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Tant nice synopsis and liked the brief description of the entire episode. Yeah it was kind of filler but then I really applaud the creative team for correcting the characters. As usual you leave me speechless and thanks always for giving me the pleasure to read a wonderful piece of writing. It's TANTASTIC. 👏 👏 👏

Finally an episode where there were no much bloopers and BD except in Arnav's bedroom scene where Anjali did shoot that separately in the beginning and in the end when Shyaam was there. The rest was fine with all the characters intact. Wow the battleground is prepared and the first move was made by the Devil straight to the other players. I loved the episode just because of the DEVIL's move.

Before I get into the essence of the episode one thing I would like to say here that by now 4 Lions you must have understood what the mess you all have created before. Right??? Naa I will not talk harshly today as I know you really have worked hard to clear up the mess. From keeping the characters intact to moving the storyline; from getting Khushi to legally enter AR for the so called demanded "Office Romance" to paving the way for Anjali's future track; from starting Shyaam's moves to building on Arnav-Khushi Equation; EVERYTHING. I know there were many flaws in today's episode but since damage was already done earlier, you cannot run away from it. Just think if there were mosquitos earlier existent around the Pool area then how did Arnav and Khushi slept so peacefully by the Pool. Right??? Then editing flaw again but not major as yesterday. Once or two that Tant mentioned but it's ok since there were not close up shots taken earlier.

Now, as I am describing the corrections of today's episode I'll explain them one by one. When on Friday, Mar 23^rd I showed my displeasure about Khushi's OTT behavior and how you have used the old archive to carry forward on that track. What did I say there??? Do it methodically. Old ideas are never bad but before scripting we always need to figure out what the back grounds are. Right??? There, no love was involved and here it is involved; here sympathy and compassion both are involved. We know "Devdas" was made by many filmmakers but it is the treatment that made each one of them unique. Same way the actual novel "Parineeta" never had Lalita worked in Shekhar's father's company as she was a teenager but the way Pradeep Sarkar treated is so unique.He designed it to fit in today's generation; it had the 21^st century mentality yet not a 21^st century film. That should be a treatment when you use the old concept. I am really glad that you listened and today's bed scene was exactly that. A very old wine in a new bottle concept yet again, but, treated to fit in the characters and situations of Khushi and Arnav. Yes, in your earlier project the same way the bed was made wet and one slept on the floor and the other one slept on one side of the bed. Remember??? I still remember. Today we saw the flame made Khushi put buckets of water and so they ended up on the lounger. There, they were not married and here, they are and share same emotions, at least deep down their hearts. I loved that scene as Tant mentioned it in details so I will not touch base on that. But I loved the treatment of this old idea. I hope tomorrow when Khushi makes the announcement at AR you treat nicely as that is also an old idea. Remember???

This Khushi what we saw today is the Khushi Arnav loves and not the Khushi that was in last week with her OTT antics. I think have mentioned this earlier, Arnav loves that Khushi, when after the deal papers scene, the next morning she said - "aur aap ke liye bhi maine rang socha hain.." Arnav then asked - "Kya"??? Then Khushi ran towards the bathroom and said "Kaala". Yes, that is the Khushi Arnav loves and not the Khushi who intrudes a workplace and promotes her jalebis. Today we saw that sympathetic Khushi when she checked his hand and at the same time that bubbly girl who wanted to laugh but asked for apology first from her DM on Arnav's helplessness. This is our Khushi and thanks for bringing her back. Now judge yourself Creative Team, when you showed Arnav's anatomy to his fans it was logical and not like the one earlier where only to show her soap clad bare torso you degraded Khushi's character by turning off the valve. Today, it was logical and I didn't mind it. Otherwise I would have chewed you up. I must say here though Sanaya did really good and not at all OTT at the bed scene which was an old idea but she didn't remind me at all about the other show's female actor. Good Job.

