Raghav Rao - Don with a heart.

Hello everyone,

So I've just been seeing some remarks on insta about how Raghav's heart is in the right place because he was concerned about Abhishek more than his diamonds. While I do agree that he was concerned, I need to share my two cents here because I think that there is a general misconception and need to glorify a gangster.

I love RR's character because it's a layered character and I enjoy watching him on screen. It's the same way I also enjoy watching The Godfather. But, let's not get carried away by what we watch on screen.

Raghav's care is genuine. But is it enough?

Raghav cares about his employees. Is it enough?

Raghav cares more about Abhishek and not his diamonds. The fact that we're even comparing a human life to that of precious gems is already saying that this is a bit thorny.

Caring is not enough, if it is not backed by actions that align with that care.

The fact remains that Raghav's business is dangerous, and he consciously employs young, needy boys to do this dirty job. He hides behind several layers. His care cannot absolve him of the risk he is directly putting onto young boys. End of the day, Raghav remains a criminal and Abhishek's death is on him. I know fans of RR love him, I love him too, but you just can't ignore the fact that he is a Don. For audience, especially the younger ones, they can't draw a line between the character and actor so if they love Sai, they love RR with their eyes closed and just can't accept the fact that he is wrong. The character is guilty.

Like I said, it doesn't matter if he mends his criminal ways, that is not the point. To love a character does not mean that he/she must be righteous. No, that is not the point.

The point here is to draw the line between RR and the actor playing RR. I also adore SAI but he's not RR, so it baffles me that so many people on insta are hating the inspector because she's honest. Isn't that what we want in our lives? An honest officer? I can't also wrap my head around the fact that so many people are unhappy because they think that Pallavi will blame Raghav for Abhisheks death. Who else will she blame? Abhishek died because he did this dirty job for Raghav. Raghav knew that Abhishek is still very new in this trade. He also saw that Abhishek got carried away by the money and was ready to "die". Raghav told him to not talk about death and he should save himself. It's not enough just to say it. He also saw that Abhishek was sweating when he saw the ACP. He could have halted the delivery, knowing that they're under the scanner. He did nothing of this sort, so yes, this death is on Raghav and Pallavi will not be wrong to blame him and his ways.

End of my little rant.

Let me try to bring a different perspective here. Again, this thought has been playing on my mind and I'm totally conflicted about this situation and who is the party to be blamed. My comment under comes from lots of discussion and debates with my friends and also the members of this forum.

1. Raghav

Raghav is the guy who is responsible to recruit/ induct a young chap to carry on the shady business. From his conversation with Farhad we know that they have never had this situation of death happen in the past. They have always been careful.

When Raghav realised that it was risky to take the consignment, he clearly told Farhad to ask the boys to lay low for sometime. Farhad tried to call this guy but he wasn't reachable because his cell battery died. He also sent Farhad to check up on him. When Raghav realised what happened, he asked Farhad to get the best treatment at the hospital and enough financial stability for his family so that they are self sufficient. He was clear that he will not be able to get the life back but doing what he can to compensate.

If you recollect the conversation in the den, Raghav was clear that Abhishek needs to leave the diamonds and care for his life. The diamonds aren't that important.

Now coming to this business, customs evasion is something that is done by all businessmen. It is not something that is unheard of. It is usually safe and not this risky. I don't think anyone realised that the repercussion would be this severe.

2. Abhishek

This guy is an adult who got into this shady work for money. It was clear that he wanted a better lifestyle and money and found an easy way to make it. He knew the risks involved and still went ahead with this job.

Despite Raghav's warning he ran from the police instead of surrendering. Hence, to put the blame entirely on Raghav isn't correct. Despite being warned if I do something which gets me killed, I'm equally to be blamed.

3. The ACP

I'm coming last to her is because she is the most guilty party. She got a tip off of a smuggling happening and she chased Abhishek. She didn't know for sure he had the diamonds. She did not have a shoot at sight order to do an encounter. She didn't use the gun on his leg to stop him from running but consciously shot him on his back.

Aabhishek didn't hold a hostage or didn't fire back at the police that justified the ACP shooting him in return. There are protocols to be followed. The death is clearly on her head more than the first 2 because she can't on her own declare anyone a criminal and execute justice. There is a court of law and the punishment needs to commensurate with the crime involved. He didn't deserve to die. This death is on the ACP who didn't even have remorse for taking the life of a young boy.

I am not saying that Raghav is not guilty here. He is, but so are the other 2. The ACP is at the biggest fault.

It is not right to pin this entirely on Raghav. The makers will leave room for him to redeem himself, otherwise knowing Pallavi, she won't be able to forgive him. He needs to mend his ways because it is risky when a life is gone. This is a very interesting track and I'm super excited.

I've loved all your points here and agree to most of them. Yes, customs evasion is really not this risky and all businessmen do it all over the world.

Raghav's heart is in the right place, his care is genuine, I also agree. But at the end of the day, there's a death on him because of his shady ways. That's something I cannot look past.

The ACP, as honest as she is, got carried away in trying to prove herself. She needs to be suspended and held accountable. No one shoots in a civilian area. Pallavi was standing there, the ACP could have shot an innocent person.

