On the topic of friendship - Ehsan Viaan

This is my POV. Viaan is a person who is closed off and has managed to only make one friend, Ehsan who has been by his side for many years through the good and the bad. In a way, he is dependent on Ehsan for companionship and he cherishes their friendship because he doesn’t need to hide when his with him. And up till now, we have seen this - a mutually encouraging dynamic between two men who have been best of friends since childhood and now partners. But now that Ehsan’s character is slowly turning negative, I wonder why the ruckus because I am not actually surprised. Even though we have only seen this good friend and funny guy for the past weeks, his quick spiral to showing up and Katha’s place unannounced or spilling Viaan’s past tells one a lot of the true nature of this friendship. Unlike Viaan, Ehsan is more extroverted, has no self conflict or depression issues, and is more likely to have a social life apart from Viaan. In this relationship, he is the savior. He is the one whom Viaan can trust and the person who Viaan can let get away with things because of all their years together. Viaan needs Ehsan for strength, so he doesn’t complain even when he puts in all the actual effort and Ehsan may not, because at least, he won’t be alone. What if Ehsan knows this? I know this, so why can’t Ehsan? Perhaps, underneath his friendliness is a latent jealousy of Viaan. Viaan may have a lot of personal issues, all stemming from trauma, from external hurt, but the man himself is pure gold. Anyone can see it if they look harder. We see it, even with his trust issues, we can see how sincere and upright this man is in everything he does. Those qualities are something that Ehsan no matter how bright he is, wouldn’t have. He sees it and he feels jealous. But that was not to say that the friendship for many years was fake. Ehsan has been sincere to Viaan, advising and listening to all his worries, but that was bolstered by the importance and easy access Viaan has given him. He gives Viaan advice. Viaan is used to sharing his thoughts with Ehsan, and after so many years, there is no way that Ehsan wouldn’t feel sincerity to it. He is also aware of his position, that he can get away with a lot of things, and in his way, his strong friendship is more than enough, and Viaan tells him over and over that it is more than enough. He is just grateful for his presence. But all this changes with Katha. Viaan starts to build thoughts, his own actions that Ehsan isn’t privy to. Note that Ehsan asks but doesn’t press, because it’s like ‘I will likely be told later’. Perhaps, it’s also the image he has of Viaan - he can handle any stress. It’s only when he is sure he likes Katha, and he starts seeing links between him and Viaan, it’s stresses him out because deep down, he knows that even though Viaan might be a recluse, he is the one with the strong qualities that would touch a woman like Katha. Even worse, Viaan is changing himself, smiling more, being more open minded. Ehsan’s role is gradually reducing and on the other hand, the jealousy buried deep over years is beginning to show. A more open Viaan would be deadly for Ehsan. So he doesn’t mind trying to tackle on Katha and win her or spilling the beans about Viaan to her. I feel like his spill is symbolic of how he can relegate their friendship as he pleases, and it is also a calculated move to push Katha away from Viaan. It would be too much of a burden to get involved with such a complex character. That’s the message he wants to give. His push into Katha’s space and even trying to use Aarav as a raft to her without genuine concern for the boy at least reveals all these details of him little by little. From the bts, he goes nuts when he sees the thank you card. He is openly jealous at that point because even he can sense that Katha and Viaan are sharing something on a deeper level and Viaan, especially the new one, is not a man that is hard for a woman like Katha to love. His invite to her to his place is also a message to Viaan. He wants to tell him that he and Katha are that close already and counting on his morals, he would try to hide his feelings more and stay away. Ehsan might not be aware of that night, but he knows that Viaan is not all unresponsive to Katha and she for some reason, places him in a different box. So why the surprise that he is negative? I feel like everything makes sense now that his true face is coming off. If Viaan was still dependent, he is a good friend. You know they are some friends that are only friends until you become better than them?

Lovely analysis👏

I liked reading your pov regarding the friendship between Viaan and Ehsan.

Wow! Amazing post post

I’m just thinking what if ehsan told katha about viaan was to make her understand him better so that she doesn’t think wrong and leave them again

something what we see or hear is not the truth always

I just hope that’s there friendship don’t get ruin and thy have two companies and katha wold have to choice which one to work in

