I am not even going into the whole awards aspect of Sanaya's career because frankly she has been the most underrated actor even though the industry constantly sings praises of her.
What my biggest issue with CC regarding Sanaya is that the character lacks the depth, the layers that both Gunjan and Khushi had. CC is similar to Sanaya in real life .. so I don't know how challenging she actually finds it to play CC, because it's very her.. and she's said that a lot of times. showviewer, as you very clearly stated I would like to see more spunk in CC too .. I think she just lacks that "x factor" her previous characters had.
Is the show/character completely different from her previous show? YES. But is it is challenging as the previous ones? I don't know.
I am loving the romance part of the show .. I enjoy that the most, because both the actors are wonderful and there is no doubt that Sanaya is the queen of romance.
Sanaya is one actress who is able to excel in every type of scenes .. romance, emotional, comic etc .. and I personally feel that at this point in the show .. her entire talent isn't being utilized. She is doing a great job, no doubt about it .. but she isn't getting the opportunity the show her entire capabilities because the character doesn't demand it .. as yet.
Ofcourse, ever since the PH made some much needed changes, the show has improved loads .. in all aspects .. and I just hope that the trend keeps going upwards in the coming months .. because if nothing else, Sanaya deserves it for the lack of recognition where awards are concerned.