1st episode of Bade Achhe Lagte Hain ...
Starts well - with Vakratunda mahakaya and then Gayatri mantra ... ahhh, both such beautiful mantras ...
Priya waiting in line, uncaring mother, Priya gets yelled at by counter guy ... ok, this begins already to lapse into typical Ekta drama ... Scene in dressing room wobbles between typical and okay-ish ... younger sister very much selfcentred - not selfish yet, not completely, but getting there ... and mom not worried about Priya's job at all in the worry about wrinkles on precious younger daughter's beautiful forehead. They weren't downright rude or obnoxious to Priya, just uncaring and unthinkingly mean, without purposely meaning to be. Taken for granted. Benign neglect.
Ahh, now we reach the typical illogical stuff - in the Ram scenes. Start off okay, with Ram detailing all the reasons for not buying said company ... dude, why did you schedule this meeting on the morning of your sister's wedding in the first place? Anyway, then appears equivalent of uncaring stepmom on this side as well, making last-minute demands about some jewelry - why would said lady want to copy someone else in the first place? Besides, aren't all these things decided WAY before the actual wedding day???
So Ram goes back to buy company for its private jet - why not charter a flight, sirjee? Plus if big Airbuses are not flying due to bad weather, stands to reason small planes will be totally grounded. Besides - really - business deals are conducted this way? No problem about buying a worthless company and compromising your own company etc. because you have to reach your sister's wedding???
Ahhhh ... I remember the first few scenes of Astitva SOOOO clearly here ... what got me hooked to that show ... Simran misses her sister's wedding because her patient Anandi develops complications and she HAS to stay to look after her. Three times she tries to leave for home, and every time she is held back. But she doesn't desert her patient - or her duty ... and she hopes that her sister and family will understand, but if they don't ... well, she can't help it. Her duty to her work and her patient's life is paramount.
Ok, this Ram part put me off big time ... lets see whether the show can hold my interest and for how long.
Rest of the episode was again very typical ... why exactly is Priya lecturing on Keats and love when she's a TOEFL teacher?
Last scene was the only one really worth watching ...
Hmm ... performances of Ram and Sakshi are decent ... Ram's characterization - same as Akshay Kumar in Dhadkan. Will follow for a few days and see ...
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Story again ... Dual Emotions
Okay, I know I'm waiting for this show ... and so are many Sanaya fans and Barun fans ... but seriously ... so many articles??? Haven't updated my blog so frequently since the time MJHT was on air! Can we just start the show now please ... we know the story now ... with the flood, torrent, downpour of articles ... now just want to watch it!
Dual Emotions
Dual Emotions
A new show offers a fresh perspective on love-hate relationships. The show takes the case of two individuals to highlight the dilemma of how they cannot do with or without one another. The show Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?, which starts next week, features the tale of Khushi and Arnav, played by Sanaya Irani and Barun Sobti, who have diametrically opposite ideologies in life. Find out if the two find love against all odds in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? from June 6th at 8 pm on Star Plus.
Dual Emotions
Dual Emotions
A new show offers a fresh perspective on love-hate relationships. The show takes the case of two individuals to highlight the dilemma of how they cannot do with or without one another. The show Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?, which starts next week, features the tale of Khushi and Arnav, played by Sanaya Irani and Barun Sobti, who have diametrically opposite ideologies in life. Find out if the two find love against all odds in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? from June 6th at 8 pm on Star Plus.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
IPK - more links and pics
More links for IPKKND - as usual, comments later ... *sigh* Keeping up with the flood is becoming more and more difficult!
Arnav Khushi pics
Gear up for IPK
Slightly different from the previous article - this is on the SP site
'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon' is a star-crossed love story presenting an interesting contrast of personalities entwined in a relationship swinging between love & hate. Khushi and Arnav have diametrically opposite ideologies. If Khushi believes in means, Arnav believes only in ends. Khushi's relationships are the most important to her, whereas Arnav believes all people come with a price and can be manipulated for one's benefit. Khushi, an 18 year old from UP, is simple, rooted in family and is driven by a clear moral compass. She stands for what she believes in, and never lets go of her inculcated values. She will not change herself to conform to people's shallow expectations. In stark contrast, Arnav is a 28 year old self made, ruthless, 'win at all costs' man who believes everything can be bought in the world, including love. He has no consideration for relationships and no qualms for using & manipulating people as pawns to achieve his ambitions. As the story progresses, their love-hate relationship witnesses a series of dramatic conflicts. While Arnav constantly tries to break Khushi's steadfast morals just in order to prove to himself that he can control everyone; Khushi on the other hand, tries to always follow her values & morals.
Produced by Panglosean Entertainment Private Limited, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon stars seasoned actors Sanaya Irani and Barun Sobti essaying the lead roles of Khushi and Arnav respectively. Apart from the leads, the ensemble cast also has many well-known actors from the industry like Abha Parmar, Tuhina Vora, Daljeet Kaur Banot, Abhaas Mehta, Sanjay Batra, Deepali Pansare and Akshay Dogra. While producers Rajesh Chaddha and Gul Khan have lent their expertise to the show, director Nissar Parvez and his talented crew have infused fresh energy into the story with some aesthetically shot scenes in the classic locales of Lucknow.
Meet the characters
Khushi
An 18 year old small town girl from UP. Simple rooted in family and is driven by a clear moral compass. She stands for what she believes in, and never lets go of her inculcated values. She will not change herself to conform to people's shallow expectations. She is righteous, intelligent but slightly nave at the same time.
Arnav
A 28 year old self made, ruthless, 'win at all costs' man. He believes everything can be bought in the world, including love. He has no consideration for relationships and can even manipulate people to achieve his ambitions.
Payal
Payal is Khushi's elder sister. She is thoughtful and mature, as opposed to the impulsive Khushi. Payal understands and supports Khushi in all matters. Her marriage breaks when Khushi takes a stand against the dowry demand. Yet she is rationalises the whole issue and stands by Khushi when the entire family denounces her.
Garima Gupta
Garima is Khushi and Payal's mother. She is somebody who considers self respect and family honour topmost. Fear of infamy haunts her, as she has gone through that ordeal when she was a young woman.
