Star Plus’ show Ishqbaaaz, produced by Gul Khan under the banner of 4 Lions Films has undoubtedly been one of the most loved shows on television. The news about the show going off-air came in as a major disappointment to the fans and more than that, the fact that its pivotal characters in the likes of Anika, Omkar, Rudra and many more not going to be seen is heart-wrenching.

Here we bring to you the reason why we will miss watching Ishqbaaaz, the way it is:

Shivaay without Anika will look incomplete:

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To see a character that is blunt is like a breath of fresh air! Right from her chemistry with all the characters to her taking a stand on things in a very forthright manner, we love her for her straightforward and no-nonsense attitude towards situations. The 'khidki tod' Anika is one of those rare characters on TV who will always be cherished.

The Oberoi brothers:

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The story revolves around the Oberoi brothers – Omkara, Rudra and, of course, Shivaay portraying the body-mind-soul chemistry. They are extremely different from one another and yet love each other unconditionally. The bond between them is the heart of Ishqbaaaz.

Shivaay and Anika’s romance and knok-jhok’s:

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Shivaay and Anika have had their share of happy and sad moments and more than that what we have enjoyed watching is how their hatred for each other transformed into a love-hate relationship and eventually a bond of love. What is most admirable about this pair is that they are not only lovers but also have the essence of a strong friendship between them, afterall, finding love in a friend is the strongest bond one can have with their partner.

Style game:

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Ishqbaaaz is not a conventional show. The makers have gone on to invest a lot more than the content of the show. So for those who are not watching the show for the storyline are definitely watching it for the way the characters glam up. Each and every character looks flawless and we absolutely love their sartorial elegance.

All characters are given the scope of sufficient growth and importance:

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It is only rare that the central characters in the story are developed and the others are standing clapping or crying in support of the leads like mere pillars. Ishqbaaaz breaks this by introducing parallel tracks and giving equal weightage to all the characters from the oldest member of the family to the youngest.

We will definitely miss watching Ishqbaaaz the way it is, won’t you?