Wednesday 29th May 2013
Chanchan's father is deeply unhappy and worried about his daughter. Wife and mother try to reassure him that Chanchan will be fine. After all, Umaben agreed to Chanchan's most stringent condition without even asking - no dowry.
Chanchan happy and excited, her mom tries to tell her that there will be a huge difference in customs and lifestyle ... CC is not worried, mom and dadi have trained her well, and Manav will be there to support her. Mom is worried ... but the rishta is now pakka.
Umaben assures her husband that she liked Chanchan's parents and she's looking forward to the wedding. Mansi lets out that Umaben has fixed the marriage date within a week. UB glares ... Mansi shuts up.
In this house, no one can say anything freely, it seems! And Umaben definitely keeps a lot of secrets from her husband.
UB's mysterious phone call ... did Manthan hear? He was trying his best ... he seems to know mom is up to something.
So the preparations start ...
The three stooges ... err, bahus ... start planning their dance moves ... seems like they actually manage to have some fun away from eagle eyes of UB ...
UB enters and startles them ... more like scares them ... they run for cover, and she stops them ... only to shock them completely by telling them to dress up well and prepare their dances moves ...
Preparations start in Chanchan's house too with the mehndi ceremony ... they also start preparing their dance moves ... all except for Chanchan who is worrying about Manav's challenge ...
Chanchan and Manav daydream about their new life ... cute sequence, Sanaya looking so sweet and pretty in her married get up (I avoided looking at FK as much as possible, but he was not bad today). Hope she stays like this post-marriage, her look was very sweet.
And Manav calls and reminds Chanchan about the challenge ... much to her worry ...
while Umaben is making sure of her own preparations ...
Precap - sangeet already? Which means that they do shoot FK scenes right at the last minute, the scenes with the Sarabhai family post engagement breaking, were done ages ago, and will air only next week at the earliest.
Chanchan's father is deeply unhappy and worried about his daughter. Wife and mother try to reassure him that Chanchan will be fine. After all, Umaben agreed to Chanchan's most stringent condition without even asking - no dowry.
Chanchan happy and excited, her mom tries to tell her that there will be a huge difference in customs and lifestyle ... CC is not worried, mom and dadi have trained her well, and Manav will be there to support her. Mom is worried ... but the rishta is now pakka.
Umaben assures her husband that she liked Chanchan's parents and she's looking forward to the wedding. Mansi lets out that Umaben has fixed the marriage date within a week. UB glares ... Mansi shuts up.
In this house, no one can say anything freely, it seems! And Umaben definitely keeps a lot of secrets from her husband.
UB's mysterious phone call ... did Manthan hear? He was trying his best ... he seems to know mom is up to something.
So the preparations start ...
The three stooges ... err, bahus ... start planning their dance moves ... seems like they actually manage to have some fun away from eagle eyes of UB ...
UB enters and startles them ... more like scares them ... they run for cover, and she stops them ... only to shock them completely by telling them to dress up well and prepare their dances moves ...
Preparations start in Chanchan's house too with the mehndi ceremony ... they also start preparing their dance moves ... all except for Chanchan who is worrying about Manav's challenge ...
Chanchan and Manav daydream about their new life ... cute sequence, Sanaya looking so sweet and pretty in her married get up (I avoided looking at FK as much as possible, but he was not bad today). Hope she stays like this post-marriage, her look was very sweet.
And Manav calls and reminds Chanchan about the challenge ... much to her worry ...
while Umaben is making sure of her own preparations ...
Precap - sangeet already? Which means that they do shoot FK scenes right at the last minute, the scenes with the Sarabhai family post engagement breaking, were done ages ago, and will air only next week at the earliest.
It was fun, light, happy episode. I am really liking the fact that CC's father is still shown worried and also not ready to tow the line of Uma Ben...marriage can be cancelled, but his daughter's happiness and safety is more important. Liked the mom-daughter conversation and even CC's mother realizing that the road ahead will not be easy for her daughter. Wish they also add a conversation between CC's parents and Manav asking his assurance of support for their daughter, after all everyone, including CC, are banking on that.
ReplyDeleteSanaya looked beautiful both in the mehandi segment and and in the dream sequence. In the latter she really looked like a newly wed radiant bahu.
