𝔸ℂℙ 𝔸𝕣𝕛𝕦𝕟 𝕊𝕦𝕣𝕪𝕒𝕜𝕒𝕟𝕥 ℝ𝕒𝕨𝕥𝕖
No matter how hard you try, you can never be perfect.
ACP Arjun Suryakant Rawte was the definition of imperfection who tried his best to be perfect and we all fell in love with it. Be it his infamous anger, fierce determination for doing the right thing, the 'look beyond the obvious' and seek justice at all costs, even break the rules if needed; all defined him.
A young, brilliant, honest cop with razor sharp analytical skills who’s out of the box thinking and no-nonsense attitude has earned him respect and fear within the Police Department.
Being a cop was his dream, ambition and destiny. He went on to become a police officer, against his father’s wishes who in turn disowned him. Arjun has a soft corner for young people who follow their heart and live life on their own terms.
Courage is never the absence of fear but; a subtle reminder that there are things important than the very fear that grips the heart. Faith is a very conflicting idea. An ever diluting entity...and to maintain it till the very end; is a trait of a brave heart. Arjun never had a life that could be termed as wonderful. His father disowned him; his love eluded his life, his friend got lost and the only family left too faded in the oblivion. But the sheer strength of character is what kept him going on. Being brave demands sacrifices and demands the duty bound soul to go on...and Arjun went on...
His intellect is what landed him in the ETF; and his sheer brilliance made the criminals shudder.
Arjun was an integral part of the ETF, being their second-in-command. His unorthodox ways of investigation have earned him his team member's faith and unconditional support. He in turn is slowly turning into a 'team-man', placing his faith in them, time and again.
Be it lending an ear to Chotu as he narrates his tragic childhood or appreciating Shree for having cracked a tough nut, or helping Riya overcome her fear of shooting, Arjun slowly came to realise that these are the only people close to being a family that he never had. His respected Ayesha's abilities for being the responsible cop she is and never once rebuked her when she taunted him for having ruined her cover. His guilt on being responsible for Sakshi getting shot made him display a soft side, which he often kept under wraps. He seldom let his personal differences with Rathod get in the way of their work, and together as a team, they're formidable.
'Brave as a lion and shrewd as a leopard.' He is manipulative and shrewd when it comes to nailing smart criminals. He never underestimates them, in fact, even appreciates their intelligence at times. But he knows just when and how to go in for the kill. 'Uske aage ki ek chaal, main khud hi sochta hoon...' He never hesitates to break the rules to ensure justice.
He has given up on life and lives a reclusive life, fighting criminals and seeking justice for the wronged living up to his oath, 'Sadrakshanaya Khalnighranaya’
Be it trotting the guns or making the punches fly he was the best, letting no one inch close to the tag. The tough exterior mounted a soft beating heart that cared for everyone around. He always cared for his team, though letting all of that out might not be very conventional. A mentor and guide to Shree, Riya, Liza, Sakshi and Chotu; a strong support to Rathod, and a friend to Ayesha, he gave his all even when he had no means. A true man of honour he remained so till the very end.
An unfortunate scam took away his team and he found solace in a B-Team comprising Karan, Simran and Anjali. He became a brother to Karan, a protector to Simran and a father-figure to Anjali. His equations were ever evolving and he remained likeable even in the murkiest of situations.
Arjun came across as a man who valued the worth of humanity. To stand tall after going through Hell is a daunting task but to let all of that run and make you strong is the mark of a true man.
Arjun and Sameer : Best Friends from Academy Days
Best friends with Sameer in the past, but the duo don't see each other eye to eye and are now reduced to being Rawte and Rathod. Though Arjun doesn't expect Sam to forgive him, but yet he wishes for Rathod to believe in him someday…
'Roshni was the light that illuminated his life.'
She walked into his life and swept him off his feet.. The young cop fell in love and later proposed marriage to her.. They were living a fairytale romance until she was snatched away from him.. He had watched on as life left her eyes, plunging him into despair and heart-wrenching guilt for the rest of his life..
Arjun keeps away from all that is beautiful, colourful and reminds him of her.. Seeking revenge for his wife's brutal murder is the sole purpose of his life and is probably the only weak nerve the strong cop possesses..
'Kuch log bheed mein ho toh bhi tanha, aur akele ho tab hi akele..'
One would often find him brooding in the dark, spending sleepless nights holding on to the one hope that he will avenge his wife's death and rid himself of the guilt he has been bearing on his shoulders..
'Zindagi mein raahat ki ummed kam hi hai Rathod,
lekin mushkil yeh hai ki zindagi aasaani se guzregi bhi nahi...'
Arjun loves kids and harbors a soft corner for them..
