A Vengeful and Ravaged Soul - Page 7

Originally posted by: AreYaar

Oh wow you've raised another interesting prospect there😆😆...Well I guess initially she may be too broken over Shivaay's words to bother registering the threat from Daksh...but if Daksh is again dumb enough to confront her, blurt out his whole plan to her and try to show an implicit threat towards Prinku and Shivaay then yeah it's possible Anika may decide to focus on protecting them rather than focus on her own self-respect.

But honestly Anika herself contributed a lot to getting set up in Daksh's trap...if it's simply her words against his, she's lost the battle for now...she can mulishly settle into OM on the pretext of protecting P and S from D but again there isn't much she can do other than make empty threats at D unless her character is shown evolving a bit beyond this smug overconfidence.

For now D very easily has Shivaay's ear...where will Anika even begin to prove her side of the story? From the flight tickets that Shivaay didn't bother seeing? 😆

Oh and I think she will very well ask Shivaay the same questions about how he could think so lowly of her regardless of how little he knows her in this AU...the same way he felt emboldened enough to ask her how she can just marry any random guy when he himself barely knows her...the past connection will always be a strong backdrop.

I do expect her to question him initially but it never takes that long for Anika to melt...they will juxtapose her anger with him alongside his pain regarding Prinku and she will start melting seeing a grieving and broken brother.

As you said (though not initially) if Daksh gloats to Annika on how he plans to break Shivaay and Priyanka - she may take a protective Avatar. Especially after understanding what led Shivaay to do what he did [priyanka' state and/or the lies Daksh spun] She might empathise with Shivaay

Originally posted by: Dreamer-Chic

This old connection and the haq she and he have on each other -with Annika, the way she was surprised when he asked for the ring back - all this instances certainly tell us of an old world. However, I wish they'd make it much clearer for the TRP audience.

And yes, finally, I too agree on how their romance will start - he is a wounded soul and she may well see that and connect to him as a fellow older sibling. She may feel pity for him and Priyanka and something warm might start. Last time she herself said, the one thing she and him have in common is their love for their brothers. Then when he finds out the truth, he will have to redeem himself in a way that is satisfying.

Looks like we are in for a ride 😕

Originally posted by: AreYaar

LOL when have they ever been interested in making things easier for TRP audience to understand...they do whatever suits their fancy😆😆...and they only "clear up" things much later down the road by which ppl have even forgotten what confusions or questions they had and are just happy to see Shivika back together😆

As of now I don't see any romance happening...they will have angsty looks shared b/w them, pain, emotions...baaki depends on how things shift b/w them as Prinku wakes up, or if D's truth is exposed in some sense.

Last time they bonded over their love for their brothers...this time it's the sisters...Prinku is the catalyst again and again for every major things that happens b/w this redux Shivika...it's for her wedding that Anika tried to submit her file for consideration, which eventually brought her to OM...it was Prinku's allergy episode that made Shivika talk for the first time in the hospital...it was this Prinku related Daksh issue that made Anika find a backbone for the first time in this redux and do something other than simper around...and it's now Prinku only cuz of whom Shivaay has been driven this out of his mind that he will marry Anika in a haze of anger.

So I suspect even in the future, however Prinku shifts as a character will impact shifts in Shivika's equation too...if only this Prinku had more depth to her as a character beyond just living in her own happy go lucky pampered sis bubble in her head...lol

Hey,
I am a silent reader (occasionally commenting on stories) and have been watching IB since the beginning. Unfortunately due to family and work demands I never get time to partake in discussions and the toxicity of this forum has also kept me away. However, I always read your reviews which I thoroughly enjoy and want to thank you for continuing to write these in this very dead forum! I am commenting for the first time and I am about to go on a bit of a rant. If my thoughts seem random or need editing please do say.

I might be in the minority but I enjoyed Friday's episode. There was a good dose of drama and NM was brilliant in portraying a man who was clearly unhinged but trying very hard to be restrained and break the marriage of his 'nemesis'. I know a lot has been said about the 'R' word but I understand the path that has led him to this absolute madness. I want to make it clear I am in no way justifying his behaviour but I do understand his mindset. I have seen normal, happy go lucky people lose their rag in difficult situations and use words and behave in ways which completely go against their lovable nature. There is no question that he needs to walk the path of redemption but people need to realise he is being heavily manipulated and he truly believes the words he is saying are the absolute truth about Anika. The only part I believe is beyond redemption is the act of the forced marriage itself. That is a criminal act and can only be remedied by putting him through the judicial system and being put behind bars. However this is a fictional show and that form of justice would end the show! It will be interesting to see where HS takes us from here. I definitely feel from this moment forward we are entering a make or break period for the show. Interesting times ahead!

