Imagine you were playing a nice board game and your team was right there..winning.. and just suddenly someone came and messed the game up and you were so clueless as to what just happened! It was almost like that for Dev and Sona that wedding night. So much discomfort over fish, veg/non-veg, saree, lehenga, mehendi and what not! Inspite of such a big event that just happened in their life, such an event for which they were longing for..such an event for which they had to die and be reborn..it seemed so....unfulfilling.
If only that was the end of confusions, it would have been nice... The confusions continued in the form of Dadi bhua's uncompromising need for home food & Ishwari's resolve to cook in addition to the hunger strike that the Dixit elders had been doing the whole time during the wedding. Although it sounds ridiculous that the newly weds will actually spend arguing about these things.. its only reality! I felt sad for them, especially Dev who was genuinely only trying to make Sona and her family feel good about everything..
Thus ended the most awaited Day 1 - together yet apart!
Day 2 started off with one of the cutest notes ever! Remember the time when Sona was all over Dev and Dev hardly had any idea about it? And one morning, Sona dreamt of Dev next to her.. It was exactly that dream come true on Day 2. However angry a wife is, she is sure to melt and forgive, when a husband so sweetly wakes her up..I am sure, all married women across the world will agree with me :)
As they both got lost in their world, this time, Ria had to knock the door.
All members of the Dixit house have a very bad habit of disturbing the couple when they are busy doing something important! Anyway.. the moment was gone :( Sona had to get ready to go down to "show her face" (LITERALLY!) to everyone in the family. Thats the ritual. Dadi and Maami sharpened their tongue enough to bring those tears from Sona's eyes! But, Sona is now Mrs.Dev Dixit. The proud husband promptly protected his dear wife. Actually, I must say both Sona and Dev were on a mission that day to keep their chin up and stay happy! Gareeb ki beti got nicely from Mrs.Sonakshi Dixit. I felt great about it..How about you all?
However, the return of the car by Saurabh Bose messed it up for the couple. Well, Saurabh was right, Sonakshi was right, and Dev was also not wrong. But the situation became stressful.. Sometimes, when there is a misunderstanding walking away for a while is better than arguing.. sometimes, arguing is much better.. Either ways, these misunderstandings are not that bad, because after a while, we get to see the cute make ups.. The make up was so very real.. I am absolutely sure that all married people, would have sometime or the other made those day time and night time make-up rules :)
But as Dev and Sona were making these rules for themselves, I think Ishwari's brain was working day and night in moving her coins forward... Ufff... What can I say, its even easier to manage a mother-in-law who fights it on your face.. Its so hard to predict Ishwari! But the fact is, such Ishwaris do exist. After watching all the episodes for the week, I have started to believe that she has been really manipulating every single move of hers as she quietly retires to her room to her bed. I have started to see her as a witch now :( Sorry, Dev - I know you love your mom, but she can be better than this.
The Tulsi pooja and her asking Sonakshi to sleep in Nikki's room, was, I must say, very very creepy.
I really miss Kichu bhaiya.. If he was there, he would have definitely protected Sona and stopped her from wearing that chappal near Tulsi plant...This Bhola bhaiya doesn't know anything..:(
Thus ended Day 2 alone...
Day 3 again started off on a romantic note of "How you doing, baby girl!" and a passionate and romantic breakfast together! I cant understand why a mother in law should be upset over a son who wants to be romantic to his wife. Why does she feel insecure about it? Why does she have to feel possessive about it? I am not in Ishwari's generation and luckily did not have to go through any of this in my life, so I fail to understand. But I have friends who have told me stories about their possessive mother in laws, so I know they exist. It was extremely frustrating to see her behave like that with Sonakshi...
Yes, Sonakshi is also now called "Mrs.Dixit"..but that doesn't mean that Ishwari is not "Mrs.Dixit" anymore. Ishwari must be tired to have taken care of her family all these years..Why is she not happy to have someone come and support her with the title Mrs.Dixit?
But all this headache is only for us now. Dev is in his dream world of his special night with Sonakshi. Sona was in her peak of happiness as she was enjoying the love she got to experience from Dev. And, we got to see some nice phone conversation and dreamy sequences..
Dev and Sona's special night dream was short lived, because Ishwari's master plan was in place and Dadi Bhua was on her way to Rishikesh with Dev that night. We were all waiting for dadi bhua to leave and I am happy she left.. but I thought she will take a train... Why car??!! Why Dev?
Thus Day 3 ended with Dev and Sona spending their night talking on a phone (and promoting the new Sony show!).
I think Ishwari was quite tired of making plans for every single night... that she made a bulk plan to keep Sonakshi away from her son for 9 straight nights in the name of Navarathri.
Ishwari has gauged Sonakshi really well. I think the first kitchen, tulsi pooja were all tests for her to see how far was Sona willing to go, to adapt herself to the Dixit home. She knew that as soon as she gives her the idea of Navarathri fasting, Sona was going to take up the challenge!