Pav bhaji and a hot glass of cutting chai are probably the easiest ways into his heart...
Samjhe ya samjhaun?!
Shaleen Malhotra, born on 25th May, ex Roadies contestant is best known for his titular role of Arjun in Star Plus's mega cop series. Born and raised in Delhi, this hard core action fanatic is trained in kickboxing and parkour. A biker and member of an Army personnel family, Shaleen channels his work focus and loves to take on different roles.
He has worked as on-air VJ for MTV and was also seen in an episodic of courtroom drama series Adaalat on Sony. He has worked in other shows like O Gujariya: Badlein Chal Duniya, Naa Aana Iss Des Laado & Laado 2 – Veerpur ki Mardani, Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai, Ishqbaaaz, Mere Dad Ki Dulhan and others.
As the Creative Head, Gorky had once said, Shaleen possesses a certain body language which is Arjun-like.. Be it the 'eyes that speak', the no-nonsense attitude he carries off flawlessly, the penchant for action and adventure or 'the clenching of the jaw'& 'spinning the pen' as they are known as, are traits he has contributed to the character.
He will be seen in the upcoming show called “Ziddi Dil Maane Na” on Sony SAB as Special Agent Karan Shergill.
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𝔸ℂℙ 𝕊𝕒𝕞𝕖𝕖𝕣 𝔻𝕙𝕒𝕞𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕙 ℝ𝕒𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕕
The Chief of Emergency Task Force
Representing the circle of good in the bad world and then never failing to lose the very essence is the mark of a man and that's what Sameer is and will always be! Sameer Damsingh Rathod, is one special person, a friend who holds onto that thin line of family and becomes the extension of one. He is both a myth and maxim in today's unforgiving and ruthless world. Even when he had distanced himself from his soul brother; he remained there to help him no matter what. Now that's a man that demands respect and nothing less.
He was one name that rang on the high. A true duty bound police officer and a thorough gentleman; he was every bit that rarity we've heard about. He too, in the long run had lost a lot but managed to stay put and that marks the brilliance of the man! A sharp minded, witty cop, a no-nonsense persona and a darling of a human being...
Sameer, this man had managed to stir plethora of emotions in us. A grieving friend, a strong pillar to his brother from behind the shadows, a man with strong hold over his team and most importantly he was one who could value the worth of human life. His anger used to shoot up undoubtedly, he used to lose control but he never let any of it get in the way of his job. Again the very rarity we so strain our eyes for... Having lost so much and then constantly living with black fury of having lost it all; takes away the human touch but applause to the man! His human heart remained intact. He had trained Riya and never for once did he lose his head over the fact that she couldn't bring herself to shoot. Instead he waited patiently, correcting her and in the meanwhile providing her with all the needed support. He never allowed Chotu and Shree to lose their essence. He did scold and threaten them at times but then he was also the one to genuinely care about them. He immediately took Ayesha under his wing for the talent that she was, he helped Liza and Sakshi through their journey. And even when he had been shown hating Arjun, he went long miles to help him when needed.
There is no way that you can keep your beating heart so visibly taped together especially when it has been subjected to the unfairness of life. But then Sameer made us believe that even this was possible. Things that could set him on fire were the plight of innocent people and ill treatment of women.
A hot headed second in command, a nerdy techie, an innocent commando, a daring female cop, a bubbly chirpy investigative journalist', the ETF team was a blend of unique and distinct individuals and definitely needs a strong personality like Sameer Rathod to head them and steer them to the right direction', to remind them and wake them up about the duty calls!
He is "Rathod" for his second in command ACP Arjun Rawte, "Sameer" for Sakshi and "Rathod Sir" for the rest of the team. A man of principles, a cop who goes by protocols and would adhere and abide by them at all costs. An opposite of his second in command Arjun who went by his instincts and believed in breaking rules to reach the goal!
He makes the team pull up their socks and gets things done in the best possible manner.
An episode doesn't seem complete without Sameer's
"Damn it Rawte!"
and Arjun's
"Kuch toh choot raha hai Rathod!"
The trademark dialogs of the super cops add that extra flavour and spice to the episodes and lure the fans into their magical play of words!
Initially we used to hear
"You’re wrong Rawte"
which was slowly changed into
"You're right Rawte"
as the walls between the duo were melting,
as Chotu said "Wo bhi ek Zamana tha".
Something which candidly comes to mind is Rathod's super cool full form of ETF - "Experts in todh fodh"
Behzaad Khan was perfect for Sameer Damsingh Rathod, and he has won millions of hearts, no episode was complete without Rawte-Rathod sessions . He is inevitable to the team as well as to the show!
