Sajan - a unique twist?

Getting into the bus and the seating took half the episode, the song another few minutes, and Nupur’s monologues to herself about getting over Mayank some more time. The meaningful part – and I wonder if this is going to be a source of conflict – was the conversation between Samrat and Gunjan. I used to wonder what conflict they would create between SG because they had such a good understanding – thought it had to be an external one, maybe related to Samrat’s parents and their accepting Gunjan. Am pleasantly surprised – if they had done that, it would have been interesting but nothing new, and the strength of the SG bond is such that it wouldn’t have seriously been any threat to SG.

But if they do raise this, and do it very sensitively, it could be quite meaningful again and relevant. How far can today’s youth go – especially in a long term relationship, or what they feel will be one. There is no doubt about SG’s love for each other, nor that their relationship seems to be for keeps. There is also no doubt that they are not going to get married for a long time – they are both really young, 1st or 2nd year of college at the most. 19 – 20? They won’t get married for at least another four - five years or so – Gunjan is serious about her studies, and Samrat is changing himself to be worthy of her. So – what do they do in the meantime? Keep exchanging shy glances and meaningful looks? Or hold hands? He’s a young guy, madly in love, and so is she young and madly in love. Right now she’s feeling shy and nervous because the whole thing is new, and Samrat has been sensitive enough to say what he did to put her at ease and let her know that he’s not going to jump on her. But he’s going to want to get closer sooner or later, and – so is Gunjan. Is she nervous because he’s wanting to get closer, or because she doesn’t want to stop him? And does she not want to stop him because she doesn’t want to hurt him, or because she doesn’t want to stop him period?

Like I said, very interesting and relevant. I just HOPE they do it well - if this is what they're going to take up next in the Sajan track, it has to be very sensitively done. The base is already there - the strong relationship, now let's see what happens next.

Two more things on this one - one, Sam is possessive. That's twice he's said already in two days that Gunjan is mine. It stems from his loneliness, and that he's finally found someone whom he can call his own, who loves him a lot, unconditionally. But yes, he's becoming possessive. Shades of Armaan here? But secondly, that might be where the part about determining your own limits comes in.
Also I rather liked Gunjan saying firmly that she can take care of herself. Yes, she is strong from within and this strength of character is going to be enhanced by her new found confidence, which in turn, stems from his love. But conversely, which might be a stumbling block - he will want to take care of her, and she is suddenly showing a small streak of independence! So lots of nuances here.

Another thing which struck me - the conflict could be either the physical part of their relationship, or the conflict between balancing love and other things like studies, home, relatives, life. Will Gunjan be worried about Nupur and Samrat be like - I'm most important, I want your time and your attention? Or the balance between love and studies - oh boy, I've been there! Again it's a relevant issue.

Enjoyed my communications experts as usual - loved their talk in the bus about their feelings and how things have changed. They talked when they were friends, and they're not holding back either, acknowledging their love without any hesitation, although with a hint of shyness and wonder at the newness of it all. Well handled - creatives seem to be handling some of their issues much better now after the disastrous Sheena and the jail tracks.

On another note - MN. I SAID they have to break up or separate before their relationship can grow! Looks like the creatives agree with me!