Next comes another scene where Khushi's legal entry to AR was shown. Yes, I know I mentioned this on Friday that I have no qualms for her to enter AR Designs or your track on "Office Romance", because this is needed to establish the "Arnav-Khushi Equation" but I wanted it logically. She should enter AR in a logical and legal way and not intrude there because whatever it is the situation where she is right now, for her to enter AR like she did last week was "UNJUSTIFIABLE". That was so not Khushi. Today, 4 Lions have corrected. I know I said if the script writer would have known KKG's character then they would have made her start the business somewhere outside and when Anjali and Naani would have come to know of this new venture like they came to know on Friday, then they would insist her why start outside when there is AR and she is the Raizada bahu so she can easily start her venture at AR citing the reason when she has a readymade platform then why look outside. With their insistence, MIND IT, with their insistence, and Arnav's request (as Arnav never declines Anjali's request) then Khushi would have also supplied the food to AR employees and outside AR. Now, today exactly like that upon Naani's insistence Khushi entered AR. This is how you should do and I am glad you all listened. I loved that dining table breakfast scene and also another correction you did is Naani didn't comment on Maami's jiber jabber but what came out of the table was Maama- Mami's little hubby wifey fight which was "Adorable". I loved that and I want to see more of that. It's not insulting of any character but with these little little scenes, the younger generations do learn that "love never dies".

"Beauty is mysterious as well as terrible. God and devil are fighting there, and the battlefield is the heart of man" ~ Fyodor Dostoevsky

The above quotation by Dostoevsky, is in one statement, the summarization of today's episode. Perfect. The entire 5% message that this episode contains is in this one quote. Yes, beauty is mysterious and terrible; some of us see it as good and some of us try to acquire it illegally; the fight between the just and unjust always happens in our heart; we fight for it within and the decision maker for it is always our "heart",which is our battleground; but who is the winner here??? The Devil or the God??? A human being always consists of both the sides - dark and fair. Dark signifies the Devil and fair signifies GOD. Our actions are the makers of our character and today we have seen how the devil made his first move. It is our thought process on which one to choose; the person who chooses the dark is called Devil 'coz he portray himself as Devil where as the man who chooses the fair is portrayed as God or rather "Just".

If we define beauty here then for Arnav this beauty is "Love" which is terrible right now; for Shyaam the beauty is "Khushi's anatomy" which is mysterious to him; for Khushi the beauty is "Truth and Love" which is mysterious as well as terrible.

Shyaam's character is back and I think Mr. Roy's paper, which I guess is the "Transaction Statement" of Anjali-Shyaam joint account will correct whatever damage been already done and rectified; because if that is not done then it will be very difficult for the CVs to justify Shyaam's character and his move that he started today at the dining table. Or, it can be the legal contract of 6 months of Khushi-Arnav wedding which will be absurd as Mr. Roy is their family legal advisor and Arnav cannot disclose the deal behind their wedding. Or, something else that Arnav planned to check the status of dealing between Shyaam and Khushi. Or, it can be the deal papers that Aakash signed at the restaurant for Khushi to be seen later and her brains will start working on the "Chot" that Arnav mentioned earlier, which also will make way for the "Promo" to fit in. Now, this one I will want, as the only player that needs to join the ongoing game is "Khushi".

I don't know what the papers contain as of now but this scene was important for future when Anjali will be forced to think of Shyaam's manipulations, which in turn will be instrumental in opening her eyes.

Let me come to the triangle theory now or rather to the battle ground. The first move by Shyaam - "saale sahab kuch maangna chahatein hain lekin aapne aawaz ke karan majboor hain" to Arnav and the best move was "Makkhan dene mein aur badi deal sign karne mein bahut farak hota hain" to both Khushi and Arnav. Oh Wow. His first hint and I guess no one's ready to pick it yet. Whatta Irony??? Arnav will take it as Shyaam's displeasure in Khushi accompanying him to AR and Shyaam used that against Arnav based on his knowledge of Arnav's judgment regarding Khushi's "Low Intelligence". Fantastic. Here is the drawback in both of their thought processes. Let's see -

1. Arnav is unaware of "Shyaam 'Khushi Equation"

2. Shyaam doesn't know the depth of "Arnav-Khushi Equation".

But today we saw both the equations been started. How??? Always remember when you love someone you may save him/her from stepping into a bad situation but never would degrade him/her. Arnav may think at this moment that Shyaam tried to save Khushi from being with him but what he needs to realize that in turn he made a mockery of Khushi's intelligence. Which itself is a weapon against Shyaam. This will help in confusing Arnav when he will connect the dots.

The best track that started was "Arnav-Khushi Equation" and I am glad the CVs showed it separately and Shyaam has no idea about it. For some, it is Rabba Ve moment but for the story it is just the beginning of their equation. Many would think if she senses so much then why not she senses her love for him or his love for her; how will she??? Whenever she senses he thrashes her heart; put yourself in her position??? Can you??? Can you even dare to think that way??? Every person needs some confirmation and when she will get she will realize and believe me we are heading towards that. Today I saw the game is moving with Shyaam stopped to portray that he is changing. Yes, what happened in the dining table Shyaam witnessed but that can be taken as Khushi's good upbringing; he knows Khushi's philanthropic nature and he will take it that way. "Arnav - Khushi Equation" is the most important key factor in this game-plan and this we witnessed today outside RM on their way to the office. Remember one thing as much this equation is important in the game it is that much important that these two players understand this; they feel this. As I had written in the analysis of "Subconscious Confession" episode that whatever Shyaam does there is one very important equation that he will NOT be considering here. That is "Arnav-Khushi Equation".

