Appreciation post for Neil Bhatt! - Page 4

To be very honest whenever there are longer SaiRat scenes I actually spend 1-1.5 hour watching that episode😛 not that I don't spend in shorter ones but my max time of completing those longer episodes can even extend to 2 hrs actually😛 ...the backward button is my help in this😃...I hit it numerous times only to see his expressions😆and also Ayesha's specially in SaiRat scenes😳I haven't ever come across such an actor like Neil who emotes soo perfectly and I even agree here with someone who said that Ayesha actually improved more seeing him and they together bring a certain innocent charm in SaiRat which is soo irresistible😳 Glad to have found them😳

Originally posted by: laksh

Thanks for tagging me 😆.

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I wanted to watch this show due to the promo, I quite liked the story line, was visible to some extent in the promo.

Yes, the promo is quite interesting :)

To be honest, I liked Neil in the promo and if if was anyone else, I am not sure if I would have tried watching the show. Neil nailed it in the promo itelf is what I feel.

Haha, I agree. There's this connection I felt, that pulled me to watch the show.

His face did look familiar to me, but I couldn't recollect who he was, I then found that he was Zakir from DABH. I have not watched the entire part of the police training academy in DABH, a part of which I did after I started to watch Ghum 😆.

😅 I do remember him for his acting on DABH. I have watched few episodes of Gulaal after I started watching Ghum😆

An actor can be good looking but his work can only make us glue to the show and that is exactly what Neil has been doing. I love the way he has blended himself into the character Virat. What can I tell about his acting?

I so agree with this! His understanding on his character is so visible onscreen ❤

Zakhir and Virat are very different in many ways. The Zakhir was a ruthless and a competitive guy and I disliked him in DABH, but I went back and watched those scenes only to see a contrasting personality.

Virat is a very emotional person, I can't imagine anyone other than Neil playing the role of Virat or imagine anyone else with Ayesha, not in Ghum atleast.

Despite the fact that both are IPS, i dont see anything common amongst these two but have always loved his portrayalas both Zakir and Virat :)

About Neil's expressions, the expressions through his eyes, they speak volumes, one can see love, care, anger, jealousy, hurt, pain, restlessness, imaptience and so much more. I really wonder if it is even possible, am I reading too much, the truth is he emotes exceptionally well.

Yes, like I said, even after the vada, if I continued to watch the show is only because of Neil's expressions 😊

The way he twists his face, the way he fists his hands to cover his mouth to control himself when he is too emotional, when he is too hurt, the closing of his eyes also is many a times with many different kind of hand movements, closes his mouth with a palm and emotes something.

He would lift just one eyebrow (I have wondered if one can do that and tried it too 😂😂), the way he squints his eyes or purses his lips, we could even see a mild clenching of his jaw in the alta episode. I would say he has done PhD in just facial expressions.

Tell me about it!! He adds such little nuances that I just ❤❤❤

His body language along with his facial expressions is a treat to watch.

I once heard him telling in one of the interviews that he actually acts Virat the way Neil would act in a situation in real life.

And may be that is why he is able to bring out so many emotions. I think that is why it looks so natural, so effortless, flawless. Imagine, we express a feeling in real life, and this person is using the same to emote it on screen, in front of the camera.

I remember even shaheer said this, like how exhausted he feels after emotional scenes as u have to feel it to deliver it properly. No comparison, I love both of them, their eyes especially

And what is surprising is that one can never get bored of his acting. He brings variations in many of his expressions. I think that is done, so that we do not mark one particular action of his as his signature style. Everyday I get to see a new Virat, not because of the character but because of Neil. He never fails to surprise me with his acting skills.

Trust me, even I tend to look at Virat without ffing his scenes is just because of Neil!

It started with him being a very obedient and respectful son, they then showed him to be a romantic boy (sorry I have hardly watched those scenes), a brother who was filled with fun and excitement, a dutiful officer, a respectful student, a ruthless police officer, a stern superior, an impressed man, a very curious guy, a protective person, a patient guy, an understanding person, helpless person and the list goes on.

Every single thing that I have listed wasn't something one can get out of the dialogues or scene, it was because of the way, Neil portrayed it.

Yes, one of such many scenes I remember is, when pakhi calls him on her SR and then his conversation with Sai after that call. That transition of emotions is so natural ❤️

I enjoy all his scenes with everyone in the family and with Aai, the way he adores his moms is made so visible, the way he blushes when his mom teases him, the way he gets playful with her and the scene in which he turned into a child while she was feeding him, the way he regretted his mistake and apologised holding his ears, they all looked so natural. Aai is also a sweetheart and they both look too good together.

Haye, I just love these scenes. I must say that I just love Bharti mam too! ❤️

And Neil's scenes with Sunny, a friend who can be himself, relaxed, tensed, helpless, annoyed, whining and so on. It was all emoted so well, his entire body speaks.

His swag as a police officer 😎. In a moment, he will turn from a strict, ruthless officer to an emotional guy.

