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.
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