Even though Sonakshi knew that its going to be hard to face Dev with this decision of hers, she believed that she will be able to convince him..For her, it was very important to become the 'perfect bahu". One was her need to impress and get into the good books of Ishwari - because Ishwari was very important for Dev. The second reason, which is pretty much a trait with Indian women (and men also) is that whatever we do, we strive to be the best..probably because of our upbringing.. It didnt surprise me that Sona took up that challenge.
This week, was all about subtleness. I haven't spoken yet about the actors' performance.. The longing that Dev showed time and again every single night was bang on. We could feel it, as he said "Miss me.." before he left that night to drop dadi. We have seen many romantic sequences between Dev and Sona and by now, their chemistry is well known. But the way they both showed their togetherness amidst all the misunderstandings and issues was quite appealing to me - The characterization as well as the acting was very real. The realistic zone in which the show is kept is quite impressive. Although Ishwari gets on my nerves, Supriya, the actor behind Ishwari, has portrayed her part really well and has managed to get everyone's hatred (I mean it in a good way, the more hatred means she is doing very well!)
And the members of the Bose family weren't any less..They portrayed the emptyness of Sona's absense perfectly! Bijoy is the Ishwari of the Bose family..but atleast he talks openly. Sona was the strength of the Bose family..especially dada. Iam worried about him.
Although, it seems like a Saas bahu show for now, I am sure that the uniqueness of this show is its realistic portrayal of characters and the makers will definitely keep up that promise.
I get very sad seeing Dev and Sona struggling to have a normal life.. and to cheer myself up, I started watching the old episodes.. The ones in which Dev was already in Sona's heart.. During those days, Ishwari was so loving towards Sona. She herself praised Sona generously and always protected her from mami's ill words. Sona is the same girl.. why has Ishwari changed from the moment she knew that she has to share her son's love with Sona?
During this Durgashtami and Dushera, I just want to pause and talk about how every woman is a form of Durga. We are all individually strong and are capable of taking charge of literally anything in life. Our strengths are beyond words can describe and beyond human brains can even comprehend. Why does a woman become another woman's enemy? Shouldn't we support each other and protect the men, the family, that is so much dependent on us? I hope Ishwari will realize this soon..I hope Sonakshi remains the neutral person that she is and help Ishwari as well as maami understand that they are all part of the same team..the same family.
Happy Dushera everyone :)
Amidst the storm, fresh air came in the form of a caring Dev. I had been admiring Dev's temperament since last week and it was heartwarming to see him chill and get Sonakshi back in mood. Ms.Bose is now Mrs.Dixit - Mrs.Sonakshi Dixit! And what can be more fulfilling than this. In a moment, Dev was able to get Sonakshi and us forget all the discomfort we had been experiencing over the last week :)
If only that was the end of confusions, it would have been nice... The confusions continued in the form of Dadi bhua's uncompromising need for home food & Ishwari's resolve to cook in addition to the hunger strike that the Dixit elders had been doing the whole time during the wedding. Although it sounds ridiculous that the newly weds will actually spend arguing about these things.. its only reality! I felt sad for them, especially Dev who was genuinely only trying to make Sona and her family feel good about everything..
Thus ended the most awaited Day 1 - together yet apart!
Day 2 started off with one of the cutest notes ever! Remember the time when Sona was all over Dev and Dev hardly had any idea about it? And one morning, Sona dreamt of Dev next to her.. It was exactly that dream come true on Day 2. However angry a wife is, she is sure to melt and forgive, when a husband so sweetly wakes her up..I am sure, all married women across the world will agree with me :)
As they both got lost in their world, this time, Ria had to knock the door.
All members of the Dixit house have a very bad habit of disturbing the couple when they are busy doing something important! Anyway.. the moment was gone :( Sona had to get ready to go down to "show her face" (LITERALLY!) to everyone in the family. Thats the ritual. Dadi and Maami sharpened their tongue enough to bring those tears from Sona's eyes! But, Sona is now Mrs.Dev Dixit. The proud husband promptly protected his dear wife. Actually, I must say both Sona and Dev were on a mission that day to keep their chin up and stay happy! Gareeb ki beti got nicely from Mrs.Sonakshi Dixit. I felt great about it..How about you all?
However, the return of the car by Saurabh Bose messed it up for the couple. Well, Saurabh was right, Sonakshi was right, and Dev was also not wrong. But the situation became stressful.. Sometimes, when there is a misunderstanding walking away for a while is better than arguing.. sometimes, arguing is much better.. Either ways, these misunderstandings are not that bad, because after a while, we get to see the cute make ups.. The make up was so very real.. I am absolutely sure that all married people, would have sometime or the other made those day time and night time make-up rules :)
But as Dev and Sona were making these rules for themselves, I think Ishwari's brain was working day and night in moving her coins forward... Ufff... What can I say, its even easier to manage a mother-in-law who fights it on your face.. Its so hard to predict Ishwari! But the fact is, such Ishwaris do exist. After watching all the episodes for the week, I have started to believe that she has been really manipulating every single move of hers as she quietly retires to her room to her bed. I have started to see her as a witch now :( Sorry, Dev - I know you love your mom, but she can be better than this.
