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[arshifiesta]

Welcome to Arshi Fiesta!

Phati-sari's aur Sanka Devis, hum tumka forgetyay naahi gaye hain! Hum toh ee lobhbirds ko surprisewa deve ke khatir tumka bulawat hai! Samjheev? Ab ee ka baat padho, e khoon bhari taang kaa introductionwa likh ke gayi hai dekho to jara👀

Theme Introduction: Colours of Love!

If you didn't know already, "Satrangi Re" is a song from the movie Dil Se which is based on the concept of seven stages of love depicted in Arabic Literature. Each stage is denoted by a color so let's look at Arshi's story through these colours!

1. Black for Attraction (hub)

The song starts with a hauntingly energetic tune (spooky!) and we weave through a maze of passages till we finally meet our protagonists. Quite like how Arshi started out as strangers who didn't look like a compatible match initially until all the pieces of puzzles fell into its place.

The beautiful lyrics captures the essence of their dhak-dhaks, their initial attraction that exists from their very first meet. They've hated each other, loved each other but have never ever stopped being attracted to one another. As if a magical magnetic force has kept bringing them together over and over again (guess who? Devi Maiyya of course!) 🖤

2. Violet for Infatuation (uns)

Uff, Infatuation inke jaisa toh aur kisi couple me nahi hai, right? The subtle yet lingering touches, intense gaze, impulsive kiss games and everything about their chemistry is absolutely electrifying! No one does infatuation like them 💜

3. Blue for Love (ishq)

Love love love. Love took so long to blossom between them, like a long drawn out fire. Was it blazing or were there only a few embers alight? One could barely tell. Love started from care first. But they could only care once they hurt each other, right? Oh and hurt they did, they hurt each other really bad. But, isn't it only the people you care about who could hurt you? 💙

4. Green for Trust (akidat)

Trust is tricky. Trust takes longer than love. Because you can only trust someone blindly when you love them. From the chain of broken pearls to the soft and patient unwinding of fairy lights... somewhere between that Arshi started trusting each other. And it strengthened when Arnav stepped up to dance with Khushi, strengthened again when despite all evidence against Khushi and Shyam, Arnav decided to confess his love to her... as if it was the last thing he had left to do. And later when he came to know about Garima's past, he trusted Khushi again. Because things aren't always as black and white as they look. Sometimes they're green 😉💚

5. Yellow for Worship (ibaadat)

What is love or partnership without worship? From strangers to enemies to lovers, at each stage Arnav has worshipped Khushi. Taken care of her in ways that she needed, in ways that people around her couldn't. Tangled feelings and arms entwined in one another's. A shower of gifts, a series of intoxicated confessions. Arnav may be an atheist but if he has worshipped someone apart from his family, that's Khushi. Khushi is as good as any religion to him.

6. Red for Madness (junoon)

The first thing when you think of Red is probably danger or hell-fire. And that's right too because the fierce fire they have isn't like any other. It burns and scathes. It leaves scars. It is a mad love. They hurt and insult each other, they shout at each other. Their egos are too big for one another. And when they're done hurting, they love each other just as fiercely too. ❤️

As Aakash ji has nicely put it, "Khushi ji thodi pagal hai na?". Arey Aakash ji, aapke bhai bhi thodi kam pagal hai? (Don't tell him I said that 🫢)

7. White for Death (maut)

Death is not always about dying. Well sometimes it is... like the time when Khushi nearly dies at the cliff and Arnav fin-fucking-ally kisses her but only for CPR 😒. Or when they both pretend to die on stage as star crossed lovers Heer & Ranjha.

But death is also about other things like the death of hierarchy between them when Khushi was no longer Arnav's employee. The end of anger between them during holi after days of fooling each other with farq nahi padta post contract marriage. The end of difficulties in their path (almost) when they were about to get married again, for reals. The death of distance between them, not just physically but emotionally too, when they spend the night at the hut after running away from the goons. Like they literally met at a grave (dargah) for their second encounter, no? 😌🤍

Accha toh tum padh li ho kaa? Haan, toh e par se tumka kachu toh banave ka pade, aage tumko khoon bhari taang hi samjhayegi okayyy?

Ab jao, thoda paani piyo aur humka bhi pila diyo haiin... Bahutay garmi hai aaj🔥 Hello hi bye bye!

Never mind sasuma, you guys! We're here to celebrate toh let's wish the couple first! A very very Happy 13th Anniversary to these two AND every single one of you who has loved them, adored and cherished them at some point!

