Raghav Rao - Don with a heart. - Page 3

Lovely post!

Bold - this is the same question I have, especially after seeing the parallel drawn on Insta on Sai's story. It got me thinking, is Raghav treading on the same path as KR? I fear that the answer is yes. KR did not kill Raghav's dad and brother directly but his deeds left them to die at the hands of an angry mob. When Raghav's back story was revealed, we all hated KR and blamed him for Raghav's miseries and taking advantage of a young boy who was too naive to understand the implications of this trade.

Abhishek is older - probably 20?

The ACP pulled the trigger and killed this young boy. She should resign immediately or be put under suspension. Cops just cant go around killing people. It's police brutality. But what led to this mess? Raghav's ways. This has to be a wake up call. I'm not really bothered about evading customs duty, but the men employed, mostly young boys....that makes me think hard. Raghav was in a similar situation years ago. Of all people, he should know that young boys should not be part of this dirty game.

Originally posted by: inlieu

Raghav has always been a criminal and this was never hidden from us. He wasn't seen as a don for nothing. We saw his harsh ways from day one and we knew that there was a lot more than met the eye. The lion track and his clarification about what exactly he's involved in was again a subtle reminder that while he may not be into murder and extortion (or maybe he is but we don't know at this point), he's still involved in illegal activities. Even when the customs officer was angry with him after the temple incident, Farhad had told him to stop illegal activities because they'd earned enough money, more than Raghav could probably spend in his lifetime. His answer was that it was his junoon, and we know where that junoon comes from.

Because he fell in love and got involved in family drama, the risky side of his business was out of focus. Now that it's back in focus a lot of people are struggling to reconcile his shady side with his loverboy side. This is because of the way Raghav's redemption and his soppy side has been at the forefront for a while now.

When I think back to how I felt in the beginning of the show, I honestly never expected Raghav in love to be the way they showed him to be. I understand that when it comes to his loved ones, he shows this gentle side (except with Keerti, maybe) but his tough personality seemed to disappear on and off, which never sat well with me.

It's not the softness that's the problem but it's the complete change in attitude that people struggle to reconcile.

I am probably not using the right words to explain my thoughts. Raghav's too complex for me to describe at this point anyway.
The question I'll ask now is, in a bid to be different from Krishna Rao, is Raghav in fact becoming like him? Krishna Rao may not have directly wanted to get Raghav's family members killed but his actions and decisions eventually led to that outcome. I see some parallels with Abhishek's situation.

As for Raghav's business being risky for young boys, yes he is responsible but only up to an extent. As an employer he doesn't get emotionally involved and this is the first time he's met one of these couriers in person, right? I know it's for the drama quotient and to set the stage for upcoming events. In the past, it was always through Harish or Farhad that these couriers were recruited, Raghav never met them and they never knew they were working for him. I personally find Abhishek being in the den, Raghav meeting him, etc. all very contrived just to move the story forward, but fine, whatever.

Unless Raghav was stealing from other dons, who would want to kill his couriers, he has never expected any of his couriers to die because of the smuggling. He has been evading the law and at most expected a jail sentence for them or himself. None of his couriers have ever been arrested, except Nikhil, and that too was his own doing.

Abhishek has been a greedy guy from day 1, he's the one who wanted Nikhil to ask Pallavi for a new phone, introduced Nikhil to shady people and he knew the risks involved. He didn't follow Raghav's orders and throwing the diamonds in DSE instead of on the highway, etc. was again all contrived just for Pallavi to find out. He shouldn't have run from the police even after being warned that he'd be shot.

The ACP is not above board and Raghav's challenge hurt her pride. There is no justification whatsoever for shooting Abhishek the way she did and where she did. Her seniors were right to reprimand her for it. She's bound to do more reckless things in the next 24 hours just to get back at Raghav. I understand she wants to bring him to heel. Even if she told him that she was keeping an eye on all jewelers, Raghav seems to be her primary target (probably after being tipped off by Sunny) and she won't stop at anything to get hold of him. Abhishek's death should get the ACP stripped of her job.

In terms of the actual death of Abhishek, it's all on the ACP. In terms of putting him on the ACP's radar, that's both on Abhishek and Raghav to an extent. This death should be a wake up call for Raghav that collateral damage is something he needs to care about from the get go and not when things happen. He may choose to continue smuggling, we don't know yet, but he might have to change his methods.

