Ishqbaaaz NL Team Discussion Thread {SIO} - Page 27

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Welcome everybody! On a day as special as Raksha Bandhan, we take pleasure in presenting to you the first ever edition of the Ishqbaaaz Newsletter.

The team has put in a lot of efforts, so it would be appreciated if you drop a comment. Of course, we are open to all sorts of suggestions.

Credits

(In random order)

dmegha

LilyJames0194

ShivaayAnika

-AppleOfMaEye-

annikaa

Fantasia.

ShirishaTeddy

ColorDreams

Madhura..

Innika.

CrzyPulviophile

MereMahiyaa.

ElviraRK_PC

mushiroxx

ZaalimaOberoi

-PyaariBhooti-

-LetItGo-

NarbhiForever.

AYUSHIVISHU

64/100

It's been a mixed bag of progress and stagnancy this fortnight on the show. Whilst, there has been slow, yet steady progress in terms of all three couples and the Tej-Jhanvi-Swetlaana track... there has been an evident lack of poignancy, continuity, and convincing content that would both tie towards the overarching story as well as tie within the current tracks.

CONTENT (34/60)

Content is the backbone of any kind of fiction, be it in any medium. And the three most important questions relevant here are:

- How has the story (broadly) progressed in these 2 weeks? (10/15)

- Has there been measurable consistency in the writing in these two weeks? (3/10)

- How much is the current track feeding into the overarching story? (8/15)

Whilst, it's obviously a no-brainer that none of us as audiences can even begin to fathom the handwork and 'behind-the-scenes' work that the creatives' and writers put in for each episode to actually even get on the floors for their execution - it's imperative that the critical opinions and reflections of the audience be taken into consideration constructively so that in hindsight, it is all the three - the show itself, makers, and audiences that stand to benefit.

The first week started off with the Oberoi's (and non-Oberoi's) bidding their farewells to Pari. And the last episode (Friday, the 4th of Aug) ended on the note of all three couples in various stages of realizations, confusions...and some almost confrontations of their relationships. However, whilst there seems to be a clear sense that the tracks are obviously moving forward, there are also huge gaps in the writing that are glaringly obvious - for example: What is the crux of the problem between ShivIka at the end of the day, now? Is it the 'truth' itself? Or is it the mistaken belief that they both themselves have planted in each others' heads of having moved on? What should the audience take away at the end of these two weeks for ShivIka's story?

Consistency in writing is a basic prerequisite of any kind of writing. Here, consistency pertains to: character growth, story/track consistency, and even scene consistency. These past two weeks of the show (eerily reflecting the whole journey too!) reeks of inconsistencies! For example, what does Gauri really want from Omkaara? Is she in love already? Does she WANT to be his wife? Or are the creatives' angling her to go the Annika way of labeling their marriage as friendship' too a few months down the line when Omkaara actually starts falling in love? LOL

There are so many gaps and glaring loopholes in the writing that it is almost impossible to name all! But some pertaining directly to the current track are How does Prinku now fit in this story? Why has Rudra not been stepping back and shown to internally reflect on the Saumya chapter/s of his life? Where are Kaamini and Mahi? Didn't Kaamini actually try and kill Shivaay? Why is Shakti not even a part of this track when he clearly is at the centre of all of this? How is Tej-Jhanvi-Swetlaana relevant to the overarching story? And didn't Tej legit try and kill Jhanvi only a few weeks ago?

See where I am going with these? The character flips are EVERYWHERE. Thus amounting to extremely patchy writing at best thus reflecting the scores mentioned earlier.

The next question is: Has there been measurable progress in all three: ShivIka, RiKara, and RuVya stories, individually, during these two weeks?

ShivIka (4/5)

Apart from Annika's flip' in the last episode, the track clearly showed slow- yet continued build-up and progress from where it had started. The scene where SSO is intoxicated and is finally told the "truth was especially beautiful in terms of both writing and execution.

RiKara (3/5)

While there seems to be a lot of progress between the two, there are way too many inconsistencies within the writing that sadly take away a lot from the experience' of the track. From Gauri's sudden realizations of inferiority to her drive for helping Omkaara find his inspiration and finally confronting the truth of what Omkaara actually thought of her there actually has been a LOT of progress there. However, it falls short in terms of continuity, thus making it feel sort of incomplete.

