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EE: Body Dysmorphia Storyline for Shakil?
I'm afraid that Shakil haters may need to get used to him being on screen. Tonight's episode seemed to clearly point towards him developing body dysmorphia. The scene with him looking in front of the mirror critically, and then watching Bex and Louise "laugh about him" at the end really made me feel that this is actually just the beginning of his storyline.
Could it possibly make him a more sympathetic and well rounded character to give him this type of storyline? I don't actually think that Shaheen's acting is terrible, and this may give him the opportunity to prove he can do more than the horny teenage boy act. |
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Hi Elly,
I agree with you. Shakil has done and said some unpleasant things, that doesn't make the actor bad (and neither does the distasteful remarks about his appearance for that matter). I think people should give the lad a chance. Part of the problem with DS is if one popular member comes out with a comment about a new character it spreads like wildfire, the character is then loved or hated by the majority, time for DS members to stop being the sheep and become the shepherd. Shaheen is perfectly acceptable as a soap actor, he's not claiming to be Oscar worthy. Thanks |
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I thought him seeing Bex laughing and assuming it was at him, he'd leak the pics she took for him.
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I thought him seeing Bex laughing and assuming it was at him, he'd leak the pics she took for him.
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I thought him seeing Bex laughing and assuming it was at him, he'd leak the pics she took for him.
A body dysmorphia storyline would be better to watch, but a him sharing nude pictures as revenge is more likely. |
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They can do both of those storylines, surely? I really feel that scene in front of the mirror was hinting at what's to come for Shakil.
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They can do both of those storylines, surely? I really feel that scene in front of the mirror was hinting at what's to come for Shakil.
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I agree that he seems very self-conscious, even more than most boys that age.
I agree with your first post too btw.
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I cannot get past the very silly hair
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Hi Elly,
I agree with you. Shakil has done and said some unpleasant things, that doesn't make the actor bad (and neither does the distasteful remarks about his appearance for that matter). I think people should give the lad a chance. Part of the problem with DS is if one popular member comeus out with a comment about a new character it spreads like wildfire, the character is then loved or hated by the majority, time for DS members to stop being the sheep and become the shepherd. Shaheen is perfectly acceptable as a soap actor, he's not claiming to be Oscar worthy. Thanks |
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Good theory Elly, I thought to myself at the end, that the story was just to become about Shakil. Not sure it will be body dysmorphia ut I think he will have confidence issues.
Did bex end up sending him pics? I think that part will come up again. I don't think he is a bad actor eithe and agree with Scrabbler he needs a friend his own age, so does bex for that matter. |
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Good theory Elly, I thought to myself at the end, that the story was just to become about Shakil. Not sure it will be body dysmorphia ut I think he will have confidence issues.
Did bex end up sending him pics? I think that part will come up again. I don't think he is a bad actor eithe and agree with Scrabbler he needs a friend his own age, so does bex for that matter. |
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When it finished tonight I actually said to my other heart that I felt sorry for him. We have seen a few things about his worries over his body and then he thought Bex was laughing about him.
I think it would be good for his character to go down that route but also shows they weren't ready if he was so quick to think that way without talking to Bex which going by spoilers he clearly doesn't do. |
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I have no issue with him either, he doesn't annoy me like Dexter did. My main issue with the character is that he needs someone to hang out with, even if it's on a recurring basis lie Asif was for Martin.
They are short of males his age currently, the pairing with Mark Jnr was just weird. I agree with you Scrabs a friend for him would be good. |
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Was Hollyoaks the first soap that did a Dysmorphia storyline
Think Hollyoaks have led the way with storylines based on body issues |
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I think they will do a Revenge Porn storyline. And Shakil will post Bex naked pictures all across the internet
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He made a comment to Kush earlier in the episode about his muscles and then Carmel said he was just skin and bone. He then looked at his body in the mirror.
Body dysmorphia would be an interesting plot to do and I think that was hinted tonight. I actually think the particular plot is really well written. |
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I'm afraid that Shakil haters may need to get used to him being on screen. Tonight's episode seemed to clearly point towards him developing body dysmorphia. The scene with him looking in front of the mirror critically, and then watching Bex and Louise "laugh about him" at the end really made me feel that this is actually just the beginning of his storyline.
Could it possibly make him a more sympathetic and well rounded character to give him this type of storyline? I don't actually think that Shaheen's acting is terrible, and this may give him the opportunity to prove he can do more than the horny teenage boy act.
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Would he even have pictures of Bex? Didn't she take them but not send them? I suppose it's possible she could send some now they've been intimate together. I was thinking he'd tell his mates about her since he thinks Bex has laughed about him to Louise.
As for the BD sl, it could happen. Kush is into fitness and I guess is seen as 'hot' might contribute to Shak's insecurities add on his mother's comment and him assuming Bex was laughing at him.. but I'm not a fan of the character and idk if the actor could handle a sl like that. |
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I wish he would just **** off.
cheers |
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I despise the character but I must admit the actor plays him very well.
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i dont think they had sex as he was too nervous,becks was dissapointed thinking he didnt really want her,he dosent really know what becks was saying to louise.but i think he will post the pictures of becks online in revenge.
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As the episode went on I thought he was going to be worried about his body but by the end I wasn't sure if I was going down the revenge porn route.
His acting has definitely improved, now just lose the hair and I'll be able to look at him. |
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I have only just seen the episode but think shakil gets a raw deal on here. I think he is portrayed really well as a teenager, and I hope this story does build into something.
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Once again today his mood completely changed when his mum referred to him as "skin and bones."
Subtle hints starting to build I think. |
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