#non ipkknd

[jalebi-weds-bluetooth]

Diwali is the battle of good over evil,

I can only hope for the same globally. For terror and genocide to cease in not only one but many countries.

[featheredclover]

Favourite IPKKND noncanon fanfics # 21

(1) False Impressions by Gargee & Bingala

(incomplete as of now, but worth reading)

(2) Salve by Anupama

An officer bogged down by his rough origins meets an unlikely accomplice

(3) The photographer by InvisibleSmile

(4) What's cooking by RTlicious

A culinary streak of the arshi magic! The author's expertise in cooking shines through each chapter~

(5) Red lighting by RTlicious

A cop and a prostitute meet for the night, but is there more to it than meets the eye?

(6) Maid in love! by RTlicious

A tale of pretence, tactics and love

(7) Bodyguard by RTlicious

The grey eyed stiff bodyguard must be distracted , and who better than KKG?

(8) Rogue agents by RTlicious

Parting ways are bittersweet, but rarely do they end up in a romp

(9) When I met you! by RTlicious

What happens when a series of confusion leads to an explosive love story?

(10) The learning curve by RTlicious

A parent teacher meeting turns into a ruckus, paving way for an endearing love story

❤️#20 of non canon ff❤️

[phuljari]

any ipk fic recs? i loved devi works!

hey! so i have this post where i've asked people to share arshi fics, incase you want to go through that. i've personally not read a lot of arshi fics (being new to the fandom myself!), however these are some that i enjoyed reading:

• sheesh mahal by @jalebi-weds-bluetooth

• rapture (veritas) by @phati-sari

i've also read the following but haven't finished them yet:

• khushi by jalebijane (a very well-known writer from the first generation fandom, good story-weaving but can contain mature themes like non-con)

• mohabat door jane na de by doe-eyes- (recommended by @featheredclover — checkout their blog for loads more of arshi ff recs!! this particular fic is very descriptive and canon-divergent, if you're into that)

• serendipity by zee (contains an original character; don't remember if there's cheating in that or not? i don't really like reading that trope)

• ek nayi zindagi by palaayan (an au where khushi is a psychologist and arnav is her patient)

• to love or not to love by shrattila (beware, manipulative!arnav in this story)

the last one was recommended by @msbhagirathi on the ipkknd discord server where we have a dedicated channel for fic-recs! (maybe you can ask someone on there who has read devi's works and understands the kind of fics you prefer! i personally haven't but you can definitely share a link below)

p.s. if anyone reading this wants to join the discord channel— the link expires in 7 days! please reach out in case you've missed out on the limit and are still interested in joining! edit: this is the never expire link to our discord server!

p.p.s i'm writing an arshi fic myself, so self advertising to banta hai ;)

• stitch by phuljari (ongoing fic, arnav and khushi reunite in a strange land after a decade, redemption fic, mind the tags!)

[arziaisfrench]

▪︎ IPKKND Ep 4 recap : Second meeting -Khushi dares to come closer while Arnav gets intrigued

> First conversation/argument on what make them very different from each other : money and power vs faith and religion (two lifestyles/ways of seing life/relationships)

This is also, the first time Arnav gets amused by Khushi being herself.

Khushi dares Arnav (she's scared of him but somehow brave herself to face him). And Arnav engages instead of rejecting her questions. He tells to a random stranger about his own belief, something he never did before.

" -I've warned you before, stay in your limits -… and who do you think you are? What do think? Than you can do whatever you want?"

Arnav is amused by her way to just be lol. How do you I know that? Arnav is asking "why" with a particular intonation, his voice let us know when he's getting playful, his eyes are smiling (he's so hot when he's flirting with eyes hehe 😙).

" -Why? What have I done? -You know it very well, what you have done." This is the second time they are insinuating a se×ual undertone to their conversation, and not in a good way. 😑

Their conversation about god is very telling : Arnav don't believe in god or any religion. To be more precise, he became atheist after the tragic event that traumatize him. " if god would've existed in this world, then pain wouldn't existed"

And this non-belief helps him secure his belief in himself but also helps him in thinking nothing is impossible for him. Khushi believes in god and respect rituals. This belief helps her find gratitude in what she has (even if it's not much) but also helps her convince herself that she's not alone in this world.

"Next time, think twice before coming on my way"

This wasn't a threat, i think it was Arnav's way to challenge her for the first time unconsciously.

" -You can't be mighter than God! -Arnav Singh Raizada makes his own fate and writes his own destiny. … -In this world, where we reside, there is nothing greater than God! -If God would've existed in this world, pain wouldn't have existed. In this world, who has money, has power. -… no one can change his own fate, no can change his own destiny. No matter how rich you are, no one can do anything without god's permission! Even this applies to Arnav Singh Raizada"

Khushi walks away from him, and she's not letting him responds back. It was a way unconsciously for her to challenge him. And it worked lol.

