Originally posted by: NepaliArtist
It was a nice gesture in isolation, but sorry, in context - he did Arti very dirty. Paras saved Shukla once, woh bhee because Sana and Arti had already moved his chess piece anyway. Arti has dedicated almost her entire time on the show to being the best friend she possibly could be to Shukla. She has in fact been so hypocritical in supporting Shukla during times he did not deserve it, that she stayed friends with him DESPITE him constantly belittling her, at the cost of her own image.
If there was EVER an appropriate time to thank Arti for everything (including doing his housework, laundry, folding, ironing, even always bringing him food/water when he asks) - it was now. We saw how anxious Arti was at the end of the last episode asking everyone about Top 5 chances. She knows Sana and Asim are strong, but still she was overthinking the press conference questions in her head trying to convince herself she may have a chance above these two.
Yes, it was sweet to see Paras taken aback by Shukla's gesture. But it would have been 10x more emotional and resonating to see Arti (someone who has been told off as weak/confused so much, and ONLY discussed as Abdullah or the girl who wants to get married by Salman) getting the top 5 position from the man she did everything for.