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Wanted to post this earlier while discussing Aru’s age factor.

18 is definitely NOT the age to form relationships. 18 is also the age when you get easily swept away.

18 is the age you are likely to feel ‘this is it’, since you are yet to fly & broaden your horizons. 18 is the age of dreams - of love and career. 18 is also the age of conflicts, insecurities, peer influence, parental pressure… 18 is also an age when you can imagine magic everywhere… oh to be 18 again! 😔😁

I have been dealing with this age- group throughout my career as a junior college teacher in Mby and then later as a senior school teacher in the gulf. So ask me, all about 18! 😄. I am your ready reckoner.

I have taken to task enough kids who believed they were going to be a couple for life. I used to play the role of ‘pyaar ke dushman’, ( my daughter who was in another school used to chide me for this 😀) pulling them up if they lose focus on studies, even taking them to task, calling parents et al if they cross the limit.
I used to keep telling them,that it is not an age to form sustained relationships.

That’s the reason I used to be sceptical about Arudeep earlier.

But there has been exceptions. I have also had students who dated right through their 12th, across universities, or even countries , aced their studies, shone bright in their careers & found their destinies together.❤️ And we would be the first ones to congratulate. Imagine my pleasure & surprise when I run into this guy in the mall, the toothy grin with “ma’m you remember me?’ with the GF- turned-Biwi and the baby 😃❤️.

And that’s the reason, I am getting interested in Arudeep as a couple in the light of my recent data now 🤣😁 ( if only my ex-students knew… 😀)

But as I said these are exceptions, hence they are few. What is essential is focus. Hope whatever her feelings are,Aru doesn’t lose her focus. Let things happen organically to the best interests of Arudeep.

Originally posted by: niyati13

Arunita seems headstrong..if she makes up her mind don't think anyone can change that..koi us se uski marzi ke khilaaf haan ya na nahi bulva sakta..I know living with a Capri guy 😉

Guru jee ko mera pranam 😛🤣

(Just Kidding 🙏🙏🙏🙏)

Jokes apart, I just pray and hope, there will be no situation in future where the peoples who matter most in Aru's life i.e her family members require to change her mind for any decision. I believe, she will not be induced to take any decision which might not be supported by her family. I want her family to support her well judged free consent to any decision. Any conflict (!) with family may affect her career. I want to see a smooth and ever growing singing career of Aru. 🤩

Originally posted by: niyati13

Good thing is both r focused on their career and understand that everything else is secondary. We dont need to worry about how things will impact them. If we let them be without telling them what to do with their friendship..Pawan can be a good guide with respect to Aru's career.

Baaki sab ke liye unke parents hai unke saath. We can stop worrying and support them in whatever they do

Bold 2: Mujhe lagta hain Aru ke liye bhi uski patents hai uski saath ❤️😊👍

Originally posted by: SamirM

Are kaha Samir aur kaha Pawan? 😆Namesake to nehi hai 😉

Niyati aur Bhagyashree keya namesake hain?

Mera bas chale to uska name Ra.one rakh deta 🤣🤣🤣

SamirM has also been founding liking posts on the Winner - PD thread! Definitely a closet fan 😆

Originally posted by: anoushka_113

Nihal has the tonal qlty & style of the late SPB. Typical playback voice. 👍👍

Nachiket’s voice is like Sonu Nigam’s. These two are really talented, hope they get what they deserve.

As you said, PD’s voice is special. It’s like a heady cocktail of uditji, atif aslam, mohit chauhan, arijit and even kishoreda at times - what I mean is, whenever he sings any of their numbers, you feel it is just suited for him. He is not always perfect, esp after covid, he sounded hoarse in the lower notes that I feared his voice would break. But his tonal qlty connects - there is a certain warmth, earnestness, & purity which elevates his numbers and connects you. I always believe that art need not be perfect in its grammar, what is important is the connect.
You can be pitch perfect, still not leave an impact.

The only exception here is our Aru - perfection with the ability to connect 👌👌👍. Just like the legends.

Agree with all of this. Arunita I believe is a once in a generation find! PD not quite there in his singing prowess, but what a voice! Teri Mitti moves me to tears every single time I hear it in his voice. What you have said above about tonal quality, connect, etc - absolutely. The pathos in his voice!!

Originally posted by: anoushka_113

Wanted to post this earlier while discussing Aru’s age factor.

18 is definitely NOT the age to form relationships. 18 is also the age when you get easily swept away.

18 is the age you are likely to feel ‘this is it’, since you are yet to fly & broaden your horizons. 18 is the age of dreams - of love and career. 18 is also the age of conflicts, insecurities, peer influence, parental pressure… 18 is also an age when you can imagine magic everywhere… oh to be 18 again! 😔😁

I have been dealing with this age- group throughout my career as a junior college teacher in Mby and then later as a senior school teacher in the gulf. So ask me, all about 18! 😄. I am your ready reckoner.

I have taken to task enough kids who believed they were going to be a couple for life. I used to play the role of ‘pyaar ke dushman’, ( my daughter who was in another school used to chide me for this 😀) pulling them up if they lose focus on studies, even taking them to task, calling parents et al if they cross the limit.
I used to keep telling them,that it is not an age to form sustained relationships.

That’s the reason I used to be sceptical about Arudeep earlier.

But there has been exceptions. I have also had students who dated right through their 12th, across universities, or even countries , aced their studies, shone bright in their careers & found their destinies together.❤️ And we would be the first ones to congratulate. Imagine my pleasure & surprise when I run into this guy in the mall, the toothy grin with “ma’m you remember me?’ with the GF- turned-Biwi and the baby 😃❤️.