I loved the way he used to tease Sai or joke with Sai in GC, the way he has been flirting with her for a long time now, the way he gets upset or disappointed expressing his pain, his hurt, his anger on Sai. Has always been a treat to watch.

I think we could love their fights because of Neil, Ayesha and their chemistry. His anger always looked too good, be it with others as well.

Feels so good to read this! I always say, no SaiRat without Virat & Sai and no Virat & Sai without Neil and Ayesha❤️

And the way he acted jealous, I am sure people fell for it and wanted fo see a jealous Virat more often. From the muah muah baby to Ankit haan jo bhi khet, it was brilliant, what an acting.

If one can act such comical scenes with serious expressions, yet keeping the character intact, then he is⭐️

I have written one or two OS where Virat hardly had dialogues in them, I visualised how Neil would have emoted and had described that in my OS 😆. He has got a role in the show, where he always doesnt speak up, we would have all turned crazy if it wasn't Neil, who was playing the role of Virat, wouldn't have been able to understand what he was feeling.

I guess all of us can visualize him in literally any scene!! That's all because of the nuances he's been adding to his character.

Many of us get really upset when Virat stands quiet, and we all say that those stern looks, deathly glares or disgusting and unbelievable looks that he passes aren't enough, he should speak up. The beauty is that we could gather what kind of a look it was only because it was Neil, atleast for me. One can say when he is looking at Sai softly, when with concern and when romantically.

Speaking of romance, it was also seen in his hurt, in his pain, in his yearning.

His blank face with no smile shows so much, the way he gets lost in Sai, the way he admires her, the way he teases, the way he flirts, and the way he blushes , whole forum became a fan of the famous blushing scene 😂😂.

Neil turned into a cute lover boy, a boy who became so nervous to confess his feelings, the way he emoted excitement, impatience, desperation and was fun to watch.

The recent holi episodes showed us a completely new romantic Neil. It is in this show that I have watched him play in so many emotional and romantic scenes.

As we all know Sairat means Neil and Ayesha acting together. They share an amazing chemistry.

To Neil 👏 👏

I know, my reply is much longer than your original post 🙈🙈. Thanks for the lovely post.

My views in pink!

Haaye! This is so beautiful! I feel like you have penned down what I've been feeling! I must say, thank you so much for this ❤️🤗

Originally posted by: laksh

Ph.D.? 😂😂🙈

Thank you

I am not his fan, shared what I observed on screen. I am definitely very happy with his work 😊 and my decision to watch his show 😆.

Same pinch 😆

Originally posted by: Andy3456

I didn't think twice to give a chance to the show when I first saw Neil as an IPS officer. IPS officer Zakir Siddique, will always be remembered.

Yesssss!! I can never forget Neil as Zakir!!❤️

Though it was a cameo role but it had really a huge impact. Even I guess IPS Virat Chavan can't take that place.

I totally agree with you! Finally, someone who loves Neil as Zakir!🤗

Same I can't watch the show for that two weeks as for two reasons; one, I don't watch shows when leads aren't together on screen and I missed him 😆..

Hahaha, had there been any proper story, that's a different case. But for this show, I am with you 😆

YK, it was hard for me to imagine an actor as Lakshman after as Neil literally owned the role. I've watched his all of his shows from Gulaal to Ghkkpm except Roop and since I didn't remember much of Gulal, I'm so heavily Impress to see him romantic first time. It was so so soothing, and the chemistry they shared was something. Even I watched his Gujarati film, which was really good.

I started watching his previous shows because of Ghum, but for me, none can beat Zakir!

Apparently Ghkkpm isn't the best performance of Neil but it made him noticed by masses and he got his lifetime role tbh. And his best jodi, NeilSha/Sairat. I can say with such awesome chemistry and comfort between them, Neil-Mansi's jodi will be left behind.😆

This is the first time I've actually seen him in proper romantic, lover boy mode. So for me, his Jodi will always remind me of NeilSha❤ after watching them together, cant find this kind of feeling watching him with any other actress 😆

Originally posted by: Bana

Neil’s fan since his hugely charming turn as Abhi in Karol Baug on Zee 🥰

Love his portrayal of IPS Virat Chavan & find him handsome in uniform. Wish the cvs had taken advantage of his skill & wrote the role better.

Woah!! Will surely give a try to Karol Baug. Currently going through few episodes of Gulal. As you said, CVs should take advantage of his skill, but glad to see him dance during Holi episodes! Finally!!

Originally posted by: Harinivas

This is what I mean!!!
make the story about his profession

This Virat no one can recognize

I actually feel bad for Neil

His initial days on ghum

Gosh! Just fell in love with him

I remember him in the other shows too

Anyways

I have to stop coming on the forum

to get off my addiction to them

It’s sad

I wrote elsewhere too

Man khathakta hai

When I think I gave my heart to this couple

There is no Sairat without Niel. No two ways

I guess this is what happens to most of the MLs on ITV. Wish CVs utilize his talent properly. But I'd say the forum is such a lovely and funny place to be! You can keep coming back to the forum whenever u feel like :)

Originally posted by: scarlett22

We need more posts like these. I had posted an independent post too for the first time, after that Holi sequence, and it was about Neil!

