Monday 20th May
The bombshell drops and Chhanchhan realises, after an interminable lecture from Uma Ben, that Uma Ben is Manav's mother. And she goes into a state of shock ... quite understandably so.
Manav dikra listens to the entire showdown ... with his mother in excellent fighting spirit ... and then sees her lapse back into nautanki of dying mode once back home ... so his backbone stays intact ... for now.
Chhanchhan's family also in a state of shock ... what to do ... the choice between their daughter's love and happiness ... vs the dread of sending her into a home where her MIL already hates her ... and has shown how manipulative and vindictive she can be.
I really enjoyed the Sarabhai family scenes ... very realistic and true to life ... how does a family make this decision ... knowingly send her into the lion's den, or break her relationship, and also her heart ... a heartache for any family, especially when the daughter is a pampered and much-loved child, and they are not in any hurry to get her married ... their only concern is her happiness.
And as usual Sanaya rocks in the emotional scenes ... her bewilderment at Uma Ben's venom-filled lecture turning to disbelieving shock as she finally puts the pieces together and realises that Uma Ben is Manav's mother ... her complete shocked silence after that as UB continues her tirade ... Simple and Ashika, the friends were good too ... so were the entire Sarabhai family, all united in their anger against Uma Ben and their worry for Chhanchhan ...
Loved the last Daadi-Chhanchhan scene ... CC's worry is centred around Manav's stand in the entire matter ... and very rightly so ... his support makes the entire difference to her decision. And as Dadi says, even if she has his support, will it be enough? For her whole life?
A tough decision to make ...
(Again ... with FK being the weak actor he is, I still say ... Run, Chhanchhan, run for your life! He's not worth it! ... But oh well ... phir serial kaise chalega?)
*edited*
Re-watched the episode ... while I found Uma Ben's tirade really long again, Sanaya's expressions were perfect all through ...the initial bewilderment as to the reason for this new attack ... the brief flash of defiance and anger as UB insults her family, though still as politely as she can make it ... then as the truth slowly starts to dawn, and she realizes that UB is Manav's mother, her bewilderment changing to complete and utter shock ... and the heartbreak entering as UB declares that CC will never marry Manav ... Could almost see Chhanchhan's word collapsing around her shoulders. Here she was getting ready with a mixture of excitement and nervousness to meet Manav's mother, hoping to win her over ... and the shock she gets when she realises who she is ... and knows she will never be able to win her over, regardless of what she does.
Loved the Sarabhai family scene too ... with the entire family all worried and angry and upset for Chhanchhan, especially the father so worried for his princess girl ... reminded me of my dad ...
Also loved the worried mom-dad talk ... again CC's dad most angry and upset that he doesn't want to send Chhanchhan into that house, even with Manav's support, because UB will make CC's life miserable, and he's not ready to accept seeing his daughter unhappy for a moment ... CC's mom calmer and more pragmatic, knows that CC loves Manav and she hopes that with Manav's support, CC will be able to deal with UB, but the dad is not ready to see his daughter in discomfort at all.
And I simply loved the last Chhanchhan-Daadi scene. Sanaya portrayed so beautifully the dilemma of Chhanchhan ... a girl in love, still in shock from the revelation that the MIL she was so excited and nervous to meet had turned out to be her arch-enemy Uma Ben ... the entire future she was planning so happily and excitedly with the man she loved, suddenly now looked so doubtful and uncertain ... everything turned on its head in the span of one single encounter ... yet she was trying to hold on to the love she felt for Manav, and hope that it would be enough ... but when Daadi, an old lady, wise and experienced in the ways of the world, asked her ... 'will Manav's love be enough to overcome the troubles you will face with Uma Ben?' ... Chhanchhan doesn't know, she's not sure at all.
Beautifully portrayed by both actresses ... the old lady worried about her darling granddaughter and her nervousness ... Chhanchhan a girl who has always been confident and strong, but is now nervous and unsure and scared for the first time in her life ... this is a decision which will affect her entire life.
I think any girl who has got married against the wishes of her parents, or even more, against the wishes of her in-laws, can relate to this scene and feel Chhanchhan's nervousness and fears. I know of girls who did ... when the wedding goes ahead, in most cases, the parents come around, but sometimes after years of estrangement and bitterness.
Another good episode ... helped that Manav had minimum screen space and it was mostly Supriya at first, and then Sanaya ... these two are definitely the strength of the show ... especially Sanaya. Her expressions throughout the family scenes and with her daadi were riveting. Re-watched the episode just to watch her face. Sanaya is unbeatable in emotional scenes.