And that’s the reason, I am getting interested in Arudeep as a couple in the light of my recent data now 🤣😁 ( if only my ex-students knew… 😀)

But as I said these are exceptions, hence they are few. What is essential is focus. Hope whatever her feelings are,Aru doesn’t lose her focus. Let things happen organically to the best interests of Arudeep.

Couldn't reply earlier due to the 11 posts limit.

You are absolutely right about 18, and the need for having somebody who keeps your feet planted. Hopefully for AK it is her parents. And, if at all PD is the one, at least the good thing is he seems to be a grounded, well-meaning and decent person - based on what we have seen so far.

Sometimes, such magic works for people. I had classmates in school for whom we all knew by the time we were in 8th or 9th that these folks are made for each other - and happy to report they are still together happily married, which means they have been "together" for nearly 35 years now. Not 1 or 2, but 3 such couples in a batch strength of around 75 or so! And I also personally know one other such couple where the man knew when he was 16 or 17 that this 9 year old girl is whom he needs to wait for - and good for him, that when she grew up and reached the right age, she felt the same about him. They are about to celebrate 27 years of togetherness!

As you said, the reason we can count off these examples is because they are exceptions and hence few amongst the thousands of people we know. But then, exceptions give the hope that things can work out.

Originally posted by: PV_IFhandle

Couldn't reply earlier due to the 11 posts limit.

You are absolutely right about 18, and the need for having somebody who keeps your feet planted. Hopefully for AK it is her parents. And, if at all PD is the one, at least the good thing is he seems to be a grounded, well-meaning and decent person - based on what we have seen so far.

Sometimes, such magic works for people. I had classmates in school for whom we all knew by the time we were in 8th or 9th that these folks are made for each other - and happy to report they are still together happily married, which means they have been "together" for nearly 35 years now. Not 1 or 2, but 3 such couples in a batch strength of around 75 or so! And I also personally know one other such couple where the man knew when he was 16 or 17 that this 9 year old girl is whom he needs to wait for - and good for him, that when she grew up and reached the right age, she felt the same about him. They are about to celebrate 27 years of togetherness!

As you said, the reason we can count off these examples is because they are exceptions and hence few amongst the thousands of people we know. But then, exceptions give the hope that things can work out.

Don't reply.

Classmates work because backgrounds match in many cases.

Compatibility is the key. Similar backgrounds support compatibility. (My view only)

There are other complications with the middle class based on caste, creed, food, culture etc. which are still guiding factors in life. They get above it once they become rich and famous and mix with people outside their comfort zone. Their views on life change then and are not blinkered as it is now.

It is best for any relationship based on skill admiration to be given time, lots of time. One will go ahead in life, probability says both won't have similar success. That will put a strain on the best relationship of achievers.

This applies to all in my opinion. Long term relationships between artists work best when only one is in the limelight and the other accepts it. That will take a long long time for these contestants.

Originally posted by: Realityshow

Don't reply.

Classmates work because backgrounds match in many cases.

Compatibility is the key. Similar backgrounds support compatibility. (My view only)

There are other complications with the middle class based on caste, creed, food, culture etc. which are still guiding factors in life. They get above it once they become rich and famous and mix with people outside their comfort zone. Their views on life change then and are not blinkered as it is now.

It is best for any relationship based on skill admiration to be given time, lots of time. One will go ahead in life, probability says both won't have similar success. That will put a strain on the best relationship of achievers.

This applies to all in my opinion. Long term relationships between artists work best when only one is in the limelight and the other accepts it. That will take a long long time for these contestants.

1 more post is okay, I guess :) That leaves 6 available till tomorrow morning...

I agree with what you have said on compatibility and on differing successes. That latter part, especially (differing levels of success), has been one of my concerns for this duo (I may have even mentioned it in one of many posts). It takes a tremendous amount of maturity to be able to accept that you will be known as XYZ's spouse as opposed to having your own fame.

Well, all we can do is hope and pray - for success in career and happiness in whatever relationships they have - with each other or even if this is just a phase and they find others more suitable to themselves.

Originally posted by: SamirM

Bold 1: Please don't tell this! 🙏😒 I don't want Aru to take part in another reality show five years from now 😆🤣

Bold 2: Mujhe lagta hain Aru ke liye bhi uski patents hai uski saath ❤️😊👍

Bhai..I meant baaki sab cheezon ke liye un dono ke parents hai unke saath..not talking about baaki ke contestants..

Pawan can be a guide in the sense..he knows what mistakes he did to not leverage his win in The Voice..why he needed to come to Indian idol to gain audience love and showcase his talent.

Aru ..and others..can learn from that..they don't need to do the same thing..can learn from others' experiences too if they want.

They already have n edge in the sense of mass recognition...so far so good.

Will be in read only mode now onwards..not in the mindset to continue any sort of further discussions here..

Thanks everyone for the good times..had lot of fun talking to u all 😊

Originally posted by: niyati13

Bhai..I meant baaki sab cheezon ke liye un dono ke parents hai unke saath..not talking about baaki ke contestants..

Pawan can be a guide in the sense..he knows what mistakes he did to not leverage his win in The Voice..why he needed to come to Indian idol to gain audience love and showcase his talent.

Aru ..and others..can learn from that..they don't need to do the same thing..can learn from others' experiences too if they want.

They already have n edge in the sense of mass recognition...so far so good.

Will be in read only mode now onwards..not in the mindset to continue any sort of further discussions here..

Thanks everyone for the good times..had lot of fun talking to u all 😊