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junelily

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Posted: 13 years ago

To start off - today's episode was SO needed. The truth is FINALLY out and I'm so relieved that the reason for their marriage is known to Khushi. I'm also glad that Arnav implied that he believed her affair with Shyam is still ongoing. That is very important for her to understand.

But, while watching the episode, I did feel that there was a certain intensity which was missing. And, there is a great thread on that topic as well (started by @laddoo598). Part of it is definitely the way certain scenes were shot and directed. But, another part of it that stood out to me after re-watching the episode was the following:

Khushi's character is not the same as she was before.

I think this has been discussed in other threads before. But, I thought it was really reflected today. Especially when I contrast TODAY'S Khushi - the girl who seemed almost child-like in her decision to end her life, to the Khushi we saw in episodes like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FXn6wtbVY8

Khushi's presence of mind in this scene is incredible. She has been locked up for hours in this crumbling building, is tired, and terrified. But, ultimately, she demonstrates a ferociousness and determined demeanour. She is furious that Arnav would put her in that situation. How DARE he not value her life? How DARE he think it's ok to put her in danger?

I've always thought that Khushi is a little naive, a little pagal, but she is ultimately a warrior.

I personally feel like Sanaya is now playing Khushi slightly MORE naive and childish than the character originally was. The way she speaks is actually more child-like as well. And, yes, this is also a result of the CVs' and writers' work.

So, I thought I'd ask the question:

Who is the real Khushi supposed to be?

Is she really this child-like woman we're seeing now? Is this behavior just a result of temporary insanity? lol... Or, is the real Khushi the determined, but *slightly* pagal, young woman we've grown to love over the last 10 months?

I guess this question really is meant for the CVs/Writers/ and also Sanaya. I think it's important for them to clearly understand who this character is, how she's been portrayed thus far, and what makes her unique. To me, Khushi is the heart of the show. So, when her character seems "off", it throws the show into an imbalance of sorts.

What is everyone's thoughts on this? In your opinions, how would YOU describe Khushi?

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Posted: 13 years ago

i honestly though that Khushi was going to back out of committing suicide until i saw that look of peace that crossed her face in today's ep (i thing that maybe she would be struck with an idea and go running off to interrogate Arnav)
But ya i've always seen khushi as a fighter, ever since the wedding its like her personality has gone down the drain.This khushi doesn't seem to have though about what her parents might go though if she ended her life. her sole focus seem to be Arnav. her characters pulled a complete 360( then again so has payal; the only character with any consistency on the show is Aakash)

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junelily

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Posted: 13 years ago

Originally posted by: mz.brar
i honestly though that Khushi was going to back out of committing suicide until i saw that look of peace that crossed her face in today's ep (i thing that maybe she would be struck with an idea and go running off to interrogate Arnav)
But ya i've always seen khushi as a fighter, ever since the wedding its like her personality has gone down the drain.This khushi doesn't seem to have though about what her parents might go though if she ended her life. her sole focus seem to be Arnav. her characters pulled a complete 360( then again so has payal; the only character with any consistency on the show is Aakash)

Yes, I totally agree. It was strange for me to see that she WOULD HAVE actually gone through with jumping off that building!!! The Khushi I know and love (like in the episode I mentioned above) would NEVER have even thought of it. Not for one second.

I appreciate that the show is headed in a better direction now. But, I posted this topic more for the people who make the show (assuming they sometimes read this forum). I think it's important for them to bring the "REAL" Khushi back

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Preeti

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Posted: 13 years ago

Khushi is a small town girl happy to be in her own happy calm world but when the situation demands even if she is frightened she will face the situation bravely and boldly.
This point was well put by Payal in the episode where Khushi goes to her job/office on the first day..
I find myself remembering that always when i see her tackling Arnav. Her agony at not knowing how to thaw Arnav's silence regarding their marriage made her do all that comedy drama.

All said, I have absolutely no words though to understand how she cud contemplate suicide.
Very Good post, i too am curious now to read what ppl think about who the real Khushi is.

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MJ1009cc

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Posted: 13 years ago

I agree with some parts and disagree a little bit. I agree that she was a fighter and her usual behavior is child-like. But I wouldnt comment as it was naive for her to behave like that. she behaved like that because she wants answer to her questions, so she has the full right to know why he married her? Arnav hided the truth and today he stopped beating around the bush and came to the main point. So, I don't think today khushi was naive.

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ArshiLover

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Posted: 13 years ago

To be HONEST...

Khushi was a mature, down to earth, poor yet rich, self-confident, self-protectant, and "darti hai par karti hai" girl at teh beginning...

then, one day, on her dooms day, she met a "Khiladi" named ASR, and ever since that day, he character has been changing...

and now has become, more immature, kind of childish (yet I love to watch her), "darti hai, phir sochti hai, phir dheere dheere karti hai" girl, rich yet poor, 50-50 self-confident (or should I say, the CVs forgot to show that characterstic anymore!), not self-protectant anymore (Arnav has taken the charge!).