Arnav releasing the footage of the Lucknow Fashion Show was definitely to respond to her challenge (of not being able to change destiny/fate). But it's also for him a very effective way to challenge her back, to challenge Khushi's beliefs and proving her wrong (he's a man of action).

But I also think he did this to maybe allow another future encounter with her to claim his victory lol. Her words touched him more than they should have, after all she's just a random stranger. It proves that he already interacts with her as an equal.

(THE BEGINNING OF THEIR CHALLENGES-FLIRTY ENCOUNTERS AKA THEIR WAY OF KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH ONE ANOTHER)

[pakki-ya-nahin]

In My Head(3)

Random person:Madhumati-ji,I saw Khushi bitiya at the temple yesterday. She looked like she was in some trouble! Did she say anything?

Bua-ji:Kaa! Trouble? Was she alone? No, she didn’t tell me anything, Nandakisore!

Random person:Nahi, ek ladka tha uske saath. He was all dressed up in suit and boot but they were quarreling and yelling at each other, at the top of their voices! I was just coming out when...

Bua-ji: Ah! Ab samajh mein aaya. Woh hamara damadji hain, khushi ki pati. They literally signed up for this trouble!

Inspired by this

[ambidextrousarcher]

Sarcastic StarBharat Reviews: Episode 8- The wedding proposal disguised as war (faux-war)

Tagging @chaanv, @shaonharryandpannisim, @medhasree, @avani008, @butchcaroldanvers, @mayavanavihariniharini, @iamnotthat, @enigma-the-mysterious

