Popular daily soap on Indian television, Ishqbaaz (also spelt as Ishqbaaaz) completed its 600 episodes on Monday. The show first premiered on June 27, 2016, on Star Plus is one of the most-watched series with a wide fan-following on the social media. Ishqbaaz owes its grand success to its lead pair – Nakuul Mehta and Surbhi Chandna who play Shivaay Singh Oberoi and Anika Vardhan Trivedi respectively. Their sizzling chemistry is the main attraction of Ishqbaaz. Fans are madly in love with this on-screen couple and address them with a moniker Shivika, and crazy search for ‘Shivaay and Anika love scenes’ and Ishqbaaz written episodes on the Internet is an excellent proof of that! Ishqbaaz’s Shivaay and Anika Wedding: What’s With Glorifying Marriage by Abduction and ‘Rakhail’ Word via Nakuul Mehta-Surbhi Chandna’s ‘Amazing’ Chemistry!
When Ishqbaaz aired initially two years ago, its premise was - The story is about three brothers – Shivaay (Nakuul), Omkara (Kunal Jaisingh) and Rudra (Leenesh Mattoo) who share an unbreakable bond despite their dysfunctional family. While their brotherly bond remains an integral part of the storyline, it majorly focuses on Shivaay’s relationship with Anika.
Surbhi Chandna Posted a Selfie With Co-Star Nakuul Mehta Celebrating Ishqbaaz's 600 Episodes!
Like most of the Indian television serials, they had a forced marriage, followed by months of hate peppered with romantic moments like eye-locks, falling into arms and banters before realising their true love for each other. However, Ishqbaaz introduced a redux, purportedly a first of its kind on the Indian TV where a new season began with the characters going separate ways and starting their tale of love once again. The concept has received a positive response from the fans all around. From YRKKH to Ishqbaaz to Bepannaah, Are Indian TV Serials Using ‘Falling Into Lover’s Arms’ Trope Way Too Much? (See Pics and Videos).
So, how is new Shivaay Singh aka SSO and Anika Vardhan Trivedi? Like we mentioned before, it’s not a different story but a revival of the same show. It means Nakuul Mehta continues to be a super-wealthy, angry, brooding, rude, impolite, violent but a silent passionate lover (cheers for that). As for Anika, she is strong, feisty, chirpy, bubbly and yet crying, submissive, easy to be targeted, female protagonist. However, it’s their crackling chemistry, which wins the day (read: episode) every single time.
Like right now, despite the ongoing regressive track in Ishqbaaz redux (reboot), there’s no love lost for daily soap because of the insane popularity of the two actors. There are numerous fan pages dedicated to Shivaay and Anika’s love story on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Seeing Shivika’s fandom, we will present a collection of pictures and videos of Shivaay and Anika love scenes that made them such a hit with the masses.
Watch Video: Anika Plants a Hot Kiss on Shivaay's Cheek!
A Scared Anika Hugs Shivaay in the Middle of Night (Watch Video)
"Mere Rashke Qamar" With Shivaay and Anika (Watch Video)
Another Cute Moment Shared Between Anika and Shivaay
Nakuul and Surbhi at Their Cutest Best in This Scene
Let This Be Shivaay and Anika's Romance and Not Abuses and Violence!!
In the coming episodes, Ishqbaaz will see Anika trying to mend Shivaay’s ways with her khidkitod (read: daredevil) avatar. She has OmRu (Kunal and Leenesh), her brothers-in-law standing by her side. However, Shivaay seems to be in no mood to let his newly-wed wife live her life peacefully. He has also promised Tia (Navina Bole), his original fiancée for marriage. So, there’s a lot of twists and turns waiting in the pipeline for Shivika fans to look forward to their favourite serial.
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