Abhishek - Yes, an adult, lured by money. He's not even that old, probably Nikhil's age and under immense monetary pressure. He took up this offer because of his financial circumstances. A lot of young people do this. We say they're adults and know what they're getting into, and I totally get it. But the lure of money by rich people - this can't be overlooked. They can't just can't be scot free, at least not completely.

So, Abhishek's death is on Raghav and the ACP, both. But Raghav is not innocent in this matter, in spite of his genuine care and affection.

Also, in the den, he asked Farhad to keep his boys low, but then he handed Abhishek the diamonds and told him that Farhad will tell him the place and location. A bit contradictory to his care.

Originally posted by: joliefemme

Let me try to bring a different perspective here. Again, this thought has been playing on my mind and I'm totally conflicted about this situation and who is the party to be blamed. My comment under comes from lots of discussion and debates with my friends and also the members of this forum.

1. Raghav

Raghav is the guy who is responsible to recruit/ induct a young chap to carry on the shady business. From his conversation with Farhad we know that they have never had this situation of death happen in the past. They have always been careful.

When Raghav realised that it was risky to take the consignment, he clearly told Farhad to ask the boys to lay low for sometime. Farhad tried to call this guy but he wasn't reachable because his cell battery died. He also sent Farhad to check up on him. When Raghav realised what happened, he asked Farhad to get the best treatment at the hospital and enough financial stability for his family so that they are self sufficient. He was clear that he will not be able to get the life back but doing what he can to compensate.

If you recollect the conversation in the den, Raghav was clear that Abhishek needs to leave the diamonds and care for his life. The diamonds aren't that important.

Now coming to this business, customs evasion is something that is done by all businessmen. It is not something that is unheard of. It is usually safe and not this risky. I don't think anyone realised that the repercussion would be this severe.

2. Abhishek

This guy is an adult who got into this shady work for money. It was clear that he wanted a better lifestyle and money and found an easy way to make it. He knew the risks involved and still went ahead with this job.

Despite Raghav's warning he ran from the police instead of surrendering. Hence, to put the blame entirely on Raghav isn't correct. Despite being warned if I do something which gets me killed, I'm equally to be blamed.

3. The ACP

I'm coming last to her is because she is the most guilty party. She got a tip off of a smuggling happening and she chased Abhishek. She didn't know for sure he had the diamonds. She did not have a shoot at sight order to do an encounter. She didn't use the gun on his leg to stop him from running but consciously shot him on his back.

Aabhishek didn't hold a hostage or didn't fire back at the police that justified the ACP shooting him in return. There are protocols to be followed. The death is clearly on her head more than the first 2 because she can't on her own declare anyone a criminal and execute justice. There is a court of law and the punishment needs to commensurate with the crime involved. He didn't deserve to die. This death is on the ACP who didn't even have remorse for taking the life of a young boy.

I am not saying that Raghav is not guilty here. He is, but so are the other 2. The ACP is at the biggest fault.

It is not right to pin this entirely on Raghav. The makers will leave room for him to redeem himself, otherwise knowing Pallavi, she won't be able to forgive him. He needs to mend his ways because it is risky when a life is gone. This is a very interesting track and I'm super excited.

Originally posted by: Viewpoint

Hello everyone,

So I've just been seeing some remarks on insta about how Raghav's heart is in the right place because he was concerned about Abhishek more than his diamonds. While I do agree that he was concerned, I need to share my two cents here because I think that there is a general misconception and need to glorify a gangster.

I love RR's character because it's a layered character and I enjoy watching him on screen. It's the same way I also enjoy watching The Godfather. But, let's not get carried away by what we watch on screen.

Raghav's care is genuine. But is it enough?

Raghav cares about his employees. Is it enough?

Raghav cares more about Abhishek and not his diamonds. The fact that we're even comparing a human life to that of precious gems is already saying that this is a bit thorny.

Caring is not enough, if it is not backed by actions that align with that care.

The fact remains that Raghav's business is dangerous, and he consciously employs young, needy boys to do this dirty job. He hides behind several layers. His care cannot absolve him of the risk he is directly putting onto young boys. End of the day, Raghav remains a criminal and Abhishek's death is on him. I know fans of RR love him, I love him too, but you just can't ignore the fact that he is a Don. For audience, especially the younger ones, they can't draw a line between the character and actor so if they love Sai, they love RR with their eyes closed and just can't accept the fact that he is wrong. The character is guilty.

Like I said, it doesn't matter if he mends his criminal ways, that is not the point. To love a character does not mean that he/she must be righteous. No, that is not the point.

The point here is to draw the line between RR and the actor playing RR. I also adore SAI but he's not RR, so it baffles me that so many people on insta are hating the inspector because she's honest. Isn't that what we want in our lives? An honest officer? I can't also wrap my head around the fact that so many people are unhappy because they think that Pallavi will blame Raghav for Abhisheks death. Who else will she blame? Abhishek died because he did this dirty job for Raghav. Raghav knew that Abhishek is still very new in this trade. He also saw that Abhishek got carried away by the money and was ready to "die". Raghav told him to not talk about death and he should save himself. It's not enough just to say it. He also saw that Abhishek was sweating when he saw the ACP. He could have halted the delivery, knowing that they're under the scanner. He did nothing of this sort, so yes, this death is on Raghav and Pallavi will not be wrong to blame him and his ways.