Born on 28th of February, Behzaad is the eldest of seven siblings. A theatre personality, Behzaad began his television career with Star One's hit series Geet Huyi Sabse Parayi as Brij. He then went on to work as Noor Khan in Color's historical drama Veer Shivaji; before landing as Sameer Rathod in Star Plus's mega cop series Arjun. He has appeared in many commercials and has movie roles to his credit.
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𝕽𝖔𝖘𝖍𝖓𝖎
Roshni, the beloved wife of ACP Arjun Rawte, filled Arjun's heart with never ending love. She was a charming woman with an aura that bewitched the tough cop at his door steps in their very first meeting. They met through their common friend Sameer Rathod, during her visit to Mumbai. When Sameer could not receive her, she had to stay in Arjun’s house.
She was a beautiful and completely mesmerizing lady, her smile can melt stones. Arjun had fallen in love with her at the first sight. She was tricky and a naughty girl. Her passion for flowers, especially red and white roses even added colors to Arjun's life. She was as pure as the white roses and their love story was as passionate as the red ones. She brightened and filled Arjun's life with happiness and gave the love that he was craving for. She made Arjun's house a home.
The naughty, jovial and fun loving Arjun married to a chirpy bubbly and beautiful girl Roshni. The perfect combo. They both loved each other immensely.
But unfortunately she was brutally murdered by a criminal, Sikander, and left Arjun in the middle of their journey with haunting nightmares that kept him awake for uncountable nights. Her decease turned him into a living corpse and left him with rage and thirst for revenge. She is what made him as well as broke him. Roshni, the woman gives a different shade to ACP Arjun Suryakant Rawtes life . Now Arjun is only living with the goal of giving justice to her.
Born in Patiala, Samiksha Singh is an Electronic Engineer and she made her debut in movies with a Telugu film and later in Tamil films. She won several awards for the movie Arinthum Ariyalmalum including the award for the best Debut Actress in Tamil industry. After making her debut in Tamil and Telugu movies she finished more than 15 movies in Tamil and Telugu
She appeared as a model for many print commercials for reputed brands like Kit-Kat, Monte Carlo, American Express Card, Amway, World Gold Council, Mother Dairy, Havell's switch and T.V commercial's like Johnson baby prickly heat powder, Hyundai Xing, Sunsilk and Metro tyres, Univercell mobile. She did many commercials and daily soaps like playing the role of Nilanjana Roy in Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli on Zee TV.
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𝕾𝖆𝖒𝕵𝖚𝖓
Some friendships happen unexpectedly, but leave a forever mark in your heart. Such was the friendship of Sam and Arjun, before they became Rathode-Rawte for each other. They met when Arjun had no one to call his own and they grew distant when once again Arjun had no one besides him. But, time doesn’t take away the friendship, nor does separation. Despite showing a large amount of animosity for each other, their care and concern for each other was clearly reflected in their eyes. Whether it is when Arjun put his life at stake or when Sameer’s life was at stake, both would fight the whole world for each other.
The reason for their animosity is not known but I would like to believe that both had their reasons and both were right at their place. Roshni’s death was not easy on both of them, as both had lost an integral part of their lives. After which Sameer immersed himself in work and Arjun kept burning in the flame of revenge. I would like to thank Coelho sir, the then commissioner of police, who made Arjun join the ETF because of which both came face to face.
They tried a lot to remain unaffected by each other, but in vain. I started pitying the juniors who were working with them. Two totally opposite seniors but both were equally vigorous when it came to anger. God! All of them deserve a round of applause from us.
Even when both Arjun and Sameer tried to keep their friendship a secret from everyone in the office, they all surely had an idea that their seniors shared a very strong bond. Such was their friendship! And no matter how many times we heard from Sameer’s mouth that Sikandar doesn’t exist, we can’t deny that it was he who brought Sikandar’s details to Arjun. He knew how important it was for Arjun to avenge Roshni’s death. And thanks to the file they shared a short but very meaningful hug and there my heart was at peace. Wish this could have happened much earlier but better late than sorry.
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𝕾𝖆𝖒𝕵𝖚𝖓 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝕽𝖔𝖘𝖍𝖓𝖎
There are friends and there is family, but very rarely the friends become family. Sameer, Arjun and Roshni were a family. Roshni entered Arjun’s life as Sameer’s college friend and soon love brewed between the two. And if there was something between Sameer and Roshni, it was just pure friendship.
The people who say “Ek ladka aur ladki kabhi dost nahi ho sakte” have to see Sameer and Roshni.
As much as her death had affected Arjun, Sameer was in no better place. It was very clear that he was protective of Roshni and he had given her hand to Arjun’s so that she doesn’t face any problem. But fate had other plans and once that plan was executed, the familial bond broke and despite her not being there she was the only link the two shared.
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Edited by DelusionsOfNeha - 2 years ago
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