The Ishqbaazi Tales: Episode 15. (Updated)

So here I am finally after having gone through a thorough disappointment. I live in forever denial with this particular news that seems to be plaguing the lives of many. Oh dearest sweet god in the Heaven above, don't torture us so!

Anyways let's get back to the episode. If the episode previously was a let downer then this was filler that had a few points of crucial importance. A few loops opened after which nothing of earth-shattering nature happened. It feels like a void especially when we've seen so much in the past days.

So the episode begins with the effervescent Soumya who happily chirps in leaving the elder two thoroughly confused and amused. Shivaay was the one whose confusion shot up to several scales on the Richter Scale, yet he stayed quiet maybe because this little one had such an infectious smile that he too was caught up in the spell. Shivaay is someone who doesn't allow endearment from anyone apart from his family get up close to him yet he allows this random girl to address him so fondly. She has definitely won over the stoic man. Next was her interaction with Om. She extends her happy nature to him as well and Om in similar warmth accepts it back. Yes he is mightily confused at this hour but he lets his guard down as he seems to be genuinely enjoying the same. You can clearly see that Shivaay and Omkara have given her a green signal already. She has seeped into their psyche as a happy, bright memory and they are already welcoming her with their arms open wide. Now even if Rudra backs, the older ObBros are sure to hitch his wagon to this sunny little girl who has so affectionately won them over.

Shivaay and Om enjoyed the performance while Rudra was caught in a dreamy spell. That was so sweet. Rudra isn't aware but this random girl who had offered him her paratha has already had him wrapped around her little finger. Come on, this is exactly how you do love stories. No flying drapes or change of seasons or weather or a filmy background score playing itself out on screen; yet such an impactful and loveable unfolding of the same. CV's buck make Shivaay and Anika float the same boat. Soumya and Rudra have indeed taken us by the rainbow!

So she leaves as she came with a pretty smile that did light up everyone's faces in the hospital room. What followed as a laugh riot. Shivaay immediately inquires about the girl and Rudra just scandalizes it all!

This was brilliantly executed all thanks to the comic timing the three have. That scene was enacted beautifully and if I am not wrong then Neha is the youngest in this group and the three genuinely seem to indulge her. The chemistry between all four is going to be brilliant all thanks to these factors.

Next when Rudra is asked how he developed a fascination for Black Coffee overnight the little kid was back saying he had been missing his superhero. Remember when Shaktimaan went off-air how we used to pretend to be his side-kicks saving the world until he was back? Rudra is the same little kid who was trying to cope up with something similar. It was endearing to see Shivaay indulge him immediately after the grand revelation. Shivaay never has to wear a mask in front of Om as he knows him in and out. He is the shoulder he can rely on but with Rudra the case is entirely different. He has to try and be the invincible superhero that Rudra sees him for. He cannot dare to fail in front of him because he will fall apart. Just the previous hours when he was knocked out unconscious, Rudra had suffered from panic attacks and was literally acting crazy: if anything were to happen to him he will die. Shivaay knows this and that is the reason why he cares for his life. Not for personal selfish reasons but because he has to stand upright for both Om and Rudra.

Om is visibly relaxed now that Shivaay is back at regaining his prior strength back. He is happy to take the back and seat and enjoy the journey yet again. The hug was a symbol of the same. Okay answer me this, what is it with boys and emotional moments? Even when I hug my brother after a few seconds he goes; Di moment pass ho gaya...ab toh chod do!" Why boys??

Anika has taken a stand that she should have taken years back. It was stupid on her part to have waited for so long into taking an action that was this urgent. Anika is fire when it comes to protecting the ones she loves, much like Shivaay. Both border on insane when it comes to their respective siblings. Again explore them more before hitching them off to each other.

So Shivaay's doubt has been raised at his Roop Bua's time of arrival and Om cannot help but agree. I think these two will team up into scraping the bottom for the clues. But even then one cannot forget that this is one dysfunctional family. How exactly they have stuck together for this long is something I cannot understand. There has to be a prachand' reason behind them sticking together.

Vishwapreet as Roop is an apt choice; she plays her part really well as the scheming Bua with hidden agendas. So it was she along with her husband who was involved in an incident 20 years ago that still haunts the original Oberoi Brothers. Was she a part of it or a plain instigator is what is now meant to be seen? Initially this woman felt like one of those Dumb and Dumber characters; but with her playing the Trojan horse...she definitely is taking things to a newer level.

Jhanvi and Pinki, for the first time seem to be on the same wavelength as far as Roop is concerned. They both see red although you can say it is Jhanvi who seems to be holding off her own. She is eyeing the possibilities slowly. It might be that she is the first one to crack open her shell.

Tia made an appearance again. I had almost forgotten that she is a part of this story. Trust me my expressions were as same as Rudra's. I can't stand her.

So as per the spoilers Anika is going to ask Shivaay to help her with her brother's custody in return of the chip. Smart move girl!

Two things, so the consignment that was to be delivered to Shivaay comes from a Court Chamber? Wow? I didn't know ke aajkal Court godown kii tarah function kartey hain. Our Judiciary must be so proud.

And precap, how is it that people deliver packages without checking the contents of the same? And how come they deliver jeeta-jaagta-insaan instead of commodities?

Logic anyone?