Raghav Singhania - Puppeteer turned into Puppet - Page 6

Originally posted by: Manoshono

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Excellent post Nandini! Finally you did it 👍🏼

I was ok with today's episode. The only thing that sounded intriguing was the fact he has planned a party exclusively for Kalpi and himself. I loved the way how his expressions were looking concerned while thinking how he would make his relationship work if Kalpi won't step ahead. But nothing was drastically change in his character so I won't talk about it. I think at some point of time he would have to mellow down for Kalpi as he can't continuously keep up with his initial arrogant nature. Yes, it should be different with other people, specially when he is dealing with his employees. So yes, I had a problem with Raghav when he was giving those intense looks and giving so many smiles to Pakki for illogical reasons. He could have made it straight, grabbed the watch and go. I didn't like it all and I don't know why CVs are adamantly doing it? 😕

RagNa all together need to grow more in their relationship. These smiles, flashy eyes, those expressions won't work anymore if CVs will continue slowing their progress... So I am hoping and thinking that the party sequence might be one of the turning point for RagNa. I have a strong feeling that from then on we might see a progress into their relationship where hesitations, shyness will be much reduced. So I am absolutely counting on them for party track.

Originally posted by: Shona_Mayur

Warning: This comment may (or will for sure) sound very negative and I may look like a grinch.

Alright, first Nandini! Yaar, you made a post - Finally! It's so poetic and gives such a novel-like feel. It was definitely very well-versed and comprehensive. Kudos to you for that 👏

Coming to the episode, it was ehh for me. I honestly was definitely not expecting Kalpi to go and tell Raghav to accept Paki's gift. I mean, what the? I honestly didn't understand that at all. Alright, so let's move on from that point and get onto the point where Raghav actually just accept. Why? I was confused here. He should have just told her the same thing he told Paki that I don't accept gifts from Employee. What happened to both of these people man? If it were old Raghav then he would just raise an eyebrow at her and told her 'I won't accept her gift because Paki had feelings for me.' The other Raghav was so straight forward and, as you put it, sharp! I feel like this RS and Kalpi have amnesia of some sort. Did the forget that Paki is no one special in the office? If he accepts her gift then he would have to accept others and accepting such expensive presents (in high level corporations) is considered a form of bribery? I mean, I don't know if it's against the rules but it's definitely doesn't look good.

I didn't mind the subtle romance so far (and I sort of liked the fact that he's willing to step towards her) but I definitely wanted them to sort out their misunderstandings. Kalpi wanted to say something to Raghav until last week. What happened? She forgot to apologize to him and explain her behavior? Whatever happened to trying to talk to him? He's finally willing to listen but now she doesn't want to say anything? Kya ho raha hai yaha? I am left so confused after today's episode. This is only going to fuel Paki's imaginations and delusions. Can't anyone find it weird why she was so upset that he didn't accept her gift? I mean, she's just a damn employee! Why does she think she has the right to do that? No one - I mean even Sammy who's supposed to be smart - found it weird yesterday? I am so confused here. Is everyone in EMA bad at detecting their clients? How are they running such big office if they can't even realize that? They really need some sort of expression training or something!!

The saving grace was the precap and also how Raghav decided to make the relationship work because he knows that Kalpi won't take the initiative. I am hoping that with this Raghav's mom track, Kalpi will also found out about her results. I really want CVs to do at least one thing right. 😡

I am just so so confused and frustrated, and I am very sure that there are many people here who feel the same. Sorry for venting it out here but I did warn before lol

Originally posted by: nandinidavid96

Anum, sorry for being so late...caught up with some work !

Even I said episode is good as stand alone and I am totally loving Raghav for many reasons; he is ready to wait and put extra bit to woo Kalpi😊. But if I look at the story level, RagNa hasn't progressed wee bit...they are stagnated and stinking😡

@ Bold - You said it all.My problem is his easy go attitude with Pakhi, though I take some of his sweetness as out of guilt, watch scene is absolutely unnecessary. I don't have much problem with Kalpi making request but I was expecting a more sensible reply from Raghav😡.

