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As much as I would love to dedicate my whole take today to that bangle scene, there are some things that have to be mentioned because they were so well executed. The first was the curiosity factor aroused for this Lakhan character and his history with Yash. More than what Lakhan can do for Yash now, I am curious to know what their history is, that Yash almost left him dead the last time they met, but he is not in jail. Yash seems to be the kind of person who would send a criminal to jail and do things strictly by the law, so why is he dealing with this goon by himself and not calling the police like he should? It is all very mysterious and I am dying for a glimpse into Yash's past that does not revolve solely around Arpita. The pottery was the first sign that there is more to him, and now we go deeper, it seems.
The second scene that totally deserves applause is the one between Paridhi and the Sr. Scindias. I thought that was beautifully done, without showing anyone at fault, per say but sort of making it clear to Paridhi that she was being unfair to some extent. And yet from her perspective, it is easy to see why she doesn't think she is being unfair. This is the risk that Prateek took when he married her, a risk that he didn't calculate. Adjustments that are going out on a limb for Paridhi are things that the Scindias take for granted, like wearing only sarees, asking before going out and having to be answerable to so many people. Similarly, things that are totally out of the question for the Scindias, like working women and wanting to do something other than stay at home and cook, are things that Paridhi takes for granted. Each side feels like they are giving more than they are getting because what they do get, they have already taken for granted.
Paridhi crossed a line today though by comparing herself with Aarti because the difference between her requests and Aarti's are pretty clear to anyone. Aarti asks for the sake of the family, never for herself, and Paridhi asks only for herself, not for the family. SP, being the smart administrator that he is, sees the need of the hour, the need to eliminate even that seed of doubt in Paridhi that she is being treated unfairly or unequally. He is responsible for the unity of this family and he knows where the risks lie. However, he comes true to Paridhi's false declaration of them being her parents by his advice. Be aware of what you have given before you demand, and you won't have to demand at all. But unfortunately, this is very idealistic of SP. Paridhi has been doing just that. She has given a lot of herself to this family, but they don't see it simply because that is the minimum they expect. On a side note, I loved the detail of Pankaj's expression when Paridhi asked Vidhi if she wouldn't mind taking over the work. He did not look happy with the idea... I would love to see him fight for his wife's rights here.
And now to the bangle scene. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways! What a sweet, funny, adorable, intriguing and wondrous scene this was, with Aarti and Yash clashing in a hilarious battle of the egos! I love that among the other benefits of being in love, Aarti is beginning to read Yash like a book simply because she is now so invested in him and his happiness. She sees Chagan buying Bhavri bangles and the explanation behind it, and immediately turns to her own husband. Yash, though being polite is still feeling the sting from the morning and tries to throw a little attitude of his own. I loved his clipped responses to her here where he kept cutting her off as though urging her to get to the point already so he can go. He ends up doing a classic Yash and jumping to conclusions before Aarti is finished: the ritual of the monsoon is to push on the swing...I did that. It is as though Yash is answering Aarti's plea to come alive for the kids...I did that. But now she is asking for more, she is asking for a bit of him for herself in the name of another ritual.
But Yash, though tempted, does not let go of this opportunity to throw around some attitude, little knowing that Aarti is on to him. Notice he sticks around despite the fact that he claims to be disinterested, just to see what Aarti will do without him and she takes him by surprise once again. On this trip because of the pottery, and before while working with him, she has discovered the deeply artistic side of Yash, the one who is averse to anything that is not beautiful and picturesque. This coupled with his OCD tendencies make him outraged at the idea that she would buy bangles that were not only ugly, but didn't match what she was wearing. He knows that he will have to look at those bangles all day if she buys them and can't fathom why the Aartiji of exquisite taste is committing such a faux pas!
I don't think it occurred to the dunce even once that he was being played by wifey. He genuinely thought she needed him to rescue her from a fashion disaster and he rose to the occasion. I just loved that he wanted to choose the "right" bangles and give them to her while standing. But she is not having any of his beneficence any more, he is her husband, her equal and so she makes him come down to her level before accepting his gift. And even though Yash seemed irritated and exasperated, he enjoyed that very feeling. Scoffing at Aarti's insanity makes him feel all manly and rational, which in turn draws him further towards her to try and figure out her irrational actions. It is a beautiful cycle that Aarti is creating, simply by being herself. She challenges Yash to solve the puzzle that she is every moment, and he is getting addicted to her.
Today he stuck around even though he claimed not to believe in the rivaz, he just sat there after he put the bangles on her, waiting for to give him a sign of what was next, and then when he got up, it was he who turned around and looked at Aarti playing with her bangles, which made her hide her face with a jerk. On the one hand, she stared at him fixedly after getting the bangles, with her hands on either side, and then a moment later when he turned back, she covered her face with the same bangles, and he took a few steps back to see just what she was doing. She is throwing challenge after challenge in his path and he is starting to go along for the ride, inhibitions falling away.