Woah!! My post became really long but I hope I was able to explain my points clearly since we seem to having a lot of character discussion specific to Raghav.

Now that I'm reading I think Jean you have also shared similar points as mine. Do let me know what you think of my post as well🤗

I'm still reading and I'll reply once I finish working out 😆

Originally posted by: SONIA441

Woah!! My post became really long but I hope I was able to explain my points clearly since we seem to having a lot of character discussion specific to Raghav.

Now that I'm reading I think Jean you have also shared similar points as mine. Do let me know what you think of my post as well🤗

Originally posted by: Viewpoint

Lovely post!

Bold - this is the same question I have, especially after seeing the parallel drawn on Insta on Sai's story. It got me thinking, is Raghav treading on the same path as KR? I fear that the answer is yes. KR did not kill Raghav's dad and brother directly but his deeds left them to die at the hands of an angry mob. When Raghav's back story was revealed, we all hated KR and blamed him for Raghav's miseries and taking advantage of a young boy who was too naive to understand the implications of this trade.

Abhishek is older - probably 20?

The ACP pulled the trigger and killed this young boy. She should resign immediately or be put under suspension. Cops just cant go around killing people. It's police brutality. But what led to this mess? Raghav's ways. This has to be a wake up call. I'm not really bothered about evading customs duty, but the men employed, mostly young boys....that makes me think hard. Raghav was in a similar situation years ago. Of all people, he should know that young boys should not be part of this dirty game.

Abhishek wasn't a minor but Raghav was, hence his insistence that they only hire adults to do this work. Unlike KR, Raghav wants to earn money by evading the law and not stealing from people or destroying their livelihoods. Plus, he's an artistic person so he's more than just a diamond merchant. Very different profiles. I am so glad they are bringing up these points from early on the in the show. Raghav was at fault for compromising on his morals all those years ago but not for the deaths of his family. His actions led to it, yes but it's not something he could have predicted.

I don't know if I fault Raghav or not for Abhishek's death. I am on the fence for now, waiting to see how future episodes come out. However, if he doesn't take action to change his methods after this, then he is absolutely at fault here. In the past, he had no reason to think it would be risky because nothing like this had ever happened. He had used his money to make his business tactics easier to implement. Also, he made it very clear to Abhishek that while he appreciated his passion for work, he wasn't to put his life at risk. In this regard, I think Raghav is above board and cannot be faulted for having his priorities off. Methinks we'll see the ACP in more of a gray zone. It's not greed like other ACPs who he paid off, but her arrogance and now bruised ego that will bring her down. She might want to avoid that inquiry but I hope it happens eventually.

Just saw Sai's insta story after you mentioned it, so yep I'm not the only one thinking about this.

I understand why initially Aai did not say anything, she thought he was dead. But then she should have spoken. Pallavi let this slide so easily but I have no qualms against Aai because Mandar got jailed for his crimes. If anything, it's against Pallavi's inability to see anything against the D's. See in all the tracks, it always comes back to her inability to see anything wrong about the D's but she is quick to judge others, including Raghav. This will be very interesting to watch because I believe Raghav's ways are wrong and Pallavi will be right in rebuking him for it. But I also want to see how she sees herself in the mirror when it comes to the D's and the crimes they've been hiding.

Originally posted by: inlieu

I would love it if Raghav called Pallavi out for this. If Ayi had spoken up, half the problems wouldn't have happened. Mandaar was all ready to get Raghav killed as well.

I only pray that Raghav won't become like Pallavi who asks chicken for breakfast and then say I am vegetarian during dinner. He can become KR or Danny Denongpa I don't care but pleej don't become like Pallavi.

Hopefully writers will use their brain. fingers crossed.

Originally posted by: Viewpoint

I understand why initially Aai did not say anything, she thought he was dead. But then she should have spoken. Pallavi let this slide so easily but I have no qualms against Aai because Mandar got jailed for his crimes. If anything, it's against Pallavi's inability to see anything against the D's. See in all the tracks, it always comes back to her inability to see anything wrong about the D's but she is quick to judge others, including Raghav. This will be very interesting to watch because I believe Raghav's ways are wrong and Pallavi will be right in rebuking him for it. But I also want to see how she sees herself in the mirror when it comes to the D's and the crimes they've been hiding.

