Originally posted by: pigbelly4myfeet
Word. I found it so interesting how Megha starts commanding Mohan to get rid of that mouse. 😆 Such entertaining interactions, I tell you! It was just that EXPECTATION, like you said Anu...that expectation she has from Mohan. Interesting again, because of the hak she gives Mohan no? It's like he HAS created a space in her life whether she will admit or not. She EXPECTS things from him now...almost expects him to be there...I would say that even...though she's far from consciously admitting that. Waisse bhi she's used to having him around to save the day always. lol
So I don't particularly think she's in denial about having given him haq in some sense Pallo. It's only the "extent" and the "role" in which she forsakes it - wouldn't you say? In fact like I've said since Friday, I think she's been quite openly spirited about expressing her comfort and gratitude in mutual space, despite FIL - or in some instances even more around him than alone 😆 The fact that she opens up about so many memories with him, gets carried away reminiscing - yet feels those instants when she must hold back - is representation of how she is somewhere in the realm of cross over.
By the way I can't remember particular discussion about - but I did miss quite a few pages about Sunday actively - did we talk about Mohan's remark on "trust"? How he tells FIL in the Friday episode that when he, the neighbor, couldn't completely trust him, how could Ramanathan? I'd actually found that dialogue very well written in several ways. For one, it wasn't really so much of pun intended on Mohan's part - and I REALLY like that about his character, how he doesn't take to snide/side comments in the passing to poke the other person! It was interesting because he really was making a logical point about why Ramanathan had to make this hard for them - and that added credit to the writers' plot itself, in justifying why we get half an inch of clue progress every few episodes over quite a stretch of time! While I attributed Ramanathan's coded hint to his obvious security concerns and limitations - the way the writers put it through in that parallel comparison with trust issues the Vyases have had with Mohan - 👏 That's good writing! Justifies it's own means without seeming pushed for it!
And on that note - how long they come from when Mohan first knocked up on their door and upfront asked for their help! For them to share details/events with him. Even and esp from the time when Megha - first at the door launched into that Amar was so mahaan defensive to the park scene where again, she lets him on into but a meager detailing; when on his asking for more she gives him only "her vishwas" in Amar - I compare it with now, with how MUCH more of her old life she has let him through into - and then it seems even more wonderful the way they add touches of Megha taking the photos away - it's like they're tracing an arc from then to now, to future then!
Not just in Megha - but in Mohan himself. He who was even then understanding of Megha's loss and sentiments, was far more inclined towards seeking out the "case details" from amidts whatever she would willing share. Mohan has come a long way himself - to a point where even if he tells himself to not get into this futile comparison, he cannot but keep being caught up in Megha's weaving of her own past webs! The way he latches onto certain instances more than the rest, the way he takes away more than just "case cues" from all that is being told and showed - the way it is now beyond natural human curiosity and instead quite a bit of his cannot be held back inevitable (and partly masochistic if I may so add) need to delve into her quarters! Mohan does feel caught in that spot of the eternal to be or not to be... If he could will his logic to fix this once and for all, he'd inch back to the before feelings version of himself where he could reflexively sieve and filter through the sentiments for just the clinical facts - not unfeelingly, but not affected like he is now! But obviously that is hardly in his control! And the strain of his predicament at that plays up so beautifully!
Extra shout out to moments like his clapping a hand over her mouth going much as a moment of shock and need - and at least not consciously at an awareness level - you've got to agree Mohan himself has his own reflexive instincts of "haq" 😆 Not in how he claps over her mouth and gestures for her in negative - but for how he doesn't dwell over its "awkwardness" for a second! Mohan Bhatnagar is such a comfortable guy in his own skin - it's just really nearly impossible to be stiff around him - and even when Megha consciously imposes some restrain on herself, you can almost see how she's doing it at far more an aware level than as a natural reflex she should have with regard to her guards against another man in Mohan's spot!
Aww...just at the way these two play off each other. Totally going by the title of the show...it's what these two don't say explicitly to each other that matters so much. That understanding that's always there. There's this inherent si understanding with the way these two look out for each other. It's such a human and real sa connection first...and then it's just such a special and rare connection.
Aah! Beautifully said Pallo!
The way Mohan hides that unwrapped gift and stores it away. I feel like that is going to be a clue too. And just the way Mohan so sweetly...in his own way hides that painful memory from Megha...isn't this just like Mohan? Always doing things in a "not a big deal" fashion? He never wants any credit...he just does things because he cares. Mohan hiding that gift was such a sweet touch I felt...just aisse hi chup chaap se he looks out for Megha. Just like he did with the Prateek situation.