RuVya (3/5)

Being the freshest/youngest couple they do seem to have a LOT more going for them. Especially since it is a brand new dynamic...and there has been quantifiable progress within their track. From their increasing involvement with both each other as well as within the family we see both of them portraying a range of emotions (more openly in Rudy's case) like care, attraction and definitely haq'. However, the scene cuts to them randomly trying to have in-depth symbolic' conversations so early on in their relationship takes away the beauty of their journey. There is obviously a lot of potential here, however, growth of this relationship needs to be organic which sadly has been missing in the current track.

Another imperative content related question is: Has there been an effort to show progressive' tracks in the last two weeks? (3/5)

Barring a few clichs, there has surprisingly been an apparent effort to show new tracks in the story. From Bhavya's dedication to her job to Omkaara's dialogue about Gauri being different not inferior there is reason to celebrate #nayisoch this fortnight after all!

FEEL-O-METER (30/40)

At the end of the day, the aim of the show needs to be that the audiences not just watch' the story but actually experience' the story. So the relevant question here is: Did the individual tracks ShivIka, RiKara, and RuVya connect with the audience in these two weeks?

ShivIka (8/10)

As mentioned earlier, there was an evident slow build-up in the angst for ShivIka these 2 weeks. Also, the humor that is often underlying in their scenes is been more or less consistent throughout their show (of course discounting the sometimes OTT lines that are mixed in-between for Annika)...all of it has more or less gone a long way in giving them feels!!!!

Special mention: Nakuul Mehta he has been an explosive performer in this last week!

RiKara (6/10)

It is the lack of consistency and depth in the story line that again interferes with the audience-connect' here. There is again, potential for a lot of exploration, like the scene where Omkaara talks about his art (sort of opens up) to Gauri for the first time... However, the hurried nature of the writing and run towards bringing intensity' too early on in their story is failing to leave its mark with the audience. Having said that, it does need to be said that the actors themselves, especially Shrenu Parikh's performance in the emotional scenes, have not only been beautiful and convincing, but also are the biggest redeeming factor.

RuVya (7/10)

Being the youngest couple (and the freshest') hasn't stopped this pair from falling headfirst into their own journey of realizations, growth, confrontations...and eventual love. And this seems to have struck the chord for the audience. From having their role-reversed (brooding male lead is swapped for a more cautious female lead, while the wearing hearts on sleeve quintessential female lead is swapped for a much more carefree...sheltered male lead) to balancing between their emotional scenes that more often flow into light-hearted comedy there is a lot of things that have the audience connecting to them.

However, having said all of this, it needs to be highlighted... for more audiences to fully embrace this newest couple, there still needs to be better closure for Rudra Saumya. How did everything all his fights and even their marriage (annulled?) reflect on him and his state of mind?

Another aspect that really impacts the feels' level of audiences is the miscellaneous aesthetics. Thus, an essential question here is: How did the overall aesthetics, drama, background scores, and acting all come together to connect with the audience in these two weeks? (9/10)

Numerous fans have already said this before, however, it needs to be highlighted here too. Ishqbaaaz has one of the finest ensembles cast on Indian television. From Mahesh Thakur to the newest, Mansi Srivastava the actors are not only extremely talented but are also one of the show's biggest selling point.

Of course, the character background scores', O Jaana, Saathiya ... old classics and other instrumentals that are used to add to the scenes are absolute strengths of the show. However, the editing and graphics team sometimes have the tendency to run away with their ideas (Examples: Shivaay and Annika seemed to be levitating on the bed during the Jai Jai Shiv Shankar' sequence...and the smoke behind Gauri during the inspiration' scene...) all of these whilst making for incredible troll' material...do in hindsight come in the way of audiences' connecting and experiencing the full range of the scene and their characters'.

Special mentions: It has been an absolute treat to have to OBro's sharing and reflecting on their emotions together...and as a personal favorite... AniOmRu as well as Rudy-Gauri too have been incredibly heartwarming to see. Whilst not explicit, these equations within this family has gone a long way in making the audience fall completely in love with the show.