This episode begins on a dramatic war footing. Since I saw the precap attached with the last episode, I know that a war is not happening, because everyone’s scared shitless of Bhishm, the paragon of perfection. The army of Gandhar rolls out in good order, accompanied by the shouting of orders from the senapati. For some reason, the Rajguru is also walking with the King and the senapati. Aren’t Brahmanas supposed to stay away from war? Except Dron, but he’s a special case. In the background, some dudes are doing push-ups. What for? Idk. “Close the doors! What is the news?” “It’s a huge army, flowing like the Indus. They have food too, they’re prepared for attack.” In what world is an opposing army described like this, really? “Whose army is it?” “I could not see the chariot of a King, Maharaj, but I could see the chariot on the lead.” Okay, obviously, it’s Bhishm. Let’s see how he’s flattered here. “White horsed-chariot, like it’s the chariot of Surya Narayan himself…” Does the Sun God have white horses on his chariot? I’ve never heard of that. Arjun does, though, that I do recall. The camera focuses on white galloping horses. “The chariot has a white flag, too, Maharaj.” The camera focuses on the aforementioned flag. It looks suspiciously like what will be the flag of Indraprastha in the future, I need to check that out again. The man riding on the chariot is as effulgent as the Sun. He’s wearing decorated armor, his arm muscles like trees, his eyes are like twin fireballs, he also has the symbol of the Moon God on his forehead.” While this description is going on, the camera focuses on each mentioned part of Bhishm. You know, I’m not sure if the man describing Bhishm is actually from Gandhar. How can I know he isn’t a spy? I mean, no one describes enemies like this. Seriously, the man sounds like he’s drooling over Bhishm. “This warrior is none but the best of the Kauravas, the son of Maharaj Shantanu and Mahamata Ganga” this from the Rajguru. “Bhishm.” The King. Bhishm theme plays, camera focusing on him and his army. Almost three minutes of the entire episode, more than 10% of it, has been spent on his entry alone. Camera focuses on Gandhari striding through a hall. “Mata, what is happening?” “Have you not heard? Hastinapur has attacked Gandhar.” “What will happen now?” Another lady says “Gandhar’s army can’t stand against Hastinapur. Gandhar’s forts will be breached in days. Rivers of blood will flow. We will be ash.” (Side note: Rivers of blood will flow/Rakht ki daarayen bahengi seems to be a favorite line. Arjun says it too, after Cheerharan, when he does a title drop.) “Admitting defeat before actual defeat is not worthy.” The Queen says. “Forgive me, Rajmata. However, Gandhar has not seen a war in many years…” She goes off on a tirade about what happens to defeated cities in war. It’s too much, as there isn’t gonna be a war anyway, so I’m desisting from writing the whole thing. Oh, that lady is Arshi, Shakuni’s wife in this show, as Gandhari calls her Bhabhishree. “What do we do now?” Gandhari asks. “What women do in war. Wait for darkness, and then…” Gandhari strides to the front and takes a sword from its sheath. “Bhabhi, lift a weapon. I am joining the war. It terrifies me as much as darkness, I was told by Gurudev that to get rid of fears, we must face them.” Why do you sleep in a room full of lights then, lady? “When death is certain, I shall die in the battle field.” Shit. Krishna Gyaan. This is about fear of loss. Skip, skip, skip. “The time to fly a flag is here, Maharaj. Which should it be? Red for war or white for surrender?” “Dishonor or death. Both of them seem blacker than ever to me.” “We have to furl one, Maharaj.” “The army has stopped, Maharaj!” “Amazing. They have furled the yellow flag of friendship.” It is rather amazing that Bhishm came with an army instead of a deputation, the minister is absolutely right. “Open the gates!” The King and his entourage go down to meet Bhishm. “If he wanted to talk, why the army?” Good question, senapati ji. “He must have come to exhibit his talent to us,” But, mantri ji, isn’t that done alone? What does he need an army for? “But why?” asks the King. Good question, again. “We have not offended Hastinapur. After drunk kid’s death (he doesn’t call him drunk kid, obviously), for 25 years, the throne has been empty. Yet, we have not attacked them or made treaties with their enemies. Why the need for this in front of friends?” “The show of strength is done in front of friends only when you need something from them.” This episode is dragging so much. ALL Of IT TILL NOW IS NON-CANON. And there are still 13 freaking minutes left! Aaargh! “What does a warrior like Bhishm need from us?” What else, Mr. Doofus King? Your daughter who has the boon of 100 children. Bhishm theme plays as he dismounts. Saubala joins his hands, his soldiers kneel. Mr. Paragon of Perfection lays a hand on Saubala’s shoulder. “A King should join his hands only to God. He should greet a friend and punish a foe, only in that is his pride,” he says gently. “Your radiance is not less than any God’s, son of Ganga.” NO! Someone please rescue me from this whitewashing, should I call it glitterwashing? Of course, he’s modest as ever. “I am no King, merely the servant of Hastinapur. My place is not above you.” “Your talents are more than any King’s, son of Ganga.” “The question of talent comes when there is war. I am here to meet my friend, for deepening our friendship” What the hell did you bring your army for then? Happy music plays. “To welcome a friend like you is Gandhar’s good luck.” Saubala and Bhishm hug, as the soldiers cheer him. Gandhari runs into a chamber. “Bhabhi, Bhishm is here for the hand of friendship.” “I heard.” “What do you think? Is he pretending friendship and planning war?” “I’ve heard that Bhishm never lies.” “I’ve heard that there is none stronger than him in the entire of Aryavrat.” Aaah! If I hear more, my ears will bleed. “Yes, Sukhda. Even Parashuram couldn’t defeat him.” “A strong man always seems calm, Bhabhi. Let’s see if he’s actually strong or we have heard tall stories.” “I want to ask what he needs from Gandhar,” says Arshi. Scene changes. The men are reclining in thrones, along with the Queen. “Disperse.” The Queen commands her servants. “Such a beautiful welcome and love fills my heart.” Gandhari is at the entry of the room, peeking in. “I am sure you have educated your daughter and daughter in law with such courtesy also.” Bhishm, finally getting to the point, right? Phew. “What can a little country like Gandhar give to a nation as large and powerful as Kururashtra?” “A future. And happiness in the future. You might know that no King has ever attacked you because you have the protection of Kururashtra. If Kururashtra and Gandhar become one, it will be good for both of us.” “Such a thing occurs between two equal Kingdoms. Gandhar serves Hastinapur, son of Ganga.” What kind of a king are you, Saubala? I’m sure canon Saubala is not this much of a doormat. CANON FAIL. “That is why I asked for a relationship, not friendship,” says Bhishm. “A marriage proposal.” FINALLY, after 14 minutes of posturing, we get to the DAMN POINT! Gandhari, still standing at the entry, looks at Sukhdha. The other adults also look at each other. “Your daughter Gandhari is famous for her beauty and virtues in the entire of Aryavrat. We have a marriage proposal for her. Please do not deny us.” “But you have taken an oath of celibacy, have you not, son of Ganga?” asks the Queen. Thankfully, he has. Bhishm looks down, then starts to laugh. “The princess will wed a Prince of Kururashtra, not me.” Happiness blooms everywhere. “Gandhari is like a daughter to me.” “I think this is a right thing to do.” Says the Queen. “Where can we find a better husband than Prince Pandu?” “Dhritrashtra.” Everyone except Bhishm looks stricken. I can kinda understand them. “Where did Pandu get into this? He’s the younger son. Dhritrashtra is the elder. Maharaj, I am thinking of Dhritrashtra. Think about it. Even a sculptor’s wife can have 100 children (wait, how? People don’t live for a 100 years, how the hell can anyone have 100 children right off the bat?) but they will be building sculptures, not a Kingdom. It is not the number of children that matters, what matters is their virtue. Not everyone has the luck of giving birth to 100 sons of Kuruvansh.” Ugh. Even typing out this sentence is making me feel dirty. “But Mahamahim, my daughter is beautiful, knowledgeable and a warrior. Dhritrashtra, you know what he is.” Ah, ableism is the issue. I don’t blame her, tho. It’s kinda a human flaw. Bhishm stands. “Dhritrashtra is also skilled in all things. You do not know his abilities, Maharani Sudharma.” He goes on to give an excessive intro of Dhritrashtra, adding that Gandhari will be very lucky to have him. The scene changes. Gandhari and her maid are laughing together. “Where are you going? It is not time yet to go far away.” “Let her go. My sister-in-law is entitled to her pride. There’s a proposal for her from such a kingdom, after all.” “There’s nothing like that, Bhabhi!” “It’s alright even if it is like that, Gandhari. No Kingdom is as rich as Hastina in the world!” “I have heard the same, Princess. I keep trying to imagine, how Hastinapur shall be…” “Hastinapur…” trails Gandhari. “If you form ties with us, you shall be Emperor Suabala instead of a King.” “You mean, you are here to take advantage of us by showing your strength.” “I am here to make the royal family of Gandhar as my family. There is no question of taking advantage in a family.” Ah, veiled threats. Scene changes. “So what if it’s a big Kingdom?” asks Gandhari. “Our Gandhar is not weak. Regardless, a marriage is not with a Kingdom, it’s with a Prince.” Gandhari bites her finger. She’s clearly said too much. “Already fantasizing about hubby dear?” Ugh. Too sweet for me. “Bhabhi!” Gandhari blushes. Scene changes again. “As I see it, their match is made in heaven,” says Bhishm. “We do not wish to force you.” Ah, hypocrisy too. “Clear your doubts before you make a decision.” Saubala walks to his throne. “So, what do you decide?” Scene changes to Gandhari once more. “The Prince of Hastinapur is like Indra among men.” Indra again. “Kururashtra’s men and women worship their Princes like Gods.” That they do in canon too. Scene changes again, camera focusing on the back of a man. “Bhabi, what’s his name?” asks Gandhari. “What are you going to do knowing his name? Women don’t call their husbands by their name.” “Tell me his name, Bhabhi.” “Dhritrashtra.” “Prince Dhritrashtra”. The camera focuses on Dhritrashtra flexing his muscles. Precap: Dhritrashtra faces an elephant. “How will I tell my daughter that I traded her happiness for the people? When Shakuni comes to know, what will he do?” I am confused. Gandhari seemed happy enough. ANYWAY. THIS ENTIRE EPISODE IS NON-CANON. The only thing mentioned in canon is that Bhishm approached Gandhar for Gandhari’s hand with a deputation (not an army), he got the same. Shakuni was actually happy about it.