Tagging the people who liked the introductory post in comments below because it wasn't clear if y'all wanted to be tagged or not oof! :((

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[chutkiandchotte]

IPKKND Enneagram: Arnav Singh Raizada

Enneagram Type: 8 (The Challenger)

The Powerful, Dominating Type: Self-Confident, Decisive, Willful, and Confrontational

Arnav is strongly influenced by his basic type, with minimal wing influences from 7 and 9. Hence, I classify him as a pure Type 8, also called The Challenger or The Protector.

All gifs in this post are NOT by me, they're made by the these amazing people - @loveubarunsobti @phati-sari @jalebi-weds-bluetooth @arziaisfrench (also individually credited below each gif)

(if any of the folks above wish to have their gifs taken off this post, pls let me know, I'll do that!)

Here are some fun facts about type 8s. Tell me if it sounds familiar.

Basic Fear: Being controlled or harmed by others

Basic Desire: To protect themselves (to be in control of their own destiny)

At their best: Self- mastering, they use their strength to improve others' lives, becoming heroic, magnanimous, and inspiring. Caring, generous, and highly competent.

At their worst: Vengeful, ruthless, dictatorial, destructive, emotionally shut off. Use any means, including blackmail or violence, to get obedience from those around them, and recklessly over extend themselves in pursuit of their goals.

(Sidenote: I didn't paraphrase any of this...its taken verbatim from various sites...did the IPK makers refer to Enneagram type 8 when writing Arnav??? lol)

Understanding Arnav's Core Personality as an 8

As their name suggests, 8s love challenges. This is where they shine, this is what they enjoy. Arnav completely embodies this - he thrives when he is fighting to prove himself, loves setting challenges for others, and admires those who manage to compete at his level. I mean, this is basically the entirety of Arshi's courtship lmao.

Another one of Arnav's most 8-esque qualities is that he is a tremendously charismatic leader with a natural tendency towards taking charge and the innate ability to inspire people to follow him. 8s act quickly and decisively in stressful situations, seeking out logical, practical solutions, and taking charge of dealing with troubles. Hence, they often become the rock to cling on to in tough times. They are willing to take the heat for unpopular decisions that they judge to be right. Full of natural confidence, resourceful thinking and common sense, they strive to use their abilities to take care of everyone dependent on them. If they are the head of a family, fairly looking after everyone's needs is important to them. All of this is why he is the Raizada HBIC when he has like 5 elders in line before him. It's not just about the fact that he is AR Designs CEO/billionaire. The Raizadas implicitly trust him to take the right decisions for them because he has proved to be a worthy leader in crisis periods.

At the same time, a source of great annoyance for his family is another of his classic type 8 qualities - 8s do not fear public opinions and can easily defy disapproval if necessary. They will refuse to give in to social conventions that do not suit them, with zero shame or fear of consequences, which can seem inspiring, intimidating, or even infuriating, depending on where you stand lol.

Also like a typical 8, he is extremely ambitious and has impressive willpower which drives him to set, and usually achieve, big goals for himself. Be it his professional ambitions (successful) or his idiotic commitment to fighting his feelings for Khushi (vv unsuccesful; try again next time).

Arnav's shares both of the core fears of an 8. First, he fears being harmed by others. This doesn't imply Arnav is a coward who runs from a physical fight...the opposite. In fact, 8s have tremendous physical endurance, to the point where they are often harmfully negligent of their own health. Arnav has shown this trait repeatedly - the hot tea incident, the multiple times he fainted due to neglect etc etc. So Arnav's fear of harm is not about physical blows but more to do with emotional harm, specifically betrayal or abandonment. 8s absolutely hate the idea of being emotionally dependent on any one and often construct strong emotional armours to push people away and hide their paradoxical inner emotional vulnerability. Ummm...yeah. The turning his head away to hide his face any time a conversation with Anjali (or later Khushi) enters remotely emotional territory. How he makes it a point of pride that Arnav Singh Raizada NEVER says "sorry" or "happy birthday". And of course, the MANY times the extent of his passion towards Khushi freaks him out and he responds by pushing her away by any means possible.