I am also not fine with Ayi not saying anything initially. She watched as Pallavi lived the life of a devoted widow who fulfilled her promises to her late husband of taking care of the family. Ayi should have told her that he was not that kind of husband, so that Pallavi didn't feel duty-bound. She loves Ayi, yes, but the sense of obligation towards the Ds has always been there.

Ayi not telling her anything after Mandaar returned was inexcusable. No two ways about it.

Pallavi being firm about her morals is totally fine. It's the double standards that everyone finds annoying but then again, it's a character flaw that we've seen repeatedly so it's fine. We don't want perfect leads on this show anyway. Let's see how she learns from this and grows to be more balanced in her outlook. Once she starts working a simple job she will see the harsh realities of life she's been shielded from and Raghav's words about love and morals not being enough will make a bit more sense. She may still not agree with him, but she will start to understand his perspective.

Originally posted by: inlieu

Abhishek wasn't a minor but Raghav was, hence his insistence that they only hire adults to do this work. Unlike KR, Raghav wants to earn money by evading the law and not stealing from people or destroying their livelihoods. Plus, he's an artistic person so he's more than just a diamond merchant. Very different profiles. I am so glad they are bringing up these points from early on the in the show. Raghav was at fault for compromising on his morals all those years ago but not for the deaths of his family. His actions led to it, yes but it's not something he could have predicted.

I don't know if I fault Raghav or not for Abhishek's death. I am on the fence for now, waiting to see how future episodes come out. However, if he doesn't take action to change his methods after this, then he is absolutely at fault here. In the past, he had no reason to think it would be risky because nothing like this had ever happened. He had used his money to make his business tactics easier to implement. Also, he made it very clear to Abhishek that while he appreciated his passion for work, he wasn't to put his life at risk. In this regard, I think Raghav is above board and cannot be faulted for having his priorities off. Methinks we'll see the ACP in more of a gray zone. It's not greed like other ACPs who he paid off, but her arrogance and now bruised ego that will bring her down. She might want to avoid that inquiry but I hope it happens eventually.

Just the Sai's insta story after you mentioned it, so yep I'm not the only one thinking about this.

I totally agree with your post. I'm on the fence for now and will see how this plays. There are so many layers to his character and this situation is murky for lack of a better word.

Originally posted by: SONIA441

Just Watched the Episode & had just gone through the written updates in the morning. Thanks Jolie for bringing up the exact points I would like to explain. Please read patiently as I think I have tried too delve a little deeper than what I saw on IF & Insta too.

If I am pissed off at anyone after watching the Episode - I'm sorry to say it is one & only ACP Laxmi Singh.

In her quest to prove herself & pin Raghav Rao - the mighty Don of Hyderabad, she didn't think clearly & shot a guy down without any proofs.

NTM, You do not shoot a person in the upper torso for a customs evasion. Like seriously, what was the Officer even thinking - You shoot in the Leg to stop a person - He wasn't a hardened criminal committing Contract-based Murders/a Terrorist. What Raghav told when talking to Farhad was absolutely right - 'Uss ACP ko chhodega nahi Main" - Being an honest Police Officer doesn't absolve you of the stupidity you display in a field duty....I hope Raghav is actually able to transfer her soon so she has her head at the right place atleast later in her life.

Now coming to why I think Raghav is not at Fault here at all - Nope, not for even 1%(I know I'm saying a lot here by the multiple discussions ongoing on IF Today everywhere).

We keep saying his job is Risky & he hires Young Boys to do his dirty work. What Dirty Work?

It's not like he's telling them to clean-up after he's murdering people.

It's a simple Customs-Tax evasion which is done in all fields of Business & not just jewelry/diamonds one. A Customs-Tax evasion never & I repeat, never involves a shoot at sight order. You jail people, you interrogate them but you don't shoot. Finding a leeway to save taxes is as different as chalk & cheese than stating that it's downright dirty work.

I don't believe that stealing a document & murdering people can be equated as the same kind of crime even if the law states otherwise in certain states. Nope, there's a big difference & thankfully, our country also agrees to that in comparison to other nations of the world(read the ones that consider themselves worthy of the title of Developed Nations).