-Lily

The Title for dialogue of the Fortnight, goes to Shivaay, in the confrontation scene, where Anika finally tells him the truth.
So the dialogue of him, was, "Main...Najayaz Hoon..?"

One of the most heartbreaking and awaited scene as well.
It was just one dialogue, but it had so much emotions, underlined meaning
He literally first, asked it as a question, then trembled, as the truth seeped in, and broke down, cried. The great wall of Shivaay who stands strong, every time, even hen he is hurt, it wasa heavy truth for him. Like, all relations changed in a second, as he said, the person he thought and loved as a mother wasn't, not even was the family his. His NKK theory which he believed, lost the base, on which he always judged people, this was like a mirror to him.
It was so hard for him to accept him as himself, and also what would people feel now? Will they give him the same love as he received when he was SSO?
Also Shivaay is the wall and strength of the family, and it was a heavy blow for him, even Tej may not miss this opportunity of cracking him.
Even the Obros moments, the brothers bond, as everything for him is so much connected with NKK and his pride, and that shaken, he just shattered. The battle was more with himself and accepting the truth.
Though Anika tried to support him, heal him, he was too broken, though amidst it, he apologised to her as well, as she did so much for him.
Nakuul just potrayed all the emotions, turmoil brilliantly, and you could feel his vulnerable state.

-Madhura

Best Dressed - Annika

For this fortnight, Annika wins the best-dressed character. While at times, her outfits got a bit too adventurous (and at others, down right hideous!), Annika's outfits this fortnight had variety, simplicity and elegance. The jeans and tops she donned in this period were all simple but flattering. For the more formal event, the navy saree was beautiful, while its blouse was elegant the only place the outfit fell short was the bow near the midriff. While saying this, Annika's yellow checkered dress was easily a fashion failure as the cut was unflattering, the colour was washed out and the accessorizing was sub-par. However, on a relative note, she was still this week's best dressed character.

Special mention to Omkara while his outfits are overtly simplistic, they usually flatter his look well. His blue and white floral kurta was absolutely gorgeous!

Best Outfit - Bhavya

Bhavya looks beautiful in this simplistic, Kashmiri suit in plain ivory. While the look is simple, it proved to be the best outfit of the week due to its flattering fit, as well as its elegance.

Special Mention/s Gauri

While Gauri looks beautiful in this demure, taupe sari, the adventurous blouse detailing did not suit the overall outfit, as well as the character. While the halter-neck may have still worked with the outfit, the embellished fringing could not be forgiven.

Worst Dressed - Gauri

For this edition, Gauri wins worst dressed. Her suits this week have been bad fits and were usually overbearing on her petite frame. The use of the overly loose sleeves, the adventurous shoulder cuts, and the baggy midline cuts were highly unflattering. The dupattas that she characteristically wears are beautiful, even these do not save her suits. Saying this however, her taupe sari early this week was beautiful, however, the loud blouse hampered the outfit. On a secondary note, Rudra's outfits this fortnight came close to winning worst-dressed most of his outfits were mismatching, or had unflattering cuts.

Worst Outfit - Annika

Ironically enough, Annika also wins the worst outfit of the week. This yellow off-shoulder checkered outfit was completely unflattering. The midline cut that followed through the bottom was a bad fit, and the pale yellow seemed washed out. Paired with the pom-pom pink pendant, this outfit was easily one of the worst outfits of the week.

-Innika.

Episode date: 26/07

This was the scene when the O'Bros, Shivay, Omkara and Rudra were tied to the chairs with rope and were successfully captured by the goons on the gun point on Rudra, suddenly Bhavya prance in the air and kicked one of the goons, why did she jump was the question when suddenly the goon tug her dress all the way in the midair, which arises an another question that does the law of gravitation exists or not.

But the main miracle happened when he successfully pulled off her dress and Bhavya landed in her police uniform.

Now, how on the Earth, Bhavya managed to be in the midair for such a long time, how did the goon managed to pull off her dress in the midair, especially leggings and the main question how Bhavya can wear leggings on the Police uniform.

