...And thats why it is Khushi and not La !!

A girl-friend is:

a partner

a trophy

a status symbol in society

a relationship bound by uncertainty..

A life partner is:

a companion

a priceless possession

a an answer to all ur problems against all odds

a relationship that sticks on despite uncertainty!

Kudos to the makers once more for such a brilliant episode!!! The Episodic Story started with Nani accepting and letting the Arnav know she is now ready to get him married to La! But Arnav is not happy. Why? He never wanted to marry La in the first place and was very clear about the same ... But today the issue was not about not wanting to marry her! The question was why he was sure he didn't want to? Things have changed for Arnav over the past few months! Khushi has taken over his senses completely! So when he opposed Nani today, unlike the last time around, he had a valid reason, and the makers very smartly established that minutes before the family arrived, by showing how Khushi stated the sentiment attached to the Payal in her life!

As if his preserving her souvenir was not enough testimony to what was brewing in his heart, he wasted no time in pondering over, returning it since it was so dear to her !Thus, establishing the fact that her happiness, her feelings, her emotions are of utmost importance to this man ! A man who was devoid of all the above, and a man who never acknowledged the same until a while ago!!! So the pain you saw in his face, was not that of indifference and not getting the space he wanted in his own house, but it was the pain of wanting to give someone else the space of a life partner that the family seemed to unknowingly now be wanting to give away to someone else!!!

Love is a two way connection-and here, Khushi right fully complimented him in every way, by suddenly withdrawing at the mention of ASR getting married to La finally! What is that they shared that, it troubled her so much? Why was giving him away to someone who rightly deserved him so painful? What is it that bound the two? Khushi didn't know? Or she knew now ...

A perfect moment to cement the purity of their feelings for one another-a scene of Shyam is aptly inserted, where he is cribbing about, how much more he will have to give up for the sake of his love! Havent we been taught of the unconditional nature of love from time immemorial ? As much as Shyam pleads his love for Khushi is true, he miserably fails by hiding behind a mask! By cheating his family, hurting his loved ones and most importantly counting his actions and gestures! This is where ASR stands out once more! You love his silent yet subtle gestures towards Khushi. He doesnt say it, but you know his heart beats just for her....

An apt selection of song: Unconventional like all others under this Banner have been ..The makers turn your visualization into totally something you would not expect! If the original was all about lust and the physical need to be together, this picturisation according to me did more justice to the lyrics by exactly showing Khushi's state of mind! Those eyes, that were constantly on her, amidst a crowd... !! She could feel his presence around her all along. He had La by his arm and was making no verbal conversation with her, but his heart beats were audible to Khushi! And thats the reason why she kept moving away from him, since her heart was strongly signaling her that their relationship was finally going to have a defining moment!

What one got to see after that left most I am sure speechless, with symbolism at its peak! On not finding her around, he went looking for her!

Bheed main bhi thi Tanhayi

Yaad har pal teri aayi

roke koi mujhe zara

bhar na aaye yeh dil mera...

and then he found her by the pool lighting diyas ... And the moment she saw him she lost control over herself .. her emotions, everything...

behke behke mere kadam hai

aise main tu sambhaal toh zara ...

... and he did sambhalo(hold) her !He caught her... tried to mend her twisted leg-signifying pain! When was the last time we saw this vulnerable side to this man? May be never?

The soft-hearted man, who couldnt take his eyes off, who forewarned her softly" thoda dard hoga" as though to say, my heart with also ache along, but dont worry, I am with you! I am here to ease your pain! He softly places her feet on his thigh giving her support and comfort!

By this act, he has already allowed her to stamp on him unofficially-exposing his vulnerable side to her and has told her, I am allowing you this, because I want it that way! She tightly clasps his shoulder, as though seeking support! When he lightly moved the saree to mend her leg, she had to feel a certain sense of comfort and ease around him to allow him to do that! Or may she was too mesmerized by the moment herself!

After having done his bit, this man, touched my heart the best when he subtly yet impact fully expressed his love for her by still holding onto her foot delicately yet firm- as though to say I don't want to let go of you ever! and then, over the pain that he gave her and mending it later, the man also adorned what he had hurt with what she always wanted!!! A fairy-tale ending or should I call it a beginning?

