Stray Reflections l An Index
Hello! I have written some short pieces on Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon over the last year or so. It may have been a while since we last saw Arnav and Khushi setting our screens alight, but my faraq for them is the hamesha wala sort, a visceral feeling that can't be defined, bas naam kaafi hai for the dhak dhaks to increase with a vengeance. This continued adoration has led to constant refrains of paagal hai from family and friends, sadly without the rider, par cute hai!
What I treasure most though are the lovely friends I have made here over the years, as we indulged in our adoration of all things IPKKND. Everything I have written has been all due to their encouragement and unstinting support. It is that which has given me the courage to put my words out there.
Here, below, are the ones I have posted on IF. In case you would like to read them on my blog, please feel free to message me. The link is also on my profile.
My First Tale:
Link: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/4410678?pn=25
I had written this to thank my dear friends, Jigs (Chokri_ASR) and Choti (chotidesi) both of whom are excellent authors, for a beautiful story they had penned for me, Chalte Chalte. It has a little imagination, a little reality, and a whole lot of love <3
Wistful Reflections:
Link: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/4442153
This was inspired by a story Jigs was writing at that time, Revealed. It was one that touched and moved me in ways I still can't express coherently.
Mere Papad ka Tukda:
Link: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/4496829
This one is about sibling love and what I envisaged of Anjali's and Arnav's childhood to be as they ran free in Sheesh Mahal. At a time when the walls didn't whisper of grief and loss.
The Kindness of Strangers:
Link: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/4598189
This is about Anjali coming to terms with Shyam's duplicity. After finally accepting the truth, I see her bottling up her tears, only allowing a few to seep out in private after the initial shock had subsided. But, bottled up grief tends to find its own way out, and not always when we're ready for it.
For The Love of a Man:
Link: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/4699897
This is about Khushi fangirling over Barun Sobti and desperate to go see his first film on the big screen, with her Laad Governor husband ever ready to indulge her.
A Birthday Tale:
Blog only
Khushi wants to celebrate the birthday of a dear friend and gets in a right tizz while making sure everything is exactly how she would like it to be. Her adoring husband right there to calm her and to help her in her quest.
Poignant Reflections:
Blog only
This is about Arnav and Khushi as parents of the bride. Their fears and hopes and wishes for their daughter as she embraces new relations and sets forth on her own journey.
A Moment out of Time: When I met Barun Sobti
Blog only
This is about the surreal time when I met Barun Sobti at the premiere of his film, Tu Hai Mera Sunday, in London. And had it reaffirmed to me why he deserves every bit of the adoration we have for him.
A Summer's Day:
Link: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/4838488
I wrote this based on a word prompt. Trees, Silence, Hypnotise. The verdant hues of summer gladden the heart, shouldn't they?
Memories:
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Memories are such strange companions, aren’t they? The ones we yearn to envelop ourselves in are always somehow just beyond our grasp. Yet the ones we seek to suppress seem to spring up uninvited, catching us unaware.
Happy Birthday Jignasha! :
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A three year old Khushi captures the hearts of the inhabitants of Shantivan... all except one! Do the passing years change that a little? And what happens when Khushi's parents decide to fix her marriage to a suitor of their choice.
Khayal:
Blog only
Khushi and Payal...The sisters shared a beautiful relationship. This is a small glimpse of Payal's life after she moves to the States, as she reflects on her sister.
To Jignasha, With love:
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Madhumati’s character has been an interesting one. She tended to rush headlong into situations with her heart leading the way. Shades of Khushi I felt. Her larger than life persona was fierce in the protection of her loved ones. I loved the bond of mutual respect she shared with Arnav. So, I thought I’d try and look into her life a little.
Iss Ajeeb Khwaab Ko Kya Naam Doon:
Link: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/5150908
A slightly, okay very!, ajeeb look at Shyamji and the feelings of love that govern his actions ;)
Forever:
Link: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/5161982
This drabble came about when I was wondering what would happen if Arnav did die after being shot in the show. My feelings about Hamesha.
A Basket Full Of Love:
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Arnav is a celebrated basket ball player and Khushi a crazy fan. The jury is still out whether it's basket ball or Arnav who inspired the passion! Written for a dear friend who's basket ball crazy.
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi:
Link: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/155794633
Written for a Valentine "Scribble a Proposal" contest on IF ;)
Collaborations with friends - Fun times, happy times!
Ineffable: Written with Chokri_ASR
Link: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/4518905
When Ek Jashn was announced, giddy with excitement, a few of us went a bit paagal on Twitter and decided to write a few OSs between us. As an ode to the return of this epic jodi, Arnav and Khushi hamesha. This was Jigs and my contribution to kick off the Jashn.
Sanki Pankhis: Written with Chokri_ASR and chotidesi
Link: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/4471827
A Baaraati's (our chat club) Production House was formed with the intention of casting Barun in a film. Members seemed more focused on just meeting him and doing things to him though!
Of Champagne and Chaat: Written with chotidesi
Link: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/4464121
This brought together three sets of Arnavs and Khushis, all from stories written by Chokri_ASR. This was Choti and my tribute to the author in our friend, to celebrate her birthday.
Things That Go Bump in the Night: Written with archana_mh17
Link: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/4579925
While the world pays homage to the fashion designer, ASR, his heart lurches upon spotting a mysterious beauty. Nearly tripping as he walks the ramp, he is saved by ...
Serendipity: Written with Chokri_ASR
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Khushi's dimaag ki batti lights up, leading to a mischievous mission where she meets a man and kuch kuch hota hai ...
oOo
Ishqbaaz Drabbles
The Joker: An Irreverent Daksh Drabble
Link: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/4748887
A rictus grin, malevolent and dastardly plotting, couldn't resist ...
A ShiTia Drabble
Link: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/4761445
A match made in the haute couture salons of Paris ;)
Memoirs of An Oberoi Mobile: A Drabble
Link: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/4792618
The phone has played a starring role in many a scene in Ishqbaaz. Its side of the story needed telling!
An Ode to Svetlana l She walks in beauty
Link: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/4787166
I can hear Lord Byron turning in his grave ;)
oOo
IPKKND 3
A Paean
Link: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/4861752
A poem to welcome the new show, a hello to old friends, a welcome to new ones :)
Advay Ruminates
Link: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/4878045
He needs to get his point across as well in the midst of the ongoing cacophony ;)
The Compelling Barun Sobti
Link: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/4889674
A poem on Advay, in search of the Dev in him. A poem on Barun subsumed in Advay.
oOo
Anupamaa
A Shah Parivaar Drabble l Observations and Ruminations
Link: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/5195251
A fun take on the goings on in the Shah household when the strutting resident peacock is banished.
oOo
Hope the stories make you smile a little, reflect a little, and maybe fall in love with IPK a little more :)
~ Ruchi
PS - I know there's more than IPK here, but, the pehla and akhri pyaar is IPKKND. And will be hamesha <3
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