Shashi Gupta
Shashi Gupta runs a sweet shop, Saatvik Mishtaan Bhandaar, in a interior lower middle class area of Lucknow. A man of modest and honest means, he has belived that "ties of the heart are stronger than ties of blood". He is married to Garima, who is his second wife. Payal is his real daughter from his first marriage, and Khushi was brought in as an orphan by Garima. Nevertheless, he has never treated Khushi any different from Paytal. Both his daughters are the apples of his eye.
Buaji
Though everyone calls her Buaji, her real name is Indira Gupta. She is Shashi Gupta's elder sister. Bua is a widow, very conservative and traditional in her approach. She is strict and appears rude, though somewhere deep down, she means well. She had migrated Lucknow to Delhi with her husband. Their marriage was issueless. She runs a small-time business from her house.
Khushi is 18??? :( :( :(
Arnav Khushi pics
Gear up for IPK
Slightly different from the previous article - this is on the SP site
'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon' is a star-crossed love story presenting an interesting contrast of personalities entwined in a relationship swinging between love & hate. Khushi and Arnav have diametrically opposite ideologies. If Khushi believes in means, Arnav believes only in ends. Khushi's relationships are the most important to her, whereas Arnav believes all people come with a price and can be manipulated for one's benefit. Khushi, an 18 year old from UP, is simple, rooted in family and is driven by a clear moral compass. She stands for what she believes in, and never lets go of her inculcated values. She will not change herself to conform to people's shallow expectations. In stark contrast, Arnav is a 28 year old self made, ruthless, 'win at all costs' man who believes everything can be bought in the world, including love. He has no consideration for relationships and no qualms for using & manipulating people as pawns to achieve his ambitions. As the story progresses, their love-hate relationship witnesses a series of dramatic conflicts. While Arnav constantly tries to break Khushi's steadfast morals just in order to prove to himself that he can control everyone; Khushi on the other hand, tries to always follow her values & morals.
Produced by Panglosean Entertainment Private Limited, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon stars seasoned actors Sanaya Irani and Barun Sobti essaying the lead roles of Khushi and Arnav respectively. Apart from the leads, the ensemble cast also has many well-known actors from the industry like Abha Parmar, Tuhina Vora, Daljeet Kaur Banot, Abhaas Mehta, Sanjay Batra, Deepali Pansare and Akshay Dogra. While producers Rajesh Chaddha and Gul Khan have lent their expertise to the show, director Nissar Parvez and his talented crew have infused fresh energy into the story with some aesthetically shot scenes in the classic locales of Lucknow.
Meet the characters
Khushi
An 18 year old small town girl from UP. Simple rooted in family and is driven by a clear moral compass. She stands for what she believes in, and never lets go of her inculcated values. She will not change herself to conform to people's shallow expectations. She is righteous, intelligent but slightly nave at the same time.
Arnav
A 28 year old self made, ruthless, 'win at all costs' man. He believes everything can be bought in the world, including love. He has no consideration for relationships and can even manipulate people to achieve his ambitions.
Payal
Payal is Khushi's elder sister. She is thoughtful and mature, as opposed to the impulsive Khushi. Payal understands and supports Khushi in all matters. Her marriage breaks when Khushi takes a stand against the dowry demand. Yet she is rationalises the whole issue and stands by Khushi when the entire family denounces her.
Garima Gupta
Garima is Khushi and Payal's mother. She is somebody who considers self respect and family honour topmost. Fear of infamy haunts her, as she has gone through that ordeal when she was a young woman.
Shashi Gupta
Shashi Gupta runs a sweet shop, Saatvik Mishtaan Bhandaar, in a interior lower middle class area of Lucknow. A man of modest and honest means, he has belived that "ties of the heart are stronger than ties of blood". He is married to Garima, who is his second wife. Payal is his real daughter from his first marriage, and Khushi was brought in as an orphan by Garima. Nevertheless, he has never treated Khushi any different from Paytal. Both his daughters are the apples of his eye.
Buaji
Though everyone calls her Buaji, her real name is Indira Gupta. She is Shashi Gupta's elder sister. Bua is a widow, very conservative and traditional in her approach. She is strict and appears rude, though somewhere deep down, she means well. She had migrated Lucknow to Delhi with her husband. Their marriage was issueless. She runs a small-time business from her house.
Khushi is 18??? :( :( :(
So much movement!!! ;)))
I don't believe this! One episode I miss of Maryada and so much happens???!!! *rofl*
I don't like the Vidya-Gaurav track right now - I liked that innocent, naive Vidya - this girl who is totally under Imli's direction and is becoming sly and conniving, is not to my taste.
Still love that Minister Roshnee Devi ... rarely have a seen such a delicious combination of evil and funny! That actress is good ... very loud (wish she would lower her voice by a few decibels) ... but good. And the guy who entered in the last scene ... what was that??? If Brahmanand Jakhar is Mr. Lech, this new guy is pure Evil personified!
Ok, so is the history of the SSP's evil misdeeds with Priya going to be revealed finally to all, including Aditya? And what will Aditya's reactions be - not just to his father, but also to Priya, when he realises she has kept this truth from him?
I don't like the Vidya-Gaurav track right now - I liked that innocent, naive Vidya - this girl who is totally under Imli's direction and is becoming sly and conniving, is not to my taste.
Still love that Minister Roshnee Devi ... rarely have a seen such a delicious combination of evil and funny! That actress is good ... very loud (wish she would lower her voice by a few decibels) ... but good. And the guy who entered in the last scene ... what was that??? If Brahmanand Jakhar is Mr. Lech, this new guy is pure Evil personified!
Ok, so is the history of the SSP's evil misdeeds with Priya going to be revealed finally to all, including Aditya? And what will Aditya's reactions be - not just to his father, but also to Priya, when he realises she has kept this truth from him?
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Intense?
Gear up for Is Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?
The story of IPKKND
Is Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? is a story of LOVE that happens to Khushi and Arnav who constantly HATE each other.