I’ve already reached 10k words of roasting StarBharat. Seems this is a longer exercise than Antraatman, which is a literal novel. Imagine the sheer number of canon fails in this thing.  

[jalebi-likes]

Issues With 4Lions Heroes

from @rae-blogging:

AJ! Here I am, back to annoy you yet again (also planning on starting a blog just to rant about Indian serials because I do that way too often on my main blog, what do you think?) so I'm back to watching Ishqbaaz (idk if you can answer this here because it's unrelated to IPK) but I want to know your take on Omkara character and the absolute mess it became in DBO, like Omkara was my favourite 4Lions male character probably (I have not seen Qubool Hai past the first season so idk anything about Aahil) but why did they make him into a complete douche in DBO to the point where he was okay with practically handing Gauri over to be assaulted? And the fact that they never really talked about all her trauma in Ishqbaaz? Do you think they were conscious decisions on the part of the makers? Also do you have a favourite timeline from the show?

P.S. Sorry the ask got long and I probably spoke more than I asked

Dearest Rae,

Starting your own blog is always a great idea! I started Jalebi Likes with that motto - to discuss everything non IPKKND. Lol, so I posted your ask here to talk about Omkara from Ishqbaaz.

(that, my dear, is probably Omkara's own reaction at what he became to begin his 'angsty' love story).

It was unfortunate that they made him Shivaay 2.0 when in reality out of the three brothers it was Omkara who kept me hooked in Ishqbaaz. There was something very real about him. His character was, by far, the most interesting and intriguing one. We don't understand the level of his traumas given he appears 'sorted'. Has suicidal/addiction issues perhaps given his own screwed up parents and is really relatable in the form of he's wise, he's mature, he's aware that his family is screwed up but he's hanging in there. It's a daily effort for him to not be what his parents are and he's trying to be a better human being.

But one day, just one day given his untreated mental health he might even end up dead.

Ugh my heart for this man. Especially when in the initial episodes when Shivaay is being whiny about his family and like how he is a damaged human being in lieu of them, Omkara quietly snaps and reminds him that he too has a terrible family YET he's NOT using that as a crutch for anything unethical.

