Before they could even understand...They were bonded by a thread called "Marriage".

When Arnav forced Khushi into a contract marriage, he hadn't fully realized the agony he was subjecting himself for the next six months. Love and Hate, both equal in their intensity, surged in his heart for the same one person. How could a human possibly exist with that kind of battle in their very soul? Until one day, the veil lifts. He sees not a young adulterous woman chasing a married man, but a vile predator harassing an unwilling victim. His decision turns out to have been not so much cold-blooded as hot-headed. And he has hurt his wife terribly, perhaps one time too many. With the truth laid bare between them, Arnav finds himself finally making a sensible plan to get rid of Shyam, and more importantly - win Khushi back. - An IPKKND in - universe story.

Raised in a small, traditional town, Khushi Kumari Gupta's world is turned upside down when she crosses paths with the enigmatic Arnav Singh Raizada. A simple twist of fate pulls them into a tangled web of rumors, forcing them into a relationship neither saw coming. Arnav, a man who thrives on control, is unprepared for the storm that is Khushi - a woman of faith, heart, and determination. As their worlds collide, Khushi is thrust into a life under the unforgiving glare of the public eye, bringing about a fierce protectiveness in Arnav that surprises even him. In a story that blends passion, conflict, and the power of love, Iqraar explores the sparks that fly when two very different worlds collide. This is a fanfiction based on Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? set in an alternate universe. Story, concept and everything else except the characters' names belong to me. That said, I do like to include elements and references from the show here and there and in those cases complete credit to the makers. Please do not copy. It would really hurt to see this work elsewhere without my knowledge.

Khushi realised it's either Arnav or no one... Arnav was in denial. But here they stood, Khushi, engaged to Shyam and Arnav, engaged to Lavanya. It's gonna be my first ipkknd ff, I love Arshi and wanted to write their story as I wish... I will rearrange some plots and add my own touches to them... What if Arnav and Khushi got married in Nainital? What if Arnav found out about Shyam before Khushi? and another thousands of what ifs...

In Delhi, 1989, Arnav Singh Raizada was the heartthrob of his convent school. In Lucknow, 1989, Khushi Kumari Gupta was the topper of her school. One scholarship, one big shift in the stars will bring these opposite poles in the same school and begin a story that will inspire the Best Director Filmfare Awards of 2023. RANKINGS: #2 in reimagined - Aug 2022 #13 in isspyaarkokyanaamdoon- Sep 2022 #107 in Arnav - Aug 2022

Khushi Gupta had one goal for as far as she remembered - make her family proud. Youngest of two to working parents whose schedules often left her in the care of her elder brother; her standards were pretty set before she could walk. A compelling degree, respectable job and financial security - she worked hard to achieve those and some more, made sacrifices to get where she is now. Her only regret is that she shut her door when love knocked, pushed the one person that forced her to prioritize herself away to make her parents happy. But when life offers her a second chance to have it all, will she accept it or let her misplaced logic snatch it all away? Miguel Arnav Salazar hated moving across the world for a year, leaving a struggling father and toddler sister. Even more so, he hated the fact he was being forced to stay with the family who disowned his mother for choosing his father. What he didn't expect was to meet a feisty girl so different from others. Teasing her made his stay bearable, but the year soon turned into the best, the one he will never forget. Yet, the time has come for him to go back home - only, his love was mocked at when he shouted it out for the world to see. The price he paid? The very girl who taught him how to love, hope and forgive. It took him more than a decade to have it all again. Will he be selfish for once and fight for what he desires even if it meant fighting the very woman he loves? Or will he be as selfless in letting the woman he's been waiting for his whole life get away for reasons he neither understands nor appreciates? There is a little drama and heart break. But their biggest obstacle is their stubbornness. This is their story, of romance, of holding on and letting go - their journey to self discovery, love and ultimate happiness. __________ The names of some of the characters belong to "IPKKND", but the story, characters, events and relationships are author's. Images, music and quotes added here belongs to their owners.

In a world of simple joys and unexpected adventures, a small-town boy Arnav Ji and a small-town girl Khushiji find themselves tangled in moments that are anything but ordinary. With a dash of mischief, a sprinkle of heartfelt chaos, and a whole lot of laughs, let's witness their journey.

What if instead of locking Khushi in Sheeshmahal, Arnav gives her a chance to prove herself ?

Set in the quiet, nostalgic corners of the 1990s, Skybound and OceanBreeze is a tender story of love, heartbreak, and the unspoken threads that tie two souls across miles and time. Amid the hum of dial-up internet and the warmth of handwritten letters, Arnav and Khushi-two teenagers from different worlds-find each other in the digital sanctuary of an ICQ chatroom. What begins as playful banter between their aliases, Skybound and OceanBreeze, grows into something profound, a connection neither of them expected but both desperately needed. Arnav, a boy from Amritsar with a heart full of unspoken dreams, juggles the weight of family responsibilities and his own quiet longing for more. Khushi, a girl from Bangalore seeking refuge from a life of unrelenting expectations, hides her brokenness beneath a spirited smile. Together, through words on a screen, they discover a space to shed their fears and be utterly, beautifully human.

In a tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption, Eternal Embrace follows the journey of Arnav Singh Raizada, a brilliant yet emotionally scarred mechanical engineer who starts over after a heartbreaking past, and Khushi Verma, a compassionate and resilient woman who changes his life forever. Bound by an arranged marriage initially built on respect and gratitude, their relationship deepens as they navigate misunderstandings, insecurities, and unspoken feelings. When Khushi discovers Arnav's unresolved love for his first love, Sneha, she selflessly steps aside, believing she is hindering his happiness. But as Arnav realizes the depth of Khushi's love and sacrifices, he sets out on a heartfelt journey to win her back. Amid heartwarming reconciliations, the arrival of their daughter cements their bond as they embrace a life filled with love, family, and newfound purpose. Eternal Embrace is a heartwarming story about finding love in unexpected places, healing old wounds, and cherishing the people who truly matter.