Episode date: 01/08

The scene was that after whole 3 months of ShivIka separation, Tia and Shivay collided with each other, coincidentally, which is fine but how they managed to wear the same outfits which they wore on their last meet that too together, which was flashing as the flashback. We understand that they have shot both the scenes on the same time, but a costume change, please?

-Aditi

Goodbye Pari

A little angel in form of a 1 year old baby had entered Obros' lives and changed it forever. They were sad because of their respective relationship problems but little Pari's entrance lifted up their life and filled it with happiness. Not only Obros but our Obahus too ended up being attached to Pari. So when the time came to say goodbye, none of them could stop their tears from flowing and their heart from breaking.

The scene began with the main six arguing about whose name did Pari say. Little Pari started crying on seeing them argue and everyone started dancing and singing to cheer her up but this family moment gets disturbed as Pari's real family enters. They explain the situation and now want to take their baby back. The Oberois get a big shock but they can't do anything to stop her. As Shivaay dejectedly says "Hum rok kaise sakte hai." One by one, everyone says their goodbye to Pari, some recollecting their moments with her, some giving her life advices while one chose to have a silent goodbye.

Pari left their house and their lives but not without changing them. Shivaay realized how NKK doesn't matter anymore and felt guilty for judging Anika on her lack of it, Om wanting to return to his artistic side and sharing his lack of inspiration for it with Gauri while Rudra becoming more mature and trying to accept how Bhavya might also leave like this.

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-Mali

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-Kinza

This is the scene when Rudy was handcuffed on the bed by the supercop Bhavya, who has manipulated and cuffed him and now he was shouting for the help. Suddenly ShivOm who were in their own "perspiration" related sequence were passing from there and heard Rudy shouting and ran to rescue.

But when ShivOm encountered Rudy they blasted into the fits of the laughter looking at the condition of their younger brother, "Haye re bechare chota Bhai"

Shivay opened Rudy's blindfold and now the "spice" of the double meaning comical dialogues and teasing-taunting has started.

"Tum Dono ka rishta yaha tak pahuch gaya hai? Upar se very very nice aur andar se full on spice"

Shivay started teasing him with an expression of "dikhta hu mein swaami type ka par hu bada harami type ka" and laughed with Om.

Om the philosophical sidha sada artist did not leave the chance to tease the younger brother being an older one and washed his hands in behti ganga "Hey Bhagwan ye 50 shades of Rudy dekhne se pehle main mar kyu nahi gaya"

It was simply visible that some company of dramatic Gauri and Annika was working on their respective partners.

But still Shivay did not left a chance to the last bite and continue it by dragging Dadi's ideology, "Kya hota agar dadi aajati, wo humesha kehti hai Bahu wo ho jo parivar ko bandhe rakhe...par ese" and blasted into laughter, but Om surprised us by not leaving even Khanna, "Arey dadi chod, Khanna aajata to"

And Rudy the bechara chota sa nanha sa munha sa abla bhai did not have any option except, pleading but the height of the O bro comedy was when both ShivOm left taking their partner's name and left their nanhe se munhe se Rudy handcuffed, as it is and the only rolling over the floor dialogue, "Arey salo kamino, padosiyo ke bhai ho kya"

But ShivOm did not bother to hear him and left with fits of laughter.

-Aditi

ShivIka

He tied her up. "TadiBaaz" is what she calls himself and he lives up to it.

But the Ishqbaaz in him awakens when he sees her struggling to be free. He sits beside her carefully freeing her of the Handcuffs.

She looks at him, like always the two sided man. Once he leaves her there tied up to scream if she wants and then sits by her carefully freeing her.

"Ahh" she winced.

He panics,"I din't want to hurt you", he says carefully analysing and holding her hand.

She looks at him in the eye,"Par kar toh diya naa

He understands every word she meant,"tumne bhi toh kiya...mujhe ...hurt"

He says letting her know clearly that what she didbl, did hurt him and hurt him hard. "Kya Zaroorat Thii Zid Karne Ki, Ban gaye naa nishaan"

Why did she have to be so stubborn, he actually spoke out his heart.

