IP REDUX; The Prodigal Daughter !!

Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man's growth without destroying his roots.
Frank A. Clark

An ordinary episode for the regular readers of Redux since we have been discussing this, rehashing it from over a month and above...Nothing to titillate us , set us buzzing but when u look from the man on the streets view..he had a veritable bonanza today !!...Today I am just going with the flow of my thoughts and may not be structured ..so please bear with it ...

Today the CV's did couple of good things..They set the imbalance of Khushi's character right, They gave the proverbial appetizer in the form of Anjali and Khushi cash ..They brought in ASR who had gone missing in Lakshminagar ...

Now lets talk about the episode ...for a long time there had been many readers who had been fulminating at the quivering Moral compass of Khushi who willfully was allowing the advances of another married man go unchecked ...I had mentioned to Gauti that Khushi's image is taking a battering with all this quiescent attitude ...The self same thought must have crossed the minds of the creators too cos today we have had a glimpse into the tortured mind of Khushi who as only loathing and contempt at her conduct ...who finally voices the words of the hundreds when she exclaims How low has she fallen ..the Pain, the anguish , the vulnerability was shown today ..

I Love U Khushi ..The contrast between NK and Khushi 's reaction must have helped a great deal in restoring sympathy to Khushi ... Shyam's voice rings out clear as a bell , declaring his feeling's for the wife of his brother in law ... Nk who is intent in breaking down the security walls of Shyam is gleeful and triumphant as he got the tool , the Khulja Sim sim to open the doors of Shyam's vault holding the repository of all his misdeeds whereas Khushi ..The crushed Body , The bowed head , The interlaced fingers holding her crumbling self together, Tears coursing down her cheeks , unchecked , uncontrolled ..A feeling of Shame , of repugnance , when the voice comes out , the voice which only stirs her detestation, her abhorrence of the man who has eclipsed her happiness, the serpent who has polluted her Eden with his venom ...She looks at the voice, surprised , bewildered at the changes within her, confused by the contradictory signals given to her by values which always emphasized on the correct road to travel and Love , which dictates that in Love , there is no right or wrong..Love is supreme !! She sits there alone, her mind conflicted by the warring signals, finally voicing out her own disgust on what she had become ...The Moral values which had been cast to the wilderness is firmly placed in her heart and It takes NK's combined effort to placate her, soothe her and give her the courage that seemed to have deserted her on hearing the voice that was a abhorrent to her...

NK ..A sensible Young Man, A practical Man. A Man who has his eyes fixed firmly on the goal and yet is aware of the surroundings .. a man who knows how to defuse the situation ..A born diplomat n Morale booster !!

NK retrieves the Pendrive and gains entry into the murky world of Shyam ...sensing the discomfiture of Khushi, NK diverts her attention by narrating the origin of Nannav !!

I was rather glad that Instead of keeping the Pendrive story for another day, They moved the track and showed the admittance of Shyam's recorded voice doing the trick ...consistency of emotions has always been a casualty in IPK world but todat attention was paid to the consistency factor too...Notice How adversely Khushi reacts when she hears the dreaded I Love U again, the antipathy, the restlessness , the mortification was well brought out and also I liked the clever use of Psychology here ..A agitated woman who is having a battle going on her conscience would hardly be in the frame of mind to listen to any twaddle or desultory talk ..NK's banter would just fly over her head , so what should be done.. talk about the thing that would snap her attention, grab her mind, will make her want more and divert her from the morbid thoughts .. & what might be that piece de resistance ...Arnav Singh Raizada !!

It accomplished two things..One it kept Khushi's attention happily occupied and second the mystery was solved for the regular viewer's of the show ...Now If the CV's are so inclined..A suggestion... In future track..can U use this Nannav bit in between Khushi and Arnav...Khushi riling him and irritating him by calling him Nannav , an irked Arnav giving chase ..leading to a fruitful Rabba vey !! 😉

The Duo gain entrance and to the astonishment and horror of NK n Khushi learn that their Arnav Singh Raizada has transferred all his possessions to the name of his esteemed Brother in law Shyam ...Lightning bolt strikes Khushi and she recapitulates the event of May when she had obtained the signature of Arnav under false pretext ..with mounting horror and diminishing hope Khushi snatches her mobile and scans the photo she had taken of the harmless documents submitted to her ...to her utter dismay she realizes that she herself lit the wick that lead to the abduction of Arnav Singh raizada , she herself pushed him into the abyss by her deed..remorse strikes and a guilt ridden Khushi rushes out unable to withstand the knowledge that with her own and she has brought torment on the innocent head of her husband ...

Till date Khushi was never shown to reflect on the cause and effect of her actions ...She was always righteous fury..The Miss Know It all !! ...This had lead to her committing many mistakes...some innocent, some devastating but in all this rigmarole not once did she think that such and such fallout was due to her hasty step ..But today , The Young Girl in love,truly in love, madly in love is maddened by the fact that she was the instigator of the events that lead to the captivity of her beloved .She cannot bear this on her conscience , she cannot keep the pain within herself for it engulfs her completely, she is shattered and she seeks a cocoon ..A child who needs the consoling hand of her Mother , Soothing presence ...who can provide her that Apart from her Mother ..A Mother with whom she had fought , with whom she had sworn never to speak , with whom she had broken off all connections and walked away from her ...Today , bruised, battered ,alone with none to call her own , Khushi, the Prodigal Daughter returns to the embrace of her waiting Mother !!

