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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 ...
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
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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