"Yeh nishaan toh chale jaayenge, par kuch nishaan to kabhi nahi mitenge" she spoke the hurting truth.

The Nishaan, The Marks Of Pain and Hurt that he gave her.

Unable to see him anymore, she bends down. He sighs, he knows it, he knows he has given her the scars that might never leave no matter what.

He cups her face caressing her cheek. "Kyun hua yeh sab?"

She replies in honesty, "kyunki aapko mere par Bharosa nahi thaa"

He counters, "Tumhe Mujh Par Bharosa Nahi Thaa, Kuch Baat Thii Toh Baat karni chaiye thii...Koshish Toh Karti..."

Somewhere down she knew he was right. But her fears have always made her take actions. And she feared she feared the truth would break him.

She quickly diverts the topic.

This is the exact beauty of the couple that made us fall for them. They won't scream their hurt and anger and love. Their actions speak louder than words. But their mere conversations leave us spell-bound!

This entire dialogue summarizes everything, their entire relationship.

One way of looking at it is The Wedding

Where he didn't want to hurt her

But she did zid, she was adamant dint let him marry the other girl and let him ruin both their lives.

And he hurt her, in a way she never in a nightmare thought he could.

And those memories can never be erased.

The second being the separation.

The separation had left him with marks that he can never forget because his family is his life.

The disrespect she gave to his family to his love...hurt him and hurt him real bad.

When he had decided to make everything perfect for them, she chose to stab him on the heart.

And that somewhere will always stay in his memories.

The pain she gave him by leaving him by insulting his love by insulting his family. The nishaan (scars) she left behind.

This is it that defines them. They hurt, they care, they hate, they love.

Everything they do.. is for the other.

Because there can be none but the other their live spins around.

For Shivaay it's Only Anika

And For Anika it's only Shivaay.

That's why they form the most Adorable SHIVIKA.❤️

-Annika

When Om finally opened up to Gauri.

Fortnight 1

I am talking about the scene when Gauri finds some art in the closet.

Omkie says that was before.. I realised i was wrong
He says i want too talk too u about it Gauri says not yet we dont have time for it...
Well we Rikara fans can only wait too see the conversation continue ..

Aur Yeh credits jaata hai...

Mrs. Gauri Omkara Singh Oberoi.

-Siham

Ruvya

"We need to talk..."

Rudra took Shivaay's advice seriously and went to go and find Bhavya - he knows how much his bhaiyya has suffered and doesn't want to go through the same cruel fate...After a talk with Shivaay he takes action to go and see Bhavya because he knows that at this sensitive time, she needs someone to help her through it...and who better to do that job then Rudra himself, who knows her secret now and is willing to do anything to help her get justice for what has happened.


...Bhavya were hurt because she is didn't open the door for Rudy...And from another side Rudy also was sad because of it. He said "We need to talk..." and she said "I don't want to talk to you..." Yet, she clutched his jacket like a life line. When she cried so bitterly behind the door, it was so heartbroken for her, he doesn't deserve this but what can she do? She isn't used to having someone there for her and when she does, she doesn't know what to do.


Rudra left but he didn't give up. Our Rudra Singh Oberoi has proven he is an Oberoi at heart - "If you want the chip come to Mumbai and get it"... Bhavya has no choice but to go to Rudra to get the chip because he is in possession of one of the most possessive things she has ever owned - the secret to her family's death.

No matter what is going on in their lives, no matter how much Bhavya tries to run away, no matter how much Rudy interfere in her mission, no matter how much Bhavya pushes Rudra away, they can't live without each other.

-Elvira

There were many dialogues/conversations of RiKara that melt everyone's hearts. Be it the "Angreji ke Shabd Samajh nahi aaye; par apke jazbaat, wo hum samajh gaye. (I couldn't understand the words in english, but I can understand your feelings very well). or "Gauri, tum bahut cute ho! ( Gauri, you are very cute), they created place in everyone's heart. But what I loved the most was the scene where Gauri becomes Omkara's Inspiration'. When she comes to him and he says

"Aaj tumhe dekh kar.. (After seeing you today..). It felt like he was so much lost her that all his vocabulary betrayed him for describing her beauty.

