The episode opens with Noyon’s past, revealing how she received her divine gift. A young Noyon is in a dark temple and sees many troubled spirits. Feeling their pain, she prays to the deity, Baba Bhootnath, asking for the ability to see and help them. With a flash of light, her eyes start to glow, and she gains the power to perceive the spirit world. In the present, Noyon recalls this memory, stating, “This is how I received this blessing.”
The scene shifts to an ongoing wedding ceremony. Soorjo is speaking with his brother, Dev. Soorjo thanks Dev emotionally, revealing that the bride, Komol, was about to take her own life, and Dev’s return saved her. Dev, unaware of Komol’s sly smile, tells her that he had only come back to give her a wedding gift, but now he feels his return was Maa Durga’s will. Meanwhile, a mysterious pandit appears before Noyon, presenting her with a new challenge. He tells her, “Until now, you have been helping ghosts. Now, you must save a human’s life,” as an image of a smiling Dev flashes on the screen.
A distressed Noyon is seen praying in a temple, weeping for her lost spirit friend, a child ghost named Hashi Ram. She blames herself for his departure and asks the deity to take back the boon that allows her to see spirits. She tearfully remembers Hashi Ram’s innocent and talkative nature, how he dreamed of having a non-witch bride and how he used to ask silly questions. As she prays, the ghost of Hashi Ram appears, playfully watching her. He takes a megaphone and announces to all the other spirits in the temple that they should not bother Noyon.
Just then, the mysterious pandit from earlier enters the temple. He calls out to Noyon by name, surprising her. He claims to be a fellow devotee of Baba Bhootnath and knows about her powers. The pandit insists that she must share her story with the world to increase the deity’s glory. Noyon, however, feels that something is not right. He asks her how she received her boon since Baba Bhootnath never appeared to her directly. Confused and wary, Noyon tries to leave.
The pandit stops her, telling her that she cannot leave. He explains that if she leaves, he will be delayed. It is Baba Bhootnath’s command that he find her and give her life a new direction and responsibility. When Noyon questions why he is asking her so much, the pandit reveals that years ago, she had received her boon in this very temple. A flashback shows a young Noyon locked inside the temple on the night of Bhoot Chaturdashi. Scared and cold in the dark, she hears crying. She asks the deity for his third eye to see what is happening. Upon gaining the ability, she sees the ghosts of people who died with unfulfilled wishes. Overwhelmed with compassion, she vows to help them find peace.
Back in the present, the pandit tells Noyon that the time has come for her to use her powers to help the living. He reiterates his challenge: she has helped ghosts, and now she must save a human life. The episode ends with the pandit looking intently at Noyon, who is left shocked and confused by this new, unexpected mission.
Review
This episode of Noyontara was a compelling mix of emotion, mystery, and supernatural drama. The flashback sequences were particularly effective, giving viewers a much-needed origin story for Noyon’s unique abilities. The scenes with the child version of Noyon were touching and established the purity of her intentions from the very beginning. The introduction of the mysterious pandit adds a significant layer of intrigue. His knowledge of Noyon’s past and his divine mission for her raises many questions about his identity and motives. Is he a messenger from the gods, or does he have a more sinister agenda? The parallel storyline at the wedding, especially Komol’s suspicious behavior, hints at a deeper plot that is yet to unfold. The episode excels in building suspense, leaving the audience with several cliffhangers. The final confrontation between Noyon and the pandit sets the stage for a major turning point in her journey, shifting her focus from the dead to the living.
Recap Points
- The episode reveals the origin of Noyon’s power to see ghosts, which she received as a child in a temple on Bhoot Chaturdashi.
- A mysterious pandit appears and challenges Noyon to use her powers to save a human’s life, specifically a man named Dev.
- Noyon, filled with regret over a past incident, is seen praying to have her powers taken away.
- The pandit reveals that Baba Bhootnath has sent him to give Noyon a new purpose and responsibility.
- At a wedding, it’s revealed that Dev saved the bride, Komol, from a suicide attempt, but Komol’s intentions seem suspicious.
Plot Twists
- The pandit’s arrival and his detailed knowledge of Noyon’s secret past is a major twist.
- It is revealed that Noyon’s boon was granted after she was accidentally locked inside the temple overnight during Bhoot Chaturdashi.
- A child ghost named Hashi Ram, who Noyon believes is gone forever, is still present and watching over her.
Predictions
- Noyon will have to regain or accept her powers to fulfill the pandit’s challenge of saving Dev.
- The pandit may not be who he seems; his true identity and purpose will be a central mystery.
- Komol’s suspicious behavior suggests she may be connected to the threat against Dev’s life, forcing Noyon to intervene.