Them destroying this - THIS - man for whatever the hell DBO was is one of the many sins committed by 4Lions. And what's sad is Gauri-Omkara has the potential for an angsty love story even if they kept Om as what he was initially planned.

But no - they reduced him to a hair flicking abusive misogynist and God knows what (I heard he returns Gauri to her abuser, wtf) so as to they can have 'tashanbaazi'.

And the biggest problem with all of this is Omkara was never written as an anti-hero.

The only anti-hero 4Lions ever wrote well was Arnav, and he too had his own share of problems.

At this phase of 4Lions, they really thought abusive men ARE everything. This is a show where Shivaay-Annika are touted as 'the' couple where Shivaay has sexually harassed/threatened Annika MULTIPLE times.

And the sketch for that is given to characters as 'romance'. I remember Nakuul saying that the first 'romantic' scene Annika-Shivaay have is one in the pool. I only like Shivika as an established couple, platonic banters, or their few angsty bits. Scenes like below are a torture for me:

By this you can understand how the scene was briefed by the producer/director to the actors - they thought Shivaay harassing Annika was romantic?! Like thank the heavens they never thought Arnav tearing Khushi's blouse was romantic! In fact from Sanaya-Barun's interviews you can understand it wasn't explained as a 'romantic' moment.

But the fact is in IB the producers, directors and writers were at an all time high and off about what's romance (sometimes they still are? with Aryan they're very right actually for a change).

They couldn't think of romance beyond what they laid with Shivaay-Annika. And hence they morphed Omkara into being this abusive asshole and I have no idea what.

To be the devil's advocate though,

Gauri and Omkara have really good angst and redemption once they get their heads straight. And this angst was really worth it.

But yes, how could the makers talk about trauma when they literally use 'traumatizing' women as a way to show angst? They really went into this hole of a man pushing a woman to the most absolute worst situation possible and then showing him as a 'hero' for saving her.

Which is why my favorite part of IPK and why I even watched it is when Arnav saves her from the guesthouse - nobody is remotely impressed by it. He's not given a hero's glow up and everyone is like "you put her there, there's nothing heroic about saving her from a situation you put her in."

I had hoped the same for Ishqbaaz but the issue with the show - as you'll see - is that they spend an 'n' number of episodes showing the man causing torture/troubles for the woman, and then just one episode or two 'atoning' for it or even not traditionally atoning for it at all cause 'the character isn't one to say sorry'.

The only saving grace with Omkara and Gauri is that she does not forgive him easily and she has stellar moments in calling him out for his actions.

I won't be able to exactly say what timelines are the best for I haven't seen IB in full (and imagine I have so much to say, lol) so I will take the help of IB resident expert @tellywoodtrash (please address when is the best timeline of IB)

Also, yeah having these toxic relationships and toxic men in general is very typical of 4Lions and definitely a very conscious decision. You see their next show - IPK3 - and they really were so confused in how to deal with a villain for a romance hero and they ended up in a scene where Advay threatens Chandni of rape on their wedding night (which is 'ek raat ki dulhan') and all of that.

(The channel actually put a disclaimer when Advay was threatening her - it was that bad)

So yes if it was just one scene where the male lead is being torturous then we could say it was on oversight or they didn't realise how things would look ultimately and etc.

But if it keeps happening, the identical patterns all over for years then I can safely say that this is unfortunately a very conscious decision.

And why would they stop? Ishqbaaz ran for 750 episodes! People still lap up anything that production house produces. So... unfortunately that's the thing. Whatever they create is almost always a success.

And I do remember one of my television friends saying that yeah, for this production house, unfortunately misogynistic behaviors are paired with a perfectly good modern women for those fundamental thought differences stand out for 'tashan' when in reality it should be far removed from that.

Even see Haider - it was a web series with complete creative control and yet they created a man who literally ran away from his fiancee, ghosted her for six months and only returned to her when someone else told him that Meera and his best friend weren't involved.

The only thing is, she gets the base of such really good complex characters, with amazing casting and chemistry, and phenomenal production with serious good rom-com writing that 4Lions shows are never completely trash. They're the only escape from the saas-bahu nightmare TV otherwise provides.

There's always something to enjoy.

There's always something that gives you feelz

To share with you - there's something I found even about IPK3 charming. The idea of this rakish villain all set to seduce the heroine to get his goal (while getting attracted to her in reality) and the heroine who has gone through so much is actually enjoying the ability to feel desire for once and obviously not choose to marry him because he's a pretty face with sketchy thoughts.

(I love how the heroine is like, damn, loving my hormones but also shut up cause I knew you're not one to be trusted - but hey l don't mind the feelz). Dark comedy excellence if it went that way!