"ka? Hume dekhkar ka? (What? After seeing me, what?) she very nicely tried to encourage him to fill in the blanks.

"Tumhari Painting banane ka dil kar raha hai. (I was to paint you.) His heart finally accepted.

And I was like "Awww. Kunal and Shrenu portrayed the emotion in a drastic yet appealing way.

-Shirisha

RuVya

"Main ek goodbye bhi deserve nahi karta?"

Episode date: 26/07

This dialogue shows how hurt Rudra was after Bhavya decides to leave behind RuVya's short but sweet relationship so far. Previously, we had seen Rudra bursting with pride as his lady is beating up those goons in her police uniform and rescued his family from those goons. However afterwards, this happiness is short-lived as Rudra comes to know Bhavya only returned after she found out Sultan, RuVya's enemy is still alive.

From being more than a crush that Rudra has had many in the past, perhaps some he doesn't even remember the name of to a lady who has captured his heart and bruised it when she painfully left without telling him, even saying goodbye. RuVya's fandom were "aww"-ing as we got to see yet another shade of Rudra Singh Oberoi - he was hurt, betrayed, did he not even deserve a goodbye? Did Bhavya not consider him a friend? Why is she not sharing her problems with him? Was he not worth a goodbye at least? Is this the same Rudra we saw initially in Ishqbaaaz? Of course not, we are seeing different shades of his character each day he is explored. However remember, Rudra is still an Oberoi - he takes all his frustrations out on Bhavya as he pins her to the wall while he is oblivious to the fact Bhavya silently cried her heart out while sneaking out during the night, kissing baby Pari goodbye and leaving with one last memory of Rudra - a photo she took of him smiling in his sleep. All Bhavya could do was stare at him, guilt plastered on her face as Rudra threw thesefrustrations at her. She thinks she is the reason for all of this - sheunderestimated the power of Rudra and took advantage of him for her mission, and now shecan't face him properly due to the guild of her own doings.

This was an extremely significant scene, it shows the contrast between their personalities. How they both think along the same lines yet they can't see beyond a certain limit. Bhavya has build a guard around her, she doesn't want to get emotionally attached to Rudra and she doesn't want to put his life in danger so she can't make him a part of her real mission (killing sultan and taking revenge for her family). And on the other hand we have Rudra, who being fooled by her once, was willing to trust her again. He still considers her a friend and wants to help her with whatever is bothering her.

-Sabah

ShivIka

Fortnight 1

Two heartbroken souls wearing masks of ego and happiness to pretend that they don't care anymore yet their eyes, their breath, their emotions, their bodies fail to comply. Since the time of separation, CVs were blocking POV of Shivaay; we could see Anika breaking in front of Chanda, opening her heart in front of OmRu but Shivaay was only breaking stuff around him and blocking any lane that could lead to his heart. These 2 weeks marked return of the lovable, vulnerable Shivaay. Exit of Pari, splintering of concrete wall of Naam Khoon Khaandaan, slight realization of forced separation played all together to mark return of Cryptic Shivaay Singh Oberoi who can fight for his love and will.

While travelling through routes of "Tumhay ni pata tha", "Tumhay kya farq perta hai", "Main nay haath chora ni Tum nay hath churwaya tha", "Main tumhay hurt ni kerna chat tha" , "Ye nishaan to chalay jayein gy, lekin kuch nishaan ni miten gy", "Tumhay mujh per bharosa ni tha Anika" he finally worded what he felt in last 3 months, how he lived through those heart piercing days...He finally mouthed questions that were pricking his heart all the time..

"Sab to sahi tha na..Hum dono to khoosh thay.. Tum say shaadi kernay wala tha main, Mandap b bnaya tha, tum nay dekha tha na.. wo Sufaid Mandap, surprise dena chah raha tha main tumhay.. Phir kaisi majboori?? sab kuch sahi tha.. Ous k baad, hum "Happily ever after" honay walay thay.. Tumhaari hindi picturon may dikhatay hain na..Sab bigad gya..Sab per raita pheil gya.. Tum to khidki tor Anika thi na.. Ghar-tod Anika kab ban gyi.. Kyun.. Kyun kia ye Anika tum nay..Kyun Kyun..."

