Jan 25th: Ab Sirf Tum Muskuraogi - Page 2

Originally posted by: sanfan

Nice Post...😊 Hats off to your efforts and those of others that do a daily analysis. its tuf to write meaningful things on a daily basis and some of you do it every day..👏

Adding my two cents here...

When we viewers were watching the build up to the bet revelation...and the preceding episodes...weren't we all a bit apprehensive at several phases "Is Sameer doing this for the bet or is he falling in love" Some remained confused as to why was Sameer reiterating the bet when he clearly seemed to be enjoying the company of Naina and was slowly falling in love. Yet, the bet was revealed and in the most dreaded fashion...we all then identified with Naina's predicament and her pain at the betrayal. Naina's voice over was a constant companion on that journey telling us of the dreamworld that Naina had built and we were witness to the pain she felt at its crumbling. Then her voice over became distant and cold in relation to Sameer, just like Naina's heart.

However as time passed, we have been treated to Sameer's perspective on the situation through both his deeds and his voice over and we now have a clear understanding of his thought process ...We have become voyeurs on this journey supporting his efforts to win back her love.

But we see still Naina as unyielding and several viewers have become upset that Naina has not been appreciative of his efforts.

My simple question...Why has it become so easy for us to switch our loyalties in the story?

Initially...we were keen that Sameer fall in love with Naina for herself and not the bet...now we are saying...Oh Naina...how cruel you are to be not able to see that his efforts are all genuine. For how long will you not pay heed?

I wonder is it because the narrative is Sameer empathetic or is it because the majority are female viewers who are considering the male view more empathetically? Or are we just impatient and want to see the story move ahead to the next part?

Let me say...its a bit of all of the above...

My reading is that the story is certainly more male-empathetic in the way it is positioned. The guy has been given the most wonderful qualities. From a guy who was hot headed, carefree, slightly irresponsible...he suddenly has gained stature, falling in love has elevated him to a plane to which Naina can only aspire to reach. Today his assertion that Naina's stoic nature is his fault was a startling revelation. Today he told her that you will tire of staying hurt with me but I will not tire of cajoling you. Indeed a huge challenge.

Naturally, hearing a guy spout this in love, it would take a stone hearted person to not be moved. except we forget as viewers...it is not we who are needed to forgive Sameer but Naina and Naina will only forgive when she reaches the elevated plane that Sameer has already reached in love.

Yet it forces me to think...what does forgiveness actually involve for a person to whom wrong has been done to? Does it involve the erasing of the bitter memory? Yet, it is not easy to erase a bitter memory except...in a new way in which the old chapters get rewritten...Unless Naina finds a way to rewrite her recent past, she is unlikely to really forgive. At the moment, what she can see is a Sameer looking to create new memories but she is lacking the courage to supplant those bitter memories with newer ones. Something dramatic has to happen for her to forgo her pride, her fear, her misgivings

Frankly I am enjoying this languid pace of the romance. I can see Naina needing a propelling push for her to really change her views. It will not come merely as a result of some actions from Sameer. It would require a deeper introspection from her end too...I don't know what the Cvs have planned but I am presuming it will be something as dramatic as her breakdown or Sameer's realisation.

Originally posted by: KashafZaroon30

Nice post Nivi...

I agree with you...today I feel her frustration and anger was fueled more because of Safari suit and then suddenly Sam's approach kind of irritated her...it seemed more of a mood thing...she was unhappy because of her father and Sam's face reminded her of the betrayal...I think that happens to all of us...it's not our day many times and we tend to react to things more aggressively...Plus Sameer's tactics since past episodes seems to break her wall soon and she cannot give in to this so soon...

And Dadi-bua is hilarious...matlab Taiji ki zubaan jo actually Kainchi jaise chalti hai, today she wasn't able to say a word loudly or rudely...😆

Originally posted by: rose1000

Hi Nivi

I actually liked the episode. Every episode cannot have samaina scenes all the time. The makers are doing a good job with all the characters in taking the story forward.