Their second fear is that 8s are terrified of giving any one any power over them - be it social, psychological, sexual or physical. No matter what their sphere of life, retaining and increasing their power is extremely important to them. And Arnav is absolutely obsessed with power and control especially in the romantic/sexual/emotional realm. The most obvious example of this, of course, is how he seeks out romantic relationships that allow him to be minimally emotionally engaged, and where he has much of the control. After the first break up with Lavanya, his indifferent reaction may seem cold and almost cruel to us (and Khushi lol) but from his perspective, that's exactly his ideal relationship - where he remains totally unaffected by being dumped and his heart isn't involved at all. And then OF COURSE his entire relationship with Khushi is defined by this fear. So many of his actions in the show are motivated by a deep fear of the sheer intensity of what Khushi, the girl he is supposed to look down on/ignore/hate, makes him feel.

He is triggered as all hell whenever Khushi proves her totally unconscious power over him (physical or emotional). Such as Diwali when the feelings he has for her almost made him cheat, an action that is abhorrent to him and he is staggered, HORRIFIED by this fact. How does he react? By doing his DAMNDEST to re-exert a measure of control over the situation. The tremendous anger he feels there comes from a place of absolute fear at his loss of control because of the Khushi feelings. Her questions about the poolside moment and the payal highlight to him just how much power she has over him and how close she is to discovering it. And he launches his campaign of trying to "win" over those feelings, trying to erase them and revert to a position of absolute indifference to her and control over himself and his surroundings. Trying to double down on his commitment to the "safe" relationship with Lavanya, one that doesn't threaten his emotional safety one bit, that keeps his heart safe and sound locked away in a dungeon somewhere. Its an absolutely classic type 8 move to pursue a course of action that is not only harmful to others, but also to your own self and in opposition to your other priorities, just so you can prove a point to yourself about control control control. He does NOT believe in marriage or want to be married, certainly not to Lavanya; he doesn't want to be rude to and hurt Khushi and doing so hurts him also; he feels pain when she thinks badly of him or cries due to him - YET - he commits to this very course. He chooses to prioritize his ego, his need for control, over all other considerations, including his own happiness and peace of mind. While on this trip, the utmost need in his mind is to prove that those feelings for Khushi DO NOT control him, even if that means he keeps making choices that are deeply emotionally painful for him and everyone around him.

And if he can't erase or control the feelings, well, at the very least, NO ONE, least of all Khushi, the dangerous wielder of that scary power, should know any thing about them. That's why he does everything to push her away, down to hurling at her that IT DIDN'T MEAN ANYTHING. The gentleman doth protest too much.

This reading can be applied to so many of Arnav's actions, especially some of the cruellest ways he lashes out at Khushi when she has done nothing (at that moment) to really earn it. Like during the contract marriage, he is tortured by the fact that no matter how hard he tries, how much he intellectually loathes her, emotionally, he still feels concern for her. She betrayed him! The worst happened - his worst fear came true - he gave someone power over him and they used it to hurt him emotionally - and he can't even escape the cycle of pain, he has to live in it, every day he has to content with the fact that he harbours intense feelings that keep growing against his will for this traitorous person. It is a nightmare situation for an 8.

The more she starts affecting his mental, emotional and physical reactions in ways that shock him, the more triggered he gets and the more he either pushes her away or pulls her into toxic power games. This is his classic pattern from early on in their whatever-ship, from the increasingly unhinged office challenges post the red sari scene, to the farak padta hai games, to forcing her to marry him, to the entirety of the contract marriage.

It's also because of these core fears that 8s dislike any type of manipulative or lying behaviour. They do not appreciate being made a fool of or being emotionally blackmailed and will immediately be extremely suspicious of any outsider who attempts such things with them. The reason is that they ARE very vulnerable to emotional manipulation from loved ones - so they want to ensure they don't let people in who would take advantage of this weakness.

Arnav as a Stressed/Unhealthy 8

After the first Lavanya break up, Khushi hits a little too close to the truth when she asks Arnav "did you ever even love her at all? are you that heartless?" and Arnav's responds (in essence) "yes, I am heartless, and everything that has happened proved me right. love is a stupid illision and causes nothing but pain, we're better off without it". This is a CLASSIC unhealthy 8 that is totally blocked in his ability to love. Because love requires vulnerability and giving the other person power over you, which contradicts their basic drive for emotional autonomy. An unhealthy 8 is dominated by their core fears and that stops them from experiencing or expressing love in a healthy way.

