
THE ASR, who walks keeping everything under the heel of the shoe, the acrid, the rancorous and the fired up are the correct words to describe his mood and persona. A self-made man not caring an ounce about the rest of the world except his business, the empire he had set up all by himself. But when the lion can be tamed, why would this ever caustic ASR be left behind?
He's magic and myth ... As strong as what I believe ... A tragedy with ... More damage than a soul should see ... I don't know what he's after ... But he's so beautiful ... Such a beautiful disaster ... And if I could hold on ... Through the tears and the laughter/Would it be beautiful? ... Or just a beautiful disaster.

Whole name: Khushi Kumari Gupta.
Occupation: Halwai ki beti, PA of ASR, domestic teacher to Lavanya and so on..
Khushi was the girl to which every good word can be synonymous to. A source of laughter in everyone's life and the pack of vibrant hues. Given any opportunity , she would cause a problem everywhere in the first crack. And that's what she did with ASR's life. Causing the rogue to turn into a kitten in just a span of a year.
You're a falling star, you're the get away car...You're the line in the sand when I go too far ... You're a carousel ... you're a wishing well ...And you light me up, when you ring my bell ... You're a mystery, you're from outer space ...You're every minute of my everyday.

Like the petals are to a new bud, Payal's character could be defined the same to Khushi. The ever supportive, the loving and the charming sister she was, no one could have wished for a better one.
It took all the strength I had ...not to fall apart. kept trying hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart ...and I spent oh so many nights, just feeling sorry for myself, I used to cry, But now I hold my head up high ... and now I'm saving all my loving for someone who's loving me.

The charming lad who never failed to make everyone happy. Be it his mother in law, his fianc, his wife, his own mum, father and mainly his brother. He was the one who preferred remaining silent all the times but in his absence, the devoid couldn't be filled by anyone.
Hello ! is it me you're looking for, 'cause I wonder where you are, And I wonder what you do, are you somewhere feeling lonely? Or is someone loving you?...Tell me how to win your heart, For I haven't got a clue ... But let me start by saying, I love you.

He was the perfect example of a great and loving father. His blood or not, he never failed to show his love for both his daughters.
When I need an advice you're the one I'm seeking for, My inspiration in this life ... keep us safe and secure. No one can understand what you go through sometimes, But you still standing tall so we can have a peace of mind. When times are rough, you never let us know...when things are tough, you still go with the flow, so I thank you father ...'cause I know the ups and downs didn't bother.

Chhote's elder sister, Anjali Raizada Jha. A soft voiced and cheese hearted lady who could go to any lengths to make her small brother happy. She acted like a mother figure in hard times, remained strong and did not let his brother crumple down. The result ended in the great ASR. Too innocent to be driven by anyone's charm was her mistake, but that can't hide all her goodness. Not to forget, devi mayya's favourite devotee.
How cruel are you ? Is it not enough that you hurt me ? Have you no pity ? Have you no shame that you cheat on me, Knowing the love I have for you. Is it not a shame, the passion, the years and the longing that I am living.

With the heart of gold, as soft as a cotton ball, she is Devyani Singh Raizada, the grandmother of Anjali and Arnav. Be it a difficult or a heart breaking moment, with the heart of gold, it has a layer to stand strong in every situation like a pillar in the thunderstorm.
There's so much love ... so much memories, around you ... you the Grandmother. There's so much tears and smiles, through you ... you the Grandmother.

The first and last edition of his character. His brotherly affection could be ranged from his first cousin to his first cousin's cousin and even his wife and her family. The laughter can be endless wherever he goes, whatever he does. A love guru for Arnav, a helping hand to Khushi, a perfect son for Mami and the great guy for everyone else even Laxmi's teeth could be seen in his presence.
Count on me through thick and thin, A friendship that will never end, When you are weak I will be strong, Helping you to carry on, Call on me, I will be there, Don't be afraid, Please believe me when I say ... you can count on me.

"Hello Hi Bye Bye, Maaariaa, ...,...! Aray camera on kab howat hai? Show kab chalu hui gawa?"
*Camera on*
"Hello Hi Bye Bye! This eej Manorama Singh Raizada." A girl came running to sit on her lap before continuing. "The epitome of beauty and the perfect example of a branded make up kit." She said cheekily.
"Aur ye hain hamri Bubbly bitya. Hamri Bhaanji. Bohot hi pyaari hai." She kissed her cheeks.

The evil by heart, the evil by brain and with the devil etched in various and every single bone of his body, he was a man that exampled perfect enthusiasm for his favourite things. His determination and never ending wants kept him going but the evil cannot be hidden for long.
In the dark of the night I was tossing and turning, And the nightmare I had was as bad as can be ---It scared me out of my wits ---A corpse falling to bits! Then I opened my eyes --- And the nightmare was...me!!

