Spice Girls Hangout:What does she want dammit?

Another adorable episode I was able to catch early. Episode started out wonderfully with Arnav wishing his sleeping beauty. I was in aww with his Happy Birthday Khushi, I wish tumhe duniya ki saari khushiyaan mile. Sealed with a kiss on the forehead, only thing that would have made this scene perfect was if he did not wait until she was asleep or so we thought. Turns out she was awake and was very touched by his wish but sadly she did not let him see her response which indicated there is much more to Khushi's behavior than originally thought.

Just when I thought I couldn't love NK more, I was wrong, I love him even more!! NK and Arnav's scenes too cute for words!! NK questioning Arnav about what happened, his dialogues from the How The?? to the What The??, Kyunki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. It was sweet but at the same time hilarious the advice NK gave Arnav, can you imagine Arnav saying baby? Sweetheart? Khushi with wine, that is so not them.


I feel sorry for Arnav, he is really trying, got his Nani to cook for Khushi, pulled out the chair next to him hoping she would sit beside him. I could go on but you get the hint, he put forward such an effort but Khushi is still so cold which NK notices.

So what is really bothering Khushi? Why after getting her wish was she not happy? My guess is it has to do with the contract Arnav brought up seeing how Khushi hasn't been the same since. I think Khushi believes that since this contract still exists, it means in a few months her marriage will really be over and that hurts her. Hoping in the next episode a confrontation happens between the two and Arnav finds out the truth behind her pain so he can reassure her once and for all that she is his forever.

Manorama is back to being your typical serial MIL and Nani is back to shutting her up good. Nani is right, Manorama is also the DIL of the house yet I don't see lifting a finger other than to cause trouble. I really feel bad for Payal, Akash wanted importance yet when given he's still such a jerk to her. Payal does not deserve this. Khushi witnessing this must be for a reason, what will she do? I hope she stays out of it since she's already facing heat for Anjali, she doesn't need to add to that.

Fortunately the Anjali scenes were kept to a minimal which made Anjali much more tolerable to watch. I get it the two men who were important in her life have slipped away from her and she holds Khushi responsible. What Anjali fails to see here though is the ordeal her brother has gone through, she is well aware considering the flashback she had. I think this is why Arnav will soon snap if she does head the negative way and lash out at Khushi which seems likely.

Damn I wrote a lot but what to do, it was a good episode in which I fast forwarded none of the scenes. It was the perfect balance to give the audience a bit of everything.

Edited by .Mandy. - 11 years ago

As always...lovely take Sari 😊

Edited by -Vee05- - 11 years ago

Sugar's post...

Hello ladies!! 🤗

I really really enjoyed today's episode and missed not being able to watch it with the teenage cousin. This was such a good fun episode, I couldn't stop smiling!

So the HBD happens right before midnight, it was Vee who had predicted that right? 👏
Arnav, all that happiness you want her to get in life will be provided by you, you won't leave any stone unturned for that 😊

So she hears his wish and yet she's angry? I want to say she's angry because he didn't say it to her face and tomorrow when she snaps later, she will ask him why could he not tell it to her to her face and let it slip that she indeed knows. Whatever, I want to believe we'll get some Rabba Ve tomorrow and on Thursday.
I don't know, there may just be a good romantic sequence on its way, the red sari, the red shirt, the color coordination and rain will work wonders.
And she'll probably wear the sari to make it up to him.

Absolutely loved the Bromance!! Ahhaa can we please get more of Nanav-NK scenes?? Add Akash into the mix too, they may just be able to reform him!

Okay, today I sympathized with Anjali *freeze frame* *close up shots of shocked faces of the SG's* *Vee calls me a nautanki* *everyone else does a facepalm*!!
Yes, I sympathized with her. We all agree Khushi and Anjali are equal victims, yet Khushi was on the table enjoying breakfast with the family while Anjali ate alone. And then, as clingy as it is to cling on to someone for a pre-natal check-up, this is Anjali. She's always had her brother(s) to depend on and now she can't because they "don't have time for her" in her opinion. I get why she feels "outcasted".
BUT, I do not condone her disregard and unhappiness at her brother's new-found happiness, one she has prayed for, for a long time. So today I won't chant "QBWAGASD", I'll cut her some slack.

