Saturday, March 4, 2017

Week 52 & 53 - A child is born

Change is so inevitable in life. When a child is born, everything changes for the family. The priorities, the schedules... and every single person of the family has to adapt to the changes that comes with child birth 😊 Even though Suhana is almost 7, she was born only now for Dev.

It was a roller coaster ride for me to watch all 5 episodes of week 52 back to back! I don't know whether it was because of the roller coaster rides I took during my vacation or if everyone felt the same!


Dev is now a dad, not just Ishwari's son and not just Sonakshi's husband... Sonakshi is not just Dev's wife or a Bose daughter.. but now a mother of Dev's child... Ishwari is now a grandmother of a little girl of her darling son.. Everyone's roles have changed from each other's angle. Its almost as if these are totally new people yet with the same basic personality! However, the current situation that everyone is in allows only a controlled joy..


For a moment, the proposal scene flashed in front of me, when Dev told Sonakshi "I love you as a man loves a woman" for which Sonakshi asked him.. "Mr.Dixit, can you hug me please?" They have moved poles apart from that moment.. Whats missing right now, what Dev and Sona are resisting from expressing now, is that sweet vulnerability. A child's presence has the power to bring it back - I believe in this. I can wait for that day. I am in no hurry 🤓 Until then, lets see how our story's characters are evolving..


Dev


Dev finally found out the truth about Suhana. It took him a sad, hurt, heartbroken Eleena and some more time and effort before he found that truth. I wondered why he even brought Eleena in this equation..when he could have done it his way... Did he genuinely care for Eleena to be part of the Bose family's happiness? or was he just using her selfishly... We may never get an answer for this question, but we all know that he is a good man. His ways have been wrong,pretty much all the time.. but his intentions are always correct.


The moment of him realizing that Suhana was his very own darling daughter was very emotional for him, obviously. A feeling that a man usually goes through for 10 long months and then a few gripping hours at a clinic was pretty much experienced by him in just 10 seconds.. At that moment.. all I felt was.. Sonakshi and the rest of her family cannot compensate for the loss they have given to this good man. Shaheer, again nailed it with his trademark "dialogue-less" acting 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👌🏻


Dev might have overlooked the details of the birth certificate.. But I definitely noticed that the "Father's name" was empty and my heart ached for him! 😢 Suhana is not an illegitimate child.. She is the gift of the true Love that Dev and Sonakshi shared. She is the answer to Dev's prayers.. During the time when Ishwari was busy asking God why Sonakshi took away Dev from her and Sonakshi was pleading God to make Ishwari accept her as Dev's wife.. Dev was the only one that begged for the child that Sonakshi and his mother wanted..the happiness of his mother and Sonakshi equally.. nothing for himself... Thats probably why God answered only his prayers. ❤️


Dev's personality and character really shone brightly last week. He always respected and loved Sonakshi. The way he said "Sonakshi maa ban gayi" before anything else proved just that.. The way he recognized his being inefficient towards his duties of a husband was so honestly accepted by him when he said to his mom "main sirf ek na-kaam pati nahi hoon.." His happiness for his little Suhana was beyond his imagination because the six-seven years flew by in just a few seconds in front of his eyes... Ishwari, for the first time, showed some genuine happiness... An arrival of a child definitely brings about a change in the entire house.


I am sure that Dev must have been awake throughout that night only imagining the things his daughter would have done while growing up and probably even rehearsing what he would tell her the following morning..


I remember my husband and I talking to our children when they were born and I realize that it was a continuation of what we spoke to them when they were still unborn.. because the first introduction of parents and kids are made much before they are born..the little movements that a mother feels inside her first is very special... when she explains and shows it proudly to her husband, its a precious moment that happens only in that window of time and does not occur again and again..  For a couple like Dev and Sonakshi who were so much in love, its hard to believe that they never got to experience it all together,. And however much I try to justify that it was Ishwari's mistake that this couple separated..it was Vicky's mistake, Bijoy's mistake, etc... it all boils down to the decision that Dev and Sonakshi made. Everyone else is immaterial. They must have stayed strong.😒😢 This child deserves to be with her mother and father.


