Man, I just finished watching Bandish Bandits and I have a lot to say about it. You might not agree with some of my points but here we go.

First of all, it was an epic musical journey. They portrayed classical music so well and managed to mix it with other types of music without messing it up. In both seasons 'Garaj Garaj' was my absolute favourite. Sajan Bin and Chedkhaniyaan were quite lovely.

'Sakhi Mori' deserves more love.

Let's talk about Panditji. Man, they really made us think he was such a villain. Digvijay honestly deserved better. Everything would have turned out fine if his mother or Panditji himself explained the situation to him. Man, Radhe's family is really good at hiding secrets. Though what Panditji did to Mohini was infuriating.

Now, to Radhe and Tamanna. I will talk about two things. Many people have many opinions and here's mine.

Why does Tamanna think her and Radhe's relationship was toxic?

I think it is because of Radhe's nature. What I'm trying to say is, when he gets angry he can't stop himself from saying nasty stuff. He said to Tamanna how people wouldn't listen to her songs after two weeks. It doesn't matter if he is right or wrong, saying that to someone is quite rude. Then that time when he said how Panditji gave his father the sacred thread but also took it away. That wasn't very nice. He did say mean things multiple times throughout both seasons. But, he is quick to apologize and that does make him nice I think. He is nice but the next second he can be really mean as well and toxicity is not when people are constantly being mean to you but it's more like when the person is nice one moment making you feel loved and the next second they make you feel like shit. You can't decide whether you should keep loving that person or end the relationship. I think that's what Tamanna meant by their relationship being toxic.

I'm waiting for you x Sajan Bin performance:

Radhe owns Sajan Bin. I definitely agree with that. In this one Tamanna got carried away. She wanted to show him that she has gotten better but her emotions got the best of her and she ended up making the wrong decision. Rather than a friendly competition it ended up being bitter and petty and a battle of 'I am better than you.'

As for Radhe, his competitive side took over and he did what he thought was best.

Then why did Tamanna say Radhe exploited her?

I mean it was a competition. Anyone would do literally anything to win. But, then I thought about what she said. She told him that he knew her weakness. I think she wasn't upset about him winning but was rather upset about him using her weakness against her. But, then again it was a competition so there is really no one to blame.

I won't even talk about whether they deserve to end up together or not. I won't go there because look, love has different meaning to everyone. Different people deal with hardships differently. So, there's nothing much to say about that. As far as we know about desi shows they will probably end up together in the end anyway.

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based on the Maanya Arora version Translation originally by Vanita Agarwal

Mithe ras se bharyori Radha rani lage, maharani lage Princess Radha is full of sweet nectar

mhane kharo kharo Yumuna ji ro pane lage Krishna is dark like the Yumuna Ji river

Yumuna maiya kari kari Krishna (Yumuna)'s complexion is dark

Radha gori gori Radha's complexion is fair

Vrindavan mein dhoom machave Barsane ki chori A girl from Barsane village is special to Vrindavan

Brij dham Radhe ju ki rajdhani lage Brij is like her own place, capital to Radha ji

na bhave mhane makhan mishri I don't like fresh white butter sprinkled with sugar

ab na koi mithai nor any other kind of sweets

mhare jivadiye ne bhave ab to Radha naam malai All my heart loves is the sweet name of Princess Radha

Vrishbhanu ki tali to gud dhane laage Vrishbhanu's daughter's name is the only that is sweetest to me

Radha Radha naam ratat hain jo nar aatho yaam The one who takes the name of Radha around the clock

Tinki badha dur karat hain Radha Radha naam The hindrances in their life are removed just by chanting the name of Radha

Radha naam se safal zindgani laage Chanting the name of Radha makes the life successful in all ways

----------- This is one of my favorite bhajans, because it reminds me of the story of Holi. I also love the ending where it talks about taking the name of Radha.

Hello Rdx!

Greetings and happy new year! Hope you enjoyed your good food! Hahahah I'm glad you love my blog <3

Kamlesh Khabri tries his eternal best to get some tidbits about the Raizadas holidays but you know, he respects Khushi (not her husband) to not pry when the children are home for a vacation!

However, Khushi does give him the list of food they prepare (and the recipes!) as well as have a two second byte for NYE wishes.

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#BitterJalebi

Kamlesh Khabri: Happy New Year to the dearest Khushi Raizada! I'm an eternal fan of the loveliest person in Delhi, apart from Anjali Ji and I must say the new years come and go but you seem to remain the same age! What is the secret behind the youthful glow? Turmeric mask of intermittent fasting?

Khushi: OMG Kamlesh Ji Khabri Ji, you're too much! Happy New Year to you and the whole world! I'm a fan of you! And the secret to this is a very loving husband -

(said loving husband has a stony face the whole time)

Khushi: - and my new recipe of Gulab Jamun Tiramisu, for you know, he likes Italian food,

(for the first and only time a small smile appears on Arnav's face)

Kamlesh Khabri: So Indian and Italian! A mix of your and your husband's favorite cuisines. HOW ROMANTIC!

(turns to Arnav for a byte whose smile died the minute Kamlesh started talking again)

Khushi: HAINA! You truly understand me Kamlesh Ji Khabri Ji!

(Arnav turns a 0.1 degree to Khushi's direction and raises his eyebrow by 0.5 inch in surprise)

Khushi: Kamlesh Ji... why do you have a geometric box out?

(Arnav squints his eye by 0.2 centimeters at-)

Arnav: What the-

Kamlesh: Happy New Year ASR!

Arnav: *grunts*

(Khushi nudges him)

Arnav: New Year.

(Khushi nudges again)

Arnav: *cough* Happy New Year.

Kamlesh: THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR KIND-

(door shuts against his face)

Much later, Aarav chuckles as his parents are trending again with the #BitterJalebi on Kamlesh's Instagram Reel as it focuses on Arnav's soft smile, Khushi's exaggerated chatter and her nudges that push a 'Happy New Year' from Arnav.

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Much love my dear,