Manthan, can't seem to keep his nose out of Uma Ben's shenanigans, he has sniffed out something and trying utilize this opportunity. Good acting, I noticed even when he was in the background during Uma Ben's phone call, his expressions were perfect.
Who is this mystery co-conspirator and why does he or she wants to help Uma Ben in putting down the Sarabhais or Chhanchhan?
-Uma
My sis-in-law told me that People Magazine India recommended Na Bole Tu and Badalte Rishtey, SC to watch and Chhanchhan and Sanskaar as shows which should be avoided. According to them, Supriya' s talent and Sanaya's exuberance has not done much for the show and it is on life support :((
ReplyDeleteThis is among the first scathing review of the show, PH are now in swim or sink situation, and have a heavy rock around their neck. Can't believe Optimystix got it so wrong, I have not seen their previous shows, but always heard good things about them. I think this time they and channel thought of riding on Sanaya's popularity.
This is going to be a huge learning experience for Sanaya and there will be a takeaway.
-U
This is really bad news :((( Sony has also cancelled the 11.30 am repeat, there is only one repeat of CC now. Honestly, I don't find it as bad as DABH, not by a long shot ... the latest promo of DABH is so awful, it has me fuming, where Bhabho breaks matkas to admonish Sandhya.
DeleteBut I agree Sony was riding on Sanaya's popularity, they pushed Optimystix into starting the show way before they were ready to, and now they have been obdurate about not changing FK, even when reports suggest that PH were ready to do so ... Don't know how such a hyped show could go so badly wrong. All the initial reviews were very positive as well, the concept is good and was praised and was being looked forward to. SONY and PH really need to introspect and see where they can correct where they went wrong - the FIRST one being to get in a hero who can ACT!!!
SC - I don't agree though, I watched a few episodes recently, and don't find it anything great at all. Same scheming MIL ... the side characters like Dughba were bad earlier, they only screamed ... now they are a little better.
But Badalte Rishtey and Na Bole Tum, especially the former, are good.
I feel really bad for Sanaya ... she tried something different, she did the right things, or so she would have thought, by going for an experienced PH, and a different genre just to avoid comparisons ... but that's exactly what happened in the end. A better actor would have made a HUGE difference ... DD was a rage as Geet, and so was GC, both got good actors as costars in their next venture (DD surprisingly so, I never thought VD would be good) ... and their shows did and are doing reasonably well.
Let's see what happens ... if more reviews come out with similar stands, the PH and channel might be forced to take some drastic steps. If they were trying to cash in on Sanaya's popularity, that's where they went the most wrong - her fan base was for romantic shows, and they paid the least attention to choosing her costar.
Uma,
DeleteOptimystix is a good PH. Their previous show was much better organised, believe me. That had Aishwarya in it and it was not a love story too. But the ML was a good actor, and absolutely looked the part.
The family story was GOOD- this is what I have been lamenting about from the beginning of CC- CC's mother- she was Toasty's mom in SBS- there is a world of difference in the amount of effort that has gone into writing the characters played by the same actress. CC was thrown together in a hurry, for whatever reasons- and it shows. That is why the blame does not fall entirely on FK, from my side.
Dia,
DD may have got a good co- actor and show, and might even win JDJ- but I will say that San did not make the wrong choice. As far as I am concerned, this is an interim show she is doing before her next big offer. And it is quite decent, when you see what Rati Pandey landed up with. DD on the other hand, has been playing Geet and will continue to be stuck in the same mould in all her shows. CC is very good for San to shake off Khushi. Also, CC is any day better than Behna which was the other option she had when she got IPK. I am sincerely very happy for her.
The PH should simply promote their show as a family show- CC with dogs did not work, because they had nothing to offer with the dogs. I wish they'd make a colourful promo showing UB Vs CC, and include Manthan too. These three are the strengths of the show and they need to advertise that. I am surprised that they are struggling with this, because, SBS was not a love story at all, yet it was a good watch. I must say the concept there, was more interesting- saas bina sasural.
About CC losing the 11:30 AM repeat:
Is it really a big deal? I thought that slot was to popularise the latest shows, it is never static. QH also had only one repeat for a long time- it came across as a tactic to force people to watch the original timing- raises the trps. When Badalte started, QH repaet in the mornig was taken off. I guess, CC must have moved over for Maha Rana Prathap?
