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Originally posted by: RomComFan

RES... to the bad times before the good, little stolen moments of respite and the delusions of the foolhardy.

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G! looove the collage and your ability to summarize the important points with your post never ceases to amaze me, terrific job. 👏👏👏

It was a good episode to push things along, looks like everything is finally moving at a faster pace #Everything except ISHRA... 😆 I hope that the pace continues on #project out with Shagun. 😳

TBH though the pace of Rinki's marriage/engagement bothers me in that I can't believe that this is acceptable and that it's being presented as a supposed realistic portrayal of the goings on in an urban setting with an educated family... maybe it's just one of those things we have to learn to accept #for the sake of TRPs #Just like Shagun ... *ugh* hope it doesn't drag too long.

The ISHRA moment at the start was so nice. Mr. Malhotra's actions were as expected, in fact I expect more hard balling on his end in this track... I am so with you though @Krishy I don not want to see a broken RKB... I need him to rise like the proverbial phoenix and prove how far he can fly , especially now that he has a supportive and loving partner at his side. 😊 In a way it can be the retelling of Raman's rise to the top as it happened when he was with Shagun, only done right this time. #So many ISHRA moment re-dos #So why not this one too? #RKB reborn part 2 #This time with the right partner at his side

Loved how she knew just what he needed to hear, and gave him whatever she could to help him find his strength strength. He reached for her in that embrace and she freely gave the comfort ... and I loved that she closed her eyes in that hug- not only did she lose herself in that moment and give him the strength he needed but she also took some strength from him... even when he is a little broken an he gives her the strength she needs to be strong for him... *sigh*

Ishita and the ISHRA love story is just as much a legacy as his kids are to RKB- she and her love, confidence and support are also his treasures... and he knows that... GAWD I love these two...

I am really looking forward a proper business rivalry track on our screens once more... Maybe this will finally bring Ashok out of his current comedic stupor as well... I'm suspicious of this 'new job' OLV... somehow I don't think it's all going to be as easy it it seems #I predict some foul business games #But ISHRA will come out of it stronger #So will we

The best thing about this employment track is the hopeful distancing form Shagun hovering at the edge of the Bhalla-Iyer frame. #Please let that day come soon

Her appearance today kind of made me laugh...Plus point- atleast she's no longer hovering at the ISHRA bedroom door anymore... 🤢 ... overstepping your boundaries and that sour look is just inescapable I suppose. #Can't believe she's talking about over confidence🤣 #Does she even listen to her own words? #She's right though 😕#I still don't understand her plan #But surely this will all be Ishu's fault #Hope it isn't a dramatic mandap revelation #Romi to the rescue #Romi's redemption #Can't come fast enough #Sick of Moping Romi #Hope JJ and her devar figure it out soon #Devar - bhabhi fan club

@Becky: As you know, for me the writing was already on the all about this track yesterday... and a mandap revelation would be perfect for Shagun because of what happened at her wedding ... #it's going to backfire on her . Instead of breaking ISHRA up #Just she's going to bring them together. #ISHRA re- wedding #Think positive, be positive ...funny thing is this my first Desi serial ever #Guess I'm a fast learner #Or my psychic powers are on point #Believe what you want...🤣

Also loved the glimpse of Raman the overprotective brother again.. such an endearing aspect of his personality and I am loving the glimpses... Can you imagine what's going to happen when the truth comes out? #NRI groom better run #And maybe Pammi aunty too #Return of the real RKB #Can't wait #Ladies grab your popcorns

On that note did anyone notice the short time groom was matching Rinki?🤢

#No!😡 #I don't like it

PS: @Becky: What did I tell you about #the groom who's name we need not remember #he wont be in Bhalla anyway #How come my psychic powers only work on YHM ?😒 #must learn to hone them for my own selfish good 🤣 #If this much seems to be true what's the harm in hoping the rest will be too? #ISHRA re-wedding #RKB's 'first happy wedding' #What's wrong with hoping #Hope is free #Would count the days if I could

PPS: Did I miss the moment Toshi officially switched sides from Shagun? I thought that was the plan? When did the plan change? #switched sides only for the running track#I guess I understand # we could have alt east got a good confrontation out of the revelation *sigh*#CVs and their lack of continuity

Originally posted by: beckysharp

Loved loved IshRa scene in the car.. Raman has finally found someone who will stand shoulder to shoulder with him !!! Support him and love him for who he is !!!! Ishita does not need any material things from him !!! I loved the way Ishita built his confidence n encouraged him not to give up hope.. gave him moral support... They really do understand each other perfectly..