Perhaps for all we know, Raghav is also paying homage to the work he had to do when he had was 17 & away from his family by being the same person who helped him in his times of need & desperation by helping these young adults who need money desperately to help their families. Raghav wouldn't have taken a life-threatening job then too as he knew that he's the only one around for his Amma & Lil Sister Keerthi then & did this job because at maximum he would be jailed but the money & knowledge he gains on the Field will help him setup his own business someday.

Also as the ACP Stated, "Hyderabad mein Diamond Smuggling boom par hai" - that means the networking had expanded so much for all jewellers that it's easy to get newcomers into this field otherwise how else can we explain that Nikhil also immediately got a consignment when he needed one. The Racquet that enlists these young folks has become a little loose rather than being a tight-knit one which is needed in these processes. So how would Raghav (who as stated by the other Police Officer is actually hidden in so many layers) be aware of what's exactly happening on the ground level. And even then he clearly states yet again to make sure all the Boys are lying low. And from what we know of him about how losses of life affects him, I'm actually really thankful that he was stable after hearing about Abhishek's death and not absorbed in guilt completely as he would have been before his Family came around to him. It has helped him become stronger mentally. He knew he wasn't at much fault here and looked at the next steps to do rather than having an anxiety attack.

Needless to say the Promo is ofcourse stating that Raghav'll have a pretty bad Panic Attack soon cos I'm sure Amma & Pallavi both'll make him feel guilty again. At first it might look like the ACP is just being an honest person but if we look at the holistic view, her one action will have drastic effects not on one but many families behind and that's why laws exist for Officers too which she didn't adhere to here.

Then comes the Den Part - where Abhishek seemed more eager about his job - He said - "Aapki Job ke liye Jaan bhi dedunga" - and Raghav shut him up - "That NO, Your life is more important than any diamonds. Throw it Away for all I care, but don't get Jailed" . That's the line Farhad & He always thought off...Lying low means not getting jailed and not to safeguard themselves against a Random Shooting (ofcourse CVs could anytime introduce a new track stating that it had happened before as well & thus this line might get invalid then)🤗

These Young Folks know what they're getting into is a little Grey not Black as it got tainted due to the ACP's foolhardy actions Today.

They're trying to get these jobs due to the needs of their families & whatever it may be - that their lives aren't at risk. They know probably without them, there family has no other hopes of more financial stability. Their Reputation might be at risk but not their lives at all. Was Abhishek's reason a financial woe on his Family or just to impress his GirlFriend with what was his last call now - might also bring some questions on why he might be doing this. And when I say about life everywhere here - it means a comparison between - Life & Death kinda situation - not a life filled with or without materialistic pleasures at all.

These're just my views from what I understood today!! Wanted to share this across🤗

I'm on board with most of the points you've made here. The business is illegal but it's no risk to life. Even in that Raghav was clear to chose life over the diamonds. It has never happened in the past.

Here, had the ACP not overreacted by shooting, this would not have happened. Even Abhishek for that matter should have surrendered than running from police (may be he didn't anticipate that he'd be killed). So I put the maximum blame on the ACP and then Abhishek coz their choices led to this. But I'm not certain (right now I'm still too conflicted) that I can absolve Raghav completely.

It was an honest mistake but there's no denying that a life was lost. Someone who was young, had dreams and hopes and aspirations in life. Nothing anyone says or does will bring it back. It's irreversible. In fact Keerti marriage to sunny can be reversed but not this. Raghav can't turn the clock back on as he asked Pallavi during sunkee marriage track.

Raghav is the owner of tbe business. Risky or not, he intended to cause harm or not, nothing changes the facts.

Can we equate this to an accident which takes a life? It is involuntary manslaughter. May not be entirely but I'm still not convinced about the level of burden that Raghav should carry. It is highly subjective topic and that is what worries me most. While we and raghav may feel he's not at fault, amma and Pallavi will blame him. There's a reason Pallavi had to witness the death and the victim was known to her. It makes things more difficult for Raghvi.

Originally posted by: Viewpoint

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!!!

@bold: It’s unfortunate..I didn’t know that…

Pallavi will get to know that’s for sure..but how are the police going to link it was what I was thinking…