An 8's hard working and ambitious nature, combined with their emotionally distant tendencies makes them prone to being workaholics and emotionally negligent. This can lead to dissatisfaction and complaints of neglect amongst loved ones. We saw Anjali complain about this multiple times, but it really hits home with Khushi post the kidnapping. After calling her the biggest mistake of his life, all he had to do was say sorry, I love you, I want to stay married to you forever, and Khushi would have forgiven and forgotten everything in an instant. His silence on the matter combined with his emotionally distant/volatile actions fans her insecurities to the point that she first attempts to, and then leaves. This breach is eventually healed only when they are able to have an honest, emotionally vulnerable communication about the nature of his feelings for her and their marriage (this is what the pearl necklace scene is supposed to be - there wasn't much verbal conversation but you know what I mean lol).

The funny thing is, underneath all that emotional coldness, 8s have a potent fear of rejection and abandonment. Subsequently, they are sensitive to any such indicators of dissatisfaction in loved ones. They hate to feel that a loved one is dissatisfied with them or misunderstanding them. This kicks in their fear that they have lost control of the situation - they may be about to be rejected and can do nothing about it. When in an unhealthy space, where they are still ruled by their core fears, they often react by resorting to bullying behaviours to assert their dominance and control over the situation. Even once Arnav, to a degree, accepts his feelings for Khushi, he still choses to woo her through "challenges" (the 24 hour track), blackmail (Buaji's house rent) and threats (I'll pick you up and take you with me if needed Khushi!). It's still extremely difficult for him to be emotionally vulnerable and communicative and leave himself open to being rejected. He prefers power games and challenges. He wants all the cards to always be in his hands.

Stressed 8s often become secretive, fearful, and guarded in their behaviours. The most terrifying thing an 8 can imagine is not merely to be cheated in love - it's to be cheated in love and then have that loved one mockingly laugh at their "victory" over them. I think Arnav does fear confronting Khushi about Shyam because, among other reasons, he can't face it if she also does a turn face like Shyam and starts a villain monologue laughing at him. He definitely knows they had some kind of flirtationship during the Payash wedding and he now believes that was her manipulating him in order to distract him - and it would be torturous to hear this confirmed from her mouth.

It's not just in the love/romance arena that Arnav's unhealthy 8 traits manifest. The Arnav we see in the beginning might be tremendously successful but he isn't exactly a mature, evolved professional. His extreme egoistic behaviour is proof of this. 8s often build up their ego as a defence against the world, becoming extremely sensitive to "slights" to their authority or self-respect. Combative and intimidating to anyone they perceive as a threat, they can become increasingly hard-hearted and cruel in a quest to retain power and "win" against threats. This is ASR at his worst.

Arnav's Journey to a Healthy 8

Khushi's love for him AND his love for her, plays a huge role in Arnav's journey to healing. 8s feel most content and secure when a loved one knows them, and accepts them unconditionally, as they are, no qualification or complaints; they are happiest with a partner, and a family, that has an instinctive understanding of their actions, their feelings, their motivations, without them having to say any of it out loud.

This is why Khushi's words "I know (that you love me) (you don't have to say it)" - both after he apologizes and before they consummate their relationship - hold so much meaning, and affect him so deeply. This is the assurance that he craves, someone who innately just gets him.

Arnav's decision making process on his second wedding day truly embody the moves of a healing 8. Healthy 8s who have overcome their deepest fears, can recognize their paranoia for what it is. They move towards devaluing the importance of "power" and "control" especially in their personal life and make a conscious choice to prioritize real needs (their own and others) over their ego or their fears. Arnav choses love over hatred, hope over fear, and that's an 8 stepping into their best self.

Evolved 8s are open-hearted and caring; they channel the best of their abilities to become passionate yet generous, resourceful yet empathetic, and authoritative yet honourable; a true leader worth following.

Wings - 7 or 9?

Like I said earlier, I classify Arnav as a purer type 8 with minimal influence of his wings. However, between the two, I would say he has a greater influence of his "9" wing than "7" wing.

The 7 wing adds a taste for experiencing life to the fullest and a gregarious, extroverted, risk-taking side to an 8s personality. I considered 8w7 for Arnav because I do think he has a taste for the finer things in life, he has a powerful charismatic aura, and is comfortable with taking risks; but ultimately I discounted it because I don't think any one in their right mind could call him "extroverted" or "gregarious" in the slightest. I also don't think he is experience-oriented like a 8w7 would be, his ambitions are more concerned with his own business, his family, and his power, not with "living life to the fullest".