The pre-cap is another story so I shall save it for another day!! Have a good day! happy viewing!!!


Pictures Credit and Thanks to: lllyria

Niharika Vidya Sagar

Rangmunch.TV

Rangmunch's awww and hawww moments the week ...!!!

For all those of you that watched shows this week and went through certain emotions ... Rangmunch.TV brings in a segment where we give you a quick re-cap of the same ..

Water Crisis....

Ek Hazaro main meri behena hai this week has been all about cute moments and celebrations with Viren and Jeevika getting engaged, the families coming close, and with Manvi also accepting Viren as her Jeeju to be all seems hunky dory. A midst the Karvachauth celebrations, you finally see a twist in the tale! Viren is the one who ends up giving Manvi that life safer gulp of water!sigh! So says the promo! will it happen that way? Or wont it .. lets wait and watch ...

This comes out as the Haww moment of the week !!!

Silver lining in a Soap Packet...

While, Payal teases Khushi and asks her if she will ever find a man who will fulfill her stupid fantasies, you see later in the episode how Arnav silently slips two silver coins into a detergent packet, after Khushi buys 20 packs of Miss.Chamko Powder hoping to win a silver coin in one of them !!! 

It was endearing to see Mr. Broody, melt, and finally turn Mr. Cheesy only for the sake of his lady love on Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon!

This surely makes it the awwww moment of the week on Rangmunch!!

Sukir-Tee ya Tee...

After seeing Sukirti don a double role in Pyar ki yeh ek kahani on StarOne, as both Pia and Maithilee, this week we get to see the return of Maithilee in a new avtar ! For all those that thought, Maithlee and Tee are dead, this was a shock, considering, Tee reveals her self as Maithilee and also narrates the entire Abhayendra-Maithilee love story !!! 

While Rangmunch went hawww after the moment, I am sure, most others did too ...!!!

Chatt pe Romance...

Telepathy, is their favorite mode of communication! Maan and Geet on Geet-Hui Sabse Parayi have proved it again! Since their entire family is at loggerheads, Maan and Geet barely get any time to spend with one another these days.. However, the lovers did manage to steal a few moments together on the terrace of their house, away from prying eyes where the two married lovers romance away under the dark sky adorned with stars !!!

Awwww... need we say more?

Cow!!! But how ????

After learning, she is married to a Halwai (sweet-shop owner), Sandhya looks at a cow, and realizes she is no different ... as she compares the sindoor to the tilak, her bangles to the anklets on the cow, and her mangalsutra to the cows neck piece she tries to set it free, but the cow doesn't budge and that reminds her of a conversation with her mother and feels bad at her fate! She so didn't ask for all this, we at Rangmunch dont disagree... 

Hawww at Sandhya's imagination !!!!!

Damad ho toh aisa ...


Priya and Ram cant stop fighting and are constantly reminding one another they have been tied together by force. But this week, while Priya fasts for Ram during Karwa Chauth, in turn actually saving his life, Ram does his bit by standing up for Priya and her father by letting him know he will exercise all rights over him as a son-in-law who is like a son..!!


We say awwww for one last time before closing for this week!

I hope you guys enjoyed reading this Sunday piece! Rangmunch will be back next week with more such moments !!! Have a great Sunday !

Niharika Vidya Sagar

Rangmunch.TV

Its a century for Iss Pyaar Ko... Kya Naam Doon !!

Rangmunch.TV, wishes the entire team of Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon  heartiest congratulations on completing 100 EPISODES. On touching their first milestone, we decided it was a good time to wish them and also hear what they have to say on this occasion!! We caught the cast and crew a midst their shoots and busy schedules, but they didn't fail to share their joy and excitement...

Akshay Dogra (Aakash): "We are totally overwhelmed with all the love and adoration fans have showered on us . We at IPPKND  put in a lot of effort daily and its really good to see that it's been appreciated.We are a great bunch of people who have enjoyed every moment being part of this show and  it feels great to have completed 100 episodes. I personally love the scenes between the  brother and sister (Arnav and Anjali).There is great energy on the set when the whole  family shoots. I have great fun shooting with Daljeet and Barun". On  the current Payal-Aakash track , Akshay says "The love story is on a uphill mode where he has to defy his mother time and again. Aakash  does stand up for his love but will see a little tension and problem here and there, but in the end Love will conquer." If Akshay has to sum up himself  in one word"carefree" is the word he uses and for Aakash its "careful" (says laughingly).