Khushi is a modest girl who basks in the love and care of her quaint family in Lucknow, who run a Halwai shop. She strongly believes in Devi Maa, truth, honesty and the goodness of people. Arnav is the richest man in Delhi, who redefines affluence as a Garment tycoon. All that matters for him is success, money and power. His life has no place for God and Goodness.
Their first encounter in Lucknow is disastrous. Arnav mistakes Khushi to be an opportunist and shatters her reputation. Only the intervention of Shyam, a very charismatic man, saves her the taunts and molestation from the local goons. As a result of Arnav's actions, Khushi has to leave her hometown with her elder sister, Payal and live with her Bua in Delhi. Arnav and Khushi's tryst with each other continues in Delhi too.
In an unusual twist of fate, Khushi by mistake ends up damaging Arnav's expensive car. Arnav blames her again and she promises to pay him back for the damages.
Khushi now has no option but to find work to honor her commitment to Arnav, and that too she has to find a suitable job without even being acquainted with the ways of Delhi. Shyam again comes to her rescue and finds her a placement.
But to Khushi's horror, she ends up working in Arnav's office. And this marks the start of a journey filled with tremendous battle of wills, hatred, adjustments, attraction and love.
Khushi likes Shyam who appears to be an erudite and rooted character as opposed to Aranv. She thinks of him a friend while Shyam is truly besotted with her and has ulterior motives which Khushi is unaware of.
Herein begins the tryst of relationships where this seemingly romantic love triangle gets its edge and a surprise twist. Due to the irony of fate; the eternal star crossed lovers – Arnav and Khushi are put into situations where they battle their emotions and feelings; where they come face to face again for sake of their cherished relationships, their family. The misunderstandings ensue, the passions collide, and there is pain and betrayal; desire and desertion; promises and commitments...
It is a story of love which can not be decoded in simple terms. When it looks like a love story of hate, the passion brings them together...when it looks like love will conquer all odds; the destiny plays its cards. The characters in this story are motivated by different forms of love which further propels the Arnav and Khushi "love" story. The question one is left asking is that will the opposites get bound by attraction or will hatred push the chasm between them even more? Will the last person they want to be with will be the same person they cannot be without? And what will be of this "love"?
Comments later ... :)
The story of IPKKND
Is Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? is a story of LOVE that happens to Khushi and Arnav who constantly HATE each other.
Khushi is a modest girl who basks in the love and care of her quaint family in Lucknow, who run a Halwai shop. She strongly believes in Devi Maa, truth, honesty and the goodness of people. Arnav is the richest man in Delhi, who redefines affluence as a Garment tycoon. All that matters for him is success, money and power. His life has no place for God and Goodness.
Their first encounter in Lucknow is disastrous. Arnav mistakes Khushi to be an opportunist and shatters her reputation. Only the intervention of Shyam, a very charismatic man, saves her the taunts and molestation from the local goons. As a result of Arnav's actions, Khushi has to leave her hometown with her elder sister, Payal and live with her Bua in Delhi. Arnav and Khushi's tryst with each other continues in Delhi too.
In an unusual twist of fate, Khushi by mistake ends up damaging Arnav's expensive car. Arnav blames her again and she promises to pay him back for the damages.
Khushi now has no option but to find work to honor her commitment to Arnav, and that too she has to find a suitable job without even being acquainted with the ways of Delhi. Shyam again comes to her rescue and finds her a placement.
But to Khushi's horror, she ends up working in Arnav's office. And this marks the start of a journey filled with tremendous battle of wills, hatred, adjustments, attraction and love.
Khushi likes Shyam who appears to be an erudite and rooted character as opposed to Aranv. She thinks of him a friend while Shyam is truly besotted with her and has ulterior motives which Khushi is unaware of.
Herein begins the tryst of relationships where this seemingly romantic love triangle gets its edge and a surprise twist. Due to the irony of fate; the eternal star crossed lovers – Arnav and Khushi are put into situations where they battle their emotions and feelings; where they come face to face again for sake of their cherished relationships, their family. The misunderstandings ensue, the passions collide, and there is pain and betrayal; desire and desertion; promises and commitments...
It is a story of love which can not be decoded in simple terms. When it looks like a love story of hate, the passion brings them together...when it looks like love will conquer all odds; the destiny plays its cards. The characters in this story are motivated by different forms of love which further propels the Arnav and Khushi "love" story. The question one is left asking is that will the opposites get bound by attraction or will hatred push the chasm between them even more? Will the last person they want to be with will be the same person they cannot be without? And what will be of this "love"?
Comments later ... :)
Other shows - snippets
I like -
The new SGP title track, with the theme of Ishaan's lost memory and Suhana trying to make him remember - peppy and cute, and Ragini's expressions are bang on!
The scene in Navya where Navya's parents discuss whether or not they should try to help in the problems between their daughter and her husband, or would it be taken as interference. Also liked the way Navya's father shut up his mother when she started badmouthing his girls.
I don't like ... Vidya's over-reliance on Imli, who gives the worst possible advice always.
The new SGP title track, with the theme of Ishaan's lost memory and Suhana trying to make him remember - peppy and cute, and Ragini's expressions are bang on!
The scene in Navya where Navya's parents discuss whether or not they should try to help in the problems between their daughter and her husband, or would it be taken as interference. Also liked the way Navya's father shut up his mother when she started badmouthing his girls.
I don't like ... Vidya's over-reliance on Imli, who gives the worst possible advice always.
Tangled web
Yet another article on IPKKND
IPKKND is a different love story
Four Lion Films and Panglosean Entertainment's upcoming prime time love story Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon on Star Plus is all geared to present a love story but with a difference.
Our source says, "The story will focus on the lives of Sanaya Irani, Barun Sobti and his sister played by Daljit Kaur. The story is set against the backdrop of Lucknow wherein how their life changes when they meet their right match. The relationship between Daljit and Barun who play brother and sister of almost same age will be one of the highlights of the show. Daljit will be essaying a very complex character of a physically challenged girl who walks with a limp. But this weakness will not be a barrier in her life as she will be her brother's strength and his motivating factor. Barun will be a young business tycoon in the show and his sister will also be associated with him in his business. They belong to a higher class of society and what happens when they meet their perfect match who belongs to the other class of society. Other than this Akshay Dogra and Abhaas Mehta are also part of the show. Abhaas will play a lawyer who is very positive and practical. He falls in love with Sanaya. But later his character will turn grey when he comes to know that Sanaya loves Barun and not him."