The Tulsi pooja and her asking Sonakshi to sleep in Nikki's room, was, I must say, very very creepy.
I really miss Kichu bhaiya.. If he was there, he would have definitely protected Sona and stopped her from wearing that chappal near Tulsi plant...This Bhola bhaiya doesn't know anything..:(
Thus ended Day 2 alone...
Day 3 again started off on a romantic note of "How you doing, baby girl!" and a passionate and romantic breakfast together! I cant understand why a mother in law should be upset over a son who wants to be romantic to his wife. Why does she feel insecure about it? Why does she have to feel possessive about it? I am not in Ishwari's generation and luckily did not have to go through any of this in my life, so I fail to understand. But I have friends who have told me stories about their possessive mother in laws, so I know they exist. It was extremely frustrating to see her behave like that with Sonakshi...
Yes, Sonakshi is also now called "Mrs.Dixit"..but that doesn't mean that Ishwari is not "Mrs.Dixit" anymore. Ishwari must be tired to have taken care of her family all these years..Why is she not happy to have someone come and support her with the title Mrs.Dixit?
But all this headache is only for us now. Dev is in his dream world of his special night with Sonakshi. Sona was in her peak of happiness as she was enjoying the love she got to experience from Dev. And, we got to see some nice phone conversation and dreamy sequences..
Dev and Sona's special night dream was short lived, because Ishwari's master plan was in place and Dadi Bhua was on her way to Rishikesh with Dev that night. We were all waiting for dadi bhua to leave and I am happy she left.. but I thought she will take a train... Why car??!! Why Dev?
Thus Day 3 ended with Dev and Sona spending their night talking on a phone (and promoting the new Sony show!).
I think Ishwari was quite tired of making plans for every single night... that she made a bulk plan to keep Sonakshi away from her son for 9 straight nights in the name of Navarathri.
Ishwari has gauged Sonakshi really well. I think the first kitchen, tulsi pooja were all tests for her to see how far was Sona willing to go, to adapt herself to the Dixit home. She knew that as soon as she gives her the idea of Navarathri fasting, Sona was going to take up the challenge!
Even though Sonakshi knew that its going to be hard to face Dev with this decision of hers, she believed that she will be able to convince him..For her, it was very important to become the 'perfect bahu". One was her need to impress and get into the good books of Ishwari - because Ishwari was very important for Dev. The second reason, which is pretty much a trait with Indian women (and men also) is that whatever we do, we strive to be the best..probably because of our upbringing.. It didnt surprise me that Sona took up that challenge.
This week, was all about subtleness. I haven't spoken yet about the actors' performance.. The longing that Dev showed time and again every single night was bang on. We could feel it, as he said "Miss me.." before he left that night to drop dadi. We have seen many romantic sequences between Dev and Sona and by now, their chemistry is well known. But the way they both showed their togetherness amidst all the misunderstandings and issues was quite appealing to me - The characterization as well as the acting was very real. The realistic zone in which the show is kept is quite impressive. Although Ishwari gets on my nerves, Supriya, the actor behind Ishwari, has portrayed her part really well and has managed to get everyone's hatred (I mean it in a good way, the more hatred means she is doing very well!)
And the members of the Bose family weren't any less..They portrayed the emptyness of Sona's absense perfectly! Bijoy is the Ishwari of the Bose family..but atleast he talks openly. Sona was the strength of the Bose family..especially dada. Iam worried about him.
Although, it seems like a Saas bahu show for now, I am sure that the uniqueness of this show is its realistic portrayal of characters and the makers will definitely keep up that promise.
I get very sad seeing Dev and Sona struggling to have a normal life.. and to cheer myself up, I started watching the old episodes.. The ones in which Dev was already in Sona's heart.. During those days, Ishwari was so loving towards Sona. She herself praised Sona generously and always protected her from mami's ill words. Sona is the same girl.. why has Ishwari changed from the moment she knew that she has to share her son's love with Sona?
During this Durgashtami and Dushera, I just want to pause and talk about how every woman is a form of Durga. We are all individually strong and are capable of taking charge of literally anything in life. Our strengths are beyond words can describe and beyond human brains can even comprehend. Why does a woman become another woman's enemy? Shouldn't we support each other and protect the men, the family, that is so much dependent on us? I hope Ishwari will realize this soon..I hope Sonakshi remains the neutral person that she is and help Ishwari as well as maami understand that they are all part of the same team..the same family.
Happy Dushera everyone :)
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