Like a wayward ship helped by the lighthouse, her personality was shown a better change by Khushi. Her persona just needed to be scrubbed, when a loving and selfless person showed it's colours. A true friend and a true lover!
First thing early morning, I'm gonna pack my tears away...Got no cause to look back, I'm lookin' for me a better way. You see the thing 'bout love, Is that it's not enough...If the only thing it brings you is pain, There comes a time when we could all make a change ... Some times love can work out right, Sometimes you'll never know it...But if it brings only pain in your life, Don't be afraid to let it go. Just let go, And let it flow, let it flow, let it flow.

The eternal villain who showed no signs of changing, who used an orphan as bait to quench her greed. The only good she did was to leave a trail of mistakes behind her, like every thief does and bless a son like Aarav in our Arnav and Khushi's life.
Khushi telling Sheetal : I think it's time we got this straight, let's sit and talk face to face. There is no way you could mistake him for your man, Are you insane? The man is mine.You need to give it up. Had about enough. It's not hard to see, The man is mine. I'm sorry that you seem to be confused. He belongs to me ... the man is mine.

A kid who commit no mistakes yet he had to suffer by some random persons. A heart wanting to bath in love and needed the parental influence which was finally gifted to him. The charming junior ASR.

May not be perfect in other relations but was a perfect brother to Manorama, filling her with the spices of life she was left behind with. Hamare Masala Mama.

A lady with lots of love and determination to fight for her family. Who treated her son in laws as her own sons and loved all remaining happy despite of not having her own family. IPKKND would have not been complete without her and her apparent yet not visible Nand Kishore.
The road is long ... With many a winding turn that leads us to who knows where, But I'm strong ... Strong enough to carry him, He ain't heavy, he's my brother. So on we go, His welfare is of my concern, No burden is he to bear, We'll get there... For I know, He would not encumber me ... He ain't heavy, he's my brother.

A lady of principles and manners. Loved her both daughters equally setting an example for the others. Everyone falls in the traps, she was not the only one but never could she intentionally be a hurdle in her both daughter's lives.
Crown of my beloved ones ... My dear. You more precious than my blood and my soul. You so tender and full of goodness. May God keep you from any harm. May God keep you by myside ... Crown of my beloved ones ... My dear.

The lucky one who got a free seat in everyone's laps, enjoyed everyone's company and if there was someone other than Khushi to irritate Arnav more, it was hamari Laxmi who sat on his bed without his permission or might have eaten his plants in his absence. She was the background singer and a co-singer to Khushi in singing Aaj Mausam hai Suhana'
You've gotta meet this fella, living down on RM, because she's pretty cool and mellow, she's the queen of the barn ... She's Laxsmi the Goat --- She's Laxsmi the Goat. She even mucks about with those who cannot bleat - Keep it in mind, She's one of a kind, Oh... Life's a treat with Laxsmi ji. She doesn't miss a trick or ever lose a beat -She's always ready with a trick to save the day ... a good solution's not a million miles a way.

The wise woman she was who overlooked happiness or others yet tend to keep them happy and content. She was easily trapped too but say it as her nonchalant behaviour which provoked her to keep the mask of blindness on her eyes till the end. Neither the principle nor her character was to be blamed, but maybe the circumstances every time.

Failing the athletes with their speed, failing concrete for their strong souls, beating scared kittens for getting frightened, they set correct examples every time here. Thanks to their one and only Boss, ASR.

A loving father to Akash who was raised very efficiently and a perfect husband to Manorama as she wished. With bearing all the expenses of her tantrum queen wife, he remained calm and composed ever till he got old. He is the one to receive many awards for his pillar like life with a wife like this.
Of course we've had storms, 20 years of Love, that's passion.A 1000 times you've packed your bags, A 1000 times I've taken my flight/.../ nothing is the same anymore, You've lost the taste of water and I the taste of conquest. But ... oh my love, my sweet, my tender, my marvelous love, from the clear dawn till the end of the day, I love you still, you know, i love you.

Hai dhoop sa wo agar, wo chandni raat si hai"the 28 year old arrogant ,"What the" Arnav Singh Raizada Harvard-educated, suave, wealthy, ruthless, business tycoon of AR industries in Delhi and the low middle 18 year girl from Lucknow, traditional, principled, righteous, spirited, chirpy Sankadevi, Khushi Kumari Gupta---never was there a couple more mismatched! Yet they were thrown together in a nameless relationship and unknown to themselves bound in an epic mohabbat that began with their volatile nafrat. However hard they tried to push each other away, their dhadkans became one. In Arnav, Khushi found a modern liberal man who gave her the freedom to be herself while Khushi led her Laad Governor from his dark painful past to a starlit sky of their ajeeb pyaar for always and hamesha.

