Regarding the dori scene.. I think they wanted to show Arnav as totally ruthless man.. it is who he was.. hence his character arc / journey is soo fascinating to watch
Recently i watched a clip on insta from Gul’s interview with Barun.. i think it was of the time when he quit the show.. Gul said the most controversial scene was that dori scene and that channel objected to that and said it was too much for the hero to be doing this.. but Gul said that we made them understand that this is who our hero/ his character is.. he is supposed to be a dark character
Also i think on 9th annoversary interview with Barun Sanaya.. Gul said that Arnav was meant to be even a more darker character than what was actually shown
So i think that dori scene goes with his characterisation at that point..although it was disturbing to watch…along with that scene when he let her fall from first floor...
Very true. The two scenes that you mentioned are probably some of the most condemned ones as there is nothing to justify Arnav's actions there (unlike the forced marriage where his irrational decision has some basis... however wonky it might be).
They wanted to establish his dark side early on... and perhaps... it is to be lauded that despite the channel's pressure, they managed to show him this way.
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