Khushi rushes back to her home, the never drying tears marking its way across her cheeks, her mind bitterly castigating herself for the peril into which she has pushed Arnav by her actions, She pleads for forgiveness from Devi Mayya , admits that she was selfish in her actions , Realizes that the pact with the devil proved costly , Khushi , The girl who was overly confident on her decisions, who always argued her ways were right, The girl whose agile mind was always seeking avenues to rectify error , meddle in other people's affair and set right their problems with or without their permission for the first time gives up and hands over the fate of her life to the Goddess , She does not seek anything for herself but only pleads for the well being of the innocent Man on whom she unknowingly passed the sentence of death , Then comes the quintessential Khushi, The girl who looked fate in the eye and fought with it , The girl with whom ASR fell in love with.. Khushi understands that she failed bec she had strayed away , had let go off DM's guiding hand and had begun to explore the world on her own, cocky about her abilities , smug about her decisions ..Khushi seeks the presence of DM and willingly accepts DM's governance over her

I loved the contrasting stance of Khushi when she addressed Devi Mayya Then and Now ... On the last occasion ...Khushi was a angry virago , resentful that DM did not step in and prevent the marriage, hurt that her DM deserted her when she needed the most... Then she had stood, like a fire, fuming .. challenging the authority of the DM , throwing down the gauntlet against the mighty warrior who had weathered the times, seen the fickleness of her devotees, the angry outbursts of her children and still maintained the serenity , knowing fully well the errant child will always return back to her Mother... Khushi had stood, every pore of her body showing her displeasure , her attitude brash and challenging ..Confident in her own talents, smugly confident about her righteousness, Khushi had snubbed DM ..

Today.. Khushi SITS bowed, humility personified, guilt ridden , penitent , undemanding but pouring out her heart without any rancor, anger ...The daughter who had thought she had the requisite feathers to fly solo , now returns home, her feathers burnt and singed , wounded ..she comes home ,to be embraced by her Mother !!

Kudos to the PH ... By getting Khushi to embrace and also by getting Khushi to say that , DM, You were not with me then but now You are with me and I shall Not Lose" comment ...U have bought the womenfolk , [who had been getting restive at Khushi encouraging Shyam ] back on her side .. The corollary being that if the Virtuous Goddess herself is with Khushi, How then can be Khushi Impure...!!with NK uttering the musch desired words, Khushi joins the pantheons of the Martyred Heroines ...

What I would like to see now is the confession of Khushi , total confession including everything to Arnav !! Khushi needs to have a clean slate always, she is the Ceaser's wife and no slur should be cast on her bec of her action , although slur can come about bec of circumstance or bec of her kith n Kin BUT NOT BY HER OWN HAND...To redeem Khushi and to gain total acceptance, Khushi should get Arnav in the loop and become the Blue flame again !!

What Next Khushiji ?? asks NK ...Then the Conch Blows ..Signalling the war, Signalling the endorsement of DM , The two pure hearts seek the blessing of DM this time before engaging in the battle .. Khushi then devises the strategy to bring back the wealth dishonestly obtained (by Shyam) back into the hands of the rightful Owner !!..An action that will have far reaching consequence ...

Now comes the Most awaited Segment, The return of the arrogant, icy cool, confident , ruthless, challenging ASR ...*where the hell was he ?* .. with his return, The dimension of the game changed completely, so far the silent bearer, one who took the rough , belittling attitude of the Kidnappers quietly without a murmur, gulping down his anger, tightly reining in his rage...now he turns Master, playing with the kidnappers and their psychology like an expert, sowing the seeds of doubt, wariness into the hearts of the abductors , keeping them on the back foot , A gladiator surrounded by vicious Bulls !!

The Penny seems to have sunk in that viewer's wanted to see ASR all the while and not the soft Arnav or sentimental chotte .. Today the Brain that had gone into hibernation seems to be back * I Mean the PH's * ..Yes, there is still the after effects of the Movie what with him seen to be exercising and showing off his dole shole a la Sallu Bhai Style * would much appreciate it if u show him doing that, Khushi falling for it * but as of now ,I would love to see the mental exercises of ASR than the Physical one...It is about time You again Highlight the fact as to why ASR was feared , respected ??

A Note to the CV's ... The Kidnapper comes in, sees that Arnav is missing, he immediately begins to dislodge the boxes , trying to find the place where Arnav is hidden .. the Kidnapper finds Arnav standing by the wall , slightly hunched , gives a piercing look at the kidnapper and throws down the challenge ...Ok The eyes, the words, the tone..NO COMPLAINTS But the way he stood as if a lil boy playing Hide and seek... instead of that ..would not it have been better had we found ASR, leaning against the wall negligently , his hands in the pockets, contemptuous amusement on his face , a slight smirk at the panic of the Kidnapper...That would have been awesome for me !!