But, inspite of all the anxiety, I felt Dev was pretty grounded when he met Suhana, his daughter.. The way he fondly asked about her family.. and slowly bringing the topic about her dad was really sweet.. It was such a warm scene where the dad introduces himself to his little princess with abundant love yet with the need to be extra cautious of her changing emotions..


But the biggest heartbreak for him came much later... when he realized that his own dear mother was the reason that he was away from Suhana for the past 7 years!! When he learnt from Sonakshi that she had made an attempt to meet him and reconcile things for the sake of their baby girl, he really broke down.., especially after realizing that his mom was the reason that he never even got to know about it... Again, Shaheer as Dev performed extraordinarily brilliant in portraying the state of a helpless heartbroken man 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 And Sonakshi did feel extremely sorry for him as well, I could see that.


I am proud of Dev and all the changes that has come in him in 7 years.. But the basic personality of him, the impulsiveness.. is still there. The sending of cell phone through Golu to school, dropping into Soha's room at night are all wrong ways even though his intentions are right.  Suhana Bose, who is the daughter of Ms.Perfect Sonakshi, is obviously smart enough to keep a check on Mr.Dixit's such impulsive acts. Sometimes, for the soft corner I have for Dev, I wish Suhana was not that smart and goes in tune with the impulsive steps of Dev! Sigh... but good for her she is this way. After all, he is a mamma's boy and must be able to relate to Soha being a mamma's girl! 😁😬


Much challenge for Dev ahead! A child calling her dad by his last name is probably something no dad would have ever experienced and Dev has to endure that as well! He must make his daughter call him papa in all its true essence. Dev is no doubt the best father. After all he has parented the cute Golu. And its going to be pretty easy for him to impress Suhana.. as long as there are no external factors coming between them 😊


Sonakshi


When a woman, especially a good woman is humiliated by her in laws the way Sonakshi was, then whatever she does to retaliate is definitely justified. Her relationship with Dev was constantly manipulated by that family and she was always under criticism and hatred for as long as she was there. Even though Dev loved her very dearly, he was never able to stand up for her in a way that the rest of his family will stop their mis-doings against Sona.😞


As I heard Sonakshi tell Dev that she attempted to come and meet Dev and forget all that had happened between them, I honestly felt bad for her. We could, for the sake of taking Dev's side, justify it by saying... Sona should have called again..told him somehow about Soha, etc. etc. However, a humiliation of that kind is not a trivial thing. It must have been very disheartening, hurting and embarrassing...But inspite of that bitter feeling, the care that she showed in her eyes for Dev as he collapsed in his chair unable to believe his own ears, was very touching. Very nicely done, Shaheer and Erica 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 That care carried on to the later scene as well when Suhana called Dev as "Mr.Dixit" instead of "papa". I could see in her eyes how much she felt sorry for him and wanted to console him. However, the fence they have created for themselves is stronger than the care they have for each other..atleast so they think..


At this point, Sonakshi's confusion has started... From Suhana's angle, she wants her to meet her dad and bond with him..She keeps telling Suhana "you can do what you feel like..." and tells Dev "She is our baby girl"." Humaari beti".. But from Dev's angle, she is extremely scared that he may separate her from Suhana.. and so she often reminds him "Soha mere beti hain.. I will not allow you to take her away from me.". Thats why.. when Soha told her that she wanted to talk to Dev, Sonakshi checked with her how far close she will go near Dev..she asked Soha "What if he wants to meet you.. will you go?" And I can completely empathize with her on this oscillating emotion that she is experiencing! If only there is a way to divide the heart into 2 exactly equal parts..so that Sona and Dev can both have their part..without the worry or fear of losing the whole..


The beauty of this show is the beauty of the characters. When Ishwari came in search of Suhana to the Bose house, Sonakshi did not deprive her of that happiness, nor can I visualize her depriving anyone of Suhana just for the sake of avoiding. Sonakshi is and always will be the strong woman with definite and good intentions and her ways will also be fair. If she seems arrogant, then so be it. That is the way to react to humiliation and injustice.


