd...let us remind ourselves, Vishaka has always been shown as a person trying hard to make Sameer match upto Rohan's achievements, (now which we know is ) thanks to an overbearing Dadi who is very clearly saying that achievements are the key measure of upbringing. Vishaka has been away from Sameer for long periods and her limited interaction could have all been fractious as we have seen from time to time. Anyways will wait for more to unravel. Rohan is the quieter one...even if a bit odd...seems to be a guy who will "adjust" and Deepika...is a naughty girl in a very sterile environment..Well...will have to ask Dadi how did that miracle happen. Ofc, i wish they chose more juvenile tricks in keeping with the age but at the moment I am seeing a contrast developing to indicate that innate characteristics are difficult to control...a lesson that perhaps Dadi will learn through the jugalbandi of the kids. We did see a resurgent Sameer quickly reminding Dadi that he is no mehmaan...
Let's see what happened today!!
Naina... having known that Sameer is in a dire state... her restlessness only increases...but she is not at liberty to call at will as she is constrained by lack of information and circumsatnce. But such is human nature.. when we are anxious or very happy, all our attempts at being discreet will fail... Naina has started to exhibit some strange behaviour that will come to the notice of elders. When the going was good she was in a happy state, able to see the rosy future but clearly she is "out of her element here" Ishq aur mushq chupaye nahin chupti!! The seeds have been sown.
Sameer after waking from the slumber that jolted him to the awareness of his surroundings..far away from Naina ...tries to phone up Naina, His presence is unwelcome in the home that he now inhabits and every action of his is an aggravation for mom beta duo of Somanis. When Sameer is asked to partake of the food and he refuses... he is pointedly reminded that his habits are not fit for a disciplined living much to his and specially Vishaka's discomfiture. One can clearly see...it is an attempt by Dadi to unsettle Vishaka in trying to make her aware that Sameer's habits don't match up to the way the Somanis live. If viewers here pause for a moment without bringing in their sensibilities into the equation they will realise... the scene is a subtle build up for the backstory the track wishes to build for Vishaka. Here, I will implore you don't look at Vishaka thru the prism of a how mothers are usually known to be but simply as character and a product of xyz circumstances. The xyz circumstances we need a a better backstory of. Yet, make no mistake, what is evident is that Vishaka is being judged in her home as a woman who has brought up her son poorly and the implicit meanings could be varied at this stage...we don't know what Vishaka thinks about it. Is it a sense of shame or helplessness or something else but it is clear is that she is "out of her element" here. As for Sameer is like a fish out of out of water... this is not his zone of comfort...and his new surroundings are a reminder of how alien his circumstances are.
Let us also not forget that if Sameer were to have that one support in this place he would feel far more secure but if that had to happen.. wouldn't his situation be that much better as he does not much care for the rest. Vishaka's inability to be his support might strike us as odd but the track is subtly hinting at some undercurrents. For instance, any overt support from Vishaka for Sameer meets with a pointed lecture on how acclimatising and adjustment is key for change, leaving no room for Vishaka to negotiate further...Yes... if Vishaka were a brave woman she would have tried to reason with Dadi that she is only getting him to feel comfortable as he settles in but we have seen Vishaka is not forceful except with Sameer. As for the public demonstration of affection between Rohan and Vishaka...and the lack of it with respect to Sameer...while it may strike us as odd...let us remind ourselves, Vishaka has always been shown as a person trying hard to make Sameer match upto Rohan's achievements, (now which we know is ) thanks to an overbearing Dadi who is very clearly saying that achievements are the key measure of upbringing. Vishaka has been away from Sameer for long periods and her limited interaction could have all been fractious as we have seen from time to time. Anyways will wait for more to unravel. Rohan is the quieter one...even if a bit odd...seems to be a guy who will "adjust" and Deepika...is a naughty girl in a very sterile environment..Well...will have to ask Dadi how did that miracle happen. Ofc, i wish they chose more juvenile tricks in keeping with the age but at the moment I am seeing a contrast developing to indicate that innate characteristics are difficult to control...a lesson that perhaps Dadi will learn through the jugalbandi of the kids. We did see a resurgent Sameer quickly reminding Dadi that he is no mehmaan...
Just a couple of comments about Dadi. I don't particularly find anything odd about Dadi's characterisation at the moment except for her introduction, which was a very unimaginative way to show a vindictive person. From then on, Dadi has merely shown herself to be a person who has a chip on her shoulder and will find ways and means to show her superior self to those around. Will things take a turn for the worse...well in sabun land they always do...it is extremely difficult to find near perfect portrayals of mean characters or for that matter the good souls. They are either too bad or too good..😆😆
As for the PVKM dynamics...Mundit are terribly missing Sameer and Swati and Kamya's enquiries only add to their misery. If that wasnt enough, their favourite tyrant on the block comes by to pour more misery. I am not sure what the scene wished to convey...all soaps suffer from one malady..that is when they wish to shine their attention on one character...they will leave others in darkness. Rakesh's inability to feel any empathy is not really surprising in the narrative but I have to say that the more the narrative makes him go this path...it would be that much more difficult to show any redemption for his character from hereon.
Sameer's recollection of his time with his friends is again a collage of happy memories serving to remind us viewers that he is friendless and his path is not going to be easy. He shares a room with a person who is his temperamental opposite, a house with people who have no particular interest in his welfare and a week ally in his mother, a woman who may have the intention to support him but lacks the will and conviction to be his partner or saathi...a reminder that his saathi is away...😊
Nivi and Laizu...Phew that was so tough...I don't know how you guys do it everyday...😲 Folks i wont try this stunt anymore 😆😆
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