Blast from the Past... It's Our 2nd Blasterversary!!! - Page 10

Originally posted by: indi52

has it been two years already?

and why does the word two have such a thrill in it? could it be because two make a jodi?

one for sorrow... two for jodi.

a jodi that makes us hang out here till we forget to count the minutes the hours the years passing by and we wake up one day and say, what the, two years already?

they're closing it down... they're shutting it down... how can they... how could they... how will we survive. shut up, it's a tv show and let us use a brilliant cliche and say to you... move on. the last days of november 2012 were not easy.

okay, i think they were nightmarish.

but then along came...

shut up, get out, and put on that seatbelt too because we are going nowhere, we're sitting right here and setting off on a ride... in our suv and scooter, careening down the lanes and byways of lakshminagar, cruising along the avenues around shantivan, and sometimes we will hop into a helicopter for a recce of sheeshmahal, also drive open top jeeps to deadly clifftops where you get a killer kind of love... we realise this ride may be dangerous for our sanity, but really if someone came and gave you hamesha would you primly sit back, turn off the comp and say in a cool rational voice, no, i just want sanity, bas.

along came...

two girls... see? two is important. doctor and her friend risha... and they started a thread which would go right back and start all over again rather than go forward and stop everything. time had to be travelled, because forever had to be won... and so we all lifted off ...

along came...

blast from the past. 3 december 2012.

uff.

will never forget the feeling of that third of december. eight in the evening ist, episode one was up. no, you really can't finish off something that isn't over yet.

iss pyaar ko kya naam doon? was on air again, samjhi tum.

hey, doc and risha, wherever you are, hope exams went fabulously and thank you so much.

of course, it's been the most fascinating ride of my life, this crazy thread. can't believe we're still here, can't believe it not being here. so much has happened, i mean really... how much we have written, edited, vmed, giffed, fanficed, poemed, riddled, even agreed sweetly, disagreed sourly, how many of us have met and become friends here; even people who may never ever see each other but who are more dear than many people we do see and meet in what is called ad.

but here we keep alive a happy defiant skd, don't we?

(without a strong unshakable skd is anything worthwhile even possible? shut up, indi. stop talking nonsense, this is a tv show you are mad about mainly because you know ahem why... okay okay okay...)

because maybe that's the most powerful story of ipk... never give up... if you have found love, hold on, hang in there, it's a bit of an skd thing, but never ever ever say nahiiin! gimme ad instead.

my dear blasters, those who have been here from day one and all those joining later, even those casually dropping in for a chat and of course, those who no longer visit but were blasters once...

led by ami we've found a lovely name for this kya naam doon moment.

blasterversary.

and it really is, because it is such a one of a kind thing. i mean if it's your wedding anniversary you can say that... if you're celebrating your bday, or child or whoever's bday, you can say it's a birthday... but how do you say i am celebrating a day when we joined a thread in the virtual world where we've met regularly over time and have kept alive something special, never given up hope, always loved fully and with passion, not bothered to be too rational, in fact plunged into all that's outside it and learned so much, had such fun, or er ah um, had such a blast, and actually this thread feels more real and it is more real dammit! than many things we are told are that, and now it's two years of this entire slightly extra terrestrial experience...

i mean how do you say all of that and more, in one word?

ami, of course, came up with the idea just like that, and in no time we had...

blasterversary.

unbelievable.

that simple and that potent, like a crooked plait or pompom or a jalebi or a slim tie or a grey suit or a brown one or a waistcoat or perhaps an suv or a...

kya tum mujhe sun sakti ho? can you hear me? hamesha....

welcome to our 2nd blasterversary thread.

through this december weekend and more, let's celebrate iss pyaar ko kya naam doon? and everything that it is, from op to lakshmi ji via all those people and places and things that give us constant acidity. (no, thank you, rennies won't do the trick, nor zantac... there's jadoo tona involved here and we are delighted to be in grave discomfort, jai devi maiyya ki).

i love you without knowing how, or when, or from where.
i love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride;
so i love you because i know no other way than this:

where i does not exist, nor you,
so close that your hand on my chest is my hand,
so close that your eyes close as i fall asleep.

~~~ pablo neruda, sonnet xvii ~~~

Welcome to this special thread

BFTP's joy has only spread

Celebrations for our 2^nd anniversary

But here it's called our Blasterversary

A journey no one thought would be

A bonding no one thought could be

A resurrection of a fading beauty

A reason to cry with glee

A thread is thought to be thin

But this one holds a world within

Of tears, laughs, fights and anger

And drools and sighs where talks are longer

Two years seem to just whiz by

28 threads there were, oh my

More there will be, still counting

Here this skd will be thriving

A dream that two girls helped to survive

Thank you Doc and Risha for keeping IPK alive

Where we recalled and relished every memory

And now we celebrate our second blasterversary