The 9 wing too does not appear to be a great fit at first glance - 9s are pretty much the opposite of 8s, being peaceful, conflict-avoidant and complacent. These aren't words I associate with ASR lol. Yet, this is what I chose ultimately. The 9 wing supposedly adds a soothing, family-oriented effect to the dominating and wilful 8 personality. Arnav is definitely very family-oriented. Additionally unhealthy 8w9s often exhibit an almost scary duality - a calm, gentle nature with loved ones and then an aggressive mode when faced with threats, at work, etc. ASR/Chotte/Arnavji. Rakshas/Rajkumar. And remember Khushi's comically shocked face when she saw ASR-at-home avatar for the first time?

Early days office Arnav reminds me a lot of 8w9s. 8w9s often combine indifference with aggression, often employing cold, depersonalized violence to exert control over others. Behind their calm and seemingly emotionless demeanour hides an explosive and unpredictable temper. Check and check.

Consider the name of the 8w9: The Bear. Aggressive and scary to outsiders, cuddly with their loved ones. Firm and decisive, but also measured and cooperative. Isn't that Arnav? Especially the Arnav we are left with at the end of the show? I believe Arnav started out a strong 8 with a slight 9 wing influence, but as he matured over time, his natural tendency for the 9 wing also developed in a healthy manner, and he became calmer, more accommodating, more openly loving.

[phuljari]

amazing analysis op! i think even phati-sari mentioned something about this sequence being a shared hallucination which makes sense because:

a. not only is arnav in his sherwani during the real sequences

b. but even khushi's hairstyle is that from before the dance

i mean, the writing was top-notch but something went awry with the editing because it was never addressed :(

A confession of love in form of a dance performance. But it's the change of costume which is in question here. was that a production mistake? or was that intentional? we might never know. But we can analysis it to death.😎

Let me consider this.

Then when he stepped into the dance floor,he was Arnav,devoid of all of his facades. And he danced with her without any resistance, he put his heart out in that dance floor to her.When the main dance performance ended,there was some flashbacks with rabbaves.The first one is their first meeting.He was still Arnav.

Then they flashbacked to a time when the line between Arnav and ASR was almost blurred.

Then with the memory of mannat ka chabi,khushi somehow reminded of the duality in him. The dichotomy of Arnav Singh Raizada, who despite not believing in God,went to the dargah.With that memory, he was back to his ASR avatar.

Then they recalled the moments when khushi was punished by ASR for making a dent in his sheild. she was punished by ASR for the weakness Arnav showed.

Then they came across a very intimate moment between them,where it didn't matter whether he was Arnav or ASR,what mattered was their emotion toward each other and with that memory he was again her Arnav ji.

That Arnav ji, in whose arm,she could come undone,that Arnav ji, who prevented her fall when she fainted due to fasting,that Arnav ji,who helped her find her way in the circle of diyas and almost kissed her in dewali.And Arnav singh raizada realized that despite denying and resisting so much,despite ASR's fighting tooth and nail against Arnav,he could not help but fall madly in love with her.

Arnav singh raizada stepped on the dance floor as Arnav but stepped down as ASR. Meanwhile the family and guests might had seen him only wearing the sherwani, but to khushi and to the audience and to himself also, he showed the vulnerable side of him. Khushi was loved not only by Arnav but also by ASR. Every version of Arnav singh raizada loved that 'pagal but cute' girl, who became his heartbeat without his awareness.

And with that came a realization that he could be both Arnav and ASR with her,without suppressing the other. There was no need of any push of pull or any fighting of dominance between Arnav and ASR. Finally he found someone with whom he could be both,he could be himself.

My Scattered thoughts (7/?)

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[jalebi-weds-bluetooth]

Hi JWB

Sending you healing vibes..Get better soon..heard the podcast IPK 10 years part 2 and loved it..ur blog has made me appreciate so many things about IPK...i have been rewatching since the beginning..but only the cute ..romcom bits betweeen Arnav and Khushi..but this is the first rewatch after being introduced to your blog and OMG..I have watched all the scenes and Im blown away..the serial is good..and my God ur analysis are mindblowing..i also follow @phati-sari ..and u two are Awesome...I have started attempting my own analysis..just for an audience of one..it makes my viewing experience better but I wanted to thank you both for enriching my life...

Also I noticed how good an actor Barun Sobti is..the scenes after he witnesses Sham and Khushi are awesome..rught from smiling at the terrace upto the forced marriage..the angst is awesome...i kind got converted..from someone whondidnt like the whole arc to someone qhoxould believe and even justify it...thanks for opening me making mu experience better and helping me open my eyes to such nuances..