Hrishikesh Gandhi (Director of Photography of IPKKND): "We thank all our viewers for giving us such good response and will continue to entertain you all." He further goes on to say that he loved filming thedargah song sequence between Arnav and Khushi and also enjoyed shooting of the first maha episode where Khushi gets stuck in the building.

Sana Khan(Lavanya): "I'm proud of being a part of this show and love every bit of the role I am playing." Sana was quick to say that she loved the pimple scene, which she shot recently. The kids called her the  pimple waali aunty which was fun. She further adds "I enjoy shooting with Mami. Its crazy when we shoot scenes together.All the cast on the show also say that I'm the perfect choice for La. My mom watches the show regularly as I'm in it and she gets totally excited about seeing me on screen. However, I haven't managed to get my friends hooked onto it, as they are are not the TV watching kinds." 

Deepali Pansare (Payal): "I would like to thank our viewers for their love and support. Its the collective effort of IPKKND team and it feels great when people appreciate your work. I hope we cross 2000 episodes with rising TRP's."

Lalit Mohan (Director of IPKKND): "By the grace of God today we are completing 100 episodes of Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon. This is nothing but a result of the hard work , sincerity and dedication the entire cast and crew has shown towards the show. At this point in time, we would like to especially thank our ever loyal and wonderful audience who have made this journey so beautiful. As I look back, I can only smile and say'. Iss Journey ko main kya naam doon?"

Barun Sobti: "Yippie!!!!!! 100 ..!!!!! Thats all I have to say" '. (runs back to give his shot)

Hitesh (Dialogue Writer of IPKKND): "Thanks for the best wishes. My message would be in Mami style..."Top floor waale bhagwaan se pray karat hain ki audiencewa bas aisan hi tik-tiki lagaayi ke watchiyaate rahe...kaahey ki abhi toh only century maare hain...double triple century toh abhi baaki hai...Hallo hi bye bye."

Sanaya Irani (Khushi Kumari Gupta): "I would like to congratulate my entire team right from bottom to top. Like you know this is a result of team work that you get to see what you do on screen. We have successfully completed 100 episodes and things are only getting better, which means all of us have passed (laughs).Obviously there is so much more to come. Touchwood to that. On asking her about her liking for Jalebis in real she laughs and says ' "I like jalebis, but not the ones I have to eat on the sets. However I have now learnt to make proper shaped jalebis.

Fans, thank you to all. I promise there is loads of nice stuff to coming your way. Always remember, you guys will be the ones instrumental in touching the next milestone. So keep watching."

Arshad Khan (Director): "I would like to congratulate the entire team on completing 100 episodes. I remember the first sequence I shot on this show was the rain sequence between Barun and Sanaya, and ever since then I have enjoyed everything I have worked in this show. I wish everyone a happy 100 Episodes and hope there are more to come since this just the beginning.

Aabha Parmar (Buaji): "Jaye ho NandaKisor aaj aap ki daya se 100 kadam chal liye. Dua karo ki in kadmo ka silsila 1000 tak pachunche. Wow Is Pyar ko Kya Naam Doon ke poore pariwar ke taraf se sabhi darshako aur Rangmunch ke pathako ko hardhik dhanyawad, badhayiyan. Umeed hai sabka pyar apni buaji aur unke pariwar par aise hi barista rahega. Thank you so much." (By the grace of God we have completed 100 episodes successfully and hope to complete 1000 someday. From the entire team of IPK, we would like to thank all the readers of Rangmunch and our viewers for loving and supporting us and  hope that you all will continue to shower your love on Buaji and her family at all times).

Abhaas Mehta (Shyam): "On this day we celebrate 100 episodes of our show Iss Pyaar ko Kya Naam Doon. On this occasion, on behalf of the entire cast and crew I would like to thank all the viewers in India and across the world in helping us achieve this feat. It is your love and support that has helped us get here. I hope you will continue to do so in order for us to reach many more milestones. Thank you so much and love you all."

