Sunflower

Origin
“Sunflower" refers to the ship name of Rajni "Goggle" Tripathi and Kusum Nigam. The term was coined between late January to early February of 2020, by members of the orange groupchat on tumblr.

(The term comes from Goggle's affinity for sunglasses (Hence the "Sun"), and Kusum's name, which literally translates to "Flower".)

HISTORY
History of the ship dates back to January, but it was first acknowledged by both Maanvi Gagroo and Pankhuri Awasthy, as well as director Hitesh Kewalya, on February 13th 2020 when user @shubhmangalzyadasaavdhan tagged them in a story expressing the fandom's desire for Sunflower content, urging them to "make it happen." The story was reposted by Maanvi, and subsequently by Pankhuri and Hitesh.

They did not, in fact, make it happen.

But they did come to learn about it.

So that was nice.

On the 28th of December, 2020, Instagram user @shubhmangalzyadasaavdhan posted a reel edit depicting a bisexual flag over Rajni, while the song Sweater Weather (widely acclaimed bi anthem) played. The same day, Maanvi had commented that she "Loved this 😍", confirming her sexuality.

The following week, on the 3rd of January, Instagram user @smzsmemes posted an incorrect quote with a funny joke about a bisexual Goggle to supplement the recent events with the canonical nature of her sexuality. The post was liked by Maanvi Gagroo.

Further, on the 6th of Januar, 2021, the edit of bisexual Goggle to Sweater Weather was posted by Charu (on twitter) was quote retweeted by Maanvi, with three revolving heart emojis. This retweet was liked by writer and director Hitesh Kewalya as well, who commented about the amount of costume changes she had done on set.

Furthermore, user @smzsmemes posted a meme that implied Goggle was sapphic. This meme was shared on @ayushmann_k_khayalo_me's story, in which Hitesh, Maanvi, and Pankhuri were tagged.

Maanvi stated that she was game for "sequel ideas," Pankhuri replied with a "Haha, Game On!" and Hitesh said "Opens Laptop!"

These were, presumably, jokes.

ow.

BUT THEY KNOW :D

FANFICTION
"This Love Between Us" -Alpenglow

"You're good to me, (oh, but you're good to me, baby)" -Alpenglow

"Sunflowers and Wax Wings" -Yass_Rani

"Allahabad Ki Rabdi" -Yass_Rani

"Blooming Sunflower" -Moonlit Girl

"Blooming Sunflower" -Rarelyshitpostaccount