Much love and wishes

Omg thank you so so so much for this love <3 <3 <3 <3

oAnd yes, thank you for the healing vibes! Physically, the aspects of the show - that's literally what we want. Yes, Sanaya-Barun as Khushi-Arnav is the USPo

I am so glad that the podcast has introduced you to all the aspects of the show - that's literally what we want. Yes, Sanaya-Barun as Khushi-Arnav is the USP of the show but this show literally won't be what it is without the directing, producing, the rest of the cast, editing, background scoring and - MOST IMPORTANTLY - writing.

Eeee, thanks for the love for the analysis *big hugglez*

@phati-sari's blog is just awesome. Her dedication is truly unparalleled. Also, some of my fav posts from her blog is the rule of threes and circle (it's one of my favorite gifsets!). You should check it out if you already haven't!

Barun... I simply love him and his acting. I was always a fan of Sanaya and I think she has a stunning range - probably way more versatile than prominent Hindi Cinema actors tbh. Barun was a discovery for me and he's one of my favorite actors to see cause he's brilliant. Stunning.

I feel IPK also worked because it had two of the strongest actors as its leads. The chemistry was explosive and the directors & cinematographers knew their best angles, lighting and expression.

Haha I'm glad you could see the MU under a new light! I mean, all I say is literally my opinion. I loved the setup for the MU, it was so well done and I think what's nice is that the show doesn't try to justify what Arnav did. I think it's important to know the difference between explanation and justification.

I think it's great to understand and explain what characters do. Justification can go a bit grey because at times we might tend to clarify that the characters were right in doing what they did. And I always try to highlight that I understand what Arnav did and why, but also state that despite the understanding there are some lines that he crossed which he shouldn't have.

That helps me from coloring the character through my eyes and analyzing perspectives from as unbiased viewpoint as I can.

#lectureover

So keep analyzing and I hope you love this show more than ever! There's so much to unpack in IPKKND!!!

Love,

- JWB

[puranijeans]

(x)

Here I am staring at your perfection, In my arms, so beautiful. The sky is getting bright, the stars are burning out, Somebody slow it down. This is way too hard, ‘Cause I know, when the sun comes up. I will leave, this is my last glance, That will soon be memory.

Dedicated to the wonderful @phati-sari, for writing such spell-binding stories! 

[jalebi-likes]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Aakash and Mohan with Khushi bhabhi

[poomohan]

Tag Game

Thanks for the fun tag @pakki-ya-nahin .. ok.. here goes -

Last song :

Track of Pakistani drama Diyar-e-dil

Last movie:

Dia - kannada movie

Currently watching (just finished) :

The Queen's Gambit

Currently reading :

To Sir Philip, With Love by Julia Quinn

Currently craving:

Mac and Cheese

I would like to tag @phati-sari , @puranijeans, @arnavsinghraizada, @rainbow-waterfalls and anyone else who would like to join seeing this.

[shiyaravi]

Tag game

Thank you @jalebi-weds-bluetooth ,@pakki-ya-nahin ,@featheredclover ,@puranijeans ,@phati-sari for tagging me. So many AMAZING people tagging me... Feeling so loved.

Last song: After glow by Ed Sheeran.

Last movie: Wonder Woman (2017).

Currently watching: Young Sheldon

Currently reading: Book 2 of Bridgerton Series. But always reading Charade by @phati-sari. It's my soothing pill every night.

Currently craving: Mutton Biryani

This was so much fun.

I would like to tag @paobhaji ,@synapocalypse ,@ridzmystique ,@m0hinii ,@shaonharryandpannisim and anyone who wants to join the fun.

[featheredclover]

Tag game

Thank you @pakki-ya-nahin and @phati-sari for the tag :) !

Last song:

Like a prayer by Madonna

Last movie :

The water horse

Currently re watching :

Derry girls

Currently reading:

Emma by Jane Austen

Currently craving:

Ice cream

Tagging @barshifan , @shiyaravi , @thenainitaldisaster and @sankadevi-asr .

[isspyaar]

ipkknd top 5 favorite scenes

disclaimer: these are scenes that have literally remained with me throughout all these years and still incite the same dumb squealy reaction i had when i first watched the show. it was extremely hard to narrow it down to 5, i have a lot but for the sake of simplicity :)

gifs used: @phati-sari​ on tumblr (she’s so talented, love her blog so much!!!!)