And I wish they'd work on their strengths! Imlie and Aryan seem to be their healthiest pair as of now (which they very nearly f'd up with forced wedding). Except the heroine isn't quite rootable as other heroines so that's the only reason why it isn't the best pair.

Lol sorry this was very less about Omkara and more about 4Lions shows cause everything that went wrong with Om is very much in line with how 4Lions writes male leads in the first place.

So it was obvious they'd screw him up once they started writing Om from a 'male lead' perspective.

Best and lots of love,

S

[phati-sari]

Hi ps! Hope you are good, any non Hindi show you like to match the magic of ipkknd ?? Hindi ones are not that great. I liked the starting of kahan hum kahan tum, but then TRP tracks came in. I also enjoyed MJHT before that. Thanks.

Hello!

Pride and Prejudice comes to mind, but nothing else really. IPKKND is an outlier in terms of my viewing preferences anyway, I'm unlikely to know of similar things.

[tellywoodtrash]

Attn: Arnav Singh Raizada

[naikabolly]

Hello Everyone!!!

Hello! This is my introductory post to tellywood world. On this blog, I shall be shamelessly filmy and gush on about my tellywood OTPs and sometimes non-tellywood OTPs

Call me Naika. She/Her. Ships Crack ships and OTPs that almost never come true. Master in making Khayali Pulao, Not-so-secret Cuckoolander. From India.

Can also Buddy me on

Some ships from Tellywood that I ship:

KaSh (DMG) , ArShi (IPKKND), Drikshit, Shivya (Divya-Drishti), Shivika, Rikara, Ishkara, Rumya (Ishqbaaz) AnuPre, NivAm, ShivanixRonit(Up until he was positive character) (KZK2)  AdiYa, ArNoor (Bepannah) Alasmine (Aladdin:Naam toh Suna hoga), Kalma (KTHTR), Samaina (YUDKBH), NishaxKabir (NAUK), Abhiya (PKYEK), SaHil, SeHaan (QH), Young!AshWaki (Chakravarti Ashoka), AvNeil (Naamkaran), RuChi, AlexanderxRoxanne (Porus)

And many more to add.

[jalebi-weds-bluetooth]

Have you seen this interview?

Barun Sobti & Sanaya Irani | Episode 18 | By Invite Only Season 2 | Full Interview

Any thoughts?

Hey I have,

- loved their bestie energy

- cracked up whenever either one is like completely flabbergasted by the other one 😂

- THE URGE TO WALK INTO THE SCREEN AND FIX BARUN KA HAIR AND FACE (he was in his bhaloo bear era)

- Sanaya looked so pretty 😍 (lol I remember even the caption of his and sanaya’s pic is tintin and a shady guy 😂)

- SO DISAPPOINTED in the interviewer that they didn’t just focus on IPK and the excellent camaraderie between them but constantly talked about whether or not Sanaya & Barun dated each other ??? Like wtf? Because even a wiki search will let you know that Barun was married at the time of IPK and Sanaya was in a steady relationship. You could see Sanaya really keep her irritation at bay when at one point she even said “shame on you Renil,” as a joke but really she was not having it.

Like to be honest that’s the thing I hate mostt is associating IPK and their great chemistry to whether or not they dated when they were in separate committed relationships. Like I’d get it if both of them were still single and people went like”omg get together you guys have such a vibe!”

I mean again it’s none of people’s business but I get people shipping 2 actors who are still single.

It’s like asking SRK and Kajol if they were dating while doing their films when the whole world knew that SRK is married and Kajol was then in a steady relationship with Ajay.

And if anything they just commonly laughed how people perceived them to be together because of their great chemistry (the whole interview of Dilwale team at Kapil Sharma show is hilarious when Varun Dhawan retells he was so shocked to see Gauri and SRK together chase he thought Kajol and SRK were married 😂)

But Renil literally kept pestering if Sanaya & Barun had an extra marital affair and that was disgusting.

It was a question that shouldn’t have come up in the first place at all. Renil knows better than that tbh. In fact they could’ve laughed how people similarly thought those two were having the SRK-Kajol thing of as if people thought they’re a pair in real life because of their chemistry.

So I really wished they were interviewed by Rajeev Khandelwal or anyone else tbh just because of this very point.

Best,

- JWB

[featheredclover]

Favourite ipkknd non canon fanfics ❤️🌺 #21

(1) Birds of a Feather by archi05

(2) In This Moment by bluemystique

(3) Assassination of Khushi by RockBarbie

(4) Seasons of Love by Sabi (Saucechips)

(5) Direct approach by -doe-eyes-

(6) Indirect approach by -doe-eyes-

(7) Castle of Glass by -doe-eyes-

(8) Retrograde by jalebiwedsbluetooth

[lovingbirds25]

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[manmarziiyan]

hey, what are your top 5 non-surbhi-related desi tv shows?

