Arjun and Sherlock Holmes

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Posted: 11 years ago

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Originally posted by: AlwaysLife19
Well, I too hardly come in Arjun forum. But this caught my attention, so here I am, replying.

So, I watched the first episode of BBC's Sherlock today... and man, I was STUMPED!

This man... he is brilliant, a genius. And yes, maybe a psychopath.

Now, while I completely agree about your analysis regarding the two character's similarities.

Still, I feel there are differences in their character. Glaring ones.

(To be noted that the Sherlock I am referring to is BBC's 'cause I don't really think the original Sherlock's character was as portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch. Of course, I could be wrong, considering it was a long long time since I last read Sir Doyle's sensational creation.)

So, difference number 1.

Sherlock gets high on murder.
Arjun does not.

In fact it also reminds me of my favorite show Castle. How Rick used to get all excited and how Beckett used to chastise him for such insensitive behavior. Obviously, Rick is our Sherlock and Beckett is Arjun.

Difference 2.

I don't think justice matters to Sherlock.
It does matter to Arjun.

Difference 3.
It's a sodding game for Sherlock.
Not for Arjun, NEVER for Arjun.

Difference 4.
Sherlock's need to articulate his theories.
Arjun is a one man army.

Difference 5.
Narcissist.
Arrogant, not to that an extent though.

Difference 6.
Detective.
Cop.

Difference 7.
I find him oddly endearing. He has that arrogant air about him, still it makes me swoon. And he is FUNNY.
Arjun... you know.

And last.
Let's face it. While I loveee Arjun Suryakant Raute... Sherlock will still be the best crime solver to me. Always. His Science of deduction... No. He is one of a kind. And maybe that's why he is a sociopath with high functioning.

After all geniuses ARE psychopaths. Don't ya think??

But after SH, I guess my favorite det. would be Arjun.

PS I only shared my views. I hope I didn't exacerbate you. Or cause you or anyone else unnecessary hurt.

Btw another similarity would be BOTH are freakin' hot!!! 😛

I think you misunderstood me a bit😊. By comparing Sherlock and Arjun..i am not comparing the two characters, otherwise i would hv made this post a long time back. Of course there are HUGE differences. I don't find many similarities in their characters, because Sherlock Holmes works on an entirely different intellectual plane, u can never expect that from Arjun. SH is a High Functioning sociopath..do your research..mind you!😉..What I meant was that the creatives seemed to have built arjun on similar lines as SH and copied few situations and scenes from bbc sherlock..that's all...Rest I don't find any other similarities between the two shows..

No offence meant to arjun fans..but I rank Sherlock Holmes on an entirely different pedestal, I haven't seen any Indian show to even come close to it. Not only BBC sherlock, but I have been an ardent fan of original Sherlock Holmes since before the series.

And I am a big fan of Benedict Cumberbatch too..!And yes Conan Doyle's stories have portrayed SH in quite a different manner, more mature and responsible..BBC Sherlock is more suited to the fast-paced modern era..

PS. Do watch all the episodes, there are six as of now, I assure you, you will be bowled over!😃

Edited by _A_d_i_t_i_ - 11 years ago