While I was watching today's episode, I remembered Anjali once called her brother "the most unromantic person in India". He's going to change that real soon and become "the most romantic person in India", that day isn't too far. He's already making progress 😊
He actually is correcting his previous faux pas by actually taking the time to "surf", yes surf on the internet and do virtual shopping as opposed to real shopping, but he's learning and he's doing good. This Red Sari is his choice, so a little more thought. Cut him some slack Khushi!

PS: absolutely loved the guy today! I'm on full on BS/ASR high, you've been warned 😛
And yayy Barun, bring in more of your personal wardrobe, even the formal stuff, we can all do with it!

QBWAGASD: Quit Being Whiny and Grow A Spine Di! We're competing against Team Anjali, but I believe they don't have an acronym yet, so clearly we're the cooler team  😎Edited by --Sari-- - 11 years ago

Hi Sari and SGs!! Awesome post as always Sari!!

Have reserved forever but finally updating after finishing all house cleaning..such a mess with the renovation ugh andOh its such a hot day here but the epi and SGs have kept me cool! 😊 I loved the episode!!

Its starts with out loverboy Arnav who ofcourse has to maintain his record of being late for all things concerning matters of the heart! So he waits just five minutes before 13 to wish her! But at least he wishes her and then he adds his wish for her to get all the happiness in the world awww that sweetu i wanna give him a hug! Then the forehead kiss sigh soo cute!! And the rose he gifted her this boy is getting better learning what he wants but do that when she is awake will ya?! Lol...well at least she was awake and heard and felt 😉 everything!

Then the next morning the scene between Nk and Nanav was one of my favs! These two are hilarious together! NK questioning him ke "kya hua kal raat ko" teasing him like you would a newlywed after the wedding night 😉...NK sees no hope for his Nanav and suggests all romantic ideas that just get the what the face from Arnav!! Although Arnav actually calling khushi baby would be a fun watch..my dear wife toh keh dia phone pe so baby is not too far away rofl...

And aww sweetu boy the way he asked nani to make the puri and stuff cuz khushi would like it and she does his plans satyash by not eating it! I felt bad when she didnt sit in the chair he pulled out but Arnav abhi thoda suffer kadi ka padi...

And then his next gift come which instead of straight out handing it over to her he leaves it on the bed and she avoids it..i love Khushi playing hard to get!

All in all a great...again keeping expectations low and waiting to be surprised tom! 😃

Mom is yelling at me about why im glued to the ipod so i shall return laterz at a safer time rofl!!Edited by desigirl_18 - 11 years ago

"Khushi bitiya Arnav bitwa ke sath hisab kitab karti rahegi...Lage raho bitya" this is what mama blessed Khushi and Arnav when they both broke into a fight in front of the family, after Arnav's voice came back - could not be more true than the episode today. What a beautiful, light episode where at one end Khushi is refusing Arnav's every attempt to woo her, wanting to just hear the words that she matters. Arnav on the other end is using his rarely explored/used wooing skills trying to pacify his lady love with gifts and gestures, frustrated with himself that she does not acknowledge - a truly unique couple.

Absolutely spellbinding first 3 minutes.😍 A hesitant Arnav comes and sits next to Khushi, 5 min before the end of the day. He places a single rose next to her and just drinks in her presence, his heart heavy that he was not able to wish her, his eyes brimming with unshed tears. He wishes her happy birthday filled with all the happiness in the world and places a tender kiss on her forehead. He  turns away in frustration/sadness  because of his inability tell the same earlier during the day. Khushi tears up too listening to  what Arnav has said. Perfect BG music for this heartwarming scene.👏

If NK-Khushi bonding is beautiful to see, Arnav- NK is hilarious. Arnav tries do his best to avoid NK's suggestions but at the same time he cannot ignore listening to him, almost viewing him like a necessary evil. Barun's expressions-priceless !!!