Being in love doesn't mean turning blind & stupid...he has done enough to show his love, now he need to stop making stupid advances with Pakhi just to show Kalpi that he is changing. If at all he want to woo her, I'd expect a proper apology and explanation from his part, that will answer all her insecurities and fears

@ Red - Amen to that

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Originally posted by: Infofan

My expert comments Nandini? You mean my pravachan?

Anyway, I loved the Ragna interaction yesterday. There was a sense of relief in Raghav after knowing Kalpi decided to stay in his life and office, giving him and their relationship another chance. He seemed calm, at peace first time since the door slamming incident which by the way happened barely 48 hours ago. It seems like forever because it took many episodes to cover it. When he stood close to her thanking her for the gift and for staying back, it seemed like he was dying to hold her in his arms. I believe she would have even coyly allowed him to do so without giving an adarsh bhartiya nari bhashan if they were not in the office 😉. Kalpi too was relaxed after she took the decision and conveyed it to him. She was touched with Raghav 's little gesture of accepting the Ganesh idol, placing genda phool in front of the idol. Both had their guards down and were walking on cloud 9 today.

He was overcome with feeling of love, relief and gratitude which possibly clouded his judgement and it was in this mood he went to Pakhi. I get it upto this point. Raghav already carries a sense of guilt for using an innocent, sweet girl in his revenge game so he is bound to be a little soft to Pakhi while dealing with her. But little is the key word. It was really ridiculous how Pakhi and Raghav stood so close to each other, Raghav extended his hand for Pakhi to put the watch on his wrist. Then the CVs choose to give us an eyelock session between them. Thats what really annoyed me. Pakhi's dream of a pappie, jhappie session with Raghav was too long and explicit but it was a dream. I have issues when he is friendly or physically close to her in real.
Also annoying was how he forgot that he doesnt accept gifts from employees and he especially should not have accepted such an expensive gift from Pakhi of all the people. Its a stretch but I can still overlook this bit for reasons stated above.

Again, I am probably the only one in the forum who feels there has not been major butchering of Raghav or Kalpi's character yet. They are experiencing these emotions of love, passion etc for the first time. They feel a sense of belonging with each other, sort of carefree in each other's presence despite their complexes and insecurities. Both have had a traumatic childhood and carry a lot of emotional baggage. They are smiling freely after ages. Naya pyar and confession ka excitement hai.

This head over heels in love Raghav is going to be soft towards Kalpi going forward especially after their argument over the constable's suspension. He especially is walking over eggshells around her. But he needs to slowly snap out of it and stop being soft towards almost everybody else in the world especially Pakhi. Well he has been pretty mellow with Sammy always. We are missing his akkad because we have not seen it for while, its latent in him, will be displayed when needed. They are bound to change a little for each other anyway. Once they have both confessed and are in a relationship for awhile (if this ever happens) his akkad and her 'feistiness' will be back.

Coming to the technical aspect - If Raghav meant he did not want to entertain business partners at home and was not referring to Kalpi coming over to his house, it was not at all clear. Though that is what I think was meant to be conveyed to us. Its little things like this affects our POV about characters and story. Really they need to be more careful.

I am just trying to make sense of the episode.Thats my POV but then who knows with the CVs which way they swing it tomorrow.

Your point about Kalpi not accepting him as he is, Raghav making more effort in their relationship was spot on. Actually your whole post was fabulous.

Edit - if you are still reading this long post 😆 I forgot to mention, Kalpi was not thinking from the professional POV when she asked him to accept Pakhi's gift. It was annoying and scary because it had glimpses of mahaanta and tyag that are traits of every desi female protagonist even when they start all fiery and feisty.

Originally posted by: namsworld

Hi Nandini. We'll written post. 👏I agree with all your points. Me too missing the the charm of ragna the khadoos rag have and Jiddi Kali. Cvs could have shown this love story in other manner. Everyone wants to see Ragnar romance but this is something going too sweet and not suiting their character.

