From her interviews I understand that she liked the narration given to her by makers and she wanted to do something other than passionate love stories. Even a veteran and talented actress like Supriya Pathak gave her nod to this show.
I think she was offered two shows and other was a love story. If she did another love story, comparisons would have been even more, this show has not escaped that either. The kind of chemistry Sanaya shared with her ex co-actor is very unique and cannot be replicated to that level again and again.
She wanted to try another genre from her previous two shows and family dramas, with saas, bahu and joint family is a huge chunk of Indian shows. If one wants to be in Indian television industry, sooner or later he/she will be part of it. So, it is better for Sanaya to take up a show where at least she will not have a regressive role.
Even before Chhanchhan was announced, there were some articles criticizing Sanaya that she always sticks to love stories, now no one will say that.
In Chhanchhan, she is playing the title role, so writers have to pay attention to her scenes and dialogues, if they want this show to pick up.
She chose a show from a reputed production house, which has made successful family dramas before. So, they are not novice.
Finally, the key is execution and treatment of the story, as most Indian telly shows are predictable (even Sanaya's previous show was), and that is not in her hands. She is working hard, and I have not read one report which said that Sanaya is not doing well.
I think she is trying to transition into more mature roles, and this is a step towards it. I appreciate the fact that she is trying to expand her repotire in a space where choices are very limited. She is trying to avoid regressive characters. This is an experiment for her in terms of production team, channel, and genre as much as it is for her fans. Some experiments fail and others succeed, but if she does not choose variety than she will never grow and will be slotted in one category by media and viewers.
Round of applause from my side to her for being brave, as she knows what her fanbase wants (clear from TS interview), yet trying to break the mould. Hoping her hard work pays off.
There are lots of new shows which are being launched, but not everything is offered to Sanaya, she picked from what she got.
Edited by showviewer - 12 years ago
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