Anjali feels that her brother is moving away from her. Asking her brother to accompany her to the OB/gyn's office, could the writers not come up with a better situation to show her feelings of abandonment? 😕

So, we are nearing the boiling point of Arnav's frustration - birthday cake, pool side  decoration, aloo poori all have no impact and so will be the case of the gift he desperately wants her to open by literally shoving it front of her. Will we finally get the sizzling promo play out tomorrow when no one is around in the RM house, each one voicing what really is bothering them?

Congrats to the entire IPK team on the eve of episode #300.🥳
Edited by savvy05 - 11 years ago

No poem today ya'll - feel free to skip today's bak bak if you'd like :)

Episode kaafi cute tha. Mogambo khush hua! Just a few things.

Loved the bromance! Nannav and NK had more chemistry than Payash. 'Nuff said. I hope NK is here to stay; he is like a breath of fresh air and might be the somewhat necessary push that Nannav needs. BUT did NK just waltz in the bedroom to look at Khushi?? Seriously people boundaries!! R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Arnie Baby - aap bohat mazakiye ho.. aur cute bi ho! You were just adorable today. I only saw a glimpse of ASR but that's ok because I was prepared for the transition.

Anjali – Today her flashback consisted of only one scene. Di – meri duniya to aap ho. She is still in anger. It would be interesting to see if she stays angry or moves to bargaining if the temple scene plays out tomorrow.

Doh! Moment of the day: Mami ji - Just when I am about to give CVs the credit of doing something different, they come around and bop me on the head to remind me that I am watching a daily soap which still has to please the TRP aunties. After Manorama bond and the glimpse of concern we saw, she is back to the typical SP saas who is catalyzing her demented son's already tumultuous marriage. Why oh why can't we get out of stereotypes? If the population of 1.2 billion started thinking differently, just imagine the impact on the world! Anyways.. I digress.

Food for thought - Khushi's behavior:

Before you throw chappals and tamatars at me hear me out.

So two theories have been circling my brain:

1. She wants Arnie Baby to open up hence the act. She still might be miffed at the mention of contract but the underlined idea is to get him to realize his words have consequences. Also, make him realize what matters to her and he can't get his way every time. This all is based on the assumption that she has seen through his ploy of bringing up the contract and she knows his bluff.

2. Or, She wants to distance herself and pave way for her to leave because of Di. I saw this as the Swami track but in reverse where she is antagonizing him so she can leave after 6 months for Di's sake. At Guptas', he said Ha and she said Dhanayavaad! she knows him well and doesn't need him to express anything explicitly and even if she did, it would have stopped at the bday wish but she didn't budge. It seems more likely that she doesn't want him to choose between Di and her. She is setting the stage to tell him that she is unhappy because he doesn't understand her and hence she would leave. Shaitan and all...

I personally would want 1. to happen because that is what culminates the marriage vows, the atoot vishwas, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health till… But the cynic in me says TRP wants 2. Up until yesterday I thought it was only to teach him a lesson because of the contract mention but after today, I am thinking 2. is what they are aiming for due to the following reasons:

a. TRP aunties love drama, tears, angst and other crap like that which the real life has plenty!

b. Khushi purposely turned a blind eye after the bday wish

c. She was clearly touched by the poolside act but washed rather hosed it down

d. Nani herself told her not to go near Anji but when Nani asked her today to go to Mandir, she said no. She is thinking about Di

e. At the dining table she would have never reacted that way to Nani's food.

f. She clearly liked the sari but expressed otherwise

g. She saw Payash rift

h. Fits in with the ever sadistic tagline nafrat, mohabbat blah blah blah..

i. Gul et. al are tortured souls.

g. If we talk about 360s, the swami track also led to unpleasant ending and separation.

Now the googly here is WWABD (What Would Arnie Baby Do)?

1. If he puts 2 and 2 together and thinks back to the swami days, he can call her bluff and make her stay. To me, this is what culminates the marriage vows, the atoot vishwas, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health till... Obviously, this is what I would like to see happen.

2. Or, She convinces him that he doesn't understand her, she is unhappy and hence she is leaving. He buys into her crap because the guilt runs deeper, also goes with his monologue ("I am sorry Khushi main nay tumhe bohat dukh diye hain"). Deep down he thinks, she is better off without him. Again goes with the sadistic tagline. I clearly do not want this to happen.