Today we saw when they were leaving for office Arnav called her from behind and she even in a conversation still could figure out that he called her. Yes, remember in the Holi confession analysis I had used this quote of Sigmund Freud to describe the conscious and subconscious state of mind - "The conscious mind may be compared to a fountain playing in the sun and falling back into the great subterranean pool of subconscious from which it rises". Yes, whatever the confession that happened in the Holi episode was in intoxicated state but deep down it was their feelings for each other that already exists. They will always sense each other for their souls are bonded together. Logically, how can he/she, but in real life too we just sense certain things and sometimes it's the "Connection" that's brings us closer and not the amiability. This is the clue that Khushi had dropped in Shyaam's ears and he didn't pick up that day when she spilled the beans. This clue will prove why after knowing the truth Khushi will forgive ASR in a snap of a finger; this clue will prove why Khushi understood all the words that ASR couldn't even voice it today; this clue will prove why Khushi realized Arnav's decisions even when he didn't talk; this clue will prove when Khushi will learn the truth between Shyaam and Arnav she will support Arnav even after what Arnav had done to her for she understands him and his actions; for hurting him is what she would never think of even in her worst nightmare.

Yes, Shyaam Manohar Jha,the Devil, is only thinking in one direction just to save his stance for he doesn't know the Love that Khushi and Arnav share is "Unconditional" and will feel as if he achieved triumph but that will be temporary for as Martin Luther King, Jr. says ~ "I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant".

P.S. I Know I know 4 Lions - "aap chahein ya naa chahein hum aapke gale padh hi gaye".

Honestly i am like a stalker on IF until i see your post!!! 😆😆😆

Loved the scene she was putting the fire out, with the second bucket of water ASR had to duck to avoid getting soaked, he is used to her antics by now, I also loved her concern about his hands. Arhi set the bed on fire – ROFL loved it it was always going to happen, though yesterday it seemed like it landed on the laptop/couch but it settled for the bed. That worked out better because they were closer together, less space and more closeness between them.

He asked what was burning and she replied your ghamand, is his arrogance/pride going to go up in flames in front of her soon???

Is the couch symbolising that they are turning a new page and there will be less distances between them. ASR catching and holding her head to symbolise that he would never let her fall., and the mangalsutrer binding the two of them together, regardless of circumstances even if they want to move away from each other they are connected, bound together. i hope all this signifies a closer relationship and a start of a better understandng betweent the two and you have said beautifully it shows the slow progress from the end of the lounger to finally claiming his rightful spot by her side.

I noticed that the windows that they seemed to have opened appear to be the doors to the poolside, but if that was the case why could they not have gone out the same exit that Shayam entered on Holi when he snuck in to have a conversation with Khushi, what a question to ask i forgot this poolside is magical for a reason.

I found the seating arrangements at breakfast interesting. There were 8 seats, 6 taken, 2 free. Mami and Khushi came and took the two empty seats, i could not see an empty seat for payal to sit at. Is this to show that in the not to distance future that one less chiar would be needed and tht there would only be 8 people in the house? Because i assume that they have all eaten at the table in the past at the same time – i have started to find symbolism and meaning in everything!!!

I had mentioned in previous posts that for ASR to start overcoming the MU it would not be words but actions that would start him down the path of thinking he was wrong. I loved how the CVs have chosen to try and show him that he is wrong, that it is not Shyam that Khushi loves but ASR himself. ASR himself said at the sangeet that he never realised just how closly she observes him. At Holi they had said Dhadkanay ek ho gaye hai, and today they have started to show that they are one. It was beautifully done when she heard him calling her silently and loved the look on ASRs face.

I love the fact that she is still working and is independant, and with time he will appreciate that, i can only remember a conversation in regards to her working and my impression was he was not happy with her working at AR designs and it did not seem to be an issue with her having a job initself.

Shayam Anjaili in ASR bedroom i just hope she suspects something, but he has a glib tongue and, i expect him to cover it up but the cvs could surprise me..