Who accepts this new change?

I for one, can't see the new girl as Anandi.

You know initially I wanted to watch this show mostly because for once I wanted to see a girl move on from her first love, rarely do Indian shows do that, and RARELY do they do it with such grace and realism. I was hesitant to watch because I was not sure if they would let the main lead move on from her first love/childhood husband/best friend. I was already heartbroken because several shows always disappointed in this area of not allowing the main lead to move on and go back to the man who wronged/abused her so many times.

I honestly was doubtful that BV, even being a different show than the rest, would do it or could pull it off. They proved me wrong. I fell in love with Shiv, expected that I would like Anandi as she was the main protagonist, but I didn't expect to fall in love with Anandi at all. Yet I did. All credit goes to Pratyusha for that. Yes credit goes to BV writers for a well written character for sure, but Pratyusha's portrayal was pure brilliance. She took Anandi to another level with her talent. She was so talented that I even watched episodes prior to Shiv's entry.

For me she is the innocent, lovable Anandi whose love and innocence was betrayed by her best friend. The broken girl who used her pain to fight for others injustices. That Anandi who faced all odds and when she was about to break down AGAIN with the finalization of her divorce and the death of her mother, was saved by her angel. Her angel who came to her world to save her from her never-ending sorrows and pain. That savior became her best friend, partner in justice, in life, and now eternal love...

...for me Prats IS Anandi. To watch Sid/Shiv romance someone else is...difficult. For me, she is another woman, yes she is playing Anandi, and believe me, I TRIED to accept the new girl because I love the CVs of BV, they are brilliant writers, as we all know that is RARE to come across in Indian television where originality goes to die. Regardless...I TRIED. I REALLY REALLY TRIED because such writers are hard to come by EVER. I mean I wracked myself EVERYDAY trying to accept the new girl, but I can't. I attempted watching BV after Prat's last episode and it was just Shiv talking to Prat's picture...it was AWFUL how much my heart broke and how pained it was bc I was flashbacking to every single AnSh moment...to know that it was all gone and done with...that those significant, important moments will NEVER be referenced to again, or will be oddly shot to make it seem like Toral was there...just can't.

I am sorry that some forum members are upset that some of us can't accept this change. Sorry we are not as mahaan as you are, I guess, i mean seriously hats off to you for being able to do it, because I can't...but for someone who has watched lots of shows with leads being replaced, replacements usually always take away the charm from the show. It's very rare when replacements are better than the initial lead. And I don't expect this one to be one of those rare replacements. I wish her all the luck, she has a huge burden on her shoulders, but I have seen her latest show and honestly the very best of luck to her.

You know if this was any other show, any other female lead, I don't think I would have been as heartbroken...but this is Balika Vadhu, this is THE Anandi, the ICONIC Anandi, and this is Pratyusha, somebody who has proven her talent with her brilliant portrayal of Anandi...this is the end of BV for me.

For the forum members who have moved on, props to you, hope you continue to enjoy the show. I will not be able to, more the emotional fool I am...I guess.