IP Adda - Oct 18' 2012

ASR, WHERE ARE YOU?

Last episode left me speechless… what was that?

Sheetal and her weird son, I can take. She didn't expect ASR to be married, nice touch. Because ASR was never the marrying kind. That was good. But then ASR is shown to be comfortable with the child and talks comfortably with him; that was a big blooper. ASR is never comfortable around kids. Cast your mind back to this time last year. The Navratri celebrations and Kanya Pooja when he made an almighty fuss… then how stand-offish he was with Bubbly and the kids at GH; the only time was when he relented a little with the small guy during the Shaitan and sundari story; but he was just caught up in the flow at the time- even then he was restrained; but yesterday- he was all toothy grin and small talk- WHAT THE!!!

The Arnav-Khushi squabble & the aftermath:-

The squabble was good. And ASR getting Khushi to listen to him was also enjoyable. Got to see a bit of the flirty ASR and I liked it. Both the kitchen scene and the poolside scene. But again the body doubles were glaringly obvious. Of course BDs are needed; no one is about to fault you for that. But you see, they are called "Body Doubles" for a reason. They must resemble the actors at least by 80%. What you give us are poor "stand ins" and they grate on the eyes. On top of that, they pay scant regard to the hairstyle and accessories of the "Stand Ins" so that they are glaringly obvious. It put me off big time.

The mum's garden scene:

The less said, the better. It was cheesy and uncalled for. ASR is the "Guardian Figure" here. Khushi is the adorable and gullible young fool he fell in love with. Maintain the status quo. What is the need to turn her into super-woman? Why the need for ASR to bow down in front of her? Please, she ain't no saint, and he ain't no devil. Both are good, both have their greys. They are both living, breathing, real people. Show us real. Give us real. If we want what u showed yesterday, we'll go watch SRK and Rani in their temple scene in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Khushi goofs up, ASR comes to the rescue; he cleans up the mess and gives her an earful, she pouts and clams up, he brings her about in his flirty style. That much, the writers had got right. But when it was brought out on screen, it was pathetic. Sorry to say, but pathetic. I am also sorry, I sound so stringent, but it hurts to see a beloved show going to the dogs this way.😭 I do not intend to hurt the sentiments of any, nor to wound their sensibilities. If I have done so, I humbly beg your pardon.😊 Also, my views are my own, and in no way reflect the opinions or POVs of my other friends who post on the IP Adda Thread. If you have a difference of opinion, of course you are free to express it on this thread, but in an acceptable manner. But if you want to go beyond politely expressed disagreement, please use the PM service😆... as I don't want my Friends affected. Thank you for your patience...

Have to admit I was dreading this episode after the way the last one ended but my faith in the CVs was restored as Arnav's character remained intact, he was not ruined! Sure Arnav knows Sheetal but as a classmate, not a good friend, not a girlfriend but apparently Sheetal wanted to be more than a classmate based on her reaction to hearing Khushi was his wife.

Aarav and Arnav's scene was adorable! Khushi has transformed Arnav, in the past his family had to hide kids from him but then Khushi changed it all. I remember his scene when Khushi was tutoring kids, he was at ease with them and same with Aarav who has taken a liking to sweet Khushi.

ASR makes his return in this episode scolding Khushi for putting herself in danger and like always he tends to say too much in anger, his stupid comment just went too far and upset Khushi whose mood is noticeable to all especially when she starts making jalebis. Fortunately the family stays within their limits and doesn't get too involved in the husband and wife fight, Arnav is given his space to fix things.

ASR decides to use the flirtatious effect he has on her to his advantage knowing one look in his eyes and she becomes disarmed. Khushi can't deny it and attempts any eye contact but he's hot on her trail when she makes a run for it. The shaatir dimaag comes in play when he gets hold of her dupatta, he covers her eyes and mouth and tells her to stop swimming in the air when she puts up a fight.

He takes her to his mother's garden and bets Khushi she can't stay quiet for 5 minutes sure enough he knows his Sanka Devi well as she accepts defeat in no time. Finally Arnav gets to have his say and in filmy style bows his head letting Khushi know the qualities he's come to love and respect about her. Khushi is one of a kind, she can push his buttons and infuriate him but also make him melt in an instant with her heart of gold. Though filmy doesn't suit Arnav like Khushi pointed out, it was a beautiful scene which showed the depth and understanding these two have developed. Their love continues to gain strength.

Overall, an episode I loved. I know the body doubles were annoying and took away the impact these scenes would have had if Barun and Sanaya were in the same frame but they deserve a break once in a while. These are two people who work hard and lately balanced this with the SP special, that is not an easy task so if we had to have a BDs episode it is ok. I feel the IPK team is trying and their upcoming track has potential but one word of advice to them, when using BDs keep close up shots of Barun and Sanaya as the BDs are extremely noticeable when you don't.