Haaye!🤗 I might have missed your post :(

I honestly felt he was not getting his fair share of recognition. Especially when he put in his 200 percent after his recovery from Covid. His commitment to the show and his impatience to get back to normal was palpable.

As much as i felt bad for Ayesha when no one appreciated properly for the way she handled the show for those two weeks, I feel bad for Neil too!

There's no Sairat without Virat and there's no Virat without Neil. Same with Ayesha and Sai but this post is about Neil.

I completely agree with this! There's no saiRat without NeilSha and no one can change it!

However, I have to express myself here. Granted this is an over dramatic daily soap. I see a lot of people putting down the show, and wanting Neil to leave because the show is horrible, the character graph is terrible. His fans too. Some of his fans have stopped following the serial because of his character or because the FL is centrestage?? Isn't that an accepted fact in desi TV??

I tend to disagree with this whole perspective. Indian entertainment being what it is, we cannot discount the importance of having a huge GEC success in your CV. It reaches a wide audience, attracts attention from a lot of industry bigwigs, it is a pathway.

I understand you! You can say this is also one of the reasons for this post, rather for me to let you guys know what I feel about Neil :) Can repeat it n number of times, no Neil = no Virat = no SaiRat for me(include Ayesha as Sai too)

I am a new follower. I have seen him only in Ghum. But now I will always be on the lookout for his work.

Don't we want our favourites to get more recognition, more fans?

Whatever nonsense I see on screen, if my favourite's show is in the top 5 shows, I would be thrilled.

True! I have seen him in DABH which pulled me towards the show. Ofcourse, him playing an IPS is also a reason, but I get it 😳

Neil has managed to make Virat as real as possible. There are many men who are in top posts, but are total MCPs in their personal spaces. He makes us think in that direction through his acting capability. That's his intelligence as an actor.

Never thought in this way! This can give me a new perspective to watch Virat from tomorrow, thank you! 🤗

My only concern is that his personal life is invading his professional life. Maybe because he is engaged to another actor on the same show, it's too close to home.

It is at this point he needs to be careful. He does understand, he does do damage control, especially recently. But ...but....I'm noone to give advice on his personal life, so let me stop here. 😆

All I can say is let's keep encouraging him, and loving him for Virat, irrespective of any other factor around him. 🤪

Phew, too long a post by my standards😆

I know I know, it's for Neil and not for me🤣😆

My views in pink

Actually, even I was disappointed. Then I thought, if I cant appreciate him for his work, I have no right to say anything about this fiasco. Like u said, let's stop it here 😆

Originally posted by: Fruitcustard_9

I saw Neil police dress then him , then pakhi & sai jo ki mujhe ek jaise lagi isiliye mein yaha aayi .

Neil & Ayesha both r both for their role ❤️

Mujhe Rekha bhi yaha kheech ke laayi

Yes, it's always NeilSha as SaiRat for me❤️

Yes, Rekha mam! But at the end of the day, its Neil as an IPS for me😳

Originally posted by: Blackwind

To be very honest whenever there are longer SaiRat scenes I actually spend 1-1.5 hour watching that episode😛 not that I don't spend in shorter ones but my max time of completing those longer episodes can even extend to 2 hrs actually😛 ...the backward button is my help in this😃...I hit it numerous times only to see his expressions😆and also Ayesha's specially in SaiRat scenes😳I haven't ever come across such an actor like Neil who emotes soo perfectly and I even agree here with someone who said that Ayesha actually improved more seeing him and they together bring a certain innocent charm in SaiRat which is soo irresistible😳 Glad to have found them😳

I can feel you, even I do the same😆

Ayesha has actually improved a lot! Such a hardworking girl she is!👏👏

Virat is a character so close to reality. I am not saying ALL but there are few people like him as well. He is a GOOD person , very family oriented and hence is blinded by affection and immense trust in them.

In anger and intense emotions, we say things and do things that are NOT RIGHT. We lose our senses, and say things we don’t mean. That is what is being portrayed now multiplied with 10 times for OTT drama. He might be shown doing things in anger which is never right, but if the show justifies his action , then that’s wrong but if they show his realisation and his shock at how he reacted and regret for his actions properly, it will be more relatable. No one gets over their flaws quickly. I hated the hand holding incident but the way the show him remembering it and agonising over it, shows his regret and pain of his actions .

In real life, my father is so short tempered but that when angry he says a lot that he doesn’t mean. He later repents and makes me understand why he got so angry and apologised. Virat is the most realistically flawed ML who is good at heart and intensely emotional.

Neil portraying such intricate emotions , is what made me like him. He is a fine actor and is able to bring out the best in Virat.

sorry for the rant. No way I am encouraging any abusive behavior towards woman.