Anjali ... Sphinx !! Calm , serene , gloss and shine hiding the many fine cracks within her .. A woman used to dominating others , A wilful woman who has no qualms in riding roughshod over people just to get her own way.. A woman who demands subservience to her needs..A picture perfect woman with a obsessive need for a picture perfect life. A Woman who is not above manipulations,wheeling dealings ...A fanatic who worships her husband and zealously guards her Marital life..A Lonely woman who desperately wants to belong, have a home and a life of her own, A orphan who longs to be wanted by other's... The Queen Bee !! and she is so by being pleasing to all, by going extra mile to be pleasant ..But one hint of strife, One hint of difference, a glimmer of threat ..Then she freezes u out, detaches u from her inner circle ..Turns ruthless n sweetly savage ... Today Khushi is fast becoming that threat, The girl who seem to be hovering in and around Shyam a great deal, Shyam too seems to welcome her presence ..Anjali will not and cannot berate her husband for that would entail rocking her boat and admitting that her fairy world is just an illusion ..A thing Anjali will not admit to in million years !! So what will she do, she will try to squash the lil upstart who is trying to destroy her enchanted castle..The cool voice, frozen smile, distant attitude announces the arrival of the upcoming wintry days between Khushi and Anjali !!

Hell has no Fury like a Woman Scorned...

Oh yes, the women of the Raizada Clan have been scorned !

Anjali: Slowly the layers are peeling off... No woman in her position would want her husband to be close to her brother's wife... I don't really blame her for being possessive ! Did anyone else notice the way she rolled her eyes downwards for a micro second, the moment Shyam told her that the DM locket he is wearing has been given by Khushi?? Like brother, Like Sister. They talk with their eyes. They are possessive towards the ones they love, they manipulate the situations according their suitability. She doesn't like one bit that her husband is getting close to Khushi, and soon she will do something about it. What she will do... remains to be seen.

"Aapko dekh kar chalna chahiye na Khushiji, aur phir hum aisa kaam kyun karein jiske liye maafi maangni pade"

How loaded was this dialogue ! Superb !! Seems we are heading towards "Di ki Saut"

Daljeet Bhanot: Welcome back to the show ! Now that you have twisted the CVs arms in getting a meatier role... I hope you work on your expressions too ! Yep, you rolled your eyes, and you looked suspicious, and then you giggled too... So far so good. But in future, you have to work on more than two expressions.

Khushi: What a tangled web we weave, when we first choose to deceive ! - Sir Walter Scott. Khushi, for the first time, has fully realized what she has done !!! She now knows the depth of the crime she has committed, which has ultimately risked her husband's life. She knows she has been cheated too... but that doesn't lessen her crime either. She now wants to redeem herself and take revenge from the one who trapped her. Whether all this talk about Shyam divorcing Anjali will lead to something positive, or whether it will backfire on her... that we'll know as the story unfolds.

Sanaya Irani: Loved your act today. Especially loved your reactions (both the times) when you heard I Love you Khushi in Shyam's voice. The first time you portrayed disgust perfectly, the second time shame. Superb !👏

Payal: She has suddenly started feeling insecure in her marriage. Maybe because for the first time, since meeting Akash... she is not his priority. She is trying all the ways to get his attention... in her own weird way... but all she gets back is criticism from her husband. She is upset, because she is doing it all for him and he is, for the first time, not giving her the attention she is so used to.

Deepali Pansare: I hope, wherever this track is heading to... it makes you showcase your talent, which I'm sure you have... it only needs to be seen more by the viewers. Don't blame you, but your director for not using your potential.

Maami: Maami loves her children... all three of them. Anjali, Arnav and Akash. She has been worried sick because her beloved son is kidnapped and the last image she saw of him was when 4-5 goons held a blind-folded unconscious Arnav and pushed him inside a car/van and took him away. How that image must be mentally torturing a mother, only a mother knows. She does not like the fact that she has been completely side-lined by Khushi and NK and is not kept in the loop. she wants to know what is happening, she will keep on investigating in her own way, till she knows all the facts. She is scorned by her own team-mates... but she will not let it go. She is, after all, the Devil's Advocate... she will find out !

Utkarsha Naik: A small role today, but as usual fully in character ! 👏

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Pointers:

1. The "Nannav" mystery was solved finally ! 😃 Loved the way NK understood Khushi's predicament, and tried to make her laugh and forget the embarrassment !

2. ASR is back... not Arnav, not Chhotey but ASR is back... with a bang ! The question however remains, why now... after 20 days of captivity has he suddenly realized that he will run away before sunset tomorrow ! Kissi Pundit se mahurat nikalwaya tha... oh, but then... even this is not possible... he is ASR... he doesn't believe in all this !!! 😛 Aur yeh clean shave kahan se karwaya?? Not that I'm complaining... u looked cleaner ! 😆

3. Akash... Love to hear Chameli ka Tel from you ! 😆 But bitwa... Bhai is nowhere to be found for almost 3 weeks, and you are going out on parties, one after the other !!!

