Little Things, a mini web series produced by Dice Media Productions. This post may reveal a few intricacies and may give out spoilers of the show. You can find Season 1 on Youtube and Season 2 on Netflix.
Little Things is a story of a couple Dhruv Vats (Dhruv Sehgal) and Kavya Kulkarni (Mithila Palkar) who are in a live-in relationship. The first season of this web series focuses more on the fun the couple has together. From enjoying a lavish american breakfast to simple roadside corn bhajjis, from a friend's organised taboo night to an emotional movie together. From freaking out on losing a earring gifted by her boyfriend to planning on which sari to wear that will go with the nath (a nose ring-an Indian ornament). The first season ends on a very mature note with the couple discussing their career plans in the middle of a vineyard.
The second season that released this year is more evolved. The evolution is witnessed not only in the couple and their relationship but also in the script, the dialogues, the chemistry and the direction.
Season 2 speaks about their journey together like taking career decisions for each other or taking a trip together or awkward moments with Kavya's mother-in-law.
I made a note of all The Little Things that I enjoyed from the second season:
In the first episode named 'Milk cake', Dhruv welcomes his friend, Sandeep from Delhi. Sandeep brings along with him sweets from Dhruv's favourite mithaiwala (sweet shop). While it is highly possible that one may forget to buy vegetables or milk for the house but one never forgets the likes and dislikes of their childhood friend. This is one of the many 'Little Things' that this show has successfully encapsulated.
The second little thing the show subtly highlights is 'Pajamas'. Whenever one visits their relatives' or friend's place one definitely tends to forget their pajamas or their toothbrush. It is the same situation with Sandeep who requests Dhruv to lend him his pajama for the night. Loved how they integrated this part in this episode.
My favourite dialogue from the first episode is the explanation that Kavya gives to Dhruv on how old friends matter at any time in life even if you aren't constantly in touch with them. She says, 'While everything around you is changing, you will be happy to know that there are a few things that remain constant (like childhood friends). And it is important because these constants are comforting'.
I couldn't agree more.
When I say the second season is more evolved, the second episode, 'Back Seat' justifies that. While it starts on a happier note on Kavya getting promoted, it ends on a bitter note on Dhruv revealing to Kavya of he getting fired from his job.
The Little Thing I enjoyed here is the moment the director shifts from Dhruv's dream to his reality of confessing his job situation. The director shows the change wisely by just a simple vehicle horn.
The third episode titled 'Cheeti aur haathi' beautifully puts forth and resolves Dhruv's dilemma of a wrongdoing. It is again resolved by Kavya through a small morally accepted story that she narrates to her maid's son through which Dhruv immediately understands his error and corrects it.
The maid, even though plays a minor role in the series is the ideal maid found in every Indian household who will always remind you of getting back the forgotten lunchbox at office or eating almonds before going to work.
Moving on to the fourth episode, 'Mumbai Darshan' embraces the son-in-law and mother-in-law relationship. Dhruv and Kavya's mother spend an entire day touring around the city of Mumbai. The scenes in this episode couldn't get more awkward for both of them. At the end of the episode both of them bid goodbye to her mother. As a typical mother, Kavya's mom gifts a sari to her maid. Before leaving, her mother, too reminds Kavya of all the little things she has kept in the kitchen for both of them, like dry fruits.
It couldn't get more real in the fifth episode, 'Leicester City F.C'. Every relationship goes through ups and downs and every person in a relationship starts questioning their togetherness. It is no novel for Kavya and Dhruv. Kavya is in a dilemma, she questions herself, if she deserved Dhruv as a her partner, which is natural but, Dhruv, although jealous, answers the question tactfully and gives her an appropriate reason to her feelings. He says, 'Trying to make the best out of what you have is what everything is about'.
How true is this? Not everything is going to be perfect in life but making the best out of it may lead you to happiness and perfection.
I loved how the episode ends in a funny way, Kavya asking Dhruv to get water before going to bed. Who doesn't do this? Everybody is lazy and needs water just when they get comfortable.
And we arrive to my most favorite episode of this entire series, 'Bed & Breakfast'.
Being a Mumbaikar, without a doubt, Bed & Breakfast is an episode I could relate to the most. It is really annoying when one falls sick on a Sunday. Because it is the only day when one can relax and calm down from the monotony. He advises her to take a pill (crocin) for her cold. A universal pill that works for any illness.
I adored how Dhruv pampers Kavya by presenting her a nice, bloomed Hibiscus flower on her breakfast plate since her breakfast plate is boring (just toasted bread). A quick glance at all the other things I enjoyed from Bed & Breakfast (B&B): the time they take to decide on which movie to watch, the competitiveness and the enjoyment in a geography contest between the two, his madness after his favorite team scores a last minute goal.
The direction of B&B is the part that I admired, the 'little thing' that we usually do not see in movies or any other series, when Dhruv comes out of the bathroom and wipes his hand to his pants, while Kavya is going through her old photos on her phone. This is the moment I feel, justifies the title of this series that have been wonderfully noted down and shown in the episode.
Also, the evening Azaan that reminds both of them of two different things. To quote Kavya, 'Isn't it nice how different people relate to the same thing differently?'
How true could it be?
The chemistry between the couple, even a simple kiss on the cheek doesn't feel a forced one on the show.
And the last moment when Kavya quietly keeps the crushed hibiscus in her diary. That is when I am sure all the viewers went 'aww' after watching it.
The second last episode, 'Balti aur Magga' gets as real as possible. To talk about the little things in this episode, every time we visit a hotel, the first thing that we do is connect our phones to the hotel wifi. That is exactly what Kavya does when they visit a hotel where their friend's wedding is to take place. That scene got a gentle smile on my face. How real !