And that bit in bold just makes me think again of Mohan asking Megha ye anniversary gift hai?! Megha REALLY went off tangent misunderstanding - or perhaps underestimating him? - there?! 😆 This is the Mohan who was talking. The "doing things in a not big deal fashion" - but still making them such profound gestures in their own space! You can REALLY see how a guy like Mohan would NOT buy a dinner set for his "darling wife" may actually even get her something far cheaper but priceless! It makes me think of how him getting her a saree was NEVER in plan! But that's Mohan for you - goes with the flow of the moment and trust him to go with every impulse of his heart! Or would he have once upon a time walked in on that crying bespec-ed girl in the lift and spent ALL that amount of time over her tiffin and stories and gotten her job done? It backfired. So what! Look at the guy beneath it who would GO to that extent and do it! 👏 That, is Bhatnagar!
And super aww at Mohan's smile when he sees those photos of Megha's. Kunal was so fab there! I mean, just the tiniest of nuances he manages to portray. That little hint of a pleasant surprise...what a find almost...to see Megha like this. All these sides of Megha, Mohan has never got to witness himself. He was just so INTERESTED! Interested in getting to know ALL of Megha. Even the Megha of the past...things like Megha trying to ride that scooter. The Megha Mohan knows has it all together. She's so dignified and pretty much on top of everything. But to see this Megha...trying to learn something new and not being so great at it...lol...it's such a cute little side of hers. And then the picture of her dancing. Again, Mohan hasn't witnessed these sides of hers...where she is simply doing things for herself. For her own amusement. And not just living her life for her kids/family etc. There's a part of Mohan that is so pleasantly surprised and happy to see this Megha. It's like he wants to be able to bring these kinds of moments back into her life. It's like he admits in his farmhouse wala confession too...he just wants to bring some joy into her life...some LIFE into her life.
And SO interesting the way Megha catches on to Mohan's emotions while he is looking at her photos. I thought that was a brilliant touch! Just to see that tuning these two have. The way Megha instantly catches on to Mohan's emotions. Not that he can ever hide anything anyways...but still. And I thought it was really sweet how Megha, so patiently...and so caringly gives Mohan the hint of not keeping much hope. I thought the WAY she gave that hint...with such care and understanding...that is what was so sweet here. You can tell that she cares for Mohan. She doesn't want to build his hopes up...she doesn't want to hurt him. But she does consider him a friend. So she makes him understand her point of view. I liked the fact that Megha atleast INCLUDES Mohan in...regarding her own point of view and her own emotions. Aur kuch nahin, toh she considers him special enough...a FRIEND enough to share these kinds of feelings with him. Which is pretty sweet in it's own way too.
LOVE LOVE LOVE the way you put those bits in bold Pallo 😍 Nailed it to the T!!! I found it interesting also, that Megha should "remember" to take away the pictures from him at the sight of the first shot that sort of portrays true abandon in her from once upon a time! I LOVE the intuitive gut that kicks in to inspire that action because THIS is truly the side of Megha that would push Mohan just that extra bit over the edge too! If he could fall for a very severe/asutere Megha with far too many woes, and complications and all the gore of mundane routine sorrow - wouldn't the carefree happy spirit totally reestablish the spark at a new level?! If she could have doubted for a moment, the shine in his eyes and his smile manifest as much! I love how Megha - even if her mind doesn't consciously calculate that exact consequence - knows instinctively to take away the pictures at the sight of that one!
But did she ever experience the kind of independence with Amar as she did when she got that first paycheck and bought things for her family? The kind of self-confidence to fight people like Prateek? The kind of impulsiveness that being in situations with Mohan brings? That kind of unpredictability? That kind of DRIVE to fight? Whether it is for Amar's case...her own struggle or to even banter/fight with Mohan?
I don't think Megha realizes how liberating this second chance in her life can be...how much Mohan can really free her. Make her view life in a completely different way. Challenge her philosophies. It's this challenge...that spontaneity...that DRIVE...that independence, confidence, assertiveness and freedom that Mohan brings into her life. Her relationship with Amar was not like this at all. With Mohan...the experience is like a rollercoaster ride. It's not exactly a smooth sailing ship.
AND word to that!!! Exactly what I started off saying somewhere in my post but didn't round up half as well! Fantastic way to lay it out Pallo - this drive is what she (even when she appreciates, like her excitement getting the first salary or paying her kids tuition) doesn't realize AT ALL as being entirely Mohan inspired!!! While Amar was like this one pedestal up kind of perfection in her life, someone she looked up to, even revered in her own sense, still does - Mohan is the true equal who makes her realize her worth ALL the more, because it is among equals that we can shun the awe and objectively view our own capability! 👏
And Megha's dialogue, "Do teen baar gir gayi, phir himmat hi nahin hui try karne ki"...is so significant too. Though she is talking about trying to ride that scooter. But isn't it so true? I mean...who wouldn't feel like giving up after that many downs? After you feel like, you've lost it all? And that makes you feel even more for Megha.
Anupamaa