We spoke to Abhaas Mehta who says, "We have already started shooting for the show and I am very happy to be part of the show but I can't reveal anything about the show right now."
We also spoke to producer Nissar Parvez who said, "As the name suggests it is a love track. But you will have to wait till the launch to know more about the show."
And the web grows more entangled ... so the lawyer, who is the sister's love interest, is actually in love with Sanaya ... who is in love with Barun ... so does he marry the sister, or go after the sister for revenge? Or for jaydaad types?
This begins to go the usual SP masala way ... well, at least, no family drama yet ... until the mother's mysterious past kicks in :) However, the good thing here is that they seem to be tying in all the characters in one interwoven story ... and there actually seems to be a story, however hackneyed. And Sanaya is very much in the centre of it.
Oh well ... mainu ki farq paynda ... the biggest draw factor remains the same ... Sanaya in a mature love story. Bring it on! *sitting back with popcorn*
Ah, and two new promos ... in the first, I liked Sanaya - very chirpy and Sanaya-ish, and looked good even in that teekha yellow suit. And her name is Khushi ... I like that better than Payal! In the second, I liked Barun better than either of the first two promos ... looked good!
IPKKND is a different love story
Four Lion Films and Panglosean Entertainment's upcoming prime time love story Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon on Star Plus is all geared to present a love story but with a difference.
Our source says, "The story will focus on the lives of Sanaya Irani, Barun Sobti and his sister played by Daljit Kaur. The story is set against the backdrop of Lucknow wherein how their life changes when they meet their right match. The relationship between Daljit and Barun who play brother and sister of almost same age will be one of the highlights of the show. Daljit will be essaying a very complex character of a physically challenged girl who walks with a limp. But this weakness will not be a barrier in her life as she will be her brother's strength and his motivating factor. Barun will be a young business tycoon in the show and his sister will also be associated with him in his business. They belong to a higher class of society and what happens when they meet their perfect match who belongs to the other class of society. Other than this Akshay Dogra and Abhaas Mehta are also part of the show. Abhaas will play a lawyer who is very positive and practical. He falls in love with Sanaya. But later his character will turn grey when he comes to know that Sanaya loves Barun and not him."
We spoke to Abhaas Mehta who says, "We have already started shooting for the show and I am very happy to be part of the show but I can't reveal anything about the show right now."
We also spoke to producer Nissar Parvez who said, "As the name suggests it is a love track. But you will have to wait till the launch to know more about the show."
And the web grows more entangled ... so the lawyer, who is the sister's love interest, is actually in love with Sanaya ... who is in love with Barun ... so does he marry the sister, or go after the sister for revenge? Or for jaydaad types?
This begins to go the usual SP masala way ... well, at least, no family drama yet ... until the mother's mysterious past kicks in :) However, the good thing here is that they seem to be tying in all the characters in one interwoven story ... and there actually seems to be a story, however hackneyed. And Sanaya is very much in the centre of it.
Oh well ... mainu ki farq paynda ... the biggest draw factor remains the same ... Sanaya in a mature love story. Bring it on! *sitting back with popcorn*
Ah, and two new promos ... in the first, I liked Sanaya - very chirpy and Sanaya-ish, and looked good even in that teekha yellow suit. And her name is Khushi ... I like that better than Payal! In the second, I liked Barun better than either of the first two promos ... looked good!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Good News
Two pieces of good news today ...
One - they finally started airing the promos of IPKKND here ... so have been watching the promo every now and then during the day :) Can't wait for the show to start!
Two - another article ... can't get enough of them now.
Sanaya is hopeful about IPK
Sanaya Irani is hopeful about Is Pyar Ko Kya Naam Dun! Feels she will bag the same fame as she did with Miley Jab Hum Tum
Her pretty face and subtle beauty made all love and applaud her! Last seen in Star One's "Miley Jab Hum Tum", Sanaya Irani is all set for her new venture. This time the girl would be seen in a different avatar and a different role in Star Plus' "Is Pyar Ko Kya Naam Dun".
In the show she will be playing the female protagonist and will be paired opposite, Sony TV's "Baat Hamari Pakki Hai" fame Barun Sobti.
Talking about this new show, Sanaya said that this show is fully based on youth but it is not the same like "Miley Jab Hum Tum". She stated that the love story which will be seen in this show deals with more mature individuals who are completely opposite to each other.
When asked the reason behind choosing this role Sanaya said that "Miley Jab Hum Tum" had many faces and everyone had his or her part kept safe from all, while in this show she will be carrying the whole thing on her shoulders. As she is the main lead it is quite apparent that the prime focus will always be on her character only. She wants the audience to see how well she can take up the leads and this will even open more doors of opportunities for her.
Hmmm'That's quite true Sanaya! We know you can do it without any problem and our best wishes are always with you.
A mature love story between two very opposite individuals *dream*
Still a youth based show ... so no saas bahu crap ... just a mature love story *dream* again
'As she is the main lead, prime focus will be on her character only' ... *totally lost in dreamland now*
*Coming back from dreamland* ... I always felt that the Samrat Gunjan love story in MJHT was way too mature for a college love story, and indeed, for the audience that MJHT had, which was mainly schoolkids with a sprinkling of young adults. Especially the first two months of Season2 which was as mature and intense a story as I've seen on Indian tv for a long, long time. And Sanaya carried it beautifully - Sanaya and Mohit both - the entire onus of S2 was on their shoulders, and they performed - and how!
So this article is really very welcome ... as Sanaya discloses that the story will be a mature love story ... her strength is in portraying such a role, she did it as Gunjan, and I have no doubt that performance is what has got her this role. So she has already proved that she can carry such a show and such a role. Even more welcome is the fact that this will be the main love story ... sure, there will be the sibling story as an important part of the show, but that is necessary, to have a strong storyline, that involves multiple characters. A simple love story would wrap in within six months! Also, again comparing to S2, one of the strengths was that all the characters were interlinked - here indications are that the same will happen, with Khushi being the connecting thread.
