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Love with a dash of twist and twirls is now so very common in television shows

Amrita Mulchandani


Indians just cant have enough of love.At least on screen.We are all game for anything that stirs the heart.No wonder then,taking a cue from big screen,now the small screen also swears by the love mantra.Love stories are a safe bet while love triangle adds its share of masala entertainment.This is precisely why maximum shows today have love triangle tracks as an element.Take a look at some of them.In Looteri Dulhan Abhinav who is just married to Billo is already married to Suman;in Pavitra Rishta Dharmesh is married to Madhuri but yet marries Vaishali (besides theres a buzz that Manav and Archanas relationship will be under threat with the entry of a new female character); in Balika Vadhu,Jagdish is married to Anandi but he falls in love with Gauri;in Sanjog Se Bani Sangini Rudra is married to Gauri but his ex-girl friend Pihu wants him back;in Preet Se Bandhi Yeh Dori... Ram Milaye Jodi Anukalp and Mona are married but theres Aanchal Anukalps childhood friend in the background;in Uttaran Veer is married to Ichcha,but ex-wife Tapasya wants him;in Navya Anant and Navya have just fallen in love but with Shaguns entry things go haywire between them;in Yeh Ishq Haye Manjari and Akshay are in love yet Manjaris sister Pooja also loves him;in Gunaho Ka Devta Avdesh and Arpita are a couple while Bahuji is also falling for Avdesh;in Kesariya Balam Aavo Hamare Des Rukmini and Rasal are sisters who love the same guy Ranveer;in D h o o n d h L e g i Manzil Humein Chander and Alka are in love and Aarti also likes Chander.
Romance becomes monotonous without drama and drama comes with a love triangle track.When the viewers get attached to a couple on screen they also like to see what happens when that love is threatened.If theres romance,then conflict needs to be added via an extra person to make the story interesting.Moreover a love story without hurdles is not a love story.People like to see love triangle in TV shows as they normally dont have it in their lives, says producerdirector Rajan Shahi.
Arent love triangles pass They have been done to death,so why are they still being shown again and again in daily soaps Love triangles are nt exactly what the shows are targeting at.It is a third person angle that is going on in the show even in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Mandira Bedi was attracted to Shah Rukh Khan.In real life also there is alw ay s s o m e - o n e else who l i ke s y o u ap a r t f ro m yo u r partner.These tracks are used to enhance the story line and make it more dramatic,says producer Sudhir Sharma.
Love stories depend a lot on these issues.It isnt that once the track is a hit others will follow but well we have followers in all spheres of life.Today family dramas also have the another person angle as it adds a lot of spice.Secondly,the volume in the number of channels and shows have also increased,so the number of the tracks visible in the show will have to be be more, says producer Hemal Thakkar.
These tracks at times also affect the lead actors character.In the past Mr Bajaj (then played by Ronit Roy) was introduced in Kasauti Zindagi Ki for a change in the story line but he then became an essential part of the show.And thus Cezzane Khan who was the lead was side lined.Do the actors feel insecure when these characters are being introduced If you are talented,people will appreciate you.It doesnt matter if newer characters are introduced for drama.The makers will always put you in the lime light if you get them good TRPs.The other person is important in love stories otherwise it would be boring.I am fine with new characters being introduced, says actor Shaheer Sheikh.
With the teen ka tadka working wonderfully in the current storylines,its time to sit back and enjoy the show.

Ive been adventurous all my life

TV actor Smita Bansal on conquering fear and her journey in tellytown in an interview with AT

Kruti Lakhlani


The first thing one notices about her is her sparkling white teeth and a broad smile.Shows like Amanat,Aashirwad,Sarhadein and now Balika Vadhu earned her brownie points as an actress who is loved by the tellyviewer today.Meet an ever smiling Smita Bansal who made a good impact on the audience as Anandis saas in the show Balika Vadhu.An all perked up Smita confesses that she was not confident of her smile initially.I used to feel conscious about my smile.Surprisingly,people appreciated my smile on television. On her acting career,the actress says,I was seventeen when I started acting.I took up acting as I hated studies and only acting could be an apt excuse from studying more. The actress considers acting as her most cherished possession.Acting has become my life now.Television has given me name,fame,love and everything I have today.I will continue to act till the last minute of my life, says Smita.The actress who won many accolades for her role in Balika Vadhu admits that the journey in tellyland was not easy and her success story had its own share of struggles too.Nothing was offered to me on a platter.I had to work really hard to achieve a name in the industry.Awards are token of appreciation from the viewer as well as the industry.It always feels great to get appreciation for something you have put your life into.Thank God,I am no more just a girl with a nice smile!
Quiz her about playing only positive characters and pat comes the reply,It is a sheer coincidence that so far I have been offered only positive roles.Given a chance I would love to play negative roles, says this Jaipur girl who will be seen in Khatron Ke Khiladi-4 Torchaar on Colors.
Ask her if she is adventurous by nature,she says,Iam a risk taker.I have taken many adventurous decisions in real life,be it selecting acting as career against my familys wishes or deciding to marry a man just after dating him for seven days.But I had never thought of indulging in daredevilry things! Talking about the experience she says,It was the most thrilling experience filled with fear and anxiety.I had deep water phobia and the water stunts were the scariest part for me.But I am glad I did KKK4 as I have conquered my fears to some extent.
So,does Smita find the competition getting fierce with many new comers entering the industry Bacche aayenge toh bhi maa baap toh rahenge hi na If you know your strength and weaknesses and if you are an established and grounded actor nothing should bother you, she says confidently.So does she connect with the characters she plays Coming from Rajasthan,I believe in Indian tradition and values.I am easy going and accept what comes to me happily, says the actor signing off.