End of my little rant.

I feel the hate for ACP is more coz she shot Abishek for no rhyme and reason..rightly so, her actions were deplorable..she had no authority to shoot anyone based on suspicion that too an unarmed suspect…

I agree…Raghav is accountable for what has happened to Abishek…

But what I am curios to know is how are they going to link smuggled Diamonds with Raghav…even if they find the diamonds at DSE how are they going to prove those were the same that Abishek carried…with Abishek dead unless Raghav confesses no way they will be able to link…

Off the topic Shivi looked very pretty today…hope she uploads a pic in this saree in her insta…Sai Shivi and Amma nailed their emotions today..Shivi was top notch…

Nobody is glorifying a gangster here.

Pallavi who preaches about morals, ethics and values supports her Aai who hid a murderer and that too Devyani is her so called "best friend". If Raghav is wrong then Aai is wrong as well.

Most of us here are pissed off with Pallavi's double standards. Why is Raghav blamed for each and everything here!?

agree with you on each and every point , the ACP cannot shoot a person on suspicion , it is an encounter killing ,

The ACP needs to be suspended because she acted irresponsibly in her quest to pin down Raghav. But the hate on insta has been since she was introduced, calling her all names because she challenged Raghav. These are pages run by young people, hence the post of being able to differentiate between the character and the actor and not glorify a gangster just coz the actor is so nice.

I don't know how they'll link it. I think pallu will catch it with the design of the bag. Remember she's seen these bags before? She was also going to design some for Jayati Jewels.

Shivangi is so BEAUTIFUL!!!

Originally posted by: Anu1975

I feel the hate for ACP is more coz she shot Abishek for no rhyme and reason..rightly so, her actions were deplorable..she had no authority to shoot anyone based on suspicion that too an unarmed suspect…

I agree…Raghav is accountable for has happened to Abishek…

But what I am curios to know is how are they going to link smuggled Diamonds with Raghav…even if they find the diamonds at DSE how are they going to prove those were the same that Abishek carried…unless with Abishek dead unless Raghav confess no way they will be able to link…

Off the topic Shivi looked very pretty today…hope she uploads a pic in this saree in her insta…Sai Shivi and Amma nailed their emotions today..Shivi was top notch…

Pallavi's character has been inconsistent througHout, I'm even done trying to see what she wants.

Clarification - Glorification is on insta not on IF. Some of the posts are baffling.

Pallavi's double standards - this I completely agree with. Let's see how she handles all this and someone needs to tell her that she has double standards. Maybe Raghav? But her double standards have nothing to do with the fact that Raghav is a criminal.

Originally posted by: chokri

Nobody is glorifying a gangster here.

Pallavi who preaches about morals, ethics and values supports her Aai who hid a murderer and that too Devyani is her so called "best friend". If Raghav is wrong then Aai is wrong as well.

Most of us here are pissed off with Pallavi's double standards. Why is Raghav blamed for each and everything here!?

Raghav is/was shown as a don or criminal or whatever from the beginning of the show itself its only Pallavi who is shown as a clown jumping here and there with no consistency.

Originally posted by: Viewpoint

I've loved all your points here and agree to most of them. Yes, customs evasion is really not this risky and all businessmen do it all over the world.

Raghav's heart is in the right place, his care is genuine, I also agree. But at the end of the day, there's a death on him because of his shady ways. That's something I cannot look past.

The ACP, as honest as she is, got carried away in trying to prove herself. She needs to be suspended and held accountable. No one shoots in a civilian area. Pallavi was standing there, the ACP could have shot an innocent person.

Abhishek - Yes, an adult, lured by money. He's not even that old, probably Nikhil's age and under immense monetary pressure. He took up this offer because of his financial circumstances. A lot of young people do this. We say they're adults and know what they're getting into, and I totally get it. But the lure of money by rich people - this can't be overlooked. They can't just can't be scot free, at least not completely.

So, Abhishek's death is on Raghav and the ACP, both. But Raghav is not innocent in this matter, in spite of his genuine care and affection.

Also, in the den, he asked Farhad to keep his boys low, but then he handed Abhishek the diamonds and told him that Farhad will tell him the place and location. A bit contradictory to his care.

@bold when did this happen?

I'm not saying Raghav is entirely faultless but the biggest fault is the ACP..she can't go shooting people like a mad woman. His business otherwise is not as risky.

Also, just coz you are poor a crime cant be justified. If a person is given some money to kill another person, he does it because he's poor, that doesn't mean he's not a criminal na? It is understandable not justified. Even if a rich person gives me money to shoot someone, I pull the trigger so I can't be not held accountable. Raghav is less guilty here because the choices made by Abhishek to run and not surrender and the ACP to shoot to kill caused this murder.

Raghav's hands have blood too but he's not directly responsible. I am still conflicted and intrigued as to how they will give him a clean chit.