IP REDUX; The dance of the Scorpion !!*updtd* - Page 45

Originally posted by: Ankifan

pre diwali scene, the black majic one🤣
vasi the story is going gol gol😆 When will Cvs learn
What was the need of getting his rage if they had to get this comedy track again..

Originally posted by: tanthya

@ All the wonderful Girl who have participated in REDUX ,




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Thanxx again for ur support !!😊

Originally posted by: tanthya

Abavi , One cant say ... Comedy can turn on its head and suddenly become intense... They have to use the shots that they have already canned ..so I don't mind if some light memonts comes along with tender moments but will dislike if Khushi climbs back on to her OTT ped again

Originally posted by: tanthya

@ All the wonderful Girl who have participated in REDUX ,




I am sorry that I am unable to reply individually to all .. due to the intrusion of real world ... But I will try to reply as much as possible ..


Thanxx again for ur support !!😊

Originally posted by: TeriMeriKhushi

Loved the posts again!!! Fabulous comments by all!

First let me say that I need for Barun to get a haircut again. I miss the Diwali crew cut, as I felt it really suited the character of Arnav. Precise. Clean. Brisque and to the point. Besides BS looks much more attractive with the shorter hair than these long flowing locks lol.

On the note of looks - let me just say that Daljeet looked stunning today. Loved the up-do.

I thoroughly enjoyed today's episode. For me it was the perfect blend of comedy and drama. Even if this was a "filler" episode, I hope the CV's notice the difference in fan reactions. Today they kept the story on track, despite the fluff in the episode. There was no new nonsensical storyline. The consistency from the previous episode was clearly evident as the emotions remained intact.

Even from the beginning of the episode you see the difference between the two couples. Akaash sees Payal and he greets her warmly, whereas Arnav and Khushi are still at a stand-off. Kudos to BS for his portrayal of a disbelieving Arnav. Of all the reactions between the quad, his were by far my favourite. Similarly, you again can't help but make a comparison between the pairs as the snaps were being clicked. I can only wait to see the day when Arnav and Khushi will be as happy as their counterparts.

I really only want to talk about the scenes which to me stood out the most. The moment that Shyam handed Khushi the flowers, the anger on Arnav's face was palpable. He was angry at Shyam for having dared such a feat, angry at Khushi for accepting the flowers, and angry at himself at his helplessness in that very moment. Arnav truly does not realize that Khushi loves him. He thinks that all those stolen moments prior to the scene he witnessed on the terrace were an illusion. A mirage in the sense that the moment he came to the brink of confessing his feelings and sipping from the forbidden waters - he realized that the well of happiness that lay before him (his Khushi) was empty.

It should be noted that whenever Arnav sees Shyam make a move towards Khushi, Arnav's anger gets the best of him and he plays tit-for-tat. It happened on Holi, and it happened again today. How dare Shyam give the woman he loves anything? How dare he try to ingratiate himself into her heart? How dare he try ANYTHING when Arnav is present. It reminds me of the possessiveness in his voice when he had his first confrontation with Shyam after the wedding.

"Ab Khushi meri patni hai. Uske aas paas bhatakne ki bhi koshish mat karna. Don't even dare."

Just like in that moment, it wasn't just about his Di. It wasn't just about his sister's husband making a move on another woman. It was about someone making a move on HIS woman. For those that still feel that Arnav hasn't shown any instances where his feelings for Khushi take precedence over Anjali - I would just like to say that why should they take precedence? If anything I am more than happy with his feelings being on par. I mean that in the sense where no matter what he says that he is doing this for his Di, the fact remains that he got married for his Di - but the battle between his emotions is ALL because of his feelings for Khushi. Her betrayal is not so much about that of Anjali, but more of her betrayal of HIM.

On that note, I can't even say how much I loved the scene where they are changing clothes. Arnav, even in anger, has become to expect a certain behavioural pattern from Khushi. The close proximity of their marriage is leading to a closer level of bonding between the two. Sure, the sort of affection which Akaash and Payal exhibit is not there, but Arnav and Khushi are learning to depend on certain reactions from each other. It is almost as if their day isn't complete without it. Typical married couple behavior. In this scene I saw more of Arnav wanting a bit of confirmation that their "bond" was still intact. He saw what he believed to be an example of the "bond" between Shyam and Khushi, and in the room, he was looking for a moment to demonstrate their "bond". He wanted to know that deep down, he and Khushi share a rapport that no one else does. Loved that. I also loved the continuity of Khushi's reaction. THIS is how you show consistency CV's. Please do keep it up.