Both of them go through a rough patch a little later in the episode. I agree with both the point of views that they present during their little fight. And I just couldn't take anyone's side in the fight. Their fight is ceased just by a simple door bell. How thoughtful !
Season 2 speaks about their journey together like taking career decisions for each other or taking a trip together or awkward moments with Kavya's mother-in-law.
I made a note of all The Little Things that I enjoyed from the second season:
In the first episode named 'Milk cake', Dhruv welcomes his friend, Sandeep from Delhi. Sandeep brings along with him sweets from Dhruv's favourite mithaiwala (sweet shop). While it is highly possible that one may forget to buy vegetables or milk for the house but one never forgets the likes and dislikes of their childhood friend. This is one of the many 'Little Things' that this show has successfully encapsulated.
The second little thing the show subtly highlights is 'Pajamas'. Whenever one visits their relatives' or friend's place one definitely tends to forget their pajamas or their toothbrush. It is the same situation with Sandeep who requests Dhruv to lend him his pajama for the night. Loved how they integrated this part in this episode.
My favourite dialogue from the first episode is the explanation that Kavya gives to Dhruv on how old friends matter at any time in life even if you aren't constantly in touch with them. She says, 'While everything around you is changing, you will be happy to know that there are a few things that remain constant (like childhood friends). And it is important because these constants are comforting'.
I couldn't agree more.
When I say the second season is more evolved, the second episode, 'Back Seat' justifies that. While it starts on a happier note on Kavya getting promoted, it ends on a bitter note on Dhruv revealing to Kavya of he getting fired from his job.
The Little Thing I enjoyed here is the moment the director shifts from Dhruv's dream to his reality of confessing his job situation. The director shows the change wisely by just a simple vehicle horn.
The third episode titled 'Cheeti aur haathi' beautifully puts forth and resolves Dhruv's dilemma of a wrongdoing. It is again resolved by Kavya through a small morally accepted story that she narrates to her maid's son through which Dhruv immediately understands his error and corrects it.
The maid, even though plays a minor role in the series is the ideal maid found in every Indian household who will always remind you of getting back the forgotten lunchbox at office or eating almonds before going to work.
Moving on to the fourth episode, 'Mumbai Darshan' embraces the son-in-law and mother-in-law relationship. Dhruv and Kavya's mother spend an entire day touring around the city of Mumbai. The scenes in this episode couldn't get more awkward for both of them. At the end of the episode both of them bid goodbye to her mother. As a typical mother, Kavya's mom gifts a sari to her maid. Before leaving, her mother, too reminds Kavya of all the little things she has kept in the kitchen for both of them, like dry fruits.
It couldn't get more real in the fifth episode, 'Leicester City F.C'. Every relationship goes through ups and downs and every person in a relationship starts questioning their togetherness. It is no novel for Kavya and Dhruv. Kavya is in a dilemma, she questions herself, if she deserved Dhruv as a her partner, which is natural but, Dhruv, although jealous, answers the question tactfully and gives her an appropriate reason to her feelings. He says, 'Trying to make the best out of what you have is what everything is about'.
How true is this? Not everything is going to be perfect in life but making the best out of it may lead you to happiness and perfection.
I loved how the episode ends in a funny way, Kavya asking Dhruv to get water before going to bed. Who doesn't do this? Everybody is lazy and needs water just when they get comfortable.
And we arrive to my most favorite episode of this entire series, 'Bed & Breakfast'.
Being a Mumbaikar, without a doubt, Bed & Breakfast is an episode I could relate to the most. It is really annoying when one falls sick on a Sunday. Because it is the only day when one can relax and calm down from the monotony. He advises her to take a pill (crocin) for her cold. A universal pill that works for any illness.
I adored how Dhruv pampers Kavya by presenting her a nice, bloomed Hibiscus flower on her breakfast plate since her breakfast plate is boring (just toasted bread). A quick glance at all the other things I enjoyed from Bed & Breakfast (B&B): the time they take to decide on which movie to watch, the competitiveness and the enjoyment in a geography contest between the two, his madness after his favorite team scores a last minute goal.
The direction of B&B is the part that I admired, the 'little thing' that we usually do not see in movies or any other series, when Dhruv comes out of the bathroom and wipes his hand to his pants, while Kavya is going through her old photos on her phone. This is the moment I feel, justifies the title of this series that have been wonderfully noted down and shown in the episode.
Also, the evening Azaan that reminds both of them of two different things. To quote Kavya, 'Isn't it nice how different people relate to the same thing differently?'
How true could it be?
The chemistry between the couple, even a simple kiss on the cheek doesn't feel a forced one on the show.
And the last moment when Kavya quietly keeps the crushed hibiscus in her diary. That is when I am sure all the viewers went 'aww' after watching it.
The second last episode, 'Balti aur Magga' gets as real as possible. To talk about the little things in this episode, every time we visit a hotel, the first thing that we do is connect our phones to the hotel wifi. That is exactly what Kavya does when they visit a hotel where their friend's wedding is to take place. That scene got a gentle smile on my face. How real !
Both of them go through a rough patch a little later in the episode. I agree with both the point of views that they present during their little fight. And I just couldn't take anyone's side in the fight. Their fight is ceased just by a simple door bell. How thoughtful !
And the last episode, 'Where are we?' assesses the damage, the reconciliation between the couple takes the entire episode but ends in the same way as in the first season, they coming back to a vineyard.
The show, honestly deserves all the credit and success that it has garnered all this while.
And like the rest of them, I, myself can't wait for the next season.