The conservative calm jodi of Akash Payal is diametrically opposite and complimentary to the unconservative fiery jodi of Arnav Khushi. Khushi's jiji, Payal and Arnav's cousin, Akash meet and fall in love in a quiet, shy maturemanner that is so cute. Their restrained love is sometimes so maddening that you feel like goading them into action! But both possess strength of character and an old worldly charm that makes them so lovable. Their greatest credit is theirunquestioned faith and support for Arnav Khushi.

Since morning, he was feeling restless- neither did his dramatic mother mutter Hey Devi Maiya!' when he had spilled over the entire content of sweets nor did his ever strict dad say his usual 'what the!' when he accidentally crushed his new plant. He should have been happy, but his little heart was feeling sad. He thought back to that day of the Mrs. India competition when he had addressed Khushi as 'Ma' and ever since then, their relationship had grown forth by leaps and bounds.
On the other end of the house, Khushi nudged her husband to go call their son. A true carbon copy of her Arnavji, she didn't realize when the little boy created a space for himself in her heart, so much that she was ready to leave everything behind in order to fetch happiness for him. Her motherly instincts had immediately come to the fore when the ashram lady wanted to take Aarav back, and she had pestered her husband to adopt the little one as their own, legally.
As Arnav traced the steps to his son's bedroom, he couldn't help but smile at his wife's little efforts to make this day special for their son. Their relationship as a couple had added a new dimension the day they had adopted Aarav legally into their family. He entered his bedroom to find little Aarav sitting at one corner and sulking. No one loves me dad, he exclaimed. Arnav smirked and told him about a surprise waiting downstairs.
As Aarav happily ran down the steps to reach the living room, he was overjoyed to find the entire place decorated with balloons and cartoons while his whole filmy family screamed in unison, "Happy Birthday Aarav!"
Friendship , it wouldn't have mean anything if you would have said the word to him some months ago. Arnav Singh Raizada was a ruthless person. But if Khushi's love played a role in changing him then so did every person associated in his life played an equally important role. Lavanya with her charming way, Di with her sisterly love , Akash with his kind heart, Payal with her calm demeanour, Mamiji with her ability to remain happy no matter what the situation. Cool Headedness from his Mamaji, Discipline from his Nani, Helping Nature and Loyalty from Aman and most importantly the quality to forgive from Khushi. Friends and Family are the people which make you a better person. Its Friendship and their toghetherness which made Arnav Singh Raizada a better person and he knew it.

Arnav was her "papad ka tudka... gussewala Chhotey"and she was his "toffee se mithi... sabse siyani Anjali Di", two siblings, different in outlook but bonded in heart. "Mujhe is duniya se koi matlab nahi, meri asli duniya to aap ho" is how Arnav described his relationship with his Di. To the world he was the rude, arrogant, khadoos ASR but for his sweet, smiling, kind Di with the 'pooja thali' he was the ever protective caring brother who made it his life mission's to protect his gullible sister from all suffering and pain. After their mother's shocking death, hers was the lap he could lay his head and cry in and she was his source of strength in his arduous journey to become a self made man. From the easy light fun teasing between the siblings to the depth of sacrifice they were willing to make for each other, Arnav Anjali are the best lovingbrother sister duo in the world!

Perhaps it was the offscreen friendship that translated perfectly into the believable, fun and contemporary onscreen relationship between Akash and Arnav Singh Raizada. In his soft spoken polite manner Akash managed to often spot his bhai's unexpected response to Khushi. ASR himself, in an amused indulgent fashion, was often relatively carefree with his younger cousin. Akash had an unflinchingLakshman like devotion towards his bhai, while ASR knew he could depend on Akash without fail. In all that changed over time in IPK, this bonding between the two brothers always remained unshakable and entertaining, giving us delightful moments from mock suicide plan for Payal, escaping NK's arrival, new year's eve to the legendary bachelor party planning.

Right from the start when Anjali welcomed Khushi into Shantivan they formed a strong bond of mutual affection. These two cornerstones to Arnav Singh Raizada's happiness were closest to each other when his di consoled Khushi with a hug, as the young girl cried missing her own mother on the day of asr and anjali's mother's barsi. Anjali was instrumental in ensuring Khushi remain in ASR's life, from literallyblackmailing her to return to Shantivan to being the clueless reason of the contract marriage. Try hard as evil Shyam might, ASR's di and her Khushiji's relationship survived and thrived through it all. Fond memories of the mischievous smiling di teasing her Khushi bhabhi, as she did on that magical Holi, will always be there as integral reminders of how well IPK understood relationships.
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