Originally posted by: heavenlybliss
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Sheetal Kapoor
Arnav’s college friend and former co-worker, Sheetal Kapoor re-entered his life after a gap of many years, by which time he was deeply in love with Khushi. She was portrayed as a modern, independent single mother. Initially, she presented herself as positive and a good friend to Arnav, but her character underwent a significant shift as the storyline progressed. She entered Shantivan with her son, Aarav, who shared numerous similarities with Arnav beyond just his name, and subsequently began to create problems in Arnav and Khushi’s marriage. She attempted to manipulate Khushi into believing that Aarav was Arnav’s son, sowing seeds of doubt in her mind regarding Arnav’s fidelity.
Sheetal's actions were consistently sharp and calculated. She maintained a calm and friendly exterior, never allowing anyone to suspect her true intentions. She employed every tactic to make Khushi insecure and drive a wedge between her and Arnav.
Ultimately, her machinations were exposed. Her character served to highlight how appearances can be deceptive and the danger of judging someone solely based on their outward demeanor – a crucial reality check for some members of the Raizada family. Furthermore, her presence inadvertently strengthened the bond and trust between Arnav and Khushi.
Aarav
Aarav was the son of Sheetal Kapoor. He was a quiet, disciplined, and mature child. He drew considerable attention due to his striking resemblance to Arnav. He was consistently well-mannered and often seemed overly serious for his age, in addition to being remarkably intelligent. Not only his looks and name but also his habits, demeanor, and preferences mirrored Arnav's own.
These numerous similarities led to considerable confusion, particularly for Khushi, who was led to suspect that Aarav might be Arnav’s illegitimate son. Aarav, though unintentionally, introduced significant emotional tension into Arnav and Khushi’s relationship.
Despite the circumstances, he consistently remained innocent throughout the ordeal. He was never an attention-seeker and quickly grew very fond of Khushi. Aarav and Khushi shared a sweet and developing bond.
By the end, the truth was revealed: Aarav was indeed Sheetal’s son and was being used as a pawn to manipulate Khushi against Arnav. However, Aarav’s innocence was never compromised. His character brought out a strong motherly instinct in Khushi, even though they were not biologically related. He found comfort and love in the care provided by Arnav and Khushi, and his presence ultimately contributed to the strengthening of their marital bond.
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