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Since my fangirling journey started with IB & IF,it seems fitting it ends with them! 😊 Haha.. I actually don't know what I plan to write toh let's see..😆 
Disclaimer: RU is my only Shivika.. AU doesn't exist.. Sorry! 😆
For me, Shivaay-Anika will always be SPECIAL and as Shivaay-Anika are core of IB.. So, IB will always be close to my heart! .Shivaay-Anika along with original supporting cast - Pinky, Shakti, Tej, Dadi,Rudy, Om, Saumya, Sahil, Khaana, Tia, Svetlana etc.. gave me some MAGICAL episodes, moments and tracks that I will cherish FOREVER..
IB has always been unconventional - tracks, characters,actors,jodi, narration...
Whacky IB will come out of nowhere & takes you for a spin.. but it my fav mode of IB & I loved it.. Drunk night, Band wala Billu, retro dances, AAA references in the Jungle track to name a few..
Then there were tracks and scenes that were deep & poignant..
It gave us good & deep content that allow us to discuss tracks, episode, scenes in detail, speculate-Expect the unexpected.. Was memory loss real or fake? Haha😆😆, dissect the scenes - finding the minute details after looking at the GIFs and CAPs, argue/fight(haha Billu vs Anika during separation), write essays(and I have written quite a few - went from a newbie to the current status😆), make your wishlists(LOL..Thank You CVs for fulfilling many of them😆)
And finally we also got this :)Even this was different from the rest.. The Banter takes the cake!😊
Anika & Shivaay's NKK and the ideological differences added the depth in IB which uplifted it..Anika and Shivaay's head vs heart conflicts added nuances to the story that made it worth our time to spend hours and hours on..😆 In Short, Anika-Shivaay were flawed, fun, relatable, enjoyable and unconventional characters.. who had a beautiful journey.. who were my jeene ki wajah as far as IB is concerned!
haha... Many Tracks weren't closed properly..The 'arc' was looong & weirdly shaped - not that arcy..characters flipped..but ab toh aadat si hai mujhko aise jeene mein..😆 Haha.. IB taught me compartmentalization & patience.. ohh and how to use the FF button well..😆 I accept it the way it is - criticized it for its flaws but I do love it😊!
From me to IB: 😆😆
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Enough reminiscing.. Let's come back to the present.. We always knew IB will end some day or the other.. but I never expected it to end the way it is ending right now with so much bitterness and hurt.. It is SAD and DISAPPOINTING..
There are different opinions out there.. many groups.Everyone's(from creatives to fans) reaction and action to the current situation - depends on their perspective - what this journey meant for them? What is brand IB for them- Obros, SSO, Anika, Shivika, "super 6", just a name etc etc.. *shrugs*
For me, it was and will always be Shivika and IMO, CVs have been unfair to the characters, especially Anika & thus, to Shivika's journey.. IMHO,Brand IB from an asset has become a liability... I wish everyone involved had handled this leap situation and aftermath in a better manner.. Directly without these PR tactics.. without mocking or instigating the fans.. but alas.. what is done is done!*sigh*
I donno what all we can talk about in IF before the report report starts! So, I'll stop here! 😆😆
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Side Note: You know IMO, the fact that we can still "cherish" IB(I still enjoy the jungle track, the bench scene whenever I watch them) proves that the original characters and original IB is/are EXTRAORDINARY & RARE...
So,
Thank You NM-SC..hamare Shivaay-Anika..
The core of IB. main reason for IB's success..for the mass following..why people will cherish it forever..
You both grew as actor during their journey.. lived these characters..loved these characters.. perfect ying to the yang.. billu to the panika...you both have(had) your weakness & your strengths.. what worked for you guys is that you are PERFECT together.. 😊
The SUN & the MOON - we earthlings need both to survive! So, Good Luck! 😊
LM & the camera crew: You brought Shivaay-Anika to life.. The cinematography in some scenes is killer - mind blowing 👏👏.. Haha but you do owe me some money for my eyes tests- those lights in some scenes blinded me! 😛 Just Kidding..😆
Loved the blinding lights in the below scene!😆
The music department.. I looove the background music.. mandolin O-Jaana..❤️
Gul, HS, writing & creative team:
I wish you respected your characters & their journey.. had some compassion to handle sensitive situations well.. realized bad is not the new good..had courage to accept constructive criticism - yes, do give back to the hate and but don't mock genuine fans you "truly care about"😆 ..had the strength to acknowledge your flaws..🤔
Anyways.. Thanks - you did play a pivotal role in "Making Shivika" but then you broke them as well..😕 so can I get a SORRY in return?(if you find it difficult.. then learn from SSO..😆)
Star Plus: Hire a better PR team.. Have the courage to challenge the way ITV works..You also need a improved data team that can capture and analyze the "statistics" & the "market analysis" more effectively..😆 Ohh..Waise..I guess "Thank You For Loving Ishqbaaaz".. 😉...Sorry.. 😆😆
# wishlist
I always wanted to grow old with Shivika - wished that we would get one IB episode per year,so that this journey never officially ends. 😆😆
Anyways.. I guess that won't be possible anymore considering we are getting a generation leap.. 😭
I will treasure the memories and walk down the memory lane often to enjoy my Shivika!😊
GIFs AY & Fary! :)
Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin
