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The title couldn't fit in the subject folder. This list is the Top Five Most Hurtful Things Arnav Says To Khushi That He Regrets Almost Instantly.
As we all know, ASR has quite the temper. And when is angry he stops thinking (as Khushi pointed out to him multiple times) and ends up saying terrible terrible things.
And Arnav says a lot of hurtful things to Khushi. A LOT. Mostly about her 'aukaat', 'hasiyat', 'middle class mentality', and how she is scheming gold digger hunting for rich men. In the beginning, he could care less about what she thinks, but with time whenever he yells at her, if there is even a hint of tears in her eyes, he regrets it almost immediately (you can tell by the way he closes his eyes when she's out of the frame).
Of course, his biggest fault is believing that she had an affair with Shyam, and treating her like shit because of it. We all know he regrets that, and apologized- but since that is a HUGGEEE chunk of the IPKKND plot, it won't be included on this list. These are some of the most awful things he said to her in anger, which he regrets almost immediately.
(I must say though- most of the time- Khushi provokes him into saying something awful. She should leave him alone when he tells her to, instead of getting involved).
5. "Ek Tho Mein Tumhare Aur Tumhare Family Ke Saat Is Ghatiya Ghar Mein"
[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtg-2bclZHg[/YOUTUBE]
This may not strike as a powerful scene to most people compared to some of the other things ASR said to Khushi, but it definitely struck a cord with me because it was no longer about Khushi- his barb now involved her family too. This was a very very low blow, not only because her family was going out of their way to make him feel at home, but because he knows how much family means to Khushi and she has NEVER said anything remotely hurtful about his family even if they (mami) deserved it.
Nevertheless, he regrets it almost immediately after it leaves his mouth, but the damage was done. Granted, he didn't mean it as anything against her family- he respects all of them, he was not used to the middle class style, but still the comment was very crass.
Luckily, Mrs. ASR is not the type to keep grudges, so a couple packets of gol gappas did the trick to make her forgive and forget.
4. "Tumhara Rishta Tutkar...Let Me Think Ek Hafta Bhi Nahi Hua"
[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfOsqc5wuJI[/YOUTUBE]
Oh Arnav. I know you are jealous, but why so spiteful?! He can't stand the fact that Khushi and NK get along so well even though they met less than 24 hours ago. Plus, she brought the spark to his dull party. Obviously, he's pissed. So he does what he does best- hurt her by reminding her of her disastrous engagement on such a good occasion.
This time Khushi gives as good as she gets, and reminds him of his own broken engagement. By this point, she is used to his taunts and bitter words, so she tries to move on.
3. [TIE] "Gift Nahi, Tho Tip Samaj Ke Lelo" and "You Don't Even Exist For Me" rant
Ok I couldn't choose between these two scenes. They are both powerful, cruel, and occur almost consecutively.
[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZAUYCMdXTE[/YOUTUBE]
The first scene is absolutely malicious. He was on a roll with his jibes ever since he found out she was engaged. As is always the case, he was mesmerized when he saw her in the red lehenga, but got offended that she moved back when reached her. So, once again, he mocks her middle-class stature, and offers to pay for it for her matchmaking services.
His regret in the scene following this one, where Khushi says its better to live in a dreamworld because in reality there is only heartbreak, is so so so beautiful. Barun, your eyes, man...what eyes. He is shattered along with her.
[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8m5jKfwDTQ[/YOUTUBE]
Listen to the rant. It is filled with vile, hurtful, malignant words. I'm surprised Khushi didn't break down crying. Ironically, only a few minutes prior to this scene, he was reprimanding himself for constantly hurting her and bringing tears to his eyes, and saying how he won't do it anymore. So much for that promise.
Of course, he regrets it when she has tears in her eyes. The most significant action in this scene is when Khushi closes the door as he tries to apologize. It shows that she has reached her limit and despite her feelings she will no longer reach out for him. Thankfully, he indirectly apologizes to her. (Although, he really should've done more).
2. "Yeh Mat Samaj Na Ke Ek Ameer Aadmi Tumhare Payal Ko Aapne Seenepe Laga Ke Beta Hai"
[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOmOqMVBE_E[/YOUTUBE]
How many of you wanted to slap Arnav after this scene? Don't get me wrong, I love this man, but this scene made me so angry. He was the one that not only returned her payal, but tied it around her leg, he couldn't control himself and tried to kiss her, but then acts as if it he could care less about her payal and her.
The poor girl was so vulnerable- she was an open book, almost convinced that he felt something for her, and he shattered her feelings in moments. Everything that led up to the almost kiss, all his actions, he fueled her hopes and took her to cloud nine, only to drop her in an instant.
So he was pissed at his loss of self- control, and her reaction to his engagement announcement, but that gave him no right to do what he did. The Tu Hi Bata Mere Maula that follows this scene is heartbreaking. He is pissed at himself for hurting her so badly- she was crying freely when he left, and Khushi- someone give that girl a hug.
1. "Tum Meri Zindagi Mein Aayi Kyon...Yeh Sab Tumhari Waja Se Hua!"
[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9CK1JU3cts[/YOUTUBE]
Are you f-ing kidding me? Arnav and his beloved Di would have been dead if not for Khushi. I get it that he was extremely scared and angry when he said these words, but still. NO BLOODY EXCUSE! And while we are on the topic, Shyam would never have seen or known Khushi if Arnav hadn't publicized her face on the news. So technically, it was his fault.
Instead of begging her to forgive him for doubting her, he was further accusing her of things that were not her fault. No wonder Khushi left- she was willing to put all his accusations behind her and move on with him, but here they go again. I still think she should have made him suffer more so he could see her worth, but she is a better person than me.
He asks her to forgive him, and that he didn't mean it, but no. Just no.
Notable Mentions
- Making her go to the guest house?
- Locked in the room at office and she cries
- Leaving her in the middle of the road on Janmastami
- Arnav yells at Khushi during his parents' death ceremony: I wanted to include this scene because it was so powerful (especially when Khushi goes into her background and Arnav apologizes) but he didn't yell at her intentionally so I didn't.
- When Khushi goes to his office to patch up his relationship with Lavanya
- When he leaves her in the open room during their nanital trip
- The entire farq-a-thon (when Arnav finds out about K's engagement and mocks her with 'I hope tumhe koi farq nahi padta')
- 1st Suhagraat
- Post Heer-Ranjha
- When he says he hates living in the same room as her and can't kick her out.
- When Shyam comes back and he says he shouldn't let anyone get too close b/c they break your trust.
As usual, I'm open for your suggestions!
Edit: I agree with everyone suggesting that the scene where Arnav calls Khushi characterless and brings her real parents into it should be added here. It is probably one of the most hurtful things he's ever said. But when I made this list, I was thinking about things he said that he wanted to take back almost as soon as those words left his mouth. But- that scene he meant every word of what he said, and it's only after he comes to know of the truth that he regrets it. I included that scene in the Top 5 Best Fights, for that reason only. But, I still appreciate all you mentioning that scene. In fact, if I made this list just for the Top 5 most hurtful things he said- I would include all the times he said 'kisi aur ke saat ghar basa liya kya?', 'girna tho tumhari fitrat mein hain', 'joot bholna aur dhoka dehan tho tumhari khoon mein hai', '6 mehine..jaha tum saans logi waha mein bhi...disgusting' etc in the list.
Sigh...it's so pathetic that I've almost memorized this entire serial line by line. Once I finish all my Top 5s I'm going to work on getting a life.
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