~~~ Durga~~~





come and star gaze with us...

let vishwas beat the battle of sach ya jhoot...

lose your heart and a payal maybe. who knows when you might meet a gregarious bua ji or a gaudy mami or a very circumspect goat... here anything is possible... this is the bhoolbhulaiyya where dil and dimag are lost and you pray they may never be found.

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our hndl is bftphamesha, let's celeb in 140 ltrs spcs pnct fab edits incl

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Credits: the fabulous opening edit, the black and white Teri Meri gifs and the Twitter banner are by Katelyn; text, First Rabba Ve gifs and Aaoge Jab Tum edit are by indi52; the welcome poem and the journey poem come from DurgaS; supriya.arshi has done the two Teri Meri collages, the Stars edit is by BarunDiwani, the Diwali edit by ArshiHamesha; the Blast from the Past banner is by Risha_ipkknd.

Originally posted by: aarwen

Sorry for the super long post..

I joined you all a year late, but you all have been extremely welcoming and warm. Thank you. You all have become such an integral part of my life that its not funny dammit.. and I have said this before , but am so extremely jealous I missed out that first fun year with you all..

Katelyn - All my favourite gifs in one mega blasterversary gif.. beautiful.. the depth of feeling you create is a work of art.. and all your links and downloads and recommended vms make our lives even more high def.. thanks a lot..

Supriya - gorgeous sparkly teri meri collage.. like clock work you come online and post the episodes for us.. thank you..

Indi52 - I loved the neruda sonnet you quoted.. thank you for writing about IPK.. each time your words touch my heart, make me smile and also inspire me in immeasurable ways.. and like I have said before, your holi takes were the ones that made me join IF and post on BFTP.. thank you again for all that you do and the excitement you bring with you.. I am having some of the best times fangurling over that besharm sorceror with that exquisite anger with you. my friend indi di.. haha all my friends family know you by name now.. and I still feel thrilled when I say this phrase to myself..

DurgaS - Your each poem becomes a contender for my favourite poem spot.. this one is lovely.. I have laughed so much at your witty posts and even started thinking in rhyme thanks to you.. and your careful documentation of IF writers, posts makes it available in single places for everyone on the internet. It made my life easy and wonderful when I wanted to read the threads and had not thought of being a member yet. And thank you specially for encouraging me to make an index of my takes. It gave me a whole lot of encouragement.

ArshiHamesha - The bhul na jana VM is very very nice.. loved your editing.. it really seemed to match the rhythm of my heartbeat.. reading your insightful take of love and finding those intricacies in IPK always make me appreciate everyone involved in the show even more. its been a blast to share this madness for a show with you.. you are earnest and fun.. in my mind you are like asr..ofcourse you say you have khushi in you too.. sure all that vishwas.. i wish fervently you get more time to come back here..

BarunDiwani - I had to call you that ami because that's another important reason I joined IF. That drool corner..haha first I made a face and thought disdainfully.. drool over a hero..really? then I saw some more episodes and your pics and knew it was just the right name.. and your witty reviews of them.. I read and reread.. diwali is my favourite from the lot.. and how much I have laughed at your comments to others specially on those initial threads.. Thank you barundiwani for all the drools and laughter you brought to my life..

Wiwy - R I still don't know why you call yourself wiwy? is there a story? But I do know that even when I didn't know any of you i would sit in front of my laptop trying to decipher your riddles.. my favourite was the black saree was the luckiest out of red and green.. hahaha.. you have been so warm and fun and mature and mellow and motherly as well.. Thank youuu

cinthiann1758 - The first person to comment on my very first take.. and the person who inspired me to start my blog.. your are positive and kind and I love your love for love.. haha.. and when my sentences get too complicated, have too many commas, and I lose track of what am really trying to say, I read your reviews and think how easily and beautifully you can express yourself.. thank you Cynthia di.

Horizon - I just love the thoughts you bring to the thread. your poetry, perception, I learn from everything.. have enjoyed your take on ASR immensely.. so when you compliment me or say you missed me on the thread that makes it even more special for me.. thanks a lot. it is actually an honour to be able to share IPK with you..