4. Shyam Baabu... ab kya karenge aap? Abhi to Khushi ji ne divorce ka ultimatum de diya aapko? Will you leave your golden goose for your obsession??

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All in all, a good fast paced episode... yes there were bloopers... but then, we have come to expect these from the PH ! All I can say... Front Front See Bhatt Bhatt Happens !!! 😆

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Mentos Moment of the Day: How did Payal reach the middle of the venue in those heels... didn't she fall down on the way?? Or did she just land there on her broomstick??

Thinkwa Thinkwa... 🤔

Coming to today's episode - I found it to be perfect. ⭐️ Just like yesterday - the track for the coming episodes were laid down and brilliantly so.😉

Let us start with where we left off yesterday - Khushi's predicament at having to tolerate Shyam and his unholy moves. After Shyam confessed his love for her yesterday - Khushi slid down the bedside and cried her hearts out for she could not take in what was happening with her. Shyam's ILOVEYOU KHUSHI as password and his confession to her - has traumatized her for THIS is when she is realizing the extent of Shyam's obsession with her. As of now she was not aware of the extent to which Shyam could go - but slowly and steadily she is getting an idea about it and it is scaring her - if nothing else.

"Itne gir gaye hai hum ki hume ye sab karna pad raha hai"

Khushi's first realization of how wrong her way is to save Arnav - yet she has to go on for she cannot see any other way to get to Shyam. She is disgusted at the thought that she has to use her womanly charms - her vulnerability to get to Shyam. She hates herself for using herself as a weapon and to let him touch her - to confess his feelings to her - to believe that she is with him. She is hurt that she has to fall low in her eyes to get to him - to save her life. She has given herself up to protect Arnav the way she knows. What is best here is NK standing with her like a protective shield. He comforts her saying that they need to not get emotional at this moment and they need to keep an eye on Shyam. She does not need to worry because he is there with her and will always be there. He tells her that they need to continue with their mission - and he takes the responsibility of the future of it. He asks her to wait for him while he goes to steal the pen drive and remove the camera. NK is there through each step that Khushi takes and that is why he is always going to be there with her till Shyam confesses everything on this. He is a very important witness to this track and he is the one who will act as the "Laxman" for his best friend Khushi. 😊

Moving on - My one of the favorite scene of the whole episode - The Anjali Shyam Scene and the Anjali Khushi scene. A clear hint of what is gonna happen in the future and the rise of a suspicious and shrewd Anjali.

Anjali Shyam Manohar Jha who keeps Shyam at a very high pedestal - she treats Shyam as god and self confessed that only two people matter to her the most - one her brother and one her husband. Who will she chose when the time comes - because the time is soon going to come. As of now - Anjali's decision is clear. Initially she is going to choose Shyam over Khushi (even though subconsciously she will believe Khushi - but she is Anjali who lives in a delusional world and hence Shyam will be given the benefit of doubt while Khushi would be questioned) and hence over Arnav - SIBLING RIFT anyone!? 😆

Today Anjali saw Shyam come out of her chotte's room and she did not lose her chance of questioning Shyam about it. Anjali has started noticing things. She has seen Shyam with Khushi - TWICE - she has not been very comfortable with it and was rather uncomfortable since one of them was quite an intimate moment. And today what fueled her was that in Arnav's absence Shyam was coming out of Khushi's room - she has to question Shyam and she does. Shyam tries to deviate from the topic as usual but that does not miss Anjali's eyes. Then her eyes notice the "raksha dhaga" and she instantly questions Shyam on it. Shyam forgets to be discrete - and mentions Khushi and that sends Anjali ticking. Shyam leaves while Khushi follows. She bumps into Anjali and just before Anjali is about to fall Khushi saves her and mumbles "Sorry"

"Aisa kaam hi kyun karna Khushi ji, jisse sorry bolna pade"

I loved this dialogue in the whole episode (apart from ASR ofcourse 😛) - Anjali Today rightly said what I could not have put in words myself. She laid out my feelings. Khushi - in her righteousness made a blunder and she today she is in this forced marriage (which now is changing into love) - No sorry can change that she made a decision and acted like god.

THE IRONY - Same goes for Arnav and same will go for Anjali when she will trust Shyam over Khushi and cause the separation.

NEXT MY YET ANOTHER HAPPY SCENE : Khushi accepting her mistake and her conversation with Devi Maiyya!! ⭐️Beautifully done!! I was really happy to see Khushi see the will paper connect the dots and realize her mistake. She did cheat on Arnav in a way when she got the papers signed. Her intention honorable to clear her name - but she trusted the wrong person and today she could see that she did have a major role to play in Arnav's kidnap. THIS is the Khushi I like - the Khushi - who can see through her mistake and then apologize. 😳 As soon as I heard the following dialogue ;

"Sab humari galti hai - aaj humari wajah se Arnav ji ki jaan khatre mein hai - sab humari galti hai"

I jumped with joy and I messaged Praths - Finally!! And took a deep breath! Finally Khushi's guilt and regret and her understanding that indirectly she has had a role to play in this. Brilliant job writers!! 👏👏

AND NOW WE COME TO ANNA'S ARNAV SCENE!