I. WHEN ARNAV PUTS THE SILVER COIN IN THE DETERGENT POWDER BAG (episode 102/103)

this is such an underrated scene??? i rarely see anyone bring this up or mentioning it. i remember when i first watched it, i was so moved just because... typically, arnav’s character finds khushi’s beliefs in such trivial things so futile. yet he actually went out of his way, before he had developed a strong sense of feelings for her, just to do something so small to make her happy.

this is truly such a kind gesture to me, not only romantically, but also as a sign that he cares about her happiness. you really get to see how arnav intrinsically is a good person and it just warms my heart so much. this scene has stayed with me all this time, just because 1) it raised my own standards for a partner lol who will entertain even my smallest silly sources of happiness and 2) i like that they show arnav respects the things that make khushi happy, and we get a glimpse of how he’ll be as a future husband.

II. WHEN KHUSHI GETS ‘A’ ON HER MEHENDI (episode 174)

THIS SCENE and just generally the entire mehendi episode... nothing will come close to this for me. i contested between the kiss in this episode and this but... this scene trumps it. there’s so much being communicated in these playful lines and banter, my heart literally sings every time i watch it. i love seeing arnav flirty and khushi flustered yet still holding her ground, albeit poorly and humorously. the dynamic and tension between them at this point... where they’re dancing around the confession combined with the fact that arnav’s trying so hard to put khushi on the spot, IT’S SO GOOD. arnav’s face physically lights up when he spots that ‘a’ because i picture he’s trying to find any confirmation of her feelings and he’s so smug, i love it.

it’s such a fun scene, even my friends who don’t speak a word of hindi who’ve watched it dubbed love this scene. that just shows you how powerful it is lol.

III. WHEN KHUSHI DANCES TO DIDI TERI JETH JI (episode 168)

there’s so much to be said. i looooove the references khushi makes in this song, i will always be so thankful to the writers of this show that they went out and rerecorded the song with changed lyrics to make it fit the scene. it’s so cute and fun, seeing khushi perform this musical-like dance about their relationship and show all these bits and pieces of their interactions.

the bonus is arnav’s reaction. man, i love it, he goes from fuming and “what the” to laughing at himself and just the situation. it shows that the two have come a long way from the moments khushi references in the song, because they’re lowkey looking back it and just finding humor in their old relationship. 

IV. WHEN ARNAV GIFTS HER BANGLES (episode 179/180)

i kid you not, this entire bangles thing had me smiling the whole two episodes it spanned. i’ll probably get early wrinkles because i really couldn’t stop smiling for the hour of the two episodes.

firstly, i love that arnav, once again, acknowledges the small things that make khushi happy and goes to get her the bangles. secondly, THE BEATING AROUND THE BUSH just gets me squealing. they’re both so unsubtle and playful, the way arnav’s dying to see if she’s worn the bangles and the way khushi knows that very fact and purposely hides them. and bonus, i just love the look on arnav’s face when he grabs the thali from anjali and walks to khushi, knowing that she can’t run from it now.

V. WHEN ARNAV SAYS “SHE’S BEAUUUTIFUL” ON HOLI (episode 207)

the show mainly takes on khushi’s pov, and we get to see firsthand how she feels for arnav because she goes on those long monologues whenever she’s alone. arnav, not so much. not to mention, khushi is very straight-forward and doesn’t seem to put a front on the way she feels whereas arnav almost always disguises what he’s thinking.

that’s why i love this scene so much. arnav, albeit looking silly and high on bhaang, is so unfiltered for the first time and he’s just blurting out his real thoughts when he sees khushi (plus the reactions from nani and anjali are adorable). finally, we get to see arnav acknowledge that he thinks khushi is so beautiful for the first time??? and it’s so satisfying to watch??? it’s just so nice to see arnav acting the way he would’ve as a husband had the misunderstanding not happened. 

[barshifan]

I was tagged by the brilliant @phati-sari Thank you for the tag :)❤️

Honey and lemon or milk and sugar // musicals or plays // lemonade or iced tea // strawberries or raspberries // winter or summer // beaches or forests // diners or cafés // unicorns or dragons // gemstones or crystals // humming birds or owls // fireworks or sparklers // brunch or happy hour // sweet or sour // Rome or Amsterdam // classic or modern art // sushi or ramen // sun or moon // polka dots or stripes // macarons or croissants // glitter or matte // degas or seurat // aquariums or planetariums // road trips or camping trip // colouring books or watercolours // fairy lights or candles.

