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Team Critics

Posted: 1 months ago

What happened to ‘Daksh is BSP’? ‘Besht Kappal will never separate?’ Fraud kahi ka.

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Team Abhimanyu (Gen 3)

Posted: 1 months ago

Indian TV vamps (female antagonists) are often styled with thick kaajal (kohl) as a deliberate and symbolic visual choice. Here's why:



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🔮 Symbolism and Stereotypes


Visual shorthand for "evil" or "negative": In soap operas, subtlety is often sacrificed for dramatic impact. Thick kaajal, sharp eyeliner, and bold makeup help immediately signal a character’s vamp persona.


Contrast with the heroine: The protagonist is typically portrayed with minimal, soft makeup — suggesting purity and innocence. The vamp’s bold look provides a stark contrast.


Dramatic expressions: Heavy eye makeup enhances expressions, especially when the vamp is plotting, rolling eyes, or delivering a dramatic line.




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🎭 Stylistic Tradition


Legacy from the '90s and early 2000s: Shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kasautii Zindagii Kay cemented the vamp look — complete with thick kaajal, dark lipstick, and heavy jewelry. It became an unspoken rule of the genre.


Influenced by classical drama and Bollywood: In older Bollywood and theater, villains often had distinctive makeup. TV borrowed from these traditions to create instantly recognizable characters.




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📺 Audience Recognition


Easily identifiable: Not every viewer pays full attention to the dialogue. Makeup and costume are cues that help even a distracted viewer identify the “bad one.”


Emotional manipulation: The thick kaajal look can make the eyes seem more intense or scheming — helping evoke strong emotions from the audience, like anger or suspicion.




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🧪 Bonus: Psychological Effect


Dark, defined eyes can convey intensity, mystery, or danger — classic traits of a negative character. Makeup artists use these cues strategically.




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Team Anshuman

Posted: 1 months ago

Originally posted by: Ajab.Pehchan

What happened to ‘Daksh is BSP’? ‘Besht Kappal will never separate?’ Fraud kahi ka.

in blue drum to cry 😭
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Team Abhimanyu (Gen 3)

Posted: 1 months ago

Chat gpt gave me this smiley36 after that information

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Edited by firewings_diya - 1 months ago
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Team Critics

Posted: 1 months ago

Thick kajal toh ye pehenti thi even though she wasn’t a vamp smiley37

a woman wearing a red saree and gold jewelry is making a facea woman wearing a necklace and earrings looks at the camera with a serious look on her face

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Team Critics

Posted: 1 months ago

Originally posted by: Mehersudha

in blue drum to cry 😭

a man is crying in front of a star plus sign

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Team Abhimanyu (Gen 3)

Posted: 1 months ago

Originally posted by: Ajab.Pehchan

Thick kajal toh ye pehenti thi even though she wasn’t a vamp smiley37

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But she was arrogant 🤣 kaafi chillathi thi befaltu ka like ak sharma. But kokila 1crore times better than legachee fl of gen 3 🤣

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Posted: 1 months ago

Originally posted by: Ajab.Pehchan

What does Patanjali even mean smiley25smiley37

In their enthusiasm to give her a nick name people have chosen to call her Patanjali which actually is Masculine gender,Sanskrit word. . Patanjali was the author of Mahabhashya ,the commentary on Sanskrit grammar written by Panini. He also wrote Yogasutras,authentic book on yoga philosophy.

Patanjali was considered to be avatara of Adisesha,who has fallen from heaven in the form of a snake and human ( half each consisting his body) into Panini’s hands

In Chidambaram ( tamilnadu) Nataraj ( Shiva) dances in the evenings according to the legend and all the gods attend playing instruments. Patanjali once became the Payal of Shiva’s foot in snake form,immersed deeply in devotion watching his tandav.

The name Patanjali happened with two words patat having fallen Anjali folded hands (of Panini )

Whenever I come across the name Patanjali used for Gitanjali I feel amused.

Not to prove anything,just want to say what I know and felt.

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Team Abhimanyu (Gen 3)

Posted: 1 months ago

Originally posted by: Ajab.Pehchan

There is a trend on X called NO LOOKING BACK ABHIRA 😂😂😂😂

last time move on Abhimanyu ka trend dekh ke dkp ne ak ko Abhimanyu se chipka diya after killing boatji. Ab no looking back pe pakka reunion hoga and silly boy silly girl bhi hoga
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Team Critics

Posted: 1 months ago

Originally posted by: firewings_diya

last time move on Abhimanyu ka trend dekh ke dkp ne ak ko Abhimanyu se chipka diya after killing boatji. Ab no looking back pe pakka reunion hoga and silly boy silly girl bhi hoga

Iss baar toh Rishi ne bhi keh diya that Abheemaan are endgame. He will make sure to reunite his favourite couple 😂😂😂

Edited by Ajab.Pehchan - 1 months ago

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