Rajesh Chaddha (Producer, Panglosean Entertainment): "I would like to thank all the viewers for all the appreciation they have given this show. It's a great achievement for all of us. Actually since I came on board, it's been the fastest show to become No.2 in 100 episodes. I would like to thank the viewers for accepting the lead pair and their story. The freshness in the story is only because of the brilliant team we have. I really appreciate the hard-work the actors, the writers, the camera men and spot boys have put in. I sincerely thank all."

Utkarsha Naik (Mami-ji): "There is just one thing I want to say. Whenever you want to achieve something in life badly, just think you have already got it. It helps you get it eventually. Is Pyaar is a very different show. I call it Sholay on TV, with so many characters, so much variety. All of us have worked really hard towards this and are glad we are so well accepted and loved. Whenever I hear people say such wonderful things about my character, I feel thrilled. In fact many people from the industry have also been pleasantly surprised at this role I have picked up. I hope we achieve more in the days to come."

We too at Rangmunch feel proud that we are associated with this show and wish it goes on to complete 200 episodes and many more in the days to come!!!


With Best Wishes,


Rangmunch Team
Rangmunch.TV

Anjali an anti-thesis of Arnav: will tables turn?

She has been a loving sister, an obedient, dutiful and daughter of the household and most importantly an understanding and caring wife. Everyone who meets Anjali on Iss Pyaar ko kya Naam Doon? falls in love with her sweetness, simplicity and her accommodating nature.  She has been that string that has held the entire Raizada family together. Arnav totally dotes on her and treats her as a mother figure, and someone who is an indispensable part of his life. Anjali also shares a wonderful rapport with Khushi and Payal. 

She has been shown as a religious person, with immense faith in god and things around her. So the question arises, what will happen when the world around her changes, since its most likely to happen in the days to come. Anjali has shown so much faith in husband Shyam and what his says and does, that your heart goes out to her when you think of what he is doing behind her back. Anjali is that one factor that binds almost every character on the show to another, so much so that the other day when Payal was hurt, she actually was strong willed enough to go against her own mami and tell her she was wrong! The subtle yet strong actions from time and again is what makes Anjali a true sister to ASR in every respect! Don't forget she was the very same girl who struck a deal with Khushi, when it came to working in their house!

Having said all this, in my opinion, Anjali is one such character that has the makings of a person that can undergo a total sea change! If we look at the current scenario, she has realized Khushi is that one person who can influence Arnav's life. Anjali may even be smart enough to gauge there is more than what meets the eye! She may encourage it too knowing fully well, this could be a road to her brother's happiness. She will leave no stone unturned to find the key to her brother's heart! 

What will happen however, when she learns this very Khushi has been the reason for her marital turmoil that she has been blissfully unaware of? They say, a known devil is better than an unknown angel. Anjali loves her husband to death, but is totally oblivious to the occurances and the feelings of his heart ! The amount of faith she has in him, could also for a moment lead her to believe he cannot possibly be wrong! Love loves denial and make belief realities and Anjali has every reason to blame Khushi for the same, if Shyam pushes the blame on Khushi to save his face!

However, a thought that has been playing in my head for a while, asks ... What if tables turn? We know Arnav is a cold, brutal cynical man who has no faith, trust or belief in anyone. This however is now perhaps slowly changing with Khushi gradually making her way into his heart. There could be a day, in the near future when he starts to give life a chance again and live it the way it needs to be lead. He may start smiling more, giving more, loving more! At this point in time, what if Anjali learns, her husband has been cheating on her without knowing who the woman is? She may start to hate Khushi anyway, knowingly and unknowingly! One, for having lost her brother's attention and affection to another woman, and two for being that unknown other woman in her husbands life! Would this lead to Anjali turning into another ASR while the sibling dons the role of an Anjali? Sounds too drastic doesn't it? Well, I don't know ! With whatever little I have gathered of Anjali, and how the story primarily focuses on how much she means to Arnav, and how much Shyam means to her, I am only forced to believe, anything changing drastically in their world could change Anjali as a whole! 

We know the worst is on its way, and hope she as a character gets the strength to handle this tsunami and portray consistency in character. After all, no one wants to see people losing faith in humanity, relationships and optimism! You just stop living then right?

These two indeed are perfect brother and sister and their characters have been etched with extreme depth and they have been interwoven with one another to the minutest of detail!

Niharika Vidya Sagar

Rangmunch.TV