As for FK
... since it seems less and less likely that he will be replaced, all I can hope for is that after the marriage, he will be sidelined. He is still quite bad ... he holds one expression on his face through the entire scene, no reaction to the other actors at all.
The bombshell drops and Chhanchhan realises, after an interminable lecture from Uma Ben, that Uma Ben is Manav's mother. And she goes into a state of shock ... quite understandably so.
Manav dikra listens to the entire showdown ... with his mother in excellent fighting spirit ... and then sees her lapse back into nautanki of dying mode once back home ... so his backbone stays intact ... for now.
Chhanchhan's family also in a state of shock ... what to do ... the choice between their daughter's love and happiness ... vs the dread of sending her into a home where her MIL already hates her ... and has shown how manipulative and vindictive she can be.
I really enjoyed the Sarabhai family scenes ... very realistic and true to life ... how does a family make this decision ... knowingly send her into the lion's den, or break her relationship, and also her heart ... a heartache for any family, especially when the daughter is a pampered and much-loved child, and they are not in any hurry to get her married ... their only concern is her happiness.
And as usual Sanaya rocks in the emotional scenes ... her bewilderment at Uma Ben's venom-filled lecture turning to disbelieving shock as she finally puts the pieces together and realises that Uma Ben is Manav's mother ... her complete shocked silence after that as UB continues her tirade ... Simple and Ashika, the friends were good too ... so were the entire Sarabhai family, all united in their anger against Uma Ben and their worry for Chhanchhan ...
Loved the last Daadi-Chhanchhan scene ... CC's worry is centred around Manav's stand in the entire matter ... and very rightly so ... his support makes the entire difference to her decision. And as Dadi says, even if she has his support, will it be enough? For her whole life?
A tough decision to make ...
(Again ... with FK being the weak actor he is, I still say ... Run, Chhanchhan, run for your life! He's not worth it! ... But oh well ... phir serial kaise chalega?)
*edited*
Re-watched the episode ... while I found Uma Ben's tirade really long again, Sanaya's expressions were perfect all through ...the initial bewilderment as to the reason for this new attack ... the brief flash of defiance and anger as UB insults her family, though still as politely as she can make it ... then as the truth slowly starts to dawn, and she realizes that UB is Manav's mother, her bewilderment changing to complete and utter shock ... and the heartbreak entering as UB declares that CC will never marry Manav ... Could almost see Chhanchhan's word collapsing around her shoulders. Here she was getting ready with a mixture of excitement and nervousness to meet Manav's mother, hoping to win her over ... and the shock she gets when she realises who she is ... and knows she will never be able to win her over, regardless of what she does.
Loved the Sarabhai family scene too ... with the entire family all worried and angry and upset for Chhanchhan, especially the father so worried for his princess girl ... reminded me of my dad ...
Also loved the worried mom-dad talk ... again CC's dad most angry and upset that he doesn't want to send Chhanchhan into that house, even with Manav's support, because UB will make CC's life miserable, and he's not ready to accept seeing his daughter unhappy for a moment ... CC's mom calmer and more pragmatic, knows that CC loves Manav and she hopes that with Manav's support, CC will be able to deal with UB, but the dad is not ready to see his daughter in discomfort at all.
And I simply loved the last Chhanchhan-Daadi scene. Sanaya portrayed so beautifully the dilemma of Chhanchhan ... a girl in love, still in shock from the revelation that the MIL she was so excited and nervous to meet had turned out to be her arch-enemy Uma Ben ... the entire future she was planning so happily and excitedly with the man she loved, suddenly now looked so doubtful and uncertain ... everything turned on its head in the span of one single encounter ... yet she was trying to hold on to the love she felt for Manav, and hope that it would be enough ... but when Daadi, an old lady, wise and experienced in the ways of the world, asked her ... 'will Manav's love be enough to overcome the troubles you will face with Uma Ben?' ... Chhanchhan doesn't know, she's not sure at all.
Beautifully portrayed by both actresses ... the old lady worried about her darling granddaughter and her nervousness ... Chhanchhan a girl who has always been confident and strong, but is now nervous and unsure and scared for the first time in her life ... this is a decision which will affect her entire life.
I think any girl who has got married against the wishes of her parents, or even more, against the wishes of her in-laws, can relate to this scene and feel Chhanchhan's nervousness and fears. I know of girls who did ... when the wedding goes ahead, in most cases, the parents come around, but sometimes after years of estrangement and bitterness.