Anyone reading this post feel free to continue.

[kashmakash]

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@kashmakash

 HIIII omg I missed you how are you are you well I’m so glad you liked it I loved the tags!

HEY PS! I have missed you and your blog and your stories and this place in general too!! I am good thanks - just got realllyyy caught up in life. how are you?

I am glad you still enjoy my crazy tags haha :D

[jalebi-weds-bluetooth]

NAVIGATION & NAMASTE

Hello Hi No Bye Bye to Jalebi Weds Bluetooth, a fan blog for the tv show IPKKND (Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon). 

I also run a podcast called Iss Podcast Ko Kya Naam Doon?

Below I have links to everything on this website and this post is updated WEEKLY so check this post before sending in any asks or just if you wanna casually stalk this blog a la Shyam Manohar Jha - I don’t mind :) 

I’m updating this page with like getting links of 25 pages a day - and there are 288 pages on my blog so beware - it’ll take at least 2-4 weeks before I’m upto date!

The following headings are sorted alphabetically; ask box, blogs I like to stalk, characters, fan fictions, favorite scenes/lists, gifs, ipk discussion, ipkknd memes, ipkknd podcast, Kamlesh khabri, personal takes, reblogs, relationships (of characters in the show), [other links]

Askbox

(where I send out a list of questions for people to ask me)

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Blogs I like to stalk

@phati-sari  @honeybellexox  @onadaanparindey  @laadgovernorandsankadevi @desitellytales  @aye-masakalii @tellywoodtrash

@jukti-torko-golpo @shaonharryandpannisim @vidhurvrika @m0hinii @shiyaravi @jaanedil​

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Characters

Arnav | Khushi | Other Characters | Shyam

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Fan Fictions

(anything I write almost always ends with a happily ever after)

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Favorites/Scene Lists

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Gifs/Photos/Vids

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IPKKND Discussion

Office Track  

Early Arshi Days  

Shantivan Training 

Nainital Track/Khushi Feelz  

Diwali/Engagement Feelz

Payash Wedding Season

Forced Elopement  

Kidnapping Track

Didi Ki Saut & Khushi’s Birthday

24 Hours Track

Dadi/Confession Track

Remarriage

Post Remarriage Days & Show Ending

Arnav & Khushi’s Sex Life

Post Canon (includes Rewind)

Ek Jashn

What If (for eg: what if the terrace scene didn’t happen, etc)

Other (shows/movies, comparisons, off screen, technical stuff in IPK)

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IPKKND Memes

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IPKKND Podcast!

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Kamlesh Khabri

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Personal Takes

Khushi  | IPKKND | Arnav & Khushi | No Filter

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Reblogs

Where I reblog what others have said/spoken about IPK. Or when I’m advertising myself from Jalebi Likes. Or some serious issues not related to IPK.

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Relationships

Arnav & Khushi | Arnav & Lavanya

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For all the sweet people who just send me love out of nowhere <3

Conversations with Shy Anon <3

Conversations with Mutton <3

Conversations with RDX <3

[noor1025]

This gifset is amazing. The samosa scene when she learns what a live-in is was the first clip I saw which got me interested in the show and the rest is history! ❤

Mrs Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada + Stress Eating

[puranijeans]

Tere Bin by @phati-sari

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PS! Love youuuu

[jalebi-weds-bluetooth]

HAPPY NEW YEAR

I am so grateful to each and everyone of you. All the anons, my friends, my silent mutuals- thank you for being awesome.

Thank you for making this hellsite a home. To 2022 and many more years ahead!

@shaonharryandpannisim @shiyaravi @phati-sari @leila1 @jukti-torko-golpo @muttonthings @thecharlesboyle @featheredclover @pakki-ya-nahin @bigfatreader @maansiloves @sankiraizada @thatcollateraldamage @magicfeltmybloop @tellywoodtrash @arnavsinghraizada @acroakingbird @simplycurlz @roshini2006 @thenainitaldisaster @vidhurvrika @barshifan @noor1025 shy anon, sweet anon, analysis anon, analysis demanding anon, every anon who has ever asked me an ask, my best friend Rdx, leela, Aisha, every silent reader @zaphbeeblebrox @teenrap369 @laad-governess

And anyone I’ve forgotten to tag!!! I love you all 🫂