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Shehzad chose to save Irina and send Gautam to the Basement, and Gautam clearly wasn't ready to accept that decision. He felt betrayed by someone he considered a friend and called Shehzad a “bekar dost,” while Shehzad hit back by calling Gautam “bail buddhi.”

Gautam also said he has the potential to sabotage things in the Basement and make a comeback. Honestly, was Shehzad just playing the game or did he actually betray Gautam? And do you think Gautam will make a comeback and give Shehzad a taste of his own medicine?

Shehzad chose Swara over Raj and made it clear that it was his personal decision, even promising Raj that he would bring him back. But Manish wasn't having it and taunted Raj for trusting people he called “black-hearted,” saying they sent him to the Basement on his own birthday. Honestly, Raj must have had mixed feelings hearing all this. Was Shehzad just playing the game, or should Raj have been more careful about who he trusted? And was Manish genuinely looking out for Raj or just rubbing salt in the wound? 👀

Shehzad had the power to save one contestant from the Fall Ka Farmaan, and he chose Tej Pratap without even breaking their brotherhood. He said Tej is his brother and saving him was his dharm, especially since they have been together from the very beginning. 😭

Honestly, I kinda get his point because their bond has been one of the strongest equations in the show. But this is also a game where every decision matters, so should he put friendship above strategy or think about his own game first? Would you have done the same for your closest friend in the house?

Priyanka calling Shehzad “Chunewala” instead of Poonawalla clearly hit a nerve, because Shehzad got offended and started talking about legal action and consequences. Honestly, these two have been going after each other for a while now, but where do we draw the line between a normal game argument and taking things too personal? Do you think Shehzad was right to react this way, or did he make the situation bigger than it needed to be?

This was actually an interesting way to look at Tej’s game. Shehzad told him that Irina wanted to become the Ultimate Ruler, but Tej basically said he chose Shehzad because he couldn’t betray someone he considered his brother.

And the whole “society will shame me” point was very Tej Bhaiya. I can understand valuing loyalty, but in a game where everyone is supposed to make moves for themselves, should personal bonds really come before the best strategic decision?

Okay Teju Bhaiya has some serious confidence He actually picked himself when asked who had the best and most unique character on the show.

Tbh I can’t even be mad at the confidence because he definitely gave us some of the most random moments this season. From becoming the first Ultimate Ruler to having everyone trying to get into his good books, bro really made his presence felt. 😭

But was he actually the most unique contestant or is this just Teju Bhaiya being Teju Bhaiya?

Both Kaira and Sara choosing Manish was kinda interesting to me. Manish has obviously built some strong connections in the game, and we’ve already seen how much relationships matter when it comes to nominations and staying safe.

But now I’m curious, is this because they genuinely trust Manish or because sticking with him is simply the better move for their own game?

Bro suddenly started dropping dialogues on Karan and I was like wait, where did this version of Gautam come from.

Their rivalry has already been getting pretty heated, but this was just pure entertainment.

I actually wanna know, do you guys enjoy Gautam when he gets into this mode or do you think he sometimes takes these arguments too far?

Niharika wanting a “handsome guy” in the Basement didn’t sit well with Manish, and he told Sara how it made him feel. 👀

Maybe it was just a harmless comment, but if you’re literally the only guy in the Basement, I can see why you’d wonder if that was directed at you. What do you guys think?

Manish was pretty open about how much he relies on his fans to stay in the game, even saying they’re voting for Kaira because of their friendship.

But saying he has more fans than Teju Bhaiya is a pretty big claim. Do you think his confidence is justified, or is he starting to overestimate his support outside? 🤔

Manish basically questioned how Tej could speak about common people's struggles when he comes from such a politically powerful family. It got personal, but honestly, the privilege argument is worth discussing

Manish bringing Tej's political life into the argument felt unnecessary. Tej's "Politics mat ghusayiye game mein, ye Rise & Fall hai" was honestly a fair reminder that they're here to play a reality show

Shehzad clearly wasn't buying Priyanka's side of things and felt the whole thing was being done for footage

Tej Pratap gets the title with Kajal's help. Didn't expect the first Ultimate Ruler to be decided like this, but it definitely made the episode interesting

I was actually little worried before watching Awarapan 2. Sequels after so many years usually dont work and I thought this will also be one of those movies. But honestly, I liked it.

Emraan Hashmi as Shivam still works so well. He doesnt even have to do too much, his face and the way he plays the character is enough. The movie also has that same dark and emotional feel which I liked in the first one.

Music was also a big plus for me. Some scenes really gave me that old Awarapan feeling. Is it better than the first one? No, atleast for me. The first movie had something very different and emotional about it.

But I dont think Awarapan 2 deserves all the hate either. I went in expecting a bad sequel and came out actually happy that I watched it. Maybe nostalgia helped a little lol, but still, I enjoyed it.

What did you guys think?

Not gonna lie, it feels like Emraan Hashmi has slowly started coming back into the conversation again. For a few years it felt like people only remembered him for the songs from his movies. But now with Awarapan 2 happening, I'm seeing more people talk about his performances too. He always had a loyal fanbase, it just never felt loud enough compared to other actors from that era

Do you guys think this comeback will actually work or is it mostly nostalgia talking?

I rewatched Awarapan recently and was surprised by how well it still holds up. The film had a solid story, a restrained performance from Emraan Hashmi, memorable music, and an emotional ending that stayed with people. It wasn't a massive blockbuster, but over the years it seems to have found a much bigger audience.

I also feel it's one of those films that changed how many people looked at Emraan as an actor. He had done commercial films before, but Awarapan showed he could carry an emotional drama just as well..Do you think Awarapan has become a cult classic over time, or is that just nostalgia talking? Also, where would you rank it among the best Hindi films of the 2000s?

I’ve got pretty noticeable tan on my arms, neck and other exposed parts of my body because of being out in the sun a lot.

I’m trying to get my original skin tone back, but I’m confused about what actually works. I’ve seen people recommend scrubs, exfoliating acids, body lotions, etc., but I don’t want to damage my skin by trying random stuff.

For people who’ve actually dealt with body tan, what worked for you? Any specific products or routine you’d recommend?

Also, how long did it take before you noticed a visible difference?

I know this might sound weird but hear me out.

I honestly think Emraan Hashmi was just ahead of his time. Back then people only saw him as the guy with romantic thrillers and amazing songs, but there was more to him than that.

If he debuted today, when people are more open to different kind of actors and stories, I genuinely think he would've been in the same conversation as some of the biggest names. OTT would've suited him really well too.

Maybe I'm overthinking it but I feel he never got the respect he actually earned.

Curious what everyone else thinks. Agree or completely wrong?

Was randomly watching some old Emraan Hashmi movies this week and honestly it got me thinking.

People mostly remember him because of the songs or the serial kisser image but if you actually watch films like Awarapan, Jannat, Shanghai or Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, he was actually a pretty solid actor.

I feel like he never got talked about in the same way as other actors from that time. Maybe because he kept doing similar kind of films for a while. But looking back now, a lot of his movies have aged really well. Even the music still hits.

With Awarapan 2 coming, I think people are talking about him again. Hopefully this time he gets more appreciation.

Or maybe I'm just being nostalgic lol. What do you guys think?