I did however find the activity class and afternoon nap, too dumb of a reason to stop Dev from seeing Suhana.. What if Soha doesn't go to activity class for one day or skips afternoon nap for one day.. I was telling my husband about it and he quickly pointed to me and asked me to try and remember how insane I was when my kids were young... Ya... I must confess.. I used to be rather paranoid about their afternoon nap and after school classes 😬😬 


Sonakshi became a mother 7 years ago. So her life changed 7 years ago..not  just in the last couple of days when the truth has become evident to the Dixits. However, the new relationships are very stressful for her to handle mainly because she knows the downside and shortfalls of the Dixit household and she is unable to make a decision of how much she can involve Suhana in this - although she knows that she must be willing to share Suhana's life with them.. 


I am sure that Sonakshi understands Dev inside out. And feels bad for him and wants him to find peace in the presence of their daughter. But she has tasted the bitter medicine of being with the Dixits and does not want to go in that route at all. But how long can she hold on like this??


Angry and arrogant Mr.Dixit may not be able to win her over, but the charming Dev has the power to win her in no time. I cant wait for the Kuch Kuch hota hai themed Summer camp!! 😍😍 Is the camp in Shimla? 🤔😁😬


Ishwari


Ishwari is the most predictable of the whole lot. Her motives are always self centered. Meaning, not "self" as a person. In that world of "self" she has a few people only. Sonakshi was and will never be part of that world. Will Suhana be? I guess the answer to this question is "It depends".


The moment she knew that Dev was back to his old self again and is full of joy about his daughter, she was genuinely happy for him. But, the moment Dev said little Suhana had taken after her mother Sonakshi, she sulked. When she was introduced by God to the innocent Suhana, without prejudice, she adored her not knowing that she was her granddaughter. But ever since she came to know that Suhana is her granddaughter, she is hell bent on giving only the least of respect or regard for the fact that she is Sonakshi's daughter!


Ishwari very nicely talked about family being a plant and even though all the branches, leaves, flowers, may be completely different in the way they all look, its still one family and its the responsibility and duty of the whole plant to make sure the new leaf or flower feels at home.. That the whole plant will take care of the new arrival. What a nice way of comparing family with Plant.. However, I wonder why she never applied this theorem to Sonakshi.🤔😏 Why was Sonakshi never given that care which will make her feel at home.. Why was she always treated as an outsider only.. Ishwari was the reason that the beautiful flower Sonakshi failed to thrive in that home..even though her own prince Dev was right next to her..😒


Ishwari spoke about principal & interest and that Sonakshi (or the Bose family) succeeded in separating Dev from her (which is the principal by the way) and they wont succeed in separating Suhana from the Dixits (which is the interest). Although I will ask her to review her statement one more time as to who separated who... I was happy and enjoyed she challenging Bijoy!! Finally someone gave him a bitter medicine.


When Sonakshi came back to the Dixit house, seven years ago, Ishwari accepted that she had sent her away and that had she known that Sonakshi had Suhana at that time, she wouldn't have done that... So, if Sonakshi didnt have a child, Ishwari wouldn't let her in? Who is she, by the way, to decide what Dev wants to do with his life and wife? I wondered why Dev never asked Ishwari this question.. "Kyun maa! agar Sonakshi akele aathi tho kya hua..kyun tum mujhe bathaya nahi.." That makes me wonder how much has Dev even changed in the last 7 years..😏😏


By the way, I don't know if Ishwari realized it yet.. but she is in a soup now! (and so is Ex-GKB) If she wants Dev and Suhana to bond more, she is unfortunately going to let Dev bond with Sona as well whether she knows it or not, likes it or not!! And if she doesn't let Dev bond with Suhana, she has to be ready to see Dev die all over again, while still being alive!! And for him, this will be the third and final round 😢


Suhana Bose Dixit

Oh well..... And the cutie pie is exactly how Dev and Sonakshi wanted her to be. choti si..pyaari si..pari..tiny, mini Kharghosh. And Ms.Perfect, just like her mom 😊


How much this child has gone through these last 2 weeks.. A person who she adored a lot, turns out to be her own father.. She has so much confusion in her mind about how she must react to him and even how much she can love him so that her mother doesn't get hurt.. Dev went through a similar problem between his mother and Sonakshi..but then he was 28 years old at that time.. This little girl is hardly 7... And on top of all that, she has to also handle Dev's crazy acts! Not to mention the sudden change of equation that she has with Golu in school. Really, children have lot of tension too...