And again, the show will be 'youth-based- - so no saas-bahu dramas hopefully - SP seems to be slowly going off the stereotyped stuff, judging by what is currently on air.
So hopes are building ... anyway, if Sanaya is there, will watch the show. She can make even the crappiest stuff worth watching. It will be a bonus if the show is decent as well!
One - they finally started airing the promos of IPKKND here ... so have been watching the promo every now and then during the day :) Can't wait for the show to start!
Two - another article ... can't get enough of them now.
Sanaya is hopeful about IPK
Sanaya Irani is hopeful about Is Pyar Ko Kya Naam Dun! Feels she will bag the same fame as she did with Miley Jab Hum Tum
Her pretty face and subtle beauty made all love and applaud her! Last seen in Star One's "Miley Jab Hum Tum", Sanaya Irani is all set for her new venture. This time the girl would be seen in a different avatar and a different role in Star Plus' "Is Pyar Ko Kya Naam Dun".
In the show she will be playing the female protagonist and will be paired opposite, Sony TV's "Baat Hamari Pakki Hai" fame Barun Sobti.
Talking about this new show, Sanaya said that this show is fully based on youth but it is not the same like "Miley Jab Hum Tum". She stated that the love story which will be seen in this show deals with more mature individuals who are completely opposite to each other.
When asked the reason behind choosing this role Sanaya said that "Miley Jab Hum Tum" had many faces and everyone had his or her part kept safe from all, while in this show she will be carrying the whole thing on her shoulders. As she is the main lead it is quite apparent that the prime focus will always be on her character only. She wants the audience to see how well she can take up the leads and this will even open more doors of opportunities for her.
Hmmm'That's quite true Sanaya! We know you can do it without any problem and our best wishes are always with you.
A mature love story between two very opposite individuals *dream*
Still a youth based show ... so no saas bahu crap ... just a mature love story *dream* again
'As she is the main lead, prime focus will be on her character only' ... *totally lost in dreamland now*
*Coming back from dreamland* ... I always felt that the Samrat Gunjan love story in MJHT was way too mature for a college love story, and indeed, for the audience that MJHT had, which was mainly schoolkids with a sprinkling of young adults. Especially the first two months of Season2 which was as mature and intense a story as I've seen on Indian tv for a long, long time. And Sanaya carried it beautifully - Sanaya and Mohit both - the entire onus of S2 was on their shoulders, and they performed - and how!
So this article is really very welcome ... as Sanaya discloses that the story will be a mature love story ... her strength is in portraying such a role, she did it as Gunjan, and I have no doubt that performance is what has got her this role. So she has already proved that she can carry such a show and such a role. Even more welcome is the fact that this will be the main love story ... sure, there will be the sibling story as an important part of the show, but that is necessary, to have a strong storyline, that involves multiple characters. A simple love story would wrap in within six months! Also, again comparing to S2, one of the strengths was that all the characters were interlinked - here indications are that the same will happen, with Khushi being the connecting thread.
And again, the show will be 'youth-based- - so no saas-bahu dramas hopefully - SP seems to be slowly going off the stereotyped stuff, judging by what is currently on air.
So hopes are building ... anyway, if Sanaya is there, will watch the show. She can make even the crappiest stuff worth watching. It will be a bonus if the show is decent as well!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Finally - the date!
IPK launches 6th June
Finally we get a launch date - let's hope it's correct.
And let's also hope the promos start here ... am fed up watching Survivor and Simi and Sima ... I want Sanaya!!!
Also means we have to suffer SGP inanity for another week ... although must admit I liked Suhana in the last couple of episodes - not as brattish as she usually is, and I really felt her pain for once. Confirms my belief that her co-actor is the weak link. But I want Mahesh Thakur back ... missing the twinkle in his eyes!
And of course ... need I say it ... I want Sanaya!
Finally we get a launch date - let's hope it's correct.
And let's also hope the promos start here ... am fed up watching Survivor and Simi and Sima ... I want Sanaya!!!
Also means we have to suffer SGP inanity for another week ... although must admit I liked Suhana in the last couple of episodes - not as brattish as she usually is, and I really felt her pain for once. Confirms my belief that her co-actor is the weak link. But I want Mahesh Thakur back ... missing the twinkle in his eyes!
And of course ... need I say it ... I want Sanaya!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Downpour ...
Yet another article ... I can't keep up any more!!! :D
Akshay dogra in IPK
Akshay Dogra in IPK - and the family grows more
Yet another addition to the rapidly growing family in IPK ... are they planning to make this a family saga spanning three generations or what?
Ah, and I don't know what the name smoosh of Payal and Arnav will be decided, but the name smoosh of the families was a no-brainer - Raizada and Gupta = RaiTa!
By the time this show starts, I will have bheja fry! Papple, I miss you at times like these! :D
Akshay dogra in IPK
Akshay Dogra in IPK - and the family grows more
Yet another addition to the rapidly growing family in IPK ... are they planning to make this a family saga spanning three generations or what?
Ah, and I don't know what the name smoosh of Payal and Arnav will be decided, but the name smoosh of the families was a no-brainer - Raizada and Gupta = RaiTa!
By the time this show starts, I will have bheja fry! Papple, I miss you at times like these! :D
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
One more :)
Brand new shows on telly
and the original article Brand new shows on telly
Is Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon
STAR Plus' new show Is Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon stars Barun Sobti and Sanaya Irani and is a story of a businessman Barun who thinks money can buy anything. When he meets the self respecting Sanaya, his views on life change. Sanaya will be seen in a new look after her popular role Gunjan. The pairing of Barun and Sanaya in the promos, shows promise.
Why you should watch it: For the comeback of Sanaya who became popular with her show Miley Jab Hum Tum.
You can say that again!!!
"Self-respecting Sanaya" - I like this, I really do!!! :D
And again, this doesn't sound like a saas-bahu drama at all ... more like an adult love story. SP did have some good ones in the past - Astitva, Saans ...
