IPKKND Nostalgia:Daily Dose NOTE - Page 30

Originally posted by: JalebiJane

I agree with what you say above. I always say this--and will repeat myself here---Ms Irani is the finest actress working in Indian televsion today. I also believe that the kind of beauty that Ms Irani projected into Khushi came from within her. She embodied the character and to do so, there is some part of her that is Khushi.

Originally posted by: JaiJaiIraniMata

The rain hug is the second scene with rabba ve playing and I love it as much as the first one..and I was so surprised when arnav came and rescued her..did not see it coming at all...and that bit when they break the 'hug' and she looks up to him and he down at her..they had some amazing chemistry.

IPKKND Nostalgia: Episode 025

Type All Night

1. I didn't realize how significant this episode was until I sat down to write this post. Khushi has returned to Shantivan. This time not to sell sarees, but as an employee of ARGroup. It is significant because she becomes privy to the relationship and dynamics of this household. She has entered Arnav's space---his sanctuary---and within one hour and without much speech she upsets his balance. And he has only himself to blame. He invited her there. How interesting it was to watch him pace the floor thinking about how best to trouble Khushi. And the echo of Lavanya's words, "why are you giving this unimportant girl such importance." Why indeed, Mr Raizada?

2. One of the delights of this episode is that Anjali mitigates Arnav's overbearingness. Anjali forces Arnav to behave. No, Chotte! Khushi is not going to the office until she breakfasts with us! I love Anjali's amused smile when there is some question between Khushi and Arnav as to who prevented whom from falling into the pool. And when she tells her, "don't look at him that way." Meaning, don't be intimidated by him. This is the gift of this episode---Khushi has experienced Arnav these past few days; now she experiences Chotte.

3. That she takes his place at the table is a wonderful symbol of how Khushi has entered his home and usurped his role. She has won over with her charm the two people Arnav loves most. A word on that wonderful edit when Khushi discovers that Anjali and Arnav are siblings. Over her right shoulder, Arnav blasts, "Get out!" and over her left is Anjali graciously welcoming her in.

4. Also, it is this episode which launches a recurring theme in the A+K story. It is a theme I particularly love, and one that makes me as an aspiring writer think, "Ah! I wish I had come up with that." I'm referring to how Arnav and Khushi, very early in their relationship begin to keep some of their encounters a secret. They are, in a sense, already behaving as a couple. It adds a kind of illicitness to their relationship. And when they sneeze together they are united because they both know that this is a result of their rain hug, but nobody else does.

5. Shyam is by now probably regretting his carelessness. He should never have obtained a job for Khushi at ARGroup. She has somehow gone from the lowly inventory position to answering to The Man himself. The noose will soon begin to tighten. But he is clearly enamoured with our Girl---and who could blame him. She's so delightful.

By Jalebi Jane

Originally posted by: Anu567

A complete analysis of episode 24, girl. The rain hug was all that and more. From Khushi's side perhaps just an awareness and awakening of some strong passion. From Arnav's a feeling of being completely in a thrall to his emotions for the first time in a long time...he begins to care, of that there is no doubt in this scene. As you said earlier, he turns around to look at her as the entourage of Mr Dutta and the AR team leave the parkade. That is when he must have spotted the imminent danger heading towards an oblivious Khushi...and he jumps in to pull her out of the way...as he will do again...and again...and again...the lovely yoga Rabba vey scene comes to mind now, when she would otherwise have fallen headlong into the pool! Anyway...moving on...

Yes, the scene in the car a truly defining moment. A karmic connection is established. Shyam Jha's lust and his decision to be unfaithful to his wife...love what you say about the Rubicon here...this is the proverbial point of no return as far as he is concerned...his decision of course impacts too many lives and destroys two families...causing Arnav to take all those knee jerk decisions and salvage the situation later on in a rather drastic move.

Best,

Anu

IPKKND Nostalgia: Episode 026

Guesthouse (Maha)

1. Yes, I know what you are thinking, Sisters, that Khushi needs to learn discretion. She needs to hold her tongue. And I do agree. But after watching this episode twice, I feel she is not fully to blame. She is caught in this battle between grandmother and grandson. Nani ought not to have quizzed her about Lavanya. And then it didn't help that Mami ran to Anjali who immediately rang up Arnav. I feel badly for our Heroine's position. In fact, Khushi's position is similar to Anjali's. She too is caught between her nani and her brother.

2. And, yes, Arnav has a right to be angry. He heard from Anjali (who heard from Mami) that Khushi discussed Lavanya with Nani. Good grief! There are so many links on this chain that it's no wonder Khushi's mini error has scaled into a maha incident. Of course, Arnav goes too far. Launching into his usual diatribe on aukaat, class, pedigree etc. etc.

3. Lavanya visits Nani. I can't help but feel sorry for Lavanya. She didn't really stand a chance with Nani, did she? "How quick come the reasons for approving what we like." And how quickly come the reasons to disapprove what we don't want to like.

4. I thought Payal was especially poignant in the scene where she pleads with the AR security guard to provide her with Arnav's phone number. I could feel her powerlessness. Even Buaji is genuinely upset.

5. Buaji is really close to Shyam's truth in that last scene. She notices that he is somehow reluctant to call Raizada House to enquire after Khushi. And she asks him pointedly. But he diverts her. At this point Shyam must be wondering what he's got himself into. Especially when he has no choice but to call Shantivan and Anjali picks up the phone. Yikes!

By Jalebi Jane