Now onto the dance sequence. The first thing I noticed was the absolute rigidity in Arnav's hand when he offered his hand to Khushi. At that moment, I immediately flashed back to the "Teri Meri" sequence. Before Arnav gently sought out Khushi's hand as if he felt he had the right, but now he holds it out with a guard built around his heart. He fears rejection now. He believes that he no longer has a right to tease her, or give her gifts - her heart belongs to Shyam. Even the "what" played into this, as he really wants to show Khushi that she means nothing to him, when in reality she means everything to him.

Now onto Khushi's reaction. She doesn't know what to do. She doesn't know who this man before her is. He is a puzzle to her. One she can't put together. One moment he is the man who brought her a truckload of plates just because she was distraught, and the next moment he tells her that her tears don't mean a thing to him. She is more comfortable being told what to do by ASR because at that point she knows who she is speaking to. The ruthless business man who according to her, doesn't give a whip about her or her feelings. But when she sees glimpses of the Arnav she has loved for so long, she truly is at a loss of what to do. Should she expose her heart again? Only to get crushed again? She's saw it happen on Diwali. She saw it happen the day of her sister's wedding...and now she doesn't want to risk her heart again because like Arnav, she is fearing rejection. These two are made for each other I tell you lol.

Next scene...gah what can I saw about it? It starts with a firm tug towards him. What starts out as a couple dancing around their feelings, turns into a dance of anger, passion, and punishment. You can see Arnav and Khushi hesitantly skirting around their feelings with each movement. This is all for Di. Don't get your feelings involved. Don't start dreaming of "what if". Just keep up with appearances and don't fall for the ruse. Both are trying to stay firm in their resolve to not let the other back into their heart - but how can someone get back into your heart when they never left?

In this dance I saw two personalities. ASR was in control and Khushi was following his lead. Both trying to keep their distance in the only way they know how. ASR by his complicated moves, and Khushi by not making eye contact. But the moment that ASR sees Shyam ogling Khushi, he misunderstands her hesitancy to look at him as her wish that she was with Shyam.

That's when everything changes. What started out as a mere methodological dance becomes one where ASR decides become the puppet master having Khushi dance to his every whim. He wants to show Shyam that he has full control of Khushi. He may not have control over her heart (as he believes), but he controls her every actions as HE is her husband. What starts out in anger becomes overwrought with passion as he needs to brand Khushi as his. I know some felt this dance was not comparable to "Teri Meri", but that's the point. It was never meant to be on the same level as Teri Meri. That dance was done out of love. This? This is done out of frustration. Anger. Jealousy. Arnav needed to prove to the world, and to himself, that Khushi was/is his. And this dance? Demonstrates just that.

I will say this much - as much as I loved the use of the song...the dance choreography and the song choice just didn't match. Although I can overlook this discrepancy due to the deeper meaning behind the sequence, I just hope the CV's place closer attention to song choice in the future.

Before I talk about the last scene, I just want to say that I really hope the CV's spend a little more time on the Akaash and Payal love story. Today reminded me of what a beautiful and sincere story that they have. I wish that they would get more scope aside from the random Maami/Payal drama.

Now onto the last scene. I really wish that the CV's would stop having Khushi play such a comedic role. She is the heroine of this love story. Please let her be angry or upset for a few moments before you turn her back into a clown. After the way that Arnav spoke to her yesterday and bruised her hand, she shouldn't be cracking jokes (even if it is at his expense). She should be quiet and giving him the silent treatment as she was in the previous scenes. I don't know, I just felt that her reaction was a bit of a "jump the shark" type of moment. It got a bit better when they realized that the lights were out and they were locked in, but please CV's keep in mind that Khushi doesn't need to be the source of comedy for this show ALL the time.

What really stood out to me in the last few moments was how despite it all, Khushi still puts Arnav's well-being first. This shows me that even when the truth comes out, I don't think she's going to be hurt that he didn't trust her. At least not for long. Tanthya and Doodleberry, I think you guys are right. She is going to focus more on the fact that she is the reason for his heartache and will try to rectify it. I loved how she moved his hand away so that he doesn't get hurt. Maybe that is how she injures herself? She tries to protect him as he is putting out the fire and she injures herself in the process? Only time will tell.

Thanks for this thread guys. I love seeing the difference perspectives on the episode, and getting feedback on scenes that stood out to us all. Love IP Redux!

Wow. I just realized how much I wrote lol. Clearly I am happy that this show seems to be getting back to focusing on the track at hand.

Originally posted by: abavi

thats OK hun! we understand... Lots of posts, going thru everything and replying to them should be tedious!

PS: Mine is on pg 7 again... Like it if you can😊