Just hope BS can carry this role ...
and the original article Brand new shows on telly
Is Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon
STAR Plus' new show Is Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon stars Barun Sobti and Sanaya Irani and is a story of a businessman Barun who thinks money can buy anything. When he meets the self respecting Sanaya, his views on life change. Sanaya will be seen in a new look after her popular role Gunjan. The pairing of Barun and Sanaya in the promos, shows promise.
Why you should watch it: For the comeback of Sanaya who became popular with her show Miley Jab Hum Tum.
You can say that again!!!
"Self-respecting Sanaya" - I like this, I really do!!! :D
And again, this doesn't sound like a saas-bahu drama at all ... more like an adult love story. SP did have some good ones in the past - Astitva, Saans ...
Just hope BS can carry this role ...
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Promo!!! And SHE"S BACKK!!!!!
Quick update of promo and link for pics.
Good to see Sanaya back onscreen ... this show will be more to my taste than MJHT was, I think. Love story set in more mature environment than a juvenile college setting.
IPKKND Ist promo
Link for video of promo and pics
17/5 - SBS has the promo segment with a voiceover saying that the new show on Star Plus has been renamed from Vaidehi to Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Du, and this is the show which marks the return of Sanaya Irani to the small screen. And CA adds that the time slot will be 8 pm. Sound quality much better on tv, although the promo is really no great shakes in terms of originality, but worth it just to see Sanaya back on screen :)
SBS - CA on Vaidehi urf IPKKND
Music to my ears - this show marks the return of Sanaya :))) And a comment on the forum about the show being cliched, and about it being a case of opposites attract, but the treatment will be different - well, that part about opposites attracting is cliched, no doubt about that. But then almost every love story based show on tv today, or even in the past, is about opposites - starting back from the days of Astitva and Hasratein ... now to SaJan, MN, AR, RM, AA, Geet, Ishan-Suhana ... haven't watched the rest so can't name any more ... but all are cliched. And the most cliched one of the lot - SG - has been the best so far - I exclude Astitva from this comparison, because that was NOT cliched, it was a class apart.
So yes, it depends on what storyline they weave around it, and how they treat it - the lead girl changing the guy's life sounds somewhat similar to Geet, but Geet started off with the NRI bride premise - (though they forgot all about that along the way) ... so again, if the focus is going to be on this story, with the girl starting off as a strong character, it holds promise for me - I always like strong heroines. Also this has shades of WUAS, so appeals to my vanity!
As for Sanaya's look and clothes - clothes were loud for my taste, but then, this is not Star One, where the heroine will wear a uniform of suits in different colors but same design, so this might change. Could have been a better one for the first look, though - I would have liked something like Gunjan's introduction in MJHT. What I liked - the chutiya and the nose stud - both very typically Lucknowi. Sanaya worked very hard on her Hindi in MJHT, and it showed - but she will have to work even harder now, because Lucknowi Hindi is very sweet and soft, with a lot of tehzeeb - the Urdu influence. For once, I will not mind 'aap' ... that is typical Lucknow!
But what I did like - very much - the firm telling off in few words, and then off she went! When the first report came of the promo, I was apprehensive that 'blasting off' the hero would mean a loud slanging match on the streets, with five hundred people watching and applauding, but thankfully, not so! So hopefully Payal will retain the dignity and grace that attracted me to Gunjan, along with a more visible strength of character. Sounds like a heroine just to my taste!
BS was sidelined in the promo - the main focus was on Sanaya and her scooty ;) ... at first glimpse, he was unremarkable. And funnily, or not so funnily - no, I don't miss Mohit with Sanaya in the show - mainly because Gunjan was not Sanaya at all, and this girl did not remind me of Gunjan at all. Kudos to Sanaya for that - she really did need a drastic change to get out of the Gunjan mould, because that one is etched so strongly on everyone's mind. So this should be another feather to add in her cap of versatility.
Now remains to be seen if Mohit can do as well - watching this, I can understand why he's being choosy - as much as Sanaya, he needs to break out of the Samrat mould and do something different, but then strong guy roles are not often seen on Indian tv. I really do hope he gets something good very soon, though - he is a genuinely sweet guy, and deserves it! Besides, it might give me another show to watch!
Good to see Sanaya back onscreen ... this show will be more to my taste than MJHT was, I think. Love story set in more mature environment than a juvenile college setting.
IPKKND Ist promo
Link for video of promo and pics
17/5 - SBS has the promo segment with a voiceover saying that the new show on Star Plus has been renamed from Vaidehi to Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Du, and this is the show which marks the return of Sanaya Irani to the small screen. And CA adds that the time slot will be 8 pm. Sound quality much better on tv, although the promo is really no great shakes in terms of originality, but worth it just to see Sanaya back on screen :)
SBS - CA on Vaidehi urf IPKKND
Music to my ears - this show marks the return of Sanaya :))) And a comment on the forum about the show being cliched, and about it being a case of opposites attract, but the treatment will be different - well, that part about opposites attracting is cliched, no doubt about that. But then almost every love story based show on tv today, or even in the past, is about opposites - starting back from the days of Astitva and Hasratein ... now to SaJan, MN, AR, RM, AA, Geet, Ishan-Suhana ... haven't watched the rest so can't name any more ... but all are cliched. And the most cliched one of the lot - SG - has been the best so far - I exclude Astitva from this comparison, because that was NOT cliched, it was a class apart.
So yes, it depends on what storyline they weave around it, and how they treat it - the lead girl changing the guy's life sounds somewhat similar to Geet, but Geet started off with the NRI bride premise - (though they forgot all about that along the way) ... so again, if the focus is going to be on this story, with the girl starting off as a strong character, it holds promise for me - I always like strong heroines. Also this has shades of WUAS, so appeals to my vanity!
As for Sanaya's look and clothes - clothes were loud for my taste, but then, this is not Star One, where the heroine will wear a uniform of suits in different colors but same design, so this might change. Could have been a better one for the first look, though - I would have liked something like Gunjan's introduction in MJHT. What I liked - the chutiya and the nose stud - both very typically Lucknowi. Sanaya worked very hard on her Hindi in MJHT, and it showed - but she will have to work even harder now, because Lucknowi Hindi is very sweet and soft, with a lot of tehzeeb - the Urdu influence. For once, I will not mind 'aap' ... that is typical Lucknow!
