Monday 21st April
Today was one of those episodes where I don't feel like writing much, but just going back over the episode in my mind, and enjoying it again and again. A sweet and light as air episode ... starting with Rudra telling Paro he didn't want to take her to Jaipur, Paro agreeing that she didn't want to go anyway ... and going out to remove her bangles and hide her disappointment ...
Outside she tells herself that she knew he wouldn't take her anyway ... convincing herself that it's all right ... Rudra comes outside and discovers her burn ... first he asks if he was responsible, did he cause it? A first for him, to realise that every time he holds her so roughly, he can hurt her ... she has to swear that he didn't, before he believes her. Then he asks her how she got the burn ... takes her back to the room to put salve on it, as naturally as though he's been doing this all his life ... they are already falling into such a comfortable husband-wife relationship.
And Paro tells him the truth, the exact truth ... enough for him to decipher who is behind the burn ... just as Paro did.
And off he goes to do some Rudra taandav ... not much though ... just enough to warn KCM not to touch Paro ever again ... because if he sees even a scratch on Paro, KCM will regret it. KCM does ask why he's breaking his vows of hatred ... but he also vowed not to let anyone interfere between him and his wife ... his vows are between him and Paro, no one else. For the world, he is her husband, with all of a husband's rights and duties ... and one of his duties is to protect his wife. Now and forever.
On the way back to his room, Rudra has a short moment of reflection ... of regret ... as he remembers how Paro hid her wrists ... hid her pain ... for his sake alone.
(Short moment ... too short ... they should have lingered on his regret longer.)
And he knows he can't leave her behind ... he can't risk another moment of pain for Paro ... she will hide her pain for his sake ... he can't leave her at the mercy of KCM.
So a surprised Paro is told to pack for Jaipur. Along with very husbandly advice on weather, warm clothes and the like.
*crazy day ... very quick update*
Rest of the episode was a delightful ride into the modern world, as seen through the innocent, untested eyes of Paro ... the delights of a hotel room, soft beds, key cards, running hot water, and best of all, champagne and flowers with a name card proclaiming her to be Mrs Parvati Rudra Pratap Ranawat to the world. A world which her gruff husband introduces her to, with surprising patience and a notable absence of his habitual anger.
Why was Rudra so mellow? His indebtedness to Paro for saving his job fresh in his mind ... not only did she save it, but she foiled his kakisa's attempts to make him lose it, by hiding her own pain in order to shield him. And maybe also, that last remark by Damyanti struck home ... that anger could destroy relationships ... so if this relationship splintered, it might not be because of an untrustworthy beautiful woman, but because of an angry man. For Paro is committed to this marriage ... it is he who has not accepted it yet.
Sanaya was simply awesome as the innocent, exuberant Paro, taking delight in the smallest things in the hotel room ... her cuteness and innocent wonder shone through. As did her small delightful blush at the sound of her married name ... a dream come true for her.
Ashish was sweet as the gruff yet mellow Rudra, trying to come to terms with a new equation, a new relationship ... a feeling of combined guilt and gratitude underlying his unaccustomed mellowness.
The bathroom scene was uber cute ... Paro exploring the wonders of the shower, Rudra disappearing with the key and leaving her in darkness ... and her panic. Sanaya looked gorgeous in the blue light ... she always looks extra beautiful in the night scenes.
Today was one of those episodes where I don't feel like writing much, but just going back over the episode in my mind, and enjoying it again and again. A sweet and light as air episode ... starting with Rudra telling Paro he didn't want to take her to Jaipur, Paro agreeing that she didn't want to go anyway ... and going out to remove her bangles and hide her disappointment ...
Outside she tells herself that she knew he wouldn't take her anyway ... convincing herself that it's all right ... Rudra comes outside and discovers her burn ... first he asks if he was responsible, did he cause it? A first for him, to realise that every time he holds her so roughly, he can hurt her ... she has to swear that he didn't, before he believes her. Then he asks her how she got the burn ... takes her back to the room to put salve on it, as naturally as though he's been doing this all his life ... they are already falling into such a comfortable husband-wife relationship.
And Paro tells him the truth, the exact truth ... enough for him to decipher who is behind the burn ... just as Paro did.
And off he goes to do some Rudra taandav ... not much though ... just enough to warn KCM not to touch Paro ever again ... because if he sees even a scratch on Paro, KCM will regret it. KCM does ask why he's breaking his vows of hatred ... but he also vowed not to let anyone interfere between him and his wife ... his vows are between him and Paro, no one else. For the world, he is her husband, with all of a husband's rights and duties ... and one of his duties is to protect his wife. Now and forever.
On the way back to his room, Rudra has a short moment of reflection ... of regret ... as he remembers how Paro hid her wrists ... hid her pain ... for his sake alone.
(Short moment ... too short ... they should have lingered on his regret longer.)
And he knows he can't leave her behind ... he can't risk another moment of pain for Paro ... she will hide her pain for his sake ... he can't leave her at the mercy of KCM.
So a surprised Paro is told to pack for Jaipur. Along with very husbandly advice on weather, warm clothes and the like.
*crazy day ... very quick update*
Rest of the episode was a delightful ride into the modern world, as seen through the innocent, untested eyes of Paro ... the delights of a hotel room, soft beds, key cards, running hot water, and best of all, champagne and flowers with a name card proclaiming her to be Mrs Parvati Rudra Pratap Ranawat to the world. A world which her gruff husband introduces her to, with surprising patience and a notable absence of his habitual anger.
Why was Rudra so mellow? His indebtedness to Paro for saving his job fresh in his mind ... not only did she save it, but she foiled his kakisa's attempts to make him lose it, by hiding her own pain in order to shield him. And maybe also, that last remark by Damyanti struck home ... that anger could destroy relationships ... so if this relationship splintered, it might not be because of an untrustworthy beautiful woman, but because of an angry man. For Paro is committed to this marriage ... it is he who has not accepted it yet.
Sanaya was simply awesome as the innocent, exuberant Paro, taking delight in the smallest things in the hotel room ... her cuteness and innocent wonder shone through. As did her small delightful blush at the sound of her married name ... a dream come true for her.
Ashish was sweet as the gruff yet mellow Rudra, trying to come to terms with a new equation, a new relationship ... a feeling of combined guilt and gratitude underlying his unaccustomed mellowness.
The bathroom scene was uber cute ... Paro exploring the wonders of the shower, Rudra disappearing with the key and leaving her in darkness ... and her panic. Sanaya looked gorgeous in the blue light ... she always looks extra beautiful in the night scenes.
Aww...was such a feel good episode! Loved it!...
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