Thinking Activity
Raat Rani
Introductory blog for understanding the Concept of 'Independence' :-
Welcome readers! Here I am going to write down one another and interesting blog. This is a first blog of Semester -3. So we all are very much excited to share our ideas and Thoughts through the Platform of Blogger. In this Particular blog I am going to share my views and ideas on the word Independence. For that we have watched the first episode of webseries named :- " Modern Love Mumbai ". The name of the first episode is :- " Raat Rani ".
This blog is assigned by Vaidehi Ma'am as a part of thinking activity. After watching the first episode as a student or we can say as a Viewer what are our thoughts on the word Independence and How the first episode of the web series portrayed the idea of Independence through one main female character.
'Modern Love : Mumbai' is a six part anthology revolving around new age love stories based on characters from the city of Mumbai. Six different stories are unique in its own way. It is Premeried on Amazon prime video on 13th May 2022. It episodes run from 40 to 50 minutes.
In this web series we can observe one idea is about ;
Love that knows No Gender
No Age
No Race
No Boundary.
Another thing I would like to quote here is that;
'SELF LOVE is the main thing in everyone's life. If you want to achieve something big in your life than Start loving your own self. '
Watch this video for the better understanding about the webseries Modern Love Mumbai.
Raat Rani is the first episode of the webseries named Modern Love Mumbai. It is a story about Lali and her husband Lutfi. Lali is a cook and Lufti - a security guard. They both living in Mumbai, far away from their native town Kashmir. Suddenly when Lali's husband Lutfi dumps her, breaking her heart and shattering her dreams. She learns to love herself and build a new life on her own.
Now, I am answering some of the questions given or Suggested by Vaidehi Ma'am, Which is related to the first episode - Raat Rani.
1. List down the Contradictory symbols you observed in the episode "Raat Rani".
Answer :- In Raat Rani there are so many symbols. But some of them are Contradictory. So let us try to understand all that symbols through the Frames of the episode.
The Very first Contradictory symbol I would like to discuss is given below.
In the very starting Frame we can see that when Lali was telling her husband to dance but he was not ready for dancing. But still Lali wants him to dance. At that time out of anger or Frustration he threatens him. But Lali pulled his husband's ear. This Frame shows a Contradictory state of mind. Generally we see the opposite picture in our society where In a relationship man are dominant. But Here Lali - a woman depicted as dominating her husband Lutfi.
This Frame is of a house where Lali was working as a Cook. In both the Frames two female characters are discussing about their Problems. In the first Frame Lali is in tension because her husband run away from her and she even tried to call her husband. While In the another Frame the problem is about sugar free bread was not available. So, that is how we can find two Contradict situation and Problems in two different frames.
In this Frame Lali was having Ice-cream and showing that she was breaking up with her husband Lufti. Behind them there was Taj Mahal which is a symbol of love. These two opposite elements are placed together and that is how we can understand two Contradictory symbols in these Particular Frame.
This Frame gives us a very good message which breaks the traditional way of thinking. In our Society it is believed that it is only Men's responsibility to provide Chhat to rest of the family members. Only Men are capable of doing such of kinds of things. But Here we can observe that first Lali thinks that when Lufti will return than they both will repair the Chhat. But than she alone do it with the help of another person. This shows that if woman is financially independent she can also take charge and capable of doing it.
2. Which is Your Favorite symbol from Raat Rani? Why?
Answer :- Flyover is one of my Favorite symbol from Raat Rani. The Symbol of Flyover which played a very significant role throughout
the whole episode. It also shows the growth and development of Lali's character. The Symbol of Flyover represents Lali's inner happiness and Courage. After her husband left her she realised that Let me live my own life rather than crying for a man who left me.
The important symbol of Flyover shows the Courage and Independence of Lali that now she is free without depending on her husband. At the end of the episode she tells her husband not to return home because now she become an independent woman and gained a new strength within herself.
In this Frame we can see that she was very much happy when she finally succeded in crossed the overbridge by bicycle. From her expressions we can observe that she was so happy as she embracing her happiness. Finally she moved in her life.
3. Which is Your Favorite Frame from the Episode? Why?
Answer:- The entire episode is my Favorite as it shows Lali's Struggle and very well describe the idea of Independence. But Here I have to tell about one Particular Frame than I will show below Frames which are my Favorite.
In our day to day lives, we all are facing different kinds of Challenges. But it is very important to face the problems and Challenges for moving ahead in life. It happened with all of us that sometimes we don't want to get out of our own comfort zone. Here we can see that Lali is the best example of showing courage and strong determination. When Lufti left her she cried and said that ;
मैं दस साल की शादी को ऐसे ख़तम नहीं होने दूंगी मुझे मेरा लुत्फी वापस चाहिए |
She felt hurt. But finally she stepped out of her comfort zone and decided to over come all the Challenges. She knew that she has to face everything alone and single handedly. Yet, She crosses the Flyover. She made up her mind and succeeded in Crossed the overbridge. What we all need in our life is the Courage and a strong determination to do and achieve something. So this Particular Frame is my favorite from the episode.
4. Compare and Write a note on all the women characters from Raat Rani.
Answer :- 
In the entire episode, there are total 4 to 5 female characters. But , each one of them Possesses different thinking, out look and Perspective towards life. Among them, Lali 's character stands out Perfectly as she experiences everything as an individual.
When Lali entered in the house, where she was working as a Cook. One man and women arguing with each other about having Property on the moon as well. They argued in a very loud voice. So that is how we can observe completely different mindsets of each female character.
Another Female character appeared many times throughout the episode. When Lali step out of her house she silently observed her every actions.
Lali's Character is the main one. Through her character we can observe the idea of Independence and self - love. The Portrayal of a Flyover bridge as a Metaphor for Self - actualization.
Slowly she realised that she also can be happy alone. She is not depended on her husband Lutfi or anyone for her own happiness and desires. After Lutfi 's exit from her life she tightly hugs her bicycle companion and happily moved ahead in her life.
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