I didn't think I would write much about today's episode, considering it's a wedding, so it's bound to be beautiful, gorgeous, and symbolic. In that regard, nothing would be too surprising (everything would fit with what a wedding should look like and add to it's value).
But I'm pleasantly surprised.
- Karishma is new to acting, and in some scenes, her inexperience is obvious, but today, when she asked for her apology in nekh, it seemed genuine and soft delivery, which is a novelty for her so kudos to the effort. Likewise, the Aaru-Akshu scene was beautiful in my opinion. They felt like real sisters in that scene and that's amazing to see considering where they were at the beginning of the season. Aarohi was soothing her in a way that's typical of Akshara, albeit milder, and in her eyes we could see adoration for Akshu the bride. This situation isn't ideal for Aarohi but she's doing alright, by her standards. Then, there was this reassuring hand hold when Akshu was looking at Kaira and tearing up. There was room for improvement on Karishma's side but I'm definitely seeing her grow and that's what I can ask for as an audience bc she's not leaving the show anytime soon.
- Pranali acts on par with seasoned actresses, as she delivers the whirlwind of emotions going through a bride's mind with ease. It's a beautiful sight to see and it makes me respect YRKKH. I really liked the arylie wedding in Imlie. Sumbul and Fahmaan were spectacular and the rituals were completed well but the makers rushed the wedding and inserted a bunch of trp gimmicks that were unnecessary when those two powerhouses could drive the show alone. In YRKKH, it continues its traditions of grand and couple/family positive weddings which is a relief compared to other itv weddings (accidental sindoor pouring, dulha likes someone else, etc.)
- Poor Kartik. These Kaira references are gorgeous and I spoke about them in my last post. Pranali's "maa or mumma," always melts my heart. But no one thinks about Kartik. When Akshu was looking at Kaira's picture, she was only talking to Naira which is beautiful and heartbreaking (cause she never got to spend conscious time with Naira) but it makes me feel sad for Kartik. Despite all his flaws, he was a good father who adored his kids, especially his Akshu. For every Kartik mention, there are 8 Sirat mentions and 10 Naira mentions.
- Abhimanyu warning his cousins not to do any shararat with Akshu or during the varmala was my favourite scene. It was so sweet and so cute. That's the Abhimanyu I adore and I love seeing him on screen. "Main yaha apni marzi se aayan ho, main chata hoon varmala pehna, please meri Akshu ko pareeshan mat karna" hayeee. Honestly, I love those scenes when the dulha's side lifts their brother so the girl has a hard time and then, the dulha comes off and kneels before her so she has it easy (e.g., na bole tum na Maine kuch kaha). I think they're so romantic and sweet and this is a very cute version of that. Naam toh uska ghirija raka hai lol
- LOVE LOVE LOVE THE KAIRAV RECOGNITION AND PRAISE - OUR BOY BE WORKING SO HARD TO MAKE THIS WEDDING PERFECT SO THANK YOU BIRLAS AND GOENKAS FOR GIVING HIM HIS DUE
- I LOVE THE PRANK ON ABHI WITH THE NAKLI AKSHU DANCING LIKE A BHARATI LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE
- Akshu's grand entry!!!! MY QUEEN HAS ARRIVED AND SHE IS SHINING! I love that she walked herself out - such a power move
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