After watching CC:
DeleteI am so glad Sanaya is not doing a show like MB or Behna- CC at least has a direction and it is getting better. I am not saying CC is perfect, but I can't imagine watching MB with even Sanaya in it, even with the trps hitting the roof. The point is, I have to be able to watch her. CC is pretty decent and consistent that way.
TBH,the dog scenes still disappoint me- Anarkali's dance was a great idea, they could have elaborated a bit on it. But it was a good epi. Chanman scenes are at least bearable when they are not in the same frame. C'mon, someone, please offer him a movie.
Thanks Su, I will buy your argument, that in the long run,this will be good for Sanaya. CC will definitely shake off Khushi and whatever Sanaya takes up next will not be compared to IPK, as long as their is a solid story FROM THE BEGINNIG.
DeleteI hope the show ends by early next year and Sanaya takes a break from soaps and thinks long and hard about her next outing. Seeing her off screen segments and interviews nowadays, it shows she knows the buzz out there, and maybe a little disappointed herself, but is hoping for best.
Can't blame anyone, sometimes things just don't fall into place and this is one such time for the PH, Sanaya and channel.
-U
Thanks for making me feel better, Su ... I think Sanaya did take up a non-romantic show very deliberately to avoid comparisons with IPK ... she couldn't have imagined it would go so haywire so soon. And her thought processes were sound, all said and done - a good experienced PH, author-backed role, a very good antagonist .. that actually makes a lot of difference ... she couldn't have dreamed that the ML would be so bad, or that the show would be rushed on to air before it was ready, or the PH would mess up the storyline and characters to this extent ... she could only judge by their previous outing on the same channel, which was very decent. By making UB so evil, the makers are shaping this into regular saas-bahu fare, which is one thing she did NOT want to do. So I think she is a little disappointed herself ... and of course, she is really disappointed with FK. That is very obvious ... it must be very difficult to emote with someone who has the same blank expressions of a BD all the time!
DeleteAnd I totally agree, her next outing will be compared to CC, and her hero to FK ... not to IPK and BS! Again, BS was really unknown before IPK, he was a very average actor in his earlier show, she might have thought FK would at least turn out decent too, even if not as good as Barun. Not too many telly actors are SO bad!!! even in their first outings! I see the guy in Ek Ghar Banaunga and PKDH just for comparison ... they are both not brilliant, but for a first effort, they are more than okay. Really don't understand what the PH was thinking ... what they saw in his audition!
I do agree that FK is not the entire problem, but by starting off with such a raw guy, the first impression was a downer, and he has not improved enough to change it.
But again, I would agree with you ... I still find CC watchable and the episodes usually leave me smiling ... even the Umaben scenes. It's only the romance I don't care for ... only because of FK, he has a creepy look on his face and looks lecherous rather than loving!
Agree with Uma, the show will probably go on for a year or so ... Sony is really not bothered with TRPs to that extent, and they are just starting three lavish shows - KBC, Maharana Pratap and Indian Idol. So they will let their fiction shows run ... most have similar TRPs. If CC does improve to around 1 after the wedding, then even more likely that it will run for about a year. Sony shows don't run forever like the SP and Zee ones do, thankfully! That might be another reason Sanaya chose Sony, for that matter.
su, you are right, the 1130 timeslot, right after the movie, is for the latest new show... .
Deletethe problem is, the other CC repeats happen only on sony HD.. they are drowned out by infomercials in regular sony channel. and so i miss cc because no way i can find time to watch cc at 9pm, or at 3pm.
yes, the story/script is weak.. and honestly, (i differ with dia here) sanaya fans are not here for romance. they want to see SI true, but they will watch her without romance too.. but they will not stay without a story. sanaya is brilliant at comedy.. but the overdone feel of the quality of cc jokes make the audience feel like fools.
from my personal pov as an IPK fan..( however much you tell me to forget IPK and khushi, i cannot.) yes, i can see how different is chanchan from khushi.. and i am okay with that.. but watching this almost-drama with overacting and non-acting is a horrible punishment after watching the fabulous sublimity of IPK (vintage, to be precise). and hence, i will put my money on dastaan as the serial of note for discerning viewers. at the moment.