Hi!

Oh man, my Tellywood fangirl journey before Surbhi was quite interesting bc back then I was never invested in the cast offscreen, I simply watched bc of the ships. I only remember having 1 character that I loved and rooted for pre-Ishqbaaaz days, which was Lajwanti from the show Lajwanti played by Ankitta Sharma that aired on ZEE TV.

But other NON-Surbhi shows that I loved/enjoyed watching are: 1. IPKKND 2. Punar Vivah 3. Lajwanti4. Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani (Season 1 only)5. Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo (highly recommend this one)

I wanted to add “Qubool Hai” as well but you said no “Surbhi” shows hehe

Thanks for asking!

[what-the-pyaar]

Hi! So I remember a while back that you said that the dargah scene in IPKKND is what made u fall in love with the show but what are ur fave Arshi/non Arshi moments BEFORE the shaadi????

HI!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this question! And I wanted to get itperfect, so I took a long ass time getting back to you, and I’m sorry! 

So I’m gonna go by Season throughout my favorite scenes pre(forced) marriage track!!! I’m gonna TRY limiting myself to 3 scenes perseason, otherwise this will be a ridiculously long post!

Season1 

·I think everyone knows what this is! My number one scene fromthis entire show happened in season 1. Y’all know what I’m talking about?!?!THE ARZIYAAN SCENE! that scene is literally the reason I started watching notonly IPKKND but any tellywood show in GENERAL! like that is how much of animpact it had on me. I think it’s just so beautifully done, everything about itis perfection. And if you don’t understand, WATCH IT AGAIN. CAUSE IT’SAMAZING! 

·I think the second scene is also kind of an obvious one…THEFIRST EVER RABBA VE MOMENT!!!! Like I reacted the EXACT same way as Arnavbitwa. So like. Yea. I get it Arnav. Also kinda attached with this scene-Ireally enjoyed the first (real) interaction between Akash and Khushi. I felt asif it was really indicative about Akash and Payal’s future relationship,because Akash was acting like an older sibling towards Khushi.

·The entire Khushi trapped in a damaged building + Arnav savingher –So..this scene I have really mixed feelings about. Sometimes I love itand sometimes it makes me SOOOO angry. BUT the aspect of this small sequencethat never fails to make me happy, is Khushi grabbing on to Arnav’s lapels, andnot letting go even when he puts her in bed. I just adore that motif that theyhad going throughout the series-and it was especially significant in Season 7,when Khushi DIDN’T (and then Arnav’s smile when she woke up and did..ANYWAYS!CUTEST SHIT EVER)

·A scene I feel is really underrated in season 1 is the scene inthe mandir after the resignation. Ijust loved the whole, “bumping into each other, and spilling Kumkum everywhere”thing. And also Arnav getting all whiny when Khushi won’t let him talk to heris ADORABLE.

·My last favorite scene during this season is when Khushi breaksher fast with Arnav!!! (I actually think that’s the name of the episode…???TWOOD needs to title episodes better y’all) I’m just such a slut for auspiciousforeshadowing like that.

Season2

·My first favorite scene in Season 2 (Maybe my all time favoritescene in this season???) is the scene where Arnav finds Khushi hiding in hiswardrobe. Like HOW FREAKING CUTE WAS THAT WHOLE SCENE?!?!? And he just looks soin AWE of her! Like he just gets so excited, and relieved! It was just thecutest shit ever.

·I love the scene where Khushi thinks she has to rescue Lavanyafrom Arnav, because he’s holding her “hostage” and not getting married to her.Like the way that Khushi just rationalized that! I was like “…this girl isinsane.” BUT ADORABLE! SO IT’S OKAY! And then the next day she passes himeating her fucking chole and muttering about what a “bin shaadi waala rakshash” he is

· Another! Instance of Khushi being just the fucking cutest! Wouldbe when she’s trying to cheer Payal up, and she acts drunk and ad-libs thescene from Sholay where Dharmendra is all drunk on the water tower! AND THEN! WhenArnav sees her safe at home and just breathes the BIGGEST sigh of relief (BECAUSEYA IF SOMETHING HAPPENED TO HER. IT JUST WOULD’VE BEEN BITWA’S FAULT. END OFSTORY.)

Season3-This is one of myfavorite seasons sooooo!!!!

·Straight off the bat! The scene where Khushi apologizes to Arnavabout playing all those pranks on him !!! LOVE IT!

“Mango juice.”

“It’s cause I couldn’t findorange juice!

Like howadorable can ONE person be????!!!! AND BITWA CLEARLY AGREES WITH ME.

·The scene where the pink dupatta lands on Khushi’s head whenArnav throws it. IT’S THE FIRST TIME ARNAV LIKE SEES HER AS HIS BRIDE. AND IT’SANOTHER MOTIF I’M IN LOVE WITH.