As Anu rightly pointed out Ishita might get blamed for the Rinki debacle.. I just hope Romi stands by her.. n helps her out !!

Shaggy all over our screens next week onwards 🤢🤢 what exactly is her plan is beyond me !!!!

Just hope it is not dragged for long !!!

As an aside @ krishy n @shadeslayer caught up with sarabhai vs sarabhai today.. n fell off my chair laughing.. it is a brilliant series.. thank you for pointing me towards it.. what amazing characterization !!!

Beautiful Collage Gan ! I decide if i should watch or skip an episode is after your post . They are giving
Way too much screen space to Shagun her acting capabilities as far as I m concerned is getting from
Bad to worse . But enjoy her Sarees . I m just wondering if Raman n Ishita will ever graduate from side hugs to real romance within the 4 walks in there matrimonial room ? I knew Nikhil was a no 1 crook
From the first look but how can they blame Ishita for the bad decision and rushing that girl . Lesson to learn here I guess is in order to safeguard your self from 1 kids mistake you are unknowingly getting another child into a bigger mess . #Romi should triump and I want #Rinky & #Mihir together . #Mihika does not deserve #Mihir . ( said it wz a risk of getting stoned by other viewers )
Just love the change in Adi I hope it's a permanent change .

Finally updated page 1 with some ramblings! 😊

Originally posted by: maaloo

Was out of it for almost a week or more now.. thanks to asli duniya taking over.. couldnt catch the episodes., but for odd Ishra scenes here and there and hence stayed away from the thread .. 'cos I had nothing to comment on the episodes as a whole. Finally caught up with all the happenings.. and by God.. looks like things are back on track.

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Looks like Shagun is back.. and right on time, so am I.. yeh hai mohabbatein folks.. 😆

Still don't understand Shag's thinking.. does she really think that getting Ishita out of Raman's life means an automatic entry for her? And what happened to the Naari-shakti plans? Was it limited to just winning a friggin' school race? Or getting shagun out of the house? C'mon CVs you cannot have such short-sighted plans.. but then that has been an issue always.. not ending a track logically .. just to shove the problem under the carpet so that it can raise its ugly head over and over again.. Ah.. the ways of the Indian-soap land!!

And Ishra..please public mein math chipko.. bedroom mein tho chipko.. satvik romance can take the next step.. aaj kal we dont even get to see finger-cheek kisses.

I feel that somewhere the CVs have got the idea that Raman's one-liners and their nok-jhok = intimacy in Ishra land. I wish we could have a week of some normal life instead of jumping from one issue to another without a break. 😕

Phir bhi koi nahi. .. as long as they dont part ways with logic, I am a happy camper.. 😊

I so love reading your posts buddy.

@Anu, unbelievable this is your first desi soap... You predict like a veteran !!!! This is my first desi soap too !! I don't watch them as I don't relate to them at all.. the OTT drama. Goody two shoes characters and then OTT negative characters !!! Plus the costumes put me off .. heavy sarees, makeup jewelry .. ugh... I too wear strapless, backless n various kinds of western outfits for functions but not on daily basis !!! Just can't relate to shaggy n her hardly there blouses !!!

Originally posted by: beckysharp

@Anu, unbelievable this is your first desi soap... You predict like a veteran !!!! This is my first desi soap too !! I don't watch them as I don't relate to them at all.. the OTT drama. Goody two shoes characters and then OTT negative characters !!! Plus the costumes put me off .. heavy sarees, makeup jewelry .. ugh... I too wear strapless, backless n various kinds of western outfits for functions but not on daily basis !!! Just can't relate to shaggy n her hardly there blouses !!!

@V, darling all the best ! What is it with office politics !!!! can so totally relate to it darling.. a big comforting hug !!!

@Gan,.hope you are feeling better n glad to hear doc is on the mend.. happy Sunday all.. India vs S Africa match on ! Hope we win n break the jinx !!!