OH man!! How much I loved to see Arnav Singh Raizada casually standing when the kidnapper found him and gave him that look!!! 😳 That was the return of Arnav Singh Raizada for me. The way he looked - a small smirk - the arrogant walk, the teasing tone - FABULOUSS!!! 👏 👏

"Kya hua - Abhi se dar gaya - tab kya hoga jab main sach main yahan se bhaag jaunga - apne boss aur sathiyon ko phone karke bata de ki kal suraj dhalne se pehle main yaha se bhaag jaunga"

And then the exit!! Do I even have to say anymore!? This dialogue was just enough for me. I do not care how and why suddenly Arnav's attitude has changed - is it because he trusts Khushi with the note - is he because he is suddenly confident of living - or is it because he is confident about who the kidnapper is - I do not care. I trust the CV's - they changed my Abla Naari Arnav to back to ASR - It will take time and it has taken time - but it is coming back!

KHUSHI SHYAM CONFRONTATION :

I know this has left many minds to ponder over that why is Khushi using Shyam now and Anjali as a bait - What if Mami hears everything - what if Anjali seems them together yet again!? Arre that is why it is fiction and enjoy the show. 😛

A close friend of mine - Nabs - asked me this yesterday on the basis of the precap - that why is Khushi using Anjali now. I did not have an answer for I did not know. But Nabs pointed out that Khushi is trying to maybe transfer everything back to Arnav's name. She is going to use the divorce papers and change them in the last moment to the property papers and hence Shyam will be left with nothing. I am not saying this will happen - but this gives you hope right!? THANK YOU Nabs!! 🤗

POINTERS :

1) NK's Attempt to make Khushi smile by telling the Nanav story - very nice! I love NK! 😳 Khushi's change in attitude was good. Karan is doing a fab job! 👏

2) Anjali track is developing strongly - I guess no one doubts a sibling rift now 😛

3) Sanaya Irani and Abhaas Mehta good job! 👏

4) Mami limping one day and not the other is a blooper - I choose to ignore.

Written bahut zyaada na!? Pagal hoti jaa rahin hoon main! 😛 I NEED A Break! 😆

Love and Light

Anna 😊

Raaz ki Baat Kehdo toh Jaane Mehfil Mein Phir Kya ho '.

( If I Speak out the secret the whole gathering will be shaken up)

Isnt this what happens '

Raaz jab bhi khulta hai ' Mehfil mein tabahi machti hai ' Aur yeh raaz toh abhi tak puri tarah Khula hi nahin hai '

(whenever the secret comes out it comes with a huge strom in the gathering .. & this secret has not even been opened as yet'.)

Makes you wonder what all will the storm destroy in its wake '

The Raaz ( secret) ' will wreck a family ' the secret will open all the cracks .. the secret will expose hidden faces ' the secret will unravel relations ' the secret will destroy illusions '..

But the secret is TRUTH ' & come what may it has to come out '.because as they say in the Bible .. " THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE"

As I watched the episode today ' For the first time i felt like a voyeur looking into the Raizada family ' the tornado that was brewing outside its doors ' was soon to HIT them. I could feel the trying times ahead for this family '.

Everywhere you can see some embers of destruction glowing '.

• Be it the Khushi Anjali relation ' a hitherto unbreakable bond was there between these two .. a strong bond which weathered all storm ' but will it withstand this tornado
• Be it Anjali Shyam relation '. A relation based on BLIND trust from one ' a relation completely Biased .. one sided .. where one side gave & the other side ruthlessly took .. crack will happen .. but how big a damage will happen with this crack
• Be the Payal Akash relation ' heading towards a storm of its own here is a relation based on mutual attraction .. not mutual understanding ' again today I was reminded of Payal's prophetic words .. " aap humein jaante hi kitna hai jo hum se shaadi karna chahte hai" ' Not all people are born to be leaders ' not all are born to take colossal responsibilities ' a true test of an individual is in how he performs under stress ' what will happen to this already porous relation of Payash ' will the sieves crack open & expose the big hole that is their relation '
• What will happen to the matriarch of the family Nani .. what will this tornado do to her small temple of illusions ' will the temple crumble to a ruin '
• What will happen to Mama & Mami .. two people who brought about the stability in the lives of all' the all important parental figures ' when this tornado strikes it will unravel their 3 precious childrens lives ' what would the repercussions be on them
• Be it the Arnav Anjali equation ' Anjali gave her youth in mothering her "Chotte" her Chotte gave his happiness away to make her smile .. the tornado on their doorstep .. will it strike the heart of their LOVE & BOND ' will the Chotte & his Di .. .. be able to swim their way to shore
• Be it the Arnav & Khushi relation'. One wonders 'before the tornado formed .. this was the only relation in the Raizada household which was tethering on a loose string ' will this tornado break the string & completely break the bond .. or will this tornado ' tangle the string in such a strong way that NOTHING CAN UNDO OR UNRAVEL IT ' ( my money is on the second one)

The answer to all these questions came to me in the end of the episode ... this family will always be asunder in the storm .. without a firm anchor holding it to shore... THE ANCHOR ...

... ARNAV SINGH RAIZADA ....