Suhana stole our heart right from the beginning, for the mere fact that she is Dev and Sona's daughter. And the first official meeting of Dev and her was as awesome as we can ever imagine! The sudden mood change that this little girl brought in her face as Dev started to say that he is her father was truly amazing. The little child actor supported Shaheer perfectly in that scene and pretty much in all other scenes thereafter! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻  This girl is a good find for the cuteness she brings. Her entire sequence with Ishwari and the rest of the Dixit family was like a breath of fresh air in that suffocating house! The smile with which she held Ishwari in the temple, is still lingering in my mind, because its one of the cutest smiles, I have seen on screen recently. 👌🏻👌🏻


What should Suhana do?


I have been asking this question to myself ever since this season started. It will be the best thing, if Sonakshi and Dev get together again for the sake of Suhana and happily live together ever after. Thats probably what Suhana wants too... But we all know that its not that simple. And I don't want them to reconcile too, just for the sake of Suhana. But time waits for nobody..She has stayed long without the love of her father.. There is no need to be deprived of it anymore, especially after knowing who he is and where he is...


And Sonakshi has given full liberty to Suhana to choose what she wants to do..But, its not that easy for Suhana to do what her heart says. How can she go to him, while keeping her mom and grandparents happy? Well.. he is still Golu's big cha.. her friend.. she can go to him just as her friend, just as Golu's big cha.. and thats exactly what she is doing 😄


Although Dev is just like she imagined about her dad..its hard for her to accept him in that role as someone that hurt her mom. She is seeing everyday her grandfather and how he cares for his daughter, Sonakshi. And its hard for her to believe that her dad is not like her grandfather. I think the makers made the perfect decision to take the story in this direction where Dev has to involve Suhana in his life, so she can understand his side of story.. It does not happen over night. Its a gradual process. Talking about children, they always say "Tell a child, she forgets; show her, she will remember; involve her, thats when she learns"!


The last episode of this week beautifully ended on the note of how "perfect" Suhana is! She is innocent yet smart and completely honest. "Hello, Mr.Dixit! How can I call you papa.. To me, papa is like my granddad.". Although I hate that Dev is being called "Mr.Dixit" and being compared to Bijoy - its a fact that Suhana has only seen Bijoy as the dad figure so far. But once she experiences the love of her own dad, this will change.

"I will not go anywhere without asking permission from my mom." - strong, honest little girl. None of Dev's impulsive tricks will work. He must do it only the "right way".

What will happen between Suhana and Ishwari is yet to unfold in our story and I think finally Suhana will be the person to bell the cat! Ishwari will not be able to manipulate with this little girl and has to tell the truth as truth. And Suhana is a child who is smart enough to guard her mom in all honestly. Ishwari has to come to terms with the fact that Sonakshi is part of Dev whether they live together or not. That a wife is the "Ardhagini" of a man.💑


Golu


A huge change has come to Golu too.... The only father he has experienced so far is Dev. The makers again have conceived this beautiful, very very beautiful role - Golu!! Golu is almost Dev's son, Dev's friend, Dev's Junior :) Dev gives to him, all that he never got to experience as a child. Although there is no emotional drama shown to us, between Dev and Golu, this relationship is full of emotions. Its beautiful the way its shown :) Golu's jealousy is very much justified and Dev recognizing it and promising Golu that nothing has changed between them is the cutest thing! 


Golu now has the biggest responsibility of all. He must tell Suhana what a nice father Dev is and make her long for that father's love. And he must also pass on the message that Dev has a big soft corner for Suhana's mother, his big chachi. And that Ishwari, his big dadi, is not a really bad person. And even probably that Vicky, his dad has some evil plan!


This cute boy is a great find! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 All his scenes are my favorite, but the one where he prays for Dev with the "blowing off an eye lid game" is my most favorite. That, and all the scenes of him hanging in Dev's bed chatting away with him..😍😍


Its so heartwarming to see Dev share every bit of his day with Golu.. even the fact that Suhana is not calling him papa..


Its nice to see Sonakshi parenting the tiny kharghosh of Dev and Dev parenting the tiny Mr.Abhodro of Sonakshi 
😄


One whole year has passed and the show is still as fresh as the first flowers of spring. Congratulations team Kuch Rang Pyar ke aise Bhi ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️



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