I don't think she questions her place in his life. She knows he can keep her and Di at equal par but she doesn't want him to ever get in the position having to choose. This was evident from the bouquet scene as well. To me this is selfish of her. In some cases there is a fine line between selflessness and selfishness. It is like working for a non-profit or an aid organization, you are helping the world BUT you also want to feel better about yourself, justify your existence etc. If CVs really take the sacrificial route, than I have serious concerns because in a way we go back to square one where they both are doing stupid things, not communicating and not showing any growth in their relationship. I want to see a maturity when it comes to tackling issues with their family and the rest of the world. Amongst themselves they should fight and continue to fight, because their nok jhok is what makes them who they are.

Edited by joenet1234 - 11 years ago

Great Episode once again with A wonderful fairytale like start.

I'm doing a different style take because I feel like it. Out of writing practice due to years of writing bland research papers so spare me.

Once upon a time there was Shaytaan who couldn't say happy birthday. 

Sundari, gave him many attempts to say the words but Shaytaan still could not say it.

He brought her expensive gifts, threw her a lavish party but Sundari only wanted Shaytaan to say happy birthday but to do that Shaytaan had to turn into Rajkumar.

Rajkumar, however only appeared when Sundari was unconscious, dead or sleeping.

It was five minutes to midnight and Shaytaan watches a sleeping Sundari.

He shed his Shaytaan appearance and sat down on the bed beside her.

He plucked a red rose from his garden and placed it on her pillow.

Shaytaan had now changed completely into Rajkumar and he said what Sundari had wanted to hear all day. 

"Happy Birthday" and "may you receive all the happiness in the world"... Rajkumar kissed her on the forehead and turned away.

Sundari, however, had heard her Rajkumar.

And there ends my patience and brain cells. I'm going back to my original. Hmmph!🤓

Khushi hears Arnav's HBD but she pretends to sleep away. Arnav walks out.

Next morning, NK appears and questions a very P'od Arnav on how the surprise went. Brilliant bromance between these two. NK was fab with his dialogues..👏

Arnav asks nani to make some aloo thing, because he knows khushi likes aloos.

This scene was a very first in IPK history, we have never seen ASR in such a boyish mode with any of the Raizada's. It was cute.😃

Breakfast time. That chair scene was fab. So very unASRish...😳

Khushi finds out A did the aloos for her and leaves.

So next plan. Gift her a sari.

Unfortunately Di is listening. And Feels left out. Newly made MIL vibes anyone??

Back in the room Khushi ignores Arnav's present which annoys him and the epi end with Arnav shoving the prezzie in Khushi's face...Precap gone with the fairies.🤪

My Jurmana for Doc for not lasting a day without watching SBS. Hope you likes. I couldn't decide who to make the parinda so because I am Gul of my VM's I made both of them parindey, chucked them out the house, brought them back, gave them a milan, then chucked both of them out again and brought them back for a maha milan...Shukriya.

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cejh9u5DCC0[/YOUTUBE]

Edited by ipkbs - 11 years ago

Hi Sari and SG's!

Fantastic post Sari, loved it😃

Super cute episode today; extremely well balanced with a perfect blend of romance, comedy, drama and roothna manana😊. My favorite Jodi today was undoubtedly Naanav-NK, absolutely loved the bromance! While the whole team put up great performances; a special call out to Barun today. The love, longing and guilt in his eyes and voice in his wish to Khushi, the annoyance and irritation in his interactions with NK, the sweet child like request to Nani, eagerness and impatience to see a positive response from Khushi, the care and concern in talking to Anjali; all wonderfully portrayed⭐️⭐️!

Loved the "Happy birthday" scene; beautiful heartwarming scene; loved the heartfelt wish that Khushi gets all the happiness in the world, the rose, the gentle caressing of the strand of hair, the tender forehead kiss, the love, longing and pain all classic Arnav😍. Khushi's rajkumar finally shines through to fulfill her wish and she knows how special she is to him👍🏼.

Absolutely loved the Nanaav-NK bromance; the morning scene, the whole exchange at the breakfast table; these 2 are a riot. NK is Mr. Sunshine; I really hope he continues to stay on in the show; loved his response to when Arnav questions why needs his help; coz he is the kind of hubby that wishes his wife while she is sleeping🤣.