The thing about Friday's episode which irked me the most was Anika's reaction before our hero/ villain made an entry. I know people are desperate for a lovelorn, completely mad about the girl Shivaay but that does not make sense in my head if that deep attraction is not felt both ways. The redux has been based upon the notion of Shivika being soulmates and this deja vu feeling that neither can explain. We continue to get a peek of RU Shivaay but RU Anika seems to be MIA. Here you have a bride who seems insanely happy and at one point is even giving heart eyes to NN. There's no hesitation on her part, no feeling that is she is about to lose something or someone precious. Is RU Anika's love simply not strong enough and if that is the case are these two really soulmates? The premise of the show is 'takkar ke ishaqbaaz' but if the actual love itself isn't takkar ka than everything else seems pointless. I don't buy the point around both of them having their individual journeys towards love because that stands true for RU not AU. If Shivaay had not come through she would have happily married, thus proving these two are not soulmates. Anika's lack of attraction/feelings for Shivaay has only made me believe that maybe Awasti was correct. I'll wait and see how HS convinces me again that these two are meant to be.

Any hoo apologies for the very long post and congratulations to you if you have managed to read to the end! Thank you once again for all the effort you put in for all the brilliant reviews/ analysis.
B/W
Wisal

Originally posted by: Zana10

Hey,
I am a silent reader (occasionally commenting on stories) and have been watching IB since the beginning. Unfortunately due to family and work demands I never get time to partake in discussions and the toxicity of this forum has also kept me away. However, I always read your reviews which I thoroughly enjoy and want to thank you for continuing to write these in this very dead forum! I am commenting for the first time and I am about to go on a bit of a rant. If my thoughts seem random or need editing please do say.

I might be in the minority but I enjoyed Friday's episode. There was a good dose of drama and NM was brilliant in portraying a man who was clearly unhinged but trying very hard to be restrained and break the marriage of his 'nemesis'. I know a lot has been said about the 'R' word but I understand the path that has led him to this absolute madness. I want to make it clear I am in no way justifying his behaviour but I do understand his mindset. I have seen normal, happy go lucky people lose their rag in difficult situations and use words and behave in ways which completely go against their lovable nature. There is no question that he needs to walk the path of redemption but people need to realise he is being heavily manipulated and he truly believes the words he is saying are the absolute truth about Anika. The only part I believe is beyond redemption is the act of the forced marriage itself. That is a criminal act and can only be remedied by putting him through the judicial system and being put behind bars. However this is a fictional show and that form of justice would end the show! It will be interesting to see where HS takes us from here. I definitely feel from this moment forward we are entering a make or break period for the show. Interesting times ahead!

The thing about Friday's episode which irked me the most was Anika's reaction before our hero/ villain made an entry. I know people are desperate for a lovelorn, completely mad about the girl Shivaay but that does not make sense in my head if that deep attraction is not felt both ways. The redux has been based upon the notion of Shivika being soulmates and this deja vu feeling that neither can explain. We continue to get a peek of RU Shivaay but RU Anika seems to be MIA. Here you have a bride who seems insanely happy and at one point is even giving heart eyes to NN. There's no hesitation on her part, no feeling that is she is about to lose something or someone precious. Is RU Anika's love simply not strong enough and if that is the case are these two really soulmates? The premise of the show is 'takkar ke ishaqbaaz' but if the actual love itself isn't takkar ka than everything else seems pointless. I don't buy the point around both of them having their individual journeys towards love because that stands true for RU not AU. If Shivaay had not come through she would have happily married, thus proving these two are not soulmates. Anika's lack of attraction/feelings for Shivaay has only made me believe that maybe Awasti was correct. I'll wait and see how HS convinces me again that these two are meant to be.

Any hoo apologies for the very long post and congratulations to you if you have managed to read to the end! Thank you once again for all the effort you put in for all the brilliant reviews/ analysis.
B/W
Wisal

@angel_nonu

Firstly I'm not sure how I am making this a Shivaay v Anika debate. I adore Shivika and simply pointed out a reaction I did not like of one of the protagonists. If I am ever unhappy about an action of a fictional character it is a given in my mind that I am criticising the writer and not the character. As I cannot begin every sentence with 'I wish HS and Gk had not made...' I insert the character name. All fictional characters are only as good or bad as the writer. I still believe the mandap scene between Anika and NN should have played out differently. There is a point where they both look at each other and are literally beaming and anyone not familiar with the show would have seen a couple in love. I also don't agree that Shivaay would have married Tia and even if they had shown him walking towards the mandap there would have been greater uncertainty and a real struggle or at least complete indifference which has been the case thus far. My issue with the writing is that neither have a real base for their feelings, unlike RU, and so their attraction is based on an 'ehsaas'. If their attraction is based on this unknown feeling than surely their responses should also be equal regardless of their core characteristics. A slightly more indifferent Shivaay would have worked better here in my opinion.

