There's lots of speculation about whether or not Arnav is kidnapped and whether Shyamless is behind this. So i figured I'd give my two cents worth too...
oh and before i start, wowww cvs. this really is a creative track. hats off! theyve completely outdone themselves - theyve taken what could have been a disastrous situation (one of the leads not on set for almost 2 workweeks!) and made it into something amazing.
From all the hints CVs have given in the past episodes, it certainly looks like Shyam is the one orchestrating the kidnap. It all makes complete sense. Why? because that's his final plan. And if i must say so, it's a pretty genius plan. he's the only one that has a motive that fits with the storyline. (without taking it on a completely different tangent as would be the case if it ended up being a business rival or someone else)
so what is shyam's great plan?
well, the papers that were signed are ASR's will papers. we know he exchanged them secretly, and can probably assume the papers he put in were the ones he wanted (the ones that transferred all of ASRs wealth and property to Shyam). And so Shyam knows that ASR just signed all of his wealth away in his will. and, what is the only way to cash in on this will? KILL ASR.
basically i think shyam planned to trick khushi into getting those papers signed, kidnap asr, kill him, and then it's like killing two birds with one stone. he is free to pursue khushi and he has all the raizada wealth. after which, he doesnt even have to continue to keep liking anjali. for shyam, its a foolproof.
lets be real. Shyam probably never intended to tell the truth to ASR. he just wanted the papers. as for being late to the airport, when he said that keeping khushi waiting was on purpose, im sure it was because he needed time to make sure the kidnapper was in place and ready to go.
this also explains all of shyamus suspicious reactions in arnavs absence. and prob why he was trying to woo khushi - he probably figured, might as well get an early start. the mysterios phone call, the looks, the fear when they were sending khushi to london or calling the police. AND THE ICING ON THE CAKE: i'm almost positive it was shyam who told the kidnapper to let arnav call home. did u guys notice that as soon as akaash went to call the police, shyam sliped out of the room. and then just like that arnav called... coincidence? i think not.
however, im pretty sure shyam will soon misplace the papers, and they will go missing for a while. buying both khushi and arnav some time. and finally giving khushi a chance to save the day :D
what im interested to see is the aftermath... will arnav and khushi reconcile, or will some other misunderstanding develop (setting up for the much awaited repentance track)
but yeah, just some thoughts. i know im rambling, but please do comment and share your thoughts as well :D