Javeria3991 - I will always remember that you were the first person to welcome and PM me about the picture I was trying to post..I was so nervous really that day.. thank you dear.. your sweet sensibility and love for Khushi and Arnav is a delight to experience.. even when I bother you for specific fanfics you always respond.. I can't wait to see you write your own story..

Sohara - I have had the most fun just reading your posts.. your holi takes are my favourite.. and I look forward to your comments on my takes because they always make me laugh so much.. haha you are a riot of fun and good common sense.. And in the older BFTP threads when you and all your sautens met together sometimes I have almost cried thinking why I wasn't there to take part in the conversation.. Thank you for making the BFTP threads this lively..

Issk - you will surely come.. I am in awe of how you can make me laugh till my sides hurt and then say the most profound things.. and sometimes expertly manage to mix the two too.. you are like this mytical being really..its an absolute blast whenever you are around.. bahute thank you ladki..

MehreenB - I would always read posts from this girl who usually came and always commented on faiqa di's posts and sometimes others as well. And you would bring different perceptions and it would all make sense. we started of as same color sisters.. then i came to know you are also a big Barun fan and give the most lovely comments on fanfics.. its a pleasure to meet up with you here mehreen..

Kizh - For a long time I was the new girl and then you came along.. hehe thank you.. I always feel like we are partners in crime trying to stalk all of Indi di's posts.. and specially now that sometimes the thread feels quiet I feel reassured to see you silently like everything that is being said and sometimes chime in with that intense love for IPK.. am so glad you are here.. don't dare go anywhere..samjhi tum?

In case I missed anyone I know here.. trust me.. out of my 18 waking hours I must be thinking about you for 19 hours for sure..

Originally posted by: indi52

hi issk,

crazy how we met... why... and still keep meeting.

like that thing you say about coming across yourself.

me too me too.

in this pagal world to find such a lunatic place, hai re nk.

mush and madness, niiice.

and as for that red hot love, don't you dare not see my vm, samjhi tum.

and how much do you mean to me? koi farq nahin padta whether i say it or not... yeh issk issk hai issk issk.

Originally posted by: cinthiann1758

It is so cool to see old and new alike here celebrating our Blasterversary! Miss you but love all this RED ISSK! good to see you. Indi Uff the color red. killer! Rhea so sweet going back in time! And Maria you silent reader ❤️

Originally posted by: indi52

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GEgNVhlcOQ&feature=youtu.be[/YOUTUBE]

this vm came to me out of nowhere as i listened to a song that i didn't understand. do the best things come to us like that? that "nahin understand," she said, i am in that state usually when i quietly lose it while watching asr and khushi. i don't think, i don't judge, i just am. stuck... pinned to the sensation.

my dear friends, i hope you enjoy it... to all that we don't understand but keeps calling us. takes us higher. happy blasterversary.

i will post the translation of the song later... i have read it, once, and forgotten it. that forgetting added to my joy while making the vm... i just heard the sound and felt the light and heat, didn't bother too much with the why when where... followed my breath as it became thicker, then rode my ears. please push the volume up if you need to and watch on hd, kisskiss.

Originally posted by: Horizon

Indi,

this is absolutely captivating... beauty spread around boundless. Diwali.. the amalgam of emotions drenched in red.. beautifully brought mixed with a dash of that fateful night.. streak of sindoor and her helpless clutching of her blue/ red lehenga adding extra dimension.. breathtaking .
great cliche i will say that music has no language ..but it is so very symbolic that we didn't understand the language of the song as they both didn't too on both diwali and that dark night.
for me this love story had music in every frame freely flowing those initial masterly episodes, the very reason why it stayed with me so dearly..which is replicating here in your vm..
rhapsodical indi..

on another note, I was watching a 2 hr special Live concert of Andrea Bocelli on a south Italian port on tv few months ago, watched it unmoved altho i didn't understand much..that was for very elite guests supposedly and brazenly imagined one Mr and Mrs Raizada sitting in the audience across that stage. this is only a trailer, couldn't find the program.. guess have to buy DVD..

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADsl5yakB7s&feature=player_detailpage[/YOUTUBE]

Originally posted by: indi52

totally touched.

shegarf seventyone/shegarf71, a dear friend, whom i met a while back here and whose poetry and other creative work i've always admired, saw the rhapsody in red vm and wanted to express the feeling she took away from it... the result is this spectacular edit and poem... i hope you enjoy.