But what I did like - very much - the firm telling off in few words, and then off she went! When the first report came of the promo, I was apprehensive that 'blasting off' the hero would mean a loud slanging match on the streets, with five hundred people watching and applauding, but thankfully, not so! So hopefully Payal will retain the dignity and grace that attracted me to Gunjan, along with a more visible strength of character. Sounds like a heroine just to my taste!
BS was sidelined in the promo - the main focus was on Sanaya and her scooty ;) ... at first glimpse, he was unremarkable. And funnily, or not so funnily - no, I don't miss Mohit with Sanaya in the show - mainly because Gunjan was not Sanaya at all, and this girl did not remind me of Gunjan at all. Kudos to Sanaya for that - she really did need a drastic change to get out of the Gunjan mould, because that one is etched so strongly on everyone's mind. So this should be another feather to add in her cap of versatility.
Now remains to be seen if Mohit can do as well - watching this, I can understand why he's being choosy - as much as Sanaya, he needs to break out of the Samrat mould and do something different, but then strong guy roles are not often seen on Indian tv. I really do hope he gets something good very soon, though - he is a genuinely sweet guy, and deserves it! Besides, it might give me another show to watch!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Finally!!!! the wait is almost over!!!
SP Vaidehi gets its final title
It's been barely four days, but am so addicted to news on Monaya and Sanaya now, that four days seems like forever!!! So thank god for more news ... this time yesssss ... promos are going to finally start this weekend!
New title for the show - Is Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon
Again ... cannot wait - especially to see Sanaya's new look!!! Have to catch the first promo tonight!
Small snippet on characters in IPKKND about Sanaya and BS's character
Vaidehi gets new title
Sanaya's new show
Iss Pyaar Ko Main is a story of two opposites (a shrewd and streetsmart guy who thinks money can buy anything while the girl is full of goodness and family values) falling in love and how the girl brings a change in him.
Sounds a bit Gunjan-ish ... but from the report on the shoot, not quite! Still waiting for the promo! And another case of opposites attract! Well, if it manages to create anywhere near the same magic as Samrat-Gunjan, bring it on!
And LOL ... joke of the decade ... girl full of goodness and family values sounds like Nupur? I thought that was the most apt description of Gunjan - and the main problem that most people had with her!
And shrewd and streetsmart guy sounds like Mayank? How did sadu akdu get transformed to mean shrewd and streetsmart?
It's been barely four days, but am so addicted to news on Monaya and Sanaya now, that four days seems like forever!!! So thank god for more news ... this time yesssss ... promos are going to finally start this weekend!
New title for the show - Is Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon
Again ... cannot wait - especially to see Sanaya's new look!!! Have to catch the first promo tonight!
Small snippet on characters in IPKKND about Sanaya and BS's character
Vaidehi gets new title
Sanaya's new show
Iss Pyaar Ko Main is a story of two opposites (a shrewd and streetsmart guy who thinks money can buy anything while the girl is full of goodness and family values) falling in love and how the girl brings a change in him.
Sounds a bit Gunjan-ish ... but from the report on the shoot, not quite! Still waiting for the promo! And another case of opposites attract! Well, if it manages to create anywhere near the same magic as Samrat-Gunjan, bring it on!
And LOL ... joke of the decade ... girl full of goodness and family values sounds like Nupur? I thought that was the most apt description of Gunjan - and the main problem that most people had with her!
And shrewd and streetsmart guy sounds like Mayank? How did sadu akdu get transformed to mean shrewd and streetsmart?
Maryada twist ... SGP inanity
Maryada continues to get interesting, with the new twist betweent Gaurav, Vidya and Aarthi ... so is Gaurav actually gay? Vidya continues to impress with her quiet yet dignified grief over her situation. As for the actress who plays the woman Minister in this show - hats off to her - just an amazing blend of crudity, shrewdness and hilarity ... the last referrring to her attempts at English and her conversations with her PA. And Priya confronting SSP ... now Aditya will get to know the truth about his father ... lots of interesting stuff coming up!
On the other hand, it's sad to see the degeneration of SGP into complete inanity. Wonder if the show will pick up once it gets back to its regular schedule of 30 minutes, because honestly ... more than half the episode devoted to Ishaan asking Suhana's NAME???!!! Right now the Ishan-Suhana track resembles a Govinda movie - switch off brain before switching on to the show. Pity ... because in the scene where Suhana is upset about Ishan forgetting her, one realises that she could be a pretty good actress ... it's her role as a child-woman and her costar both which let her down. Ishaan is such a complete duffer ... really wonder what Suhana ever saw in him to fall in love! Maybe their similar IQ levels! And for once, the Panna scene in the police station did not impress me - too cliched.
On the other hand, it's sad to see the degeneration of SGP into complete inanity. Wonder if the show will pick up once it gets back to its regular schedule of 30 minutes, because honestly ... more than half the episode devoted to Ishaan asking Suhana's NAME???!!! Right now the Ishan-Suhana track resembles a Govinda movie - switch off brain before switching on to the show. Pity ... because in the scene where Suhana is upset about Ishan forgetting her, one realises that she could be a pretty good actress ... it's her role as a child-woman and her costar both which let her down. Ishaan is such a complete duffer ... really wonder what Suhana ever saw in him to fall in love! Maybe their similar IQ levels! And for once, the Panna scene in the police station did not impress me - too cliched.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Yet another Bui?
Yet another article on the ever-growing list of cast members of Vaidehi ... don't remember last when there were so many articles on a show with no sign at all as to promos, start date ...
Or is that just because this is the show I'm waiting for so eagerly?! ;) Could be ... in fact, very likely!
Abha P as Sanaya's bui?
Sanaya and Bui seem to have a janam janam ka rishta ... here she pops up again. Wonder what her character will be like here. I do hope we don't have any of the stereotyped villainous/vampish characters ... and we get some complicated characters with grey shades ... but then again, this is Star Plus. Best not to hope too much.