Yesterday's scene was romantic but not like other ragna scenes which I am still watching again n again. I may not watch this scene like prev scenes with that madness.

I don't want to hate ragna I love them a lot. I hope cvs will wake up and give us the old raghav and Kalpi.

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Thank You Guys for the wonderful comments and insightful thoughts. I had read all the replies but unfortunately I couldn't reply to each on you due to my tight schedule...today my platter is brimming with too many things to catch up.

Thanks Again !!

Originally posted by: Manoshono

You might be the perfect medical student to assist us with Gauri's psychotic side since you also deals with many psychological aspects. Now kindly answer Nandy's questions? 😛

Originally posted by: nandinidavid96

Raghav Singhania - Puppeteer turned into Puppet:

Regardless of one stupid scene, I totally loved today's episode...it is a mix of finer emotions, subtle moments, conscious desires, social obligations, entangled relationships, deep rooted insecurities laced with some cute Bromance ! But two things caught my attention - Raghav is willing to put extra bit to make their relationship work exhibiting obvious patience, which is new to him but Kalpi is still in her own world, overwhelmed with his love basking in the warmth of new found feelings. Kalpi wants Raghav in her own way and will reach him at her own pace. She will neither accept him the way he is nor will she put extra effort to make their relationship work.

But this post is more about RagNa than the actual episode. I don't know how many are enjoying the pace of their relationship and character mutations, but today I started disliking them. For me RagNa is losing their charm...this is not the Raghav & Kalpi I fell in love with, though she is still in place he is tainted and dented badly, I hope CV's wake up before the damage becomes irrevocable !! As much as I want Raghav to apologize and mellow down to Kalpi, I equally want him to retain his acumen and arrogance. I am all ready tired of seeing Raghav as luck sick puppy and bored to death watching his silly smiles to Pakhi!

CV's can you please return us the original Raghav and Kalpana ... I want my Khadoos Singhania and the Feisty Kalpana back! To me Kalpana is a definitive woman character with so much of depth, elegance, innocence, insecurity laced with undying confidence and strength in a truly realistic fashion. She represents and inspires girl from marginalised section of the society with guts to challenge the set of morals, customs defining the social strata! She is real and raw...a spunky, inquisitive, naive girl who transforms into bitter calm composed self unlike her childhood days under the family pressure and baggage of strained relationships. Though her emotionally distant behaviour and aloofness get on my nerves, that makes her look her even more attractive and enigmatic. Raghav is strikingly different yet similar to Kalpi with relationship issues; she brings life into his materialistic world, filling his emotional vaccum, ripping off his chauvinist side. While Raghav is suave against her simplicity, mean to make up for her magnanimous nature and seasoned to deal with her naivety. The beauty of RagNa is they complement & complete each other very well...but lately she has become puppeteer and he is turning into puppet...I am missing the fire, passion and intensity in their scenes

I couldn't fathom this Raghav, he took me by surprise with his patience Though I appreciate his efforts to show Kalpi how important she is by accepting Pakhi's gift...I am clearly disappointed with his actions. They could have done the scene in a better way...I was expecting Raghav baba to say something like "I rejected Pakhi's gift for she is a mere employee ... but you are special blah blah...but today he surpassed kamala bai in stupidity. What is he meant by that dazzling Colgate smile?? Is that the side effect of being in love that he could not see Pakhi's expressions or Raghav gone blind or he lost it big time?? Where is the sharp, mean, screwed businessman who could read Pakhi's every single expression and exploit it in his way?? CV's cant he start working on building trust and friendship with Kalpi than swooning under her spell?? Is by any chance Kalpi will get to her original no nonsense feisty self ??

And Pakhi, she is still the little girl who throws tantrums to grab Kamala Bai's undivided attention, she is in her self-induced comfort zone and doesn't want to break out of the mould - she'll refuse to grow old until reality hits on her face, real hard

Phew...this is irritatingly long, never mind I needed this to vent my frustration...lol