Another good episode ... helped that Manav had minimum screen space and it was mostly Supriya at first, and then Sanaya ... these two are definitely the strength of the show ... especially Sanaya. Her expressions throughout the family scenes and with her daadi were riveting. Re-watched the episode just to watch her face. Sanaya is unbeatable in emotional scenes.
As for FK
... since it seems less and less likely that he will be replaced, all I can hope for is that after the marriage, he will be sidelined. He is still quite bad ... he holds one expression on his face through the entire scene, no reaction to the other actors at all. 
well serial might just daudega.........they can always say CC decides to dump Manav and falls for her adopted son (you know son of either manav's dad or mom's sister or brother's son who has come from abroad, array Mumbai bhi chalega and has been at odds with Umaben) who is a better actor and tells Umaben to jaao and pareshan Maanav's wife as his wife is out of bounds for her. Ofcourse it would be Khichdi with Kekta K and Sanz can always give a growling look to Manav and Manav can respond by giving a look that conveys......well, who cares?
ReplyDeleteI liked that the Dad asked the Question, how can we send her there, Will CC be still willing to go ahead and where does Manav figure in this.....Yaar they could have had a nice romcom with the family trying to hook her up with their candidates, I still say they can change the story even now.
ROFL ... Shweths, Khichdi it will be all right! Hayee, I wish CC could find a non-dikra ... but yeh socho, if Arnav Singh Raizada couldn't stop Mami from calling Khushi Phati Saree for the longest time, then Manav or his adopted/twin/cousin/step brother kis khet ki mooli hai?! :)))
DeleteIf CC had any sense she would run as far as possible from that Uma Ben ...
Romcom this is not going to be ... I thought it would be a lighter show, but all the UB-CC confrontations have been pretty heavy duty ones so far. Let's see what happens after the wedding.
Manav can still change his face ... hope springs eternal ;) It doesn't have to be right after IPL ends ... it can be even later ... Ayaan changed after six months, KTLK mein Mohnish Behl changed to Sharad Kelkar even later. I hope FK gets an movie offer soon :)))
Chalo, koi nahin ... shaadi ho jaye then CC can tell Manav, jaa beta, go earn a living for us so we can leave this zoo soon ... and Manav can spend all his days at work, and leave CC to handle his mom.
Dia,
DeleteI suggest we all start praying that FK gets an offer soon.(Another good idea would be for San- fans to get together and make a movie happen.)
Another option would be to send him ABROAD for an important venture. Kabab main haddi mat banna, betaa.
Fantastic write- up, an enticing one too.
I am catching the A/N repeat, for sure.
Array Dia, the problem wohi toh hai, this guy is not ANY Khet ki mooli hai more like the rubber or plastic mooli which we use so kids learn vegetables, okay thoda zyada ho gaya:)
DeleteAnd I have been saying it from Day one, send him abroad or outside the city for a looooooooooooooooooooong trip, jhalak dikhalaying only via telephone convo ya have Sanz read his mails with her voicevoer, problemo soloved:)
Today Sanaya was just awesome in the confrontation scene with Supriya Pathak. Her expressions just won me over for the entire episode. Hope they write more scenes where Sanaya can show her full caliber. Supriya was good as usual.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed Sarabhai family reactions and scenes, just how a normal loving family of a girl would react. Uma Ben is really twisted, seeing her son troubled does not bother her, she is in for more nautanki.
Past two episodes have been a notch above the rest, hope they keep up the momentum now. Have a feeling Sanaya and Supriya will give us some awesome scenes ahead :)
Hold your horses gals! Loved your flights of imagination, but FK is here to stay, so we just have to get used to that! Sigh!
-Uma
Uma,
DeleteAgree ... am going to ignore FK as much as possible from now on. Just one last week till IPL ends ... if they don't change him, we know we are stuck with him.
Chalo, as long as Sanaya and Supriya get all the screen space, chalega ... today was another good episode, with lots of Sanaya and Supriya ... that's what we're really watching the show for.
But I can't wait till CC starts tackling Uma Ben ... so far, Uma Ben has been getting the best of her at all their encounters. The tables will have to start turning after marriage ... I guess once CC also realizes Uma Ben's duplicity and hypocrisy, she will start fighting back. Right now she doesn't fully understand why UB is so dead against her, she has been nothing but polite to UB, but has stuck up for her beliefs and helped out Purvi as best she could. It is UB's ego which has interpreted everything CC has done as being directed against her.