The episode was a simple extension of yesterday '. Some queries answered some left open '

Today we got to know the all important reason why Arnav was called Nanav by NK .. ( the first shot in the episode I liked because it was real)

Then finally Khushi got the motive for Arnav kidnapping .. finally they cracked the pendrive fiasco & saw the will & Khushi was able to connect the same to the one she had made ASR sign '

Then Khushi goes to her DM & cries & asks her for an apology ' for she finally got it that Arnav was in this predicament because of her ' the guilt is on her now ..The best shot in this scene is when NK comes in & lays a hand on her shoulder & comforts her '

TOH DO RAAZ KHULE AAJ ' (2 secrets opened today)

Then the all important first sighting of the possible rift between Anjali & KHushi was shown ' ( will make a detailed analysis on this below in my note to Mr. Khan) 'as she sees her husband yet again coming out of CHOTTE"s room ' & then Khushi comes out & bangs into her '.

Today we saw the Manorama Mami bond armed with her binoculars out to unearth the clues for her missing Bhaanja ' & suddenly she is limping today .. maybe again she sprained her ankle yesterday .. creative liberty is it?

Today we saw another rift in the Payash sweet relation ... Akash waiting for Payal at the party ... she comes in & stands a bit apart from him .. he moves to get them entry & then walks to her ... she stumbles is about to fall .. & the predictable tears appear ... Akash gets mad at her for all the hoopla she has created with the Kajal, tel & now sandals .. he blasts her for adding on his stress quotient which has increased since his "Bhai" is not around. ( Akshay one small suggestion .. pls create your own identity .. you don't have to ape Barun in his acting .. you are good on your own .. here the director is giving you ASR lines .. doesnt mean you have to perform like Barun too ).

Then the scene of Khushi meeting with Shyam on the poolside ' telling him that she was sick of this whole pretend relation with ASR .. she asks him for help ' she then throws her biggest bait .. she says she wants to HURT ASR ' & the only way to hurt ASR is to hurt his sister .. & the only way to hurt his sister '.. she leaves it hanging & bang Shyam bitwa takes the bait .. he quickly sprouts the words DIVORCE ' she looks back & says yes .. & that was the end of the episode ' .. i really liked the scene ... the shot taking ... the camera top angle suggesting someone lurking nearby ... & the performance ... specially Sanaya was really good ... ( she looks dam good in this blue dress 😃) .. the writing of the scene ... the promos of repercussions caused due the Divorce were all hinted at 👍🏼

Oh Did I miss the double sightening of Dreamboat ' well we got him twice today .. one in a scene & one in a precap '

Scene: Kiddu comes up looking for ASR .. who is hiding behind empty cardboard cartons ( WHAT THE) ..ASR then throws a challenge to Kiddu saying that he would escape by sundown the next day '

Second sighting : the Precap

Well thats about the episode .. frugal isn't it .. but an OK episode does not need waxing of lyrical ... BUT ... this episode had all the hallmarks of becoming a great one ... and ... would have got Sanaya the much needed appreciation ... in place of the brick bats she has been getting recently .. ..

So continuing with the tradition I started yesterday .. my note to Mr. Khan ' ofcourse as teacher told me it will be the HUG first & then the KICK '..

Main Aur Mr. Khan

Khan Sahab a potentially good episode today .. an episode which could have been more than brilliant ' an episode which could have gone down to become a landmark episode of IPK ' but chalo it was still ok ' as we all like to say STORY TOH MOVE ho gayi aaj '. This is what we have been reduced to expecting from IPK.

Today in the episode what I liked was the 2 times NK lent his support to Khushi ' both the times the scene looked extremely real & touching '. Very well crafted & executed shots. I liked the poolside scene of Khushi & shyam ... very well written ...very well shot ... extremely well performed.

Now ofcourse for what I dint like ' ...

Firstly Khushi's reaction ' Khushi after finding that she is the cause of ASR being kidnapped ' should've predictably broken down '. But what is the first reaction ' NO reaction .. .. then you show her going to DEVI MAIYYAH & begging for apology '.

Now here is where I want to point to you ' what if you had first made her go to the pool side .. or to Arnav's plants ( I am assuming there is no pic of Arnav's that she has ) '. Gone there & broken down ' spoken to the plants in lieu of Arnav ' & begged for forgiveness '

Please she has not cheated DM she has cheated ASR '. After breaking down she gathers her self up ( would've loved some FB's here) marches down to her DM ' & then tells her I have made a mistake I cheated my husband but I was cheated into doing it ' If she then takes a vow that she would unravel this scheme of Shyam & save her ASR ' with her hand over DM's diya ' & NK comes in removes her hand & pledges support ' would'nt you have got your drama & your link to the next scene ' this would have been the path breaking scene for SANAYA IRANI to outshine .. what did you give her was at best a lack lustre scene '

Sir Indian audiences TRP audiences expect drama, when the leading lady is crying ... not some small whimpers .. not sitting crossed legged relaxed in front of DM,when she is the cause of her husbands life being in danger ... where was the SCARE .. where was the DISGUST on her own actions .. Where was the GUILT ... where was the ANGER ... where was the complete RESOLVE ... where was the DRAMA ...