·I liked the scene where Arnav “learns to apologize” but I alsodon’t think it’s that big of a deal, so like it gets a mention, but in my headI always kind of roll my eyes whenever writers make a BIG DEAL of the male leadsaying sorry for the ~first~ time ever. Cause like, that just shows that thecharacter is so selfish and egoistic that they just never thought they’d evermade a mistake before…which like…really????

·THE SCENE WHERE KHUSHI CRIES WHEN SHE SEES ARNAV PUT HIS FUCKINGARMS AROUND LAVANYA. LIKE SANAYA AND BARUN DID THIS DAMN SCENE SO FUCKING WELL.LIKE KHUSHI IS HAPPY AND DANDY AND FINE, BUT AS SOON AS ARNAV RECIPROCATESLAVANYA’S AFFECTION, KHUSHI’S LIKE “HELL NO. THAT’S MY MAN. WHAT THE FUCK ISGOING ON?!?!” AND HER OWN BEWILDERMENT AT THE FACT THAT SHE’S CRYING. THISSCENE IS GOLD. SOLID FUCKING GOLD.

·Khushi saving Lavanya from Dadi when she puts the tulsi outsideAHAHAHA! Gooood shit! And she blames Arnav! He just looks so genuinely thrownoff when Khushi winks at him! It’s so funny!

· Khushi and her acidity waala dhak-dhak 

·The ENTIRITY of the Nanital track. Like that’s all I have tosay. It was just perfect and I loved it. (of course I wish Arnav wasn’t alwayssuch a god damn DICK)

· The scene after Shashi’s paralysis, when Khushi runs to Arnav.What really gets me about this scene is that when Arnav hears Khushi say she’s “completelybroken” you can just see him break too. And he wants to comfort her SO BADLY.But I always felt like he stopped because he didn’t think he had any haq over her. And only later, after hepays the bill and Khushi talks to him about her feelings, does he feel as if hehas haq and therefore comforts her byputting his hand on her head. A VERY meaningful gesture in Indian culture.

·Honestly. Almost ever scene with Khushi and Arnav for the restof the season. Like I’m not even joking this is my second favorite season inthe entire show. I loved everything about the progression of their relationshipand the resistance that they both had. This was the season where I stoppedwatching the show because I was “curious” and started watching because Igenuinely wanted to

Season4

·The entire Raizada clan working DESPERATELY for Khushi to stayin the house! OOO LA LA OOO LA LAAA!

·All of Akash’s attempts to propose to Payal, they’re just sosweet, and so very Akash.

·All the little winking, side smiling moments between Arnav andKhushi as they’re working on getting Payal to say yes to Akash’s proposal. “hai na Arnav ji?”

•The scene where arnav finds out about khushi’s engagement!

·The scene where Khushi cries on Arnav’s shoulder after she findsout the truth about Shyam. I always think about what would’ve happened if shehad told him. I still feel as if things wouldn’t have worked out with Khushiand Arnav for a LONG TIME

Season5-THE MOST GLORIOUS OF ALL SEASONS!!! THIS SEASON IS MY FAVORITESEASON EVER. LITERALLY EVERY SCENE BETWEEN ARNAV AND KHUSHI! I LOVE IT! THEYFINALLY REALIZE THEIR FEELINGS FOR EACH OTHER AND JUST EVERYTHING ABOUT THISSEASON MAKES MY HEART FLUTTER! I can’t even pick specific scenes, because I’dhave to list them ALL. Literally this season is the BEST SEASON.

SO CLEARLY! my attempt at choosing 3 scenes per season failed MISERABLY! but I just LOVE THIS DAMN SHOW! 

[rowdyprofessor]

Hii! I wanted to let you know: I really appreciate your Saat Soch of IPKKND 3. I got into this series since there were subtitles for the first season.. but now as a non-Hindi speaking person, it was really hard for me to follow the series. Your analysis of not only the characters but also the actions are so interesting to read and to even understand what's going on! So thank you and I am rooting for the show to not go south when they try to swipe every 'gaslighting'-action under the carpet ;).

Hiiii!

Thank you so much!! I’m really glad my posts are helping you understand the show! If I ever neglect to mention something or if you have a question please don’t hesitate to send it in :D I’ll do my best!

Honestly, I was expecting Hotstar to have subtitles for this as they promised that new content (like Tanhaiyan) would come with English subtitles. I know they’re definitely working on adding subtitle tracks to all the older shows as well. Maybe they’ll add them soon :)

Yeah! I already know I’m not going to be a fan if they transition Advay from villian to romantic hero (which totally seems like where they’re taking this) but I have to admit a part of me is a tiny bit curious as well. Right now I sort of just want the show’s messaging to be consistent – the characters are sort of giving me whiplash because they’re changing on a weekly basis :|