Yesterday I was really angry with Arjun. When Rakesh kept saying that girl's awaards go to garbage, Arjun did not say a word. So he is coward. I understand . But he could have at least said ..."Papa Naina bahut mehnat karti hai. Itne ache marks lati hai. Us award mil raha hai yeh to khushi ki baat hai. Aap ko jana chahiye. Ghar mein itne sare log hai mera khayal rakhne ke liye.."...something lke that.. but he did not. Gosh...I am hating Arjun so much...He is angry with Sam for ill treating Naina. He fought with him. And here is his dad treating Naina like garbage and he is silent...😡

Rakesh ...no words..he is an utterly lowly insaan...neech insaan ek number ka...The award event makes me remember the days when I used to get award in school and my father used to feel so proud of me. He used to tell everybody in his office. When I got married, he told me to keep my certificates safely because those are honors and recognition for my hardwork...and look at Rakesh...ughhh...I hope Arjun fails in cricket and studies too...will seve him right. Rakesh is lazy. Period. He can't work hard and wants to enjoy on his kid's earnings...what a greedy parent...baap ke naam pe kalank hai...rakshas kahin ka...😡😡

Naina is upset...too many things going on in her mind. So can't blame her now..Sam understands that. So he is not angry with her either. A day will come when Naina will realize that the only man who will always be by her side and make her happy is Sameeer.

I have seen Shashiji praising Sumeet ji so much . In her FB account, she had pics..saying Tu Mera Hero...when they give interviews, their love and respect for each other is so evident. So yes..in future, Samaina will be like that. 😳

Today also there was hint that Preeti and Naina will both end up in Mumbai. 😳

Originally posted by: canapoem

Nivi, nice to see your post today.

I can understand how busy you must be and you take time to write such beautiful posts. Thank you so much for that.

And I enjoy reading other reader's POV too. Sometimes we would have missed some finer details and I feel I understand each episode better after reading your post and the replies.

I loved today's episode.

I am absolutely a fan of Bua-dadi. She is tough but she has a tender heart. She is not biased based on the gender of a child. She treated Arjun and Naina equally. She cherished all the girls in the family and that made my respect go up for her.

She knows how narrow minded Bina is. And so she picks on her constantly which Bina deserves too.

The scene between Bua-Dadi, Bina and Bela was so funny. 😆

The wedding preparations reminded me so much of how it was back in late 80s and early 90s. unlike now there was no complete catering or contract. cooks etc were there but most of it had to be overlooked by family members. Like how they were talking about making papad for the wedding and asking the neighbours to spare a room or two for guests to stay.

Maybe in big cities like Mumbai or Delhi, it might have been more forward ways of doing things.

But Ahmedabad is a small city and such things were so common in smaller cities and towns.

All these fine details are so nicely portrayed in this serial. Kudos to the makers.👏

Rakesh -No comments. 😡

The man is beyond redemption.

And as you mentioned, why did Naina say "Itna sab hone ke baad"?

Sameer is trying his best to regain her love. I am sure she will forgive him soon. Maybe she just needs a little more time and healing takes time.

I hope that she forgives him by the time the wedding is over.

But seriously yaar, 3 guys are standing below on the street and staring at a girl, no one notices them. 😆

People are dumb not just in school but in the entire town. 😆

Originally posted by: dilse99

Hi Nivi, great post! The episode was good - less Samaina today, but that is expected every now and then. Other characters have to get their time, otherwise the story won't move, and so far they have done a good job with Bua's entry.

Her scene with Naina was quite nice - glad to see someone recognize and appreciate Naina for who she is and how far she can go, in terms of her talent.

I just made a post on how I feel Naina's anger is justified, and I see here that you and I agree on many of our points - her asking her father to come to the ceremony again, and then getting rejected again - this was obviously weighing on her mind when she got to school. And Sameer is always there trying to get her attention, so I think her frustration is understandable.