Villains...

A perfect love story, hatred and then love. Throw in some villains and it becomes epic! This was the case with IPKKND when there was Arnav-Khushi, there had to be a few villains too. Here's a dedication to the hard-work of these villains in making us hate them with a passion.

Shyam Manohar Jha

Married to Anjali Singh Raizada under some unexpected circumstances and apparently working as a successful lawyer, Shyam Manohar Jha has a feeble corner for Khushi in his heart, which turns into an mania. His obsession towards Khushi results in him plotting against Anjali and Arnav, but still managing to stay safe by efficiently playing the role of a doting husband.

Unconsciously or, to say, consciously planned by 'Devi Maiya' Shyam played the role of a cupid between Arnav and Khushi in each phase of their love story; if it would not have been him, Arnav and Khushi would have never met, firstly. He was the one who had found a job for Khushi, lest for her joining the main office was Devi Maiya's wish.

Lavanya's entry in the Raizada Mansion was all preplanned by Shyam, in the mission 'Woo Khushi!' which led into an unexpected swirl of events; I guess I don't need to elaborate what it led to!

Arnav-Khushi's first wedding! The pronunciation of these words sends butterflies eddying in our stomachs. Let me let the emotions sink down before continuing. Arnav on his way to propose Khushi for marriage, when, there was the great Shyam, apparently jealous of her close proximity to Arnav, and destroyed everything with his stupid talks with Khushi! Let's see the positive aspects of it, without Shyam Arnav and Khushi would not have had such a prompt marriage.

'I love you!' That was probably the best part of the show when Arnav confessed his love for Khushi, from the bottom of his heart, exactly like one would expect in fairy tales, except from the hero being kidnapped! Let me refresh the memories; if Shyam was not here, Arnav would have never been kidnapped, he would have never realized that without Khushi, he was like a sea without sand, like a temple without god, like a person without life; and he would have never admitted his love for Khushi!

Last but not the least, if Shyam would not have been here, we could have forgotten the drastic transformation of a noble, defiant Anjali, to a fervent, autonomous and self-assured woman, depicting the strong women of our days.

The antagonist, Shyam, was strategically planned; he was like an invisible giant whose slight tremor could cause a real damage to the Raizada clan. Despite, his aid in the progress, the development of the characters was much needed and we should just take a bow and thank him for being here!
Keep calm and Dhaiya Ho!

Subhadra Devi a.k.a Dadi

How can we overlook her? Always clad in white colored saris, a bespectacled woman, she was the only character in 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?' who didn't need words to express herself. Her hand stiffened in the air always made her have the last word, or last action maybe.

Arnav's possessiveness towards Khushi, Arnav and Khushi's remarriage, Garima and Arnav's dad's disclosure even till the trepidation set over Manorama, had Subhadra as a main cause!

"Jahaan meri Patni ko andar jaanay ki ijaazat nahin, wahan meri koi zaroorat nahin hai"  Who doesn't remember this dialogue of Arnav who was seen becoming overprotective, day by day, over Khushi. He stood as a pylon by Khushi's side at all times of life, since Subhadra's entry in the show. This is definitely because of her, that Arnav became more possessive whenever Khushi was in the picture. Not to forget, the famous line known by all the fans, "I love you dammit!", expressed by Arnav in a state of anger, where Subhadra was witnessing the whole scene. This would have definitely not been expressed by Arnav if Subhadra wouldn't be there.

Besides acting as cupid, which was the main task of all the present villains, she also had a major hand in restoring all relationships; she was the only one who set trepidation over Manorama who was never scared of anyone, not even her mother-in-law! She succeeded in having an upper hand over her, taming her, making her become a more responsible mother-in-law as well as daughter-in-law.
Helping in the clearing off of the mystery between Arnav's father and Garima, she once again succeeded in maintaining family relationships, even if it wasn't her true intentions.

Let me leave you all with the Arnav Khushi marriage which solely occurred after all the ruckus evoked by Subhadra Devi. We cannot end before thanking her for all her cooperation in the Raizada's lives.

Sheetal Kapoor

Arnav's college friend, and later turned enemy, she too acted as a villain in 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?' She tried a lot to set barriers in Arnav-Khushi's love marriage but utterly failed in her every attempt. She helped in proving that true lovers can never be separated; even if Arnav and Khushi's lives were filled with doubts at that time, they were always together, through thick and thin which was maybe the strong point of 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?'.
Sheetal left behind an adopted child who was then looked after by Arnav and Khushi, becoming their first child, Aarav.

All the villains in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon have greatly helped in the advancement of each bit of the show, the marriage of the leads, the development of all the characters; they on the whole unconsciously added beauty to the show, which was already exquisite!

Let's just let go a sigh and sit and contemplate the deeds of these villains, without which 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?' would have never been what it was!