Where's the KHUSHI your public wants to see ' a Khushi .. who is nave .. can be taken in ' will make mistakes ' but will go out of her way to correct the same as well.

If this scene was done in 2 parts ... you would've got your "seeti" ( whistle) moment ...

Now for the next important scene ' the Anjali ' Shyam 'Anjali 'Khushi scene

Anjali meets with Shyam .. she questions him ... rightly so ' ( continued from yesterdays phone call) ..she surpisingly questions him on the DM necklace .. which he has worn ' IPK time for atleast 2 days ( so was she sleeping till then that she dint see the necklace before .. ok forgiven ) Shyam says very casually that Khushi had given it to him '.

Now here lies the FIRST BIG BLOOPER IN THE SCENE '. What is Anjali's reaction the same smile .. like yea she is OK .. was she OK .. NO .. as your next scene pointed out ' Out comes Khushi ' she bangs into Anjali .. steadies her & apologizes ' & what does she get ' she gets a CURT answer from Anjali ' where did this come from ' yea I know you want to lay the foundation of the next track '. Then to do that .. & to give your audience continuity '. Should'nt you have shown a slip in her smile when Shyam says KHushi gifted him the raksha Dhaga ' it's precursor for the acerbic line she will give Khushi ' ... The simple expression change would've justified the harsh dialogue she gave Khushi ...a simple change can make a whole BIG difference ' why cant such small things be taken care off ' this doesn't come from the writer .. this is your interpretation of the scene ' & BOY do you err '.

This shot though small is the foundation of your next track .. your most ambitious track till date .. a track which will shatter the hitherto unbreakable bond of brother - sister .. Sir please tell me can you afford any mistake in this track ... why leave any question in the mind of the viewer? Once again as you were wrapping up this scene .. could you not have Khushi say a small monologue .. wondering why Di spoke to her like that ???? was that not necessary ... in your rush to complete 20 mins programming will you sacrifice the most important loops???

The whole Payash Scene .. if your writer writes such a track .. you should send it back .. saying this will not sit well with your audience... ' what a turnabout in character of Akash .. & that to all of a sudden .. do you even refer to past character sketches. Why would he scream like a banshee at her .. he was sweet this morning ... is BIPOLAR syndrome running in the Raizada family? whats with the dialogues ... your are making an ape of Akash .. an ape of ASR ... Incase you have forgotten ASR ... we haven't & are very happy with him & are eagerly awaiting his return .

Look at the continuity jerk today ' you show a Mami limping ' after the havan scene this is the first time she is limping .. do you know what you r shooting everyday .. its not like IPK has 2 unit directors ' its just you ..

I could go on & on & on .. camera work , editing , Mixing .. all were not as good as yesterday '. But that was all fine .. all in a days work .. but today the main reason the boat rocked was the CAPTAIN of the SHIP .. you rocked the boat sir ' Hopefully the next episodes ' you will realize your actors strengths & then exploit them to their full potential.

Well guys ' that's it from me today ' a lot of thoughts meandering in my mind .. a lot of possibilities moving around in my thoughts today ,'. But hey '. WHAT THE ' the track atleast is coming along nicely ' Dreamboat sightings happened today ' ASR IS BACK happened today '.

Kal ki bhavishya vaani ekdum dhamkedar bata rahi hai '. ( tomorrow seems to be a day full of drama & action) ' so guys kal milte hai ' 8:00 pm ' star plus .. IPK land mein '

I believe in the compelling power of love. I do not understand it.
I believe it to be the most fragrant blossom of all this thorny existence.
Theodore Dreiser

Khushi has always believed that for Love one has to give some sacrifices and she has been always willing to do so but today the cost of her love, her world is something which is beyong her reach, yet she has undertaken it bcz her world and its axis Arnav isnt safe.
Khushi todays breakdown after shyam leaves the room and she feels dirty unclean for the
bottom of her soul because he has hated, despised Shyam, he is the one who has robbed her
of the beauty of her world, the innocence and the naviety of Khushi. She had compromised on her values and truths just to act as the bait for the devil but the cost of this is hurting her soul, she falls in defeat for a few minutes and willows in her pain, but DM has gvn her the personal Krishna,,, how will he let her stay down, once agn he starts mission liftin Khushi, he draws the positives of her action and the shows her progress points of her action. he gives her the glimpses baby Arnav, the innocence of childhood works balm to Khushi broken heart and NK the jester innocent yet dependable, funny yet unfearing is by her side in a min and forwarding her to the right direction. We saw today the depth regret of khushi and this was felt by the brother, friend and the alley who uplifts Khushi out of despair by sharing a story abt Arnav's childhood, the innocence of childhood brings a smile back to Khushi... once again we the pureness of Khushi who has always loved and given and not taken,,,,

NK to Khushi ' jo record karna tha who record ho gaya: Shyam's confession of Love to Khushi has been recorded and saved. This though first captured in order to find a way to Arnav, can now be used in the future if Shyam throws muck on Khushi's character. What I loved in this scene again was Arnav's gift and chit in the foreground! Somehow, it gave a positive feel - that Arnav will be by Khushi's side, shielding her, standing before her when fingers are raised at her.