Originally posted by: Paulaonohi

This is my POV. Viaan is a person who is closed off and has managed to only make one friend, Ehsan who has been by his side for many years through the good and the bad. In a way, he is dependent on Ehsan for companionship and he cherishes their friendship because he doesn’t need to hide when his with him. And up till now, we have seen this - a mutually encouraging dynamic between two men who have been best of friends since childhood and now partners. But now that Ehsan’s character is slowly turning negative, I wonder why the ruckus because I am not actually surprised. Even though we have only seen this good friend and funny guy for the past weeks, his quick spiral to showing up and Katha’s place unannounced or spilling Viaan’s past tells one a lot of the true nature of this friendship. Unlike Viaan, Ehsan is more extroverted, has no self conflict or depression issues, and is more likely to have a social life apart from Viaan. In this relationship, he is the savior. He is the one whom Viaan can trust and the person who Viaan can let get away with things because of all their years together. Viaan needs Ehsan for strength, so he doesn’t complain even when he puts in all the actual effort and Ehsan may not, because at least, he won’t be alone. What if Ehsan knows this? I know this, so why can’t Ehsan? Perhaps, underneath his friendliness is a latent jealousy of Viaan. Viaan may have a lot of personal issues, all stemming from trauma, from external hurt, but the man himself is pure gold. Anyone can see it if they look harder. We see it, even with his trust issues, we can see how sincere and upright this man is in everything he does. Those qualities are something that Ehsan no matter how bright he is, wouldn’t have. He sees it and he feels jealous. But that was not to say that the friendship for many years was fake. Ehsan has been sincere to Viaan, advising and listening to all his worries, but that was bolstered by the importance and easy access Viaan has given him. He gives Viaan advice. Viaan is used to sharing his thoughts with Ehsan, and after so many years, there is no way that Ehsan wouldn’t feel sincerity to it. He is also aware of his position, that he can get away with a lot of things, and in his way, his strong friendship is more than enough, and Viaan tells him over and over that it is more than enough. He is just grateful for his presence. But all this changes with Katha. Viaan starts to build thoughts, his own actions that Ehsan isn’t privy to. Note that Ehsan asks but doesn’t press, because it’s like ‘I will likely be told later’. Perhaps, it’s also the image he has of Viaan - he can handle any stress. It’s only when he is sure he likes Katha, and he starts seeing links between him and Viaan, it’s stresses him out because deep down, he knows that even though Viaan might be a recluse, he is the one with the strong qualities that would touch a woman like Katha. Even worse, Viaan is changing himself, smiling more, being more open minded. Ehsan’s role is gradually reducing and on the other hand, the jealousy buried deep over years is beginning to show. A more open Viaan would be deadly for Ehsan. So he doesn’t mind trying to tackle on Katha and win her or spilling the beans about Viaan to her. I feel like his spill is symbolic of how he can relegate their friendship as he pleases, and it is also a calculated move to push Katha away from Viaan. It would be too much of a burden to get involved with such a complex character. That’s the message he wants to give. His push into Katha’s space and even trying to use Aarav as a raft to her without genuine concern for the boy at least reveals all these details of him little by little. From the bts, he goes nuts when he sees the thank you card. He is openly jealous at that point because even he can sense that Katha and Viaan are sharing something on a deeper level and Viaan, especially the new one, is not a man that is hard for a woman like Katha to love. His invite to her to his place is also a message to Viaan. He wants to tell him that he and Katha are that close already and counting on his morals, he would try to hide his feelings more and stay away. Ehsan might not be aware of that night, but he knows that Viaan is not all unresponsive to Katha and she for some reason, places him in a different box. So why the surprise that he is negative? I feel like everything makes sense now that his true face is coming off. If Viaan was still dependent, he is a good friend. You know they are some friends that are only friends until you become better than them?

Yeah the Friendship between Viaan and Ehsaan has been summed up perfectly by you but Katha's entry has been the natural disruptor in their years long friendship.

Ehsaan is slowly becoming obsessive over Katha like when he wore that Red Shirt during that Important Presentation.If Viaan is changing for the better then Ehsaan's character is going in the reverse direction.

Ehsaan does not know or perhaps knowingly does not understand the difference between liking and Obsession.Yes he has to turn negative for Katha and Viaan's future love story but in many ways he is on his way slowly becoming the earlier version of Viaan who thinks that just bcoz a girl is smiling at him or just talking to him he thinks that even she likes him.

Viaan tested Katha due to his misconceptions regarding women while Ehsaan is gonna cross the line bcoz of his unhealthy obsession for her. Hope he does not turn into the classic villain and rather respect Katha's choice as an independent individual if at all she chooses Viaan.

Waiting for his reaction when the ons is revealed in future tracks.

Nicely said.

Vihaan and Ehsaan share a history and have complimentary personalities. Vihaan’s strengths are hidden by his harsher exterior and Ehsaan’s flaws are hidden by his friendly exterior. They have never been in a position of rivalry. The friendship works because they balance each other out.

Ehsaan seems modelled on the type of person you sometimes meet who says all the right things, is super friendly and tries to please everyone, but underneath you get a sense of something else and so you don’t feel entirely comfortable. Ehsaan is shallow and selfish. The rivalry will bring out these traits. Up to now he has considered himself to be better then Vihaan who he sees as a workaholic. He thinks of himself as a well rounded charmer.

The friendship will be tested as Vihaans positive traits come to the forefront and are appreciated by Katha. It will upset the dynamic of the friendship.

Exactly. For years, his ego has been feeding off Viaan’s insecurities and reclusiveness and the access he has to him because the other man considers him for his own good. As long ad Viaan remains hateful of himself and past, Ehsan is okay giving him crumbs of encouragement. Now that Viaan is casting off all those burdens and making peace with himself, its not hard to see all the good qualities beneath the gruff surface. Ehsan feels a sense of crisis because he is used to being the personable one. And with Katha, who he is also interested in, any sign that she likes Viaan would push him over the edge. He wants Viaan to be forever beneath him. Sorry for his future failed plans.

Originally posted by: Paulaonohi

Exactly. For years, his ego has been feeding off Viaan’s insecurities and reclusiveness and the access he has to him because the other man considers him for his own good. As long ad Viaan remains hateful of himself and past, Ehsan is okay giving him crumbs of encouragement. Now that Viaan is casting off all those burdens and making peace with himself, its not hard to see all the good qualities beneath the gruff surface. Ehsan feels a sense of crisis because he is used to being the personable one. And with Katha, who he is also interested in, any sign that she likes Viaan would push him over the edge. He wants Viaan to be forever beneath him. Sorry for his future failed plans.