Finally, Aarti got her own bangles! 😃 At this point they are just glass, fragile and inexpensive, but they are her own, and given to her by Yash. This is the symbol of his beginning to think of her as his wife in her own right and the best part is that nobody understands the value but Aarti herself.
The second scene that totally deserves applause is the one between Paridhi and the Sr. Scindias. I thought that was beautifully done, without showing anyone at fault, per say but sort of making it clear to Paridhi that she was being unfair to some extent. And yet from her perspective, it is easy to see why she doesn't think she is being unfair. This is the risk that Prateek took when he married her, a risk that he didn't calculate. Adjustments that are going out on a limb for Paridhi are things that the Scindias take for granted, like wearing only sarees, asking before going out and having to be answerable to so many people. Similarly, things that are totally out of the question for the Scindias, like working women and wanting to do something other than stay at home and cook, are things that Paridhi takes for granted. Each side feels like they are giving more than they are getting because what they do get, they have already taken for granted.
Paridhi crossed a line today though by comparing herself with Aarti because the difference between her requests and Aarti's are pretty clear to anyone. Aarti asks for the sake of the family, never for herself, and Paridhi asks only for herself, not for the family. SP, being the smart administrator that he is, sees the need of the hour, the need to eliminate even that seed of doubt in Paridhi that she is being treated unfairly or unequally. He is responsible for the unity of this family and he knows where the risks lie. However, he comes true to Paridhi's false declaration of them being her parents by his advice. Be aware of what you have given before you demand, and you won't have to demand at all. But unfortunately, this is very idealistic of SP. Paridhi has been doing just that. She has given a lot of herself to this family, but they don't see it simply because that is the minimum they expect. On a side note, I loved the detail of Pankaj's expression when Paridhi asked Vidhi if she wouldn't mind taking over the work. He did not look happy with the idea... I would love to see him fight for his wife's rights here.
And now to the bangle scene. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways! What a sweet, funny, adorable, intriguing and wondrous scene this was, with Aarti and Yash clashing in a hilarious battle of the egos! I love that among the other benefits of being in love, Aarti is beginning to read Yash like a book simply because she is now so invested in him and his happiness. She sees Chagan buying Bhavri bangles and the explanation behind it, and immediately turns to her own husband. Yash, though being polite is still feeling the sting from the morning and tries to throw a little attitude of his own. I loved his clipped responses to her here where he kept cutting her off as though urging her to get to the point already so he can go. He ends up doing a classic Yash and jumping to conclusions before Aarti is finished: the ritual of the monsoon is to push on the swing...I did that. It is as though Yash is answering Aarti's plea to come alive for the kids...I did that. But now she is asking for more, she is asking for a bit of him for herself in the name of another ritual.
But Yash, though tempted, does not let go of this opportunity to throw around some attitude, little knowing that Aarti is on to him. Notice he sticks around despite the fact that he claims to be disinterested, just to see what Aarti will do without him and she takes him by surprise once again. On this trip because of the pottery, and before while working with him, she has discovered the deeply artistic side of Yash, the one who is averse to anything that is not beautiful and picturesque. This coupled with his OCD tendencies make him outraged at the idea that she would buy bangles that were not only ugly, but didn't match what she was wearing. He knows that he will have to look at those bangles all day if she buys them and can't fathom why the Aartiji of exquisite taste is committing such a faux pas!
I don't think it occurred to the dunce even once that he was being played by wifey. He genuinely thought she needed him to rescue her from a fashion disaster and he rose to the occasion. I just loved that he wanted to choose the "right" bangles and give them to her while standing. But she is not having any of his beneficence any more, he is her husband, her equal and so she makes him come down to her level before accepting his gift. And even though Yash seemed irritated and exasperated, he enjoyed that very feeling. Scoffing at Aarti's insanity makes him feel all manly and rational, which in turn draws him further towards her to try and figure out her irrational actions. It is a beautiful cycle that Aarti is creating, simply by being herself. She challenges Yash to solve the puzzle that she is every moment, and he is getting addicted to her.
Today he stuck around even though he claimed not to believe in the rivaz, he just sat there after he put the bangles on her, waiting for to give him a sign of what was next, and then when he got up, it was he who turned around and looked at Aarti playing with her bangles, which made her hide her face with a jerk. On the one hand, she stared at him fixedly after getting the bangles, with her hands on either side, and then a moment later when he turned back, she covered her face with the same bangles, and he took a few steps back to see just what she was doing. She is throwing challenge after challenge in his path and he is starting to go along for the ride, inhibitions falling away.
Finally, Aarti got her own bangles! 😃 At this point they are just glass, fragile and inexpensive, but they are her own, and given to her by Yash. This is the symbol of his beginning to think of her as his wife in her own right and the best part is that nobody understands the value but Aarti herself.
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