NK tells about Arnav's childhood - Nannav: How sweet can NK can get? Wish I had someone like him in my life! Gawd I would squeeze him to death. What really amazed me is that he has understood that Khushi deeply loves Arnav. He knows that it is Arnav, and Arnav alone who matters the most to Khushi. So what better way to cheer her up, than to unravel the mystery behind NK calling him Nannav! And lo and behold - the mention of chota Nannav brings back the smile of a Khushi that has been lost since the past two months! Kudos NK!!

Aapko dekhke chalna chahiye: Quite a good cautionary advice to Khushi. Khushi should look carefully while she walks ahead to reach Arnav. Sure she has NK by her side, but Maami is on the prowl and may misunderstand (probably), or Shyam may come to know that Khushi is playing him nicely (on repeat mode: Do NOT underestimate Shyam, EVER).

Dus minute (10 minutes): Have to see what the number 10 stands for to write about it...

Nannav jab 'chotta' tha: Baby track, obviously!

Khushi gets flashback of the will that she made Arnav sign: Thank you CV's... der se hi sahi, lekin dikhaaya ki Khushi does have a memory! So good, can be used against Shyam in the future again, once Khushi admits to ASR/Arnav her folly of tricking ASR/Arnav into signing it.

Kagazad badal diye: Something to with the innumerable Wills that keep popping up... also, Couldn't help think of the baby track again here. Will there be an exchange of the babies, thereby confusing Shyam as to which baby is where? Divide and Rule at play here?

Aakash uses unbelievable ' leaves Payal alone: Haahaa, laughed at the way he said ASR's trademark 'Unbelievable!' 😆 Ooh poor Payal, road to GH is clearer now.

Kal suraj dhalne se pehle main yaha se nikalne waala hoon: Aah, my ASR back!!! Confidence, attitude, smirk, mental games, and complete style (even in a dirty vest) - ASR is not going to let the sun go down on Khushi - he will step in right then before it's too late and get them out of the whole mess. He will redeem, repent and forgive himself with Khushi's help and love. Also, ASR is back to doing what he's best - messing people's minds, disarming them, and playing tricks with their minds. Loved the whole dialogue that followed...

ASR threatens the kidnapper ' hidden dragon he is - hiding behind those boxes. Just brought to my mind, that ASR's real agenda will be kept hidden until the last minute. No one will be aware just what he has up his sleeve. He si going to take Shyama and everyone else by surprise in the end!

Inbhestigation ka time arrival: Seriously, it's almost time, and it's 'about' time that the inbhestigation was drawn to an end with good results and with people moving on to the next stage!

Hi all,

From the beginning to the end, only one word I have to say...

Excellent !!!!!!!!

For the essence of the story is back..

For she said what we were saying all these days...her disgust, her loathing for allowing him to touch her were evident...the realization that how much she is stooping low in her own eyes is unbearable..

her knowledge of what her actions have brought them and where it landed them makes her miserable...

on the middle of the road confrontation of arnav- khushi, the hiding of truth came out as a justification but not admittance..but today she is standing at a juncture where she admits that her actions have lead to the present day trouble they are in.

that day she forgot that, the truth she is hiding is not about only 2 individuals but families..and not 2 lives but many...

The realization hits her..she goes to devimayya..she pleads n says her own image in his eyes nothing infront of his life...

Here is the catch..

When shyam blames khushi, she may refrain from defending herself as guilt overrides her...n she silently swallows whatever blame comes on her with teary eyed..

Dialogue of the day...anjali's

Kaam hi ise kyu karte ho, jise mafi mangane pade..?

Indicates what is awating khushi... the dark clouds hovering upon them...

Arnav's misunderstanding khushi regarding the 'will" is not something unbelievable...irrespective of mistrust, he placed his faith n acknoweledged his love for her only to be broken again...this time it would be hurricane that will come to halt by NK...

NK..

For the first time I came to like him in this track...he was ever happy go lucky boy, understanding, chirpy, 'always there when one needs'- kind of a guy. His effort to make khushi feel at ease...his assurance to khushi for the first time came out as very sensible...

Mami..

As I said yesterday...

Mami's role either clearing the mu or fuelling it between family members is yet to be seen...it is open ended

Khushi's actions bound to be misunderstood by mami if she witnesses shyam and khushi...as mami knows half truth about kidnapping...if shyam's manipulation is taken in to account.

In future payal seems to have no say in shyam-khushi matter. At present she has no clue what is going on between those two..if khushi's way of handling present situation is taken, payal may not be able to defend khushi.

We are in for high voltage drama...MU surrounding all...

Today we are at it...

Wether she will confront khushi n get to the bottom of it is doubtfull...as one believes what one sees...

It is arnav who is going to stand by khushi when whole family turns against her.

Precap...

Wonderfull comeback of asr..in a seeti maro style...could not hold back my huge smile...

divya..ee lo tumara asr agaya tumare hi style mein..I know u don't sleep today...

@ anna.. I take back my words that I have completely lost interest in the show..