He finally put the happy picture of Them' in front of her, that how he was planning to live with her for all his life after redemption of the forced marriage.. How the happy figure of Them' dusted into particles. His all hopes, longings and pains were aptly summarized in just those 3 words 'Happily Ever After'

Fortnight 2

Shivaay-"Mein hoon na. Kuch nahi hoga tumhe. Janta hoon tumhe andhare se dar lagta hai Anika. Mein hoon...kuch nahi hoga"

Anika-"Aap nahi hai. Aapne mujhe khud se door...

Shivaay-"Shhh"

The dialogues depicted everything they share. He will fight her fears no matter what. They don't need a named relation for being there for each other.

Only they have the right to fight each other and fight for each other, no mayer what.

like Shivaay says, "Mere Aur Anika ke beech mein Jo hai wo humaare beech mein hain"

The kind of relationship they share is just for them to know and understand. He does not even want ti hear that she is away from him.

Paas hai dil ke,

Phir kyun lage milke,

Jaise hain Milon door wo...

Ishq Mein Adhhora Saa,

Rooh Mein Poora Saa,

Dard hai yeh saari umr kaa,

O Jaana..

Their Love might be still incomplete,

But they are complete.

The dialogue beautifully described this aspect of their relationship.

-Anika

Fortnight 1

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Pride And Prejudice

Plot

The story is different from the original IB storyline. This story is about Annika, who was neglected by her flamboyant parents, who later abandoned her because she was an unplanned baby. She was brought up by her grandparents who later died. She stayed with Oberois, a distant family friend of hers for some time. In the times of her stay at Oberoi household, she bonded well with OmRuPri but Shivaay. ShivIka shared an formal bond between a family member or like acquaintances.She was very distant from others. She had always maintained an invisible barrier between her and the world. After staying there, she went to Cambridge to complete her higher studies.

Years later she returned back to India after completing the graduation. The Oberoi household took her to stay there. In her time of stay, she and Shivaay started to became friends and which in turn s into love.

Review:-

The striking part of this FF is the bond between the family members is well depicted and explained. Siblings Love and Bonding are the main attraction which made me fall in love with this FF.

The mind blowing part is the chemistry between ShivIka and their journey from being friends which gradually grows into something more than that of just friends' tag. The ShivIka moments are worth reading.

The most unique parts in this FF is Indian essence. It was one of the most unique concept used in any FF that I've read till now. The scenario of playing indoor games that is commonly played in Indian Households like Ludo and Snake & Ladders is something I never saw being used in an FF. The indoor games played in the household created a serene atmosphere of joviality and happiness for the characters as well as the readers.

Words in my dictionary are not enough to praise it.

-Daisy

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RiKara

Tu hi meri Manzil

Author: yayini

Genere : Drama/Romance

"There are pretenses which are very sincere and marriage is their school" - Miguel de Unamuno "

A marriage in name only...

To save his mother from further emotional trauma Omkara Singh Oberoi decided to marry his father's mistress, but later getting married to his mothers medical attendant is what he least expected.

Omkara is a commitment phobic guy who has grown-up seeing his parents' failed marriage while Gauri is an orphan who is brought up in a home care. She is a strong and independent girl working as a nurse. Her soul is in her profession. She also has her own insecurities regarding her family, status and name

Both Omkara and Gauri are on the same page - both didn't have marriage on their life list.

But due to the circumstances both agreed to get married to each other. More like a marriage of pretense. Both decided not to feel any commitment towards to each other For Omkara it's his immediate defense against Svetlana and for Gauri it's a favour she is doing for the one who had given her motherly love.

Both help and understand each other yet, getting attracted to each other was the last thing they expected

What happens when the line between fake and real starts to merge?

What happens when sexual tension builds up between them?

What happens when Gauri's insecurities regarding her status emerge?

What happens when love starts to bloom between them?

Will they able to face their demons together and become each others strength?