I'm not sure why you feel people are blaming Anika. I think what you are confusing is people understanding his mindset that has led him to this reaction but no one is actually justifying his actual actions. Shivaay's actions are heinous AND criminal. Daksh is the only one to truly blame here, after which it's Shivaay all the way. The only fault of Anika's as far as I can see is her inability to understand the consequences of her actions. This is especially apparent when she walks out after the wedding believing she has helped and not for a second pondering over the extent of the damage she may have caused.

In terms of Anika being busy we are made to believe that Shivaay is running a massive business empire and at the same time trying to save his beloved sisters wedding from their official wedding 'crasher'. He also has brothers and grandmother to look after so I don't agree about her not having time to mull over her feelings. I have no idea why you have spoken about Anika not being good enough and doing so much for Shivaay. I made no such indication that was the case and have in fact believed on many an occasion that she is too good for him.

I admit that on occasions I am subconsciously biased towards Shivaay, not because of the character but rather the actor playing him. I only began watching this show for NM and even though I adore SC, I lean towards NM ever so slightly more. As far as I can see the majority of the Shivika/ Narbhi fandom have a slight preference between the two and the majority love Anika/ SC slightly more. There are very few absolute true blue fans who love them equally. In my opinion there is nothing wrong with having a slight preference as long as we all ultimately prioritise Shivika and their progression above all. I have also read some of your previous posts and you clearly favour Anika and so you accusing others for being biased towards Shivaay is unfair when you are guilty of it yourself.

Anyway real life beckons and I am sure you also agree that no fictional show is worth getting into argument about and we can simply and respectfully disagree.

@AY- I was just putting a viewpoint across and hopefully haven't created any drama on your thread. Apologies if I have that was absolutely not my intention.

Ciao!
Wisal

@Zana10:

Originally posted by: Zana10

Hey,
I am a silent reader (occasionally commenting on stories) and have been watching IB since the beginning. Unfortunately due to family and work demands I never get time to partake in discussions and the toxicity of this forum has also kept me away. However, I always read your reviews which I thoroughly enjoy and want to thank you for continuing to write these in this very dead forum! I am commenting for the first time and I am about to go on a bit of a rant. If my thoughts seem random or need editing please do say.

I might be in the minority but I enjoyed Friday's episode. There was a good dose of drama and NM was brilliant in portraying a man who was clearly unhinged but trying very hard to be restrained and break the marriage of his 'nemesis'. I know a lot has been said about the 'R' word but I understand the path that has led him to this absolute madness. I want to make it clear I am in no way justifying his behaviour but I do understand his mindset. I have seen normal, happy go lucky people lose their rag in difficult situations and use words and behave in ways which completely go against their lovable nature. There is no question that he needs to walk the path of redemption but people need to realise he is being heavily manipulated and he truly believes the words he is saying are the absolute truth about Anika. The only part I believe is beyond redemption is the act of the forced marriage itself. That is a criminal act and can only be remedied by putting him through the judicial system and being put behind bars. However this is a fictional show and that form of justice would end the show! It will be interesting to see where HS takes us from here. I definitely feel from this moment forward we are entering a make or break period for the show. Interesting times ahead!

The thing about Friday's episode which irked me the most was Anika's reaction before our hero/ villain made an entry. I know people are desperate for a lovelorn, completely mad about the girl Shivaay but that does not make sense in my head if that deep attraction is not felt both ways. The redux has been based upon the notion of Shivika being soulmates and this deja vu feeling that neither can explain. We continue to get a peek of RU Shivaay but RU Anika seems to be MIA. Here you have a bride who seems insanely happy and at one point is even giving heart eyes to NN. There's no hesitation on her part, no feeling that is she is about to lose something or someone precious. Is RU Anika's love simply not strong enough and if that is the case are these two really soulmates? The premise of the show is 'takkar ke ishaqbaaz' but if the actual love itself isn't takkar ka than everything else seems pointless. I don't buy the point around both of them having their individual journeys towards love because that stands true for RU not AU. If Shivaay had not come through she would have happily married, thus proving these two are not soulmates. Anika's lack of attraction/feelings for Shivaay has only made me believe that maybe Awasti was correct. I'll wait and see how HS convinces me again that these two are meant to be.

Any hoo apologies for the very long post and congratulations to you if you have managed to read to the end! Thank you once again for all the effort you put in for all the brilliant reviews/ analysis.
B/W
Wisal