Arnav is leaving no stone unturned to woo back his girl; I loved how he pulled out the chair for her; loved it even more when NK finally sat on it with a big hello to all announcing his arrival😆😆. He is like a lost little boy who is being denied his favorite toy (his wife's acceptance and her smile) but he is determined to get what he wants. I hope Khushi tells him tomorrow that what is really bothering her and that him bringing up the contract has hurt her. He needs to assure her that he did not mean it and I want the promo scene to kind of play out. Both need reassurance from the other regarding the contract and how he wants to make her his forever.

I sympathize with Anjali again today; felt bad for her when she thinks about the creep, his fake promises and his words on wanting to be there for his princess daughter😡. As delusional as she is, it is difficult for any woman to come to terms with the fact that her child may never get to know her dad. She in her mind is slowly beginning to feel abandoned by her dear Chote, her insecurity and fear of being left alone to face life kicking in. But again she chooses to not say anything to either Arnav or Khushi; but is falling deeper in a pit of self pity and depression. The family needs to start talking to her to get her out of her loneliness soon instead of just letting her sit around moping by herself.  

So tomorrow marks the 300^th episode; Congrats to the entire team of IPKKND for a job extremely well done👏👏. All this talk about the rain romance has me excited but I will keep my expectations low; just to ensure that I enjoy whatever is shown and not end up disappointed.

Edited by meens80 - 11 years ago

What do you say about a super cute and impossibly pig-headed couple that are hopelessly in love? Iss pyaar ko kya naam doon indeed!😆

A cute epi as we see more of a beleaguered hubby desperate to please his begum who is refusing to give him the time of the day.

Lovely start to the epi as Arnav finally manages to do something seedha dil se and sure enough it reaches dil tak. A single rose on her pillow, a quietly whispered wish for a lifetime of happiness, gentle tucking of that wayward lock of hair and a lingering forehead kiss. Absolute perfection- Khushi couldn't have asked for anything more and her eyes say it all. Aww you two- sniff!

The NK-Arnav one-sided attempt at bromance is hilarious for ASR's expressions. Kya din aa gaye hain ki the mighty ASR now listens to marital advice from NK- oh the horror! Love makes you do strange things indeed😆

Project placate biwi continues in full earnest as he gets Naani to make poori aloo Khushi's favorite. Loved the Arnav-Nani scene: asking something for himself doesn't come easy to Arnav does it?

Wifey dear is adamant in rejecting all overtures while pati oscillates between righteous indignation and that earnest hopeful look craving some acknowledgement. Not happening buddy. All attempts are summarily rejected but smartly enough a backward glance is bestowed so he knows she has noticed his efforts but is thoroughly pissed off- koi doubt mat rakhna 👍🏼

Gift, cake, surprise, poori aloo everything has been rejected. Nothing like a challenge to get ASR energized as he vows to find something that'll please the Missus.

A cute last scene as he waits for her to see the gift, she sees and ignores it and finally a frustrated ASR shoves it in her face making sure she has no way out.What's the bet this is a full blown tiff waiting to happen?

Khushi- for a newly minted wife you're doing amazingly well in The Art of Marital Disagreements 101👏That said, it'll be helpful for ASR to have some insights into what exactly is bothering you at the mo since it's not the birthday wishes obviously. Poor guy is completely at sea and that mercurial temper won't be reigned in for long..

And onto the other players. For Anjali today was yet another pointer that chottey is making his own duniya where she does not occupy prime place. She continues to show admirable restraint in not burdening him with her sorrows or allegations. Lekin kab tak? One of these days the facade will crumble...

AMP (Akaash, Mami, Payal): a filler track for the trio who desperately need Mamaji to come back and drill some sense into the mommy-son combo. CVs what will it take for Mamaji to appear at the breakfast table- aloo paranthas with Dahi ??I'm sure Naniji will gladly oblige.😆

While all this is going swimmingly, we are still awaiting that promo to play out CVs. Yes yes no expectations ofcourse😉




Edited by purplenpink - 11 years ago