This story is not a story of typical marriage of pretense. yayini has delivered it with her own writing style which consists of hot and sensual encounters. Its an emotional drama written in a heartwarming way. A beautiful version of RiKara.

-Aparna

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ShivIka

The New York Trip

Author: vaishnavi31

This story is where they both get to be different, feel different and learn to embrace each other and their married life full-heartedly, based on the little things and the big things they learn to embrace about being together and being married. This story shows a gradual process of their relationship... It is soothing, soulful, lovely and adorable with a beauty of its own.

A beautiful, heartfelt read!!!

-Chhaya

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RiKara

Amor Intermissus

Author: writergenie17

Genre: Intense romance/ Humour

A sexy, emotionally, intense, fulfilled romantic comedy wrapped up in a fascinating family saga. This is a complete package: love, romance, fun, family moments and supremely satisfying.

Omkara and Gauri have been married for a year but it's only now that they have started their real journey. After so much of pain, misunderstanding, everything has fallen into right place. Here the writer is showing the blossoming relationship of RiKara. They are in a process of understanding each other. Here the hero is not hesitant to express himself to his wife and Gauri is ready to open up to Om.

"I am in you and you in mine,

Mutual in divine love"

Om tries to wash away her insecurities without making her feel small and Gauri is expectant of her husband's expression of adoration. It's more like a mature, open, emotional, secure relationship.

It's not only the intense, hot, passionate romance making this story special. It's the family banters that makes it even more special.

"Insanity runs in my family...

It practically gallops"

Oberoi family is the craziest family. So craziness had no limitations here. The banters between the brothers, between sisters-in-law... All of it makes the story more interesting.

The writer has her own way of writing intense romantic drama. A magic spell which she cast that the readers will fall in love with her stories and sure it will hold a special place in your heart.

-Aparna

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RiKara

Somewhere Else

Author: lostmymusic

Genre: Emotional

"She made a beautiful bride

In some universe she had been made his beautiful bride"

This is a simple one shot but the emotions portrayed in this shot will leave you heartbroken. The pain of separation is well shown. They are not meant to be together in this birth. Even though it doesn't have a happy ending it gives birth to a hope. A hope to meet again and fall in love in their next life.

"You will always be mine, in the back of my mind.

I will look for you first in my next life"

-Aparna

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RuVya

https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/ishqbaaaz/4873492/flashbacks-of-our-life-ruvya-os-feat-shivom

https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/ishqbaaaz/4873492/flashbacks-of-our-life-ruvya-os-feat-shivom">Flashbacks Of Our Life

RuVya OS ft. ShivOm

Review:

It's a fun take on the dynamics that Rudra and Bhavya share. Rudra's childish antics and his spontaneous one-liners have always made us laugh and so will this OS. Give it a try guys, you are going to laugh your heart out LOL

-Mushi

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ShivIka

-Chhaya

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RuVya

Ishq Mubaraq, Dard Mubarak

Welcome love, welcome pain

These 4 words coupled with Omkaara's infamous shaayri shows us the contrasting yet complimentary realities that love gives us when it lands unexpectedly into our lives. The short, snappy VM catches the viewers attention with the various moments in which RuVya give each other doses of pain, yet they immediately make up for the pain with showers of love.. because they cant see their other half in pain caused by them.

"ishq par hoga yakeen, ishq ho jane ke baad"

That one line says it all, RuVya aren't in love yet, yet we can see through the VM how much they affect eachother - the pain Bhavya was in when she had to leave Rudra for her mission, how much Rudra missed her when she left to get away from him, they cant live together yet they cant live without each other, something feels missing once ones presence cannot be felt... once they fall in love, they will come to realise how much they need each other, because Ru cant function without Vya.

https://sendvid.com/i351aios

-Elvira

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ShivIka

ShivIka VM: Hawayein

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By naadanmasakalli

-Daisy

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RiKara

There are so many beautiful VMs here. It was very hard picking one.

Why I chose this one is how it showed beautiful moments shared by the two.

Also loved the editing of the VM. Well done!

O X G tum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX3pRvt_EcQ&feature=youtu.be

By sushups

-Siham

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