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Unnecessarily Slow - Soapish
There is a difference between "Unnecessarily Slow" and "Detailing". Details may be slow but they provide a certain depth to the characters, the situation and the story. Whereas, this episode lies somewhere between being Unnecessarily slow and Detailed. But, I feel it slightly, very slightly tilts towards the former. So, I will go with my Title. The fact that Kunti decides to reveal the truth and Karans Promising powers are actually the only two things which can be considered the crux of the episode.
Pandu returns after wining the swayambar, Gandhari and an "unknown" archer greats them. Shakuni brainwashing Dhritrashtra continues and Karana has a squabble with his orthodox parents.
What I liked is the latter part, i.e. Karanas argument with his family, the doubt in his father's mind. It depicts the long long struggle of a low caste elder to teach their younger the ways of the caste. Caste system which has long thrived in India and still shows no sign of slowing down, not just the rural but the urban areas too. To obey your heart and what is right or to obey your family and obey your elders which is only "right" in terms of the Caste. A tough choice. Krishna's lessons which I love personally isn't as impressive and striking as the other episodes.
Direction: Good direction.
Script: Average script with a few good dialogues.
Acting. Praneet Bhatt is the best. Anoop Singh is OK, Shafaq Naaz seems totally expression less and I feel even the guy playing Karana's Father acted better than her. She doesn't suit the role of Kunti.
Music- Music is good in areas, but unnecessary loud music in a few scenes makes it a pain in the ear.
Sets: Gorgeous!
Overall a Soapish experience.
Pandu returns after wining the swayambar, Gandhari and an "unknown" archer greats them. Shakuni brainwashing Dhritrashtra continues and Karana has a squabble with his orthodox parents.
What I liked is the latter part, i.e. Karanas argument with his family, the doubt in his father's mind. It depicts the long long struggle of a low caste elder to teach their younger the ways of the caste. Caste system which has long thrived in India and still shows no sign of slowing down, not just the rural but the urban areas too. To obey your heart and what is right or to obey your family and obey your elders which is only "right" in terms of the Caste. A tough choice. Krishna's lessons which I love personally isn't as impressive and striking as the other episodes.
Direction: Good direction.
Script: Average script with a few good dialogues.
Acting. Praneet Bhatt is the best. Anoop Singh is OK, Shafaq Naaz seems totally expression less and I feel even the guy playing Karana's Father acted better than her. She doesn't suit the role of Kunti.
Music- Music is good in areas, but unnecessary loud music in a few scenes makes it a pain in the ear.
Sets: Gorgeous!
Overall a Soapish experience.