IKRS 24th October 2015 ep 66 My Take
The creative arts in any culture are the ethos of that nation.A historical recognition that gives an exclusive identity to the peoples. In many faiths across the world music, dance and song are seen as a basic part of their devotion. However some societies and sects can frown upon allowing such acts as daring and un conservative.The episode is about how to arrive at a decent outcome where the finer senses are allowed to flourish.
Indarani takes a decision and enforces it upon all. As of tomorrow no more returning to the mela. Either for business or participating in the competition. Viplav and the rest see the competition defunct's the previous strong hold of selling too. None dare challenge Inderani's decision, and as always Dulari backs her completely. it's like Dulari waits for a signal from Inderani so she can give vent to the tumult that brews in her deep down, In fact she suggests they return to Ashram immediately! where there will be no more temptations to trap them into new ideas. The temptation being Viplav and his hullabloo ideas! , who else? There is a cold war constantly going on from her side against Viplav. Viplav stops her before she leaves explains, the names can be deleted If they give them a replacement team. Dulari taunts, really and truly it's all his doing! so he too should collect his stuff. he resists and asks how is he responsible? and she snub shim , pity he can't see! let her make it clear, none of the Ashram girls will be dancing unashamedly on that stage! Did he get that? she has nothing else to add! and she begins to move. Stand up and be counted! Speak now! or forever hold your piece! Stop a while! Rajlaxmi challenges , she has to say something. Viplav offers to hold the box dulari carrys. Rajlaxmi says, why are they not allowed to take part?if that's the case? then perhaps they should be kept chained to the Ashram ?why are they even allowed out? She always dreamt of becoming a great dancer. Her parents allowed her to learn dancing but after marriage her in laws forbade her to pursue it. Now this white colour restricts her, robs them of every joy. This competition is a god sent! that's why without out our knowledge our names turned up in the competition! God wants us to participate,win and alleviate our hardships! argues Rajlaxmi. Viplav supports her vociferously, but then stops as he may be seen to instigate . But Viplav does add that it takes a lot of guts and confidence to take part in a competition; and if they want too, then they should be allowed. Dulari, reminds Rajlaxmi, if Inderani says so, then all, just need to return back to the Ashram without any further dissension. Dulari is fast becoming known for her draconian mindset, which seems to beat against Viplav's practical approach.They leave ,but Viplav now smiles, as he senses he has started progressive thinking amongst some widows.
Muffled insurrection against freedom of expression. Back at the Ashram while Dhani paints clay models.Raj laxmi dances in the silvery light of the moon and Dhani watches her. Suvarna comes in with tea , and Rajlaxmi pulls her to join in too. Dhani reminds them badi amma disallowed participation in the competition and it's doubtful she'll change her mind. Raj laxmi tells Dhani to ignore them and get on with what she's doing.. Suddenly the jingle of brass bells sound.. Viplav tip toes down the stairs and gives them ghungroos, belled anklets and says , tonight forget ,all boundaries and limitations, just practice, concentrate on winning in mind! and dance in such a way that these ghungroos musical anklets fall in love with your feet! and reform the mindset of those people who think what you do is wrong! alongside he desires to catch Dhani's reaction to the dance and music activity..not forgetting to buck up the dancers! Too who vow not to let him down. he prompts their dance with the back up of table and sitar music.. Dhani..side tracked in her diva painting, reminds him about the level of volume.. which may wake up the rest of the Ashram, bringing an end of their practice..he says he knows.
This is all about a subtle giving in to the gentle cadence of the musical notes.. going with the flow. Viplav watches them how their feet moved to the sound of the sitar, he also looks out for Dhani's reaction too as she watches them while she paints the model too. Suvarna nearly falls on to Viplav as she rotates around. He shows them a more disciplined twirl. Then he notices Dhani's foot on the floor it taps with the rhythm of the music and sound of the gunghroos. Yet she appears painting her diva holder.. Her upper body too sways very slowly . Viplav gives an impish smile. The magic of suvarana and Rajlaxmi 's dance seems to be reaching Dhani too.. Psst! He draws her attention, if she wants to join them ,than what is she waiting for? he tempts her .she immediately stops her foot tapping! and gets up abruptly. Dhani! He calls after her and grabs her arm from the back.. did he say something offensive? her foot tapping made him think my be she's interested in joining Suvarna and Raj laxmi... he'll show her how ,and he grabs both her arms and stretches them into dance steps.. an unholy act or a helping hand towards a giant leap? dhaneee! Shouts Dulari from the top of the stairs. she comes leaping down..shamless girl! and with full force she delivers a forceful slap across Dhani's face. The slap epitomizes her frustration as a mother at being unable to thwart Viplav's innovations. Viplav dives to one side and is shocked at Dulari's slap across Dhani's face! what was she doing Viplav.. explains but he gets yelled upon, he'd better not say a word. she asks Dhani again what exactly was she doing? what was she doing with him?? it's clear that Dulari is fast losing control over reality.. she now doubts Dhani's chastity... what was going on? she screamed. Raj laxmi protests, but is, told you to shut up too by a hysterical Dulari. Then she spots and holds the ghungroos and wants to know where they came from? they are dancing on the sly under cover of the night they want to turn this Ashram into a brothel...and a fit of rage she throws the ghungroos across the floor. Viplav looks deeply distressed and shamefaced.. it's Viplav! Viplav! every where.. here in the Ashram! Dhani gets attacked by scathing words and a rough palm..due to viplav!!