And how large is the girl's family going to be, anyway? Already seems to include half the town!
Need a Vaidehi promo NOW!!! This show is being kept entirely too much under wraps for my liking!
Or is that just because this is the show I'm waiting for so eagerly?! ;) Could be ... in fact, very likely!
Abha P as Sanaya's bui?
Sanaya and Bui seem to have a janam janam ka rishta ... here she pops up again. Wonder what her character will be like here. I do hope we don't have any of the stereotyped villainous/vampish characters ... and we get some complicated characters with grey shades ... but then again, this is Star Plus. Best not to hope too much.
And how large is the girl's family going to be, anyway? Already seems to include half the town!
Need a Vaidehi promo NOW!!! This show is being kept entirely too much under wraps for my liking!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Strangely moving
The Gaurav Vidya scenes last night were strangly moving, especially the last rain scene. Brough back echoes of SG in a way, and also I liked the way they dealt with the emotions of the two. The scene kept me on my toes, everytime I felt it was going down the same cliched path, it surprised me, and the way the two maintained a respect and dignity in their confrontation was the unique point. Was expected up to the point when Aarti stormed off without saying a word, leaving Gaurav staring distraught after her, was expected when Vidya came out after them ... again a nuance I liked, a reality check, Gaurav actually went back inside to pay the bill!
And then they drove off, Vidya still chirping away, trying to be normal - no wonder Gaurav snapped with that irritating high voice going on and on. Then the confrontation in the rain, and this was what moved me - the fact that both of them never yelled at each other, kept their dignity intact and tried to keep the other's dignity as well. Gaurav says, I respect you and your feelings, but I'm helpless, I can't reciprocate, because she was in my life before you were. (doesn't have any good reason why he didn't maary Aarti yet, unless I've missed it). And Vidya - here came the unexpected bit - I thought she would throw tantrums as usual, accuse him of messing up her life, ask him what right he had to marry her if he didn't intend to keep those vows. But instead she disarmed him completely by apologising, by calling her behaviour childish antics, by saying sorry - and that made him feel even worse. So both land up apologising to each other, a rain scene - but truly one which was different! Interesting - let's see where they will go from here.
Missed SGP - need to catch up with the Panna track, the only thing holding my interest these days! The Suhana-Ishan letter comedy is getting more and more crass day by day. And are they ever going to have a Sanju-Deepak track at all?
And then they drove off, Vidya still chirping away, trying to be normal - no wonder Gaurav snapped with that irritating high voice going on and on. Then the confrontation in the rain, and this was what moved me - the fact that both of them never yelled at each other, kept their dignity intact and tried to keep the other's dignity as well. Gaurav says, I respect you and your feelings, but I'm helpless, I can't reciprocate, because she was in my life before you were. (doesn't have any good reason why he didn't maary Aarti yet, unless I've missed it). And Vidya - here came the unexpected bit - I thought she would throw tantrums as usual, accuse him of messing up her life, ask him what right he had to marry her if he didn't intend to keep those vows. But instead she disarmed him completely by apologising, by calling her behaviour childish antics, by saying sorry - and that made him feel even worse. So both land up apologising to each other, a rain scene - but truly one which was different! Interesting - let's see where they will go from here.
Missed SGP - need to catch up with the Panna track, the only thing holding my interest these days! The Suhana-Ishan letter comedy is getting more and more crass day by day. And are they ever going to have a Sanju-Deepak track at all?
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Sanaya and Monaya again
We got lucky? More Monaya and Sanaya within a week?! What fun!
New prediction on Sanaya ... not much predicting involved ...
Munisha's predictions for actresses
Direct link to TB - Predictions for actresses
Is this really called a prediction???
Honestly, does she say anything new at all??!!! We know Sanaya had to struggle a lot, we know she's happy in her relationship, we know she's coming in a new show, which just by being what it is, a prime time show on Star Plus, will give her huge exposure. Even for the other predictions, she doesn't really say anything new at all!
More on Monaya - the new itvf interview - again, very cute, when they're obviously having a ball! and are delighted with the response to their blog! And pulling each others' legs unmercifully - back to Monaya masti! Mohit says he's supporting Mumbai in IPL, Sana says - you even say the D of Delhi and I'll break up with you! To which Mohit retorts - I knew she'll say something like that only, that's why I said Mumbai in the first place! And both bemoan the fact that IPL has taken over the TRP charts, so all the new shows have gotten postponed!
Okay, reading between the lines, so MJHT3 is nixed ... Sanaya is not coming back in a hurry - not after getting lead role on SP - obviously, she's more practical and sensible than that! Why would she?! And they pretty much decline NB and other reality shows for the moment as well - again, good news!
Last bits - damn cute again, about the colors and the saying 'I love you'
Want their fans to comment on the blog and thanks to their fans again for loving them ... they never forget to say that!
New prediction on Sanaya ... not much predicting involved ...
Munisha's predictions for actresses
Direct link to TB - Predictions for actresses
Is this really called a prediction???
Honestly, does she say anything new at all??!!! We know Sanaya had to struggle a lot, we know she's happy in her relationship, we know she's coming in a new show, which just by being what it is, a prime time show on Star Plus, will give her huge exposure. Even for the other predictions, she doesn't really say anything new at all!
More on Monaya - the new itvf interview - again, very cute, when they're obviously having a ball! and are delighted with the response to their blog! And pulling each others' legs unmercifully - back to Monaya masti! Mohit says he's supporting Mumbai in IPL, Sana says - you even say the D of Delhi and I'll break up with you! To which Mohit retorts - I knew she'll say something like that only, that's why I said Mumbai in the first place! And both bemoan the fact that IPL has taken over the TRP charts, so all the new shows have gotten postponed!
Okay, reading between the lines, so MJHT3 is nixed ... Sanaya is not coming back in a hurry - not after getting lead role on SP - obviously, she's more practical and sensible than that! Why would she?! And they pretty much decline NB and other reality shows for the moment as well - again, good news!
Last bits - damn cute again, about the colors and the saying 'I love you'
Want their fans to comment on the blog and thanks to their fans again for loving them ... they never forget to say that!
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