It occurred to me that lines about time and how there are good and bad times kept getting repeated by RKB &JKR these past too days... #Another indication of the new job leading to a not so good point? #Re-emergence of RKB 2.0 #This time with the right partner

As well, when you think about Shagun's accusations today about how the Bhallas will throw Ishita out because of her mistake in properly investigating the NRI guy and Ishu's response that even if she makes a mistake her family would forgive/support/understand it can be seen as a re-do of all the times Ishita was initially harshly treated for her well intentioned errors in judgement. With the new status change in their relationship, perhaps this will show a different way in which the accusations about her poor JJ skills will be handled? #Only have hope in RKB #Not sure about his mother's reaction to same😕 Regardless, I hope that when Shagun does drop her bomb and turn the blame on Ishita, Romi blurts out the truth of Shagun's involvement in his crime so and we finally get the long awaited glorious eviction of Shagun Aurora. #Get her out #Not one minute longer #Enough is enough

Question:
I understand that maybe Raman figured out that Ishita paid for Adhi's fees but how come he himself is never shown wondering what happened to the check he gave her when Adhi questioned the same to Shagun? Especially with the upcoming financial constraints shouldn't that be something concerning? Will he ever have the money talk with his Ex? Is that what will get the ball rolling on her looking for an escape route ? #Team SHARAJ

I wonder about what Shagun's reaction will be to realizing Ishita controls Shagun's purse strings? #Kinda want to see that🤣

@Becky: Yep, this is my first Desi soap... my accuracy of prediction maybe has to do with how closely I watch the show #I am a details girl #Once you see the pattern it's hard not to #But that doesn't stop me from watching #So who's the real fool? 😆 I resisted so far mainly because I don't know Hindi, the OTT facial expressions made me laugh and for whatever reason i just couldn't relate to anything... and also because I was so obsessed with a US soap when I was younger I just didn't want to get so crazy about another one...#Look what happened #But I just couldn't resist you are so on point about the clothes- the uniqueness of the clothes just wears off since she always has them on...plus I just don't think it's as comfortable as Ishita's everyday wear either... Shagun always looks like she's going to some sort of event- too much.

@Maaloo: Yes I had a Shagun expulsion count (up?) ... then looking at the passing days and her apparent permanent place in front of any Bhalla-Iyer dining table with an apple and a knife just saddened me .. so I stopped. Shall I continue once more? Thanks for the clarification about the marriage thing. I can appreciate the arranged marriage concept but the short timeline just is so scary to me. I can't even imagine the amount of trust that would be involved... #I have trust issues

@Krishy: Love your post, especially the list of things that should be resolved and everyone that's been sacrificed at the alter of Shagun.#The CVs love affair with her has a big price #Wonder if they see it yet #Wonder how they will resolve it... So glad to hear Param will be back...#One more sign of Shagun's upcoming expulsion. As to your point about their relationship status... I wouldn't surprised to find out they had chastity belts at this point. 😉 #I'm not a despo #But this show makes me sound like one😳

Originally posted by: beckysharp

@Anu, unbelievable this is your first desi soap... You predict like a veteran !!!! This is my first desi soap too !! I don't watch them as I don't relate to them at all.. the OTT drama. Goody two shoes characters and then OTT negative characters !!! Plus the costumes put me off .. heavy sarees, makeup jewelry .. ugh... I too wear strapless, backless n various kinds of western outfits for functions but not on daily basis !!! Just can't relate to shaggy n her hardly there blouses !!!

@V, darling all the best ! What is it with office politics !!!! can so totally relate to it darling.. a big comforting hug !!!

@Gan,.hope you are feeling better n glad to hear doc is on the mend.. happy Sunday all.. India vs S Africa match on ! Hope we win n break the jinx !!!

Originally posted by: Veeann

Aaaw G, that pic. So sweet. Oh my sweety Puttar, thank God he no longer has to shoulder his burdens alone.

You know Gan, I can understand Puttars frustrations, since I am in the same boat myself, sort of. I am very senior in my field but can't handle my boss who plays dirty office politics. So I have decided to leave and have given myself 6 months to find something new, but I am having daily panics about managing until I find something else. And it's just the start of the journey for me too. But I am now thinking of doing my own thing and setting up on my own, so no more Bloody Employee as Puttar says. Hopefully Puttar does the same. Very realistic issue for YHM to tackle. As a woman with no kids, I could already relate to YHM. Now I can relate more 😃

And thanks for clearing up what Lodhi Garden is. Saved me from googling 😆