Viplav! Viplav ! here too.. Dashrant is deep in obeisance . Kanak enters interrupts his devotion, he tells her off what has an volcano has erupted that she forced to top his worship. She cries when a crisis is on the spread then the devote has to interrupt and call upon god to listen...Viplav has gone off the rails he is assisting the widows to sell their goods. On top of that he's teaching them to dance as well him. Sternly he I tells her he'll look into the matter and next time think twice of interrupting his worship and next time she should come with a solution to the problem rather than the problem.
Time to
explain or say sorry? or become a punching bag.. a severe scene which shows Viplav's
patience in handling a bitter hysterical mother.He is called a hypocrite, an instigator,
who has put a spell on her daughter.so
much so that Dhani, even speaks his language now. Viplav is emotionally hurt ,but he still stays focused on his point
of view, regarding the exploration and celebration of talents.. Viplav goes to Dulari and stands before her..takes her
hand and gives her a glass of water.
Indrani turns around.. Viplav kneels
before her and explains, she mis understands
,he respects all the women in this place, why would he instigate any one,or
show them the wrong path. Neither he wishes to anything adverse here. She has
to believe him..he went to get their name deleted but the mela organizer
rejected it , what fault is that of
mine.then he too thought may be god has given them an golden opportunity. There's good money in it. She taunts , she
knew it with you rich lot everything boils down to money. No with us poor widows our self- respect is
everything for us, and we can't see anything beyond our self respect.does he think she's
blind she can't see what's up to? She knows
that he's the one whose given her buchiya name for the competition. Dhani walks
into the door way. Dulari cries, she
knows he'll deny it but since he's come into the Ashram he is doing some cheap
joke every so often!So he can't frighten
us , but they won't be frightened. He is
one who is sweet on the outset , but as
soon as one turns ones face he stabs the
back! Viplav is shocked at her words. ..she continues, does he recognise that what- ever he does can cause so much pain to someone else? Her
buchiya is a widow , she is a widow's
mother. How much she has to bear and
hear does he have any idea? No he doesn't and he won't understand either. Gives
up Dulari .dhani calls out,maayi I she
saw wih her own eyes he went to get our names crossed off but he refused.
Dulari nods at Dhani sarcastically. I heard that one fish spoils the whole pond
, seen it today, nice one child.. Only what
you speak is his language. Now they both better listen once and for all they
can try both of you to convince me, but they will not make her change her mind.
Dhani just cries and runs away. Indarani says. what is she saying?Dulari disagrees with Inderani.. as it's her who has
blinkers on she can see clearly that since Viplav came to the Ashram he is on a mission to herald in a
change! But she will oppose his flow!..so
Viplav and all else, begin to see the bitter side of her Dulari that her anger brings out.. Dulari puts up resistance against change.. Viplav is THE CHANGE!
The voice of a devotional song.. that appeals to the goddess Durga maa..flows through the mouth of Dhani's voice ,whose own mother now lashes out in anger against her and vilplav. Durga goddess ,the mother goddess is invoked for her mercies.. so her own Dulari mother can see the true meaning of trusting her own child.. the widows sing praises of goddess Ambaa.. calling for peace.. A man, is pulled into the devotional singing. Viplav shares his happiness, at seeing them in peace, moving in the throes of complete devotion to the goddess Amba, Durga, Gauri. He asks Dulari, will she consider this song and dance too as going against the rules of the ashram? Viplav glorifies the talents that god gives to humans... song and dance is an integral part of our devotion.. how can it be enclosed within four wall? or within boundaries! both young and old listen to it, and watch it ,that's why he's pressing, by calling it wrong? turning away from it?Creation has given us sound and music ,we should accept it happily.. he gives, faith references of the goddess Swarsati who stands for dance and music, Lord Krishna,Rama with his musical flute, and lord Shiva's dumru ,and tandev... if only they try just a little to alter the way we think , then we will see devotion and faith in it...and Viplav leaves.. the widows with the thought of linking the creative arts as devotional acts rather than evil acts.. as Dhani looks at him along with the other widows .. wondering if Viplav'talk had any impact on Dulari
Next morning.. he comes down in the courtyard and quietly picks up the big boxes and asks , is no one coming with him to the mela?no one replies and he says he'll count till five..after that he'll leave.. 1,2, 3, 4 and a half, 4.45.. 5! fine they don't have to come. but before he leaves, he wants to remind them, that Dushera is about good winning the war over evil..and he has full faith that the good within them.. will not allow this fear in them in winning.. he is leaving alone he'll sell all the stuff and only then he'll return. dulari glares at him as he leaves..
A fine episode that appeals to the mood of Navartri and Dusshera.. there is a battle of wills on screen as well. old age ideas up against new age thoughts which extends and exalts the strengths of faith.. Hamlet53 25.10.15
Precap: against the orange back ground.. the dark silhouette of a woman dances to the song that sings praises of goddess Durga ..viplav is shocked to see Raj laxmi with a bandaged head.. you?? if you are here who is that? Raj laxmi replies, Dhani and he says what??..
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