And in future episodes, (hope this doesn't happen), but she will keep losing hope, and keep losing confidence, and will be totally broken up when she will get to know that Arnav does not beleive her.

So, the real Khushi has just been changing!

Khushi (😃ArshiLover😃)

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junelily

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Posted: 13 years ago

Originally posted by: _Meena_
I agree with some parts and disagree a little bit. I agree that she was a fighter and her usual behavior is child-like. But I wouldnt comment as it was naive for her to behave like that. she behaved like that because she wants answer to her questions, so she has the full right to know why he married her? Arnav hided the truth and today he stopped beating around the bush and came to the main point. So, I don't think today khushi was naive.

Actually, the fact that Arnav found her was not part of her plan (I don't think). So, her behavior - going to the roof-top, etc... was not really to get answers from Arnav. She genuinely thought he wanted to kill her! Her ridiculous theory was "instead of him killing me, it's better I die at my own hands".

Ultimately, he did find her. And, she did question him. But that was not the reason for her behavior IMO.

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Priyanka

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Posted: 13 years ago

I see Khushi the way an article described her...small-town chatterbox with a big heart. I think she has always put others ahead of herself and that is one quality she has always held from day one...she has a kind heart. People get annoyed at her for her childishness but I want you to show me one instance when she did something mean-spirited with the intent to hurt someone. Never.

As for the old episode you are referring to, even back then, she was more worried about her family losing her than she was about losing her own life. And there is a big difference between that Khushi and this Khushi. This Khushi is in love with Arnav...she thinks that there is a dosh in his kundli or something like that...and that her getting out of the way will help him...so again, she's doing this for someone else. She's never had any problem standing up and fighting for herself. She's not a coward to use suicide as a way out of her problems...but again, that's not why she was doing it. She was doing it out of love for him...silly but absolutely nothing that would make me lose respect for her. I love her more now!

As for Sanaya, she was perfection today. Excellent display of emotions today. I used to tolerate Khushi's childish antics only because of Sanaya...sometimes the scenes were so stupid but because her acting was so cute, I couldn't help but crack a smile. If this was anyone else, I might have lost patience. CVs are lucky she's such a good actress.

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Nida

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Posted: 13 years ago

the real Khushi the determined, but *slightly* pagalis d original khushi i agree wid u khushi was so scared n even d thought dat her lyf wud end in few secs made her stand up against d mighty ASR but now just coz of a stupid news she thinx dat arnav wants 2 kill her n she decides 2 commit suicide?dats not our khushi 4 sure

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Posted: 13 years ago

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In my opinion, Khushi's character has been ridiculed as of late. She started out as a strong, responsible young woman with a sweet innocence, straightforwardness, and deeply rooted values/principles. These were traits that made her stand out, because there was an evident distinction between her innocence and intelligence.

The innocence never bordered on downright childishness to the point of irritation and sheer immaturity. The intelligence was one of her strongest traits as she, in spite of getting herself into constant trouble with Arnav, never lost her head. She was intelligent.

But recently, her character has moved from innocence to immaturity and even stupidity. It's unbelievable to watch her now and know that it's Khushi in a much destructed version. Now, I know that a lot of people might burn me for saying this, but Khushi has been transformed into an airhead with annoying habits such as being illogically childish and stupid [um, need I mention the "Arnav wants to kill me, so now I'm going to kill myself first" track, along with a few others down the line].

The thing is that in tonight's episode when the truth came out and I wanted to sympathize with Khushi -- I realized that I couldn't. In fact, I could sympathize with the man who ruined her life by blackmailing her into a contract marriage, but I couldn't sympathize with the supposed victim. Why? Because the writers have ridiculed her character for the past month, turning her into an airhead who took nothing seriously [except bugging Arnav], not even her own situation. Then they threw in a few emotional scenes for her and expected me to feel for her...

I could've felt for her had she not been playing Drama Queen and Airhead minutes before the big tears came. Honestly. If they'd ditched the comedian drama and focused on every single painful emotion that she carried around and her inner struggle, frustration, and pure desperation of knowing why she'd been blackmailed in the first... had she taken her own situation seriously instead of prancing around with a list of ways to bug Arnav [who, in fact, had started to change and care for her family along with her even more], then yeah, I would've felt for her and found the confrontation between her and Arnav impactful. I would have even sympathized with her.

The switch from senseless comedy to seriousity cannot work in a show that used to be driven by character development and serious relationships. It just doesn't work.

Khushi used to be a character that I adored, that I found refreshing, responsible, strong, determined, and honest -- pure from the heart. That has been ruined for me.

No, Khushi is not Khushi as of late. But maybe the revelation in tonight's episode might become a turning point for her character -- that is, if the writers have realized what they've done wrong and fix their mistakes.

I know that Khushi, as is in her name, is meant to be a happy person. But any normal and right-in-his-mind human being wouldn't have behaved the way Khushi has recently if they had experienced/been through what Khushi has. Pretending happiness doesn't equal being a kid with no common sense.

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