#1PolemicJackanapes: Complete [Note + Blog Link Pg154] 3Jan 2016 - Page 80

love the progressive shashi garima

Both families trying to make excuses for family. Shashi and Garima are ahead of their time, without a doubt. I didn't know their past so thought Shashi was doing a good thing for Khushi: poverty is no joke and I can believe Khushi being hardheaded and suffering. However, in light of the difficulties they have had to overcome, I think he should have more faith in his daughter.

Loved the chapter!!
We got the insight in to garima n shashi's story!So garima n shashi had lived in before they got married to each other? That was pretty unconventional given that it was some thirty years back! That is why they are such unconventional parents! I used to wonder where would one find such parents. Though shashi is a a father and would always want best for her daughter but I guess shashi should have confidence on his upbringing and how strong their daughter is and that she could fend for herself. What's the point of giving all the freedom and independence if you forbid her the only thing she wants!

I thoroughly enjoyed the second half of the chapter! The east banter betwen the siblings was abolutely fun to read! How they were gossiping and having fun on the expense of their brother and bitching about the bane of every daughter in law's existence, her mother in law!! Typical sibling chat!! Totally loved it!

One can see hoW much of Effort arnav is putting! I guess in the process of this case he will discover his true potential too! He just needed that push and he got it in the form of this case!!!
An absolutely lovely chapter!
Waiting for the next update!

Very forward couple of that generation who lived their like as they seemed fit and supported each other through out..I am very impressed.

As a parents I agree with Garima when she said that we have become exact the type of parents that we decided we won't be but that's Shashi's fault as he is the one who made her choose the career which he thought was right although he had good reason for it but none the less its not right..you can't live through your children or try and make them successful in things which you failed in.

It's quite comman for the relatives and even friends to pass judgement on the way one is bringing their children up and with the amount of freedom given is the measurement of being a good or not so good parenting.

There was a radical change in Payal's outlook and action in connection with Akash..any reason for it ?

Anjali and Arnav's conversation highlighted the kind of life style she has of a typical Indian Wife and daughter in law where her career comes second to her husband's wants and needs ( sorry if I come across as too judgemental).

Awesome update. Learned the dynamics of different relations.
Thanks for the PM.


Just to let you know that I will be travelling from mid Oct to mid Nov, so won't be able to comment. Pls don't take me out of your PM list.

Ahaa! It's really nice update. I was thrilled to know that even Shashi and Garima were living in before getting married. I really appreciate the way they treat their daughters. Though their, particularly Shashi's arm-twisting I cannot fully support, I can see where it comes from and therefore I can't out rightly hate him. And I think all of us at a point do behave a bit hypocritically. Arnav and his bond with his siblings again took my heart. Anjali's husband and mom in law, typical I'd say. I wonder why Anjali is so doubtful about Khushi. Khushi's family has welcome Arnav with open arms. It's a great and refreshing update, thanks for the PM :)

Really enjoyed reading about Shashi and Garima's past...they truly have a great love story and were very forward thinking for their time. It definitely explains the trust they have in their daughters (well at least in their personal lives!). I agree with Garima that they are kind of hypocritical as they allow her personal freedom, but restricted her professionally. However, I do understand where Shashi is coming from (no matter how hypocritical it is). It really seems like he had to struggle financially when he was around Khushi's age, and after living like that, he doesn't want his daughter to ever share the same experience. I think Shashi thinks that a life of writer can come with some struggles, and knowing that Khushi won't ask for their help, he doesn't want her to be in a tough situation. For some reason, I can kind of sympathize with him, even though I hate the concept of parents choosing their kids path for them.

One question though, if Shashi and Garima were not that financially well of, how could they afford to live together on their own??

Really enjoyed reading the update (even though there were no Arnav/Khushi moments), as there was so much we learned about the various characters in the story

Thanks for the response to my last comment, really appreciated it! And also thanks for the PM😊

This is not fair. After all that spamming I get relegated to the fourth page.😲

Just fabulous ...

What a interesting couple these two make.