Anu,
Nice point. I never did, nor perhaps ever will sympathize with her. To use her love for Shiv as an excuse from being unable to "settle down" is crap. If she had loved him so much, she would never had allowed another woman to step into the shoes that she had claimed for herself. If Guruji had told them that all will be fine if they consummate, then it was obvious IS would have done that anyways and she would have been saved. Then what was it that allowed her to take the drastic step and endanger another's life?
Nope, she has never loved Anupam. If Gauri is to be blamed in SG's relationship, then I presume the same in AI's relationship. Difference here lies in her unwillingless to let the past drift away.
Sumu,
About Ippi telling Shiv to get him to come closer to her, I would hardly be surprised. But why would she hide it for so long? Goodness, I am not fond of that woman at all!! If I despise Nikhila, I hate Ippi more... She seems to contradict herself at many intervals.
Anyhow, lets see what comes of this... I hope Shiv gets a handle on himself and does allow himself to be "raped" (sorry for the use of the term, but it is obvious that he is drunk, and Ippi is in her senses). Maiya, don't let KS happen here... Leave this one PLEASE.
Cheers,
dc