Originally posted by: charlotte74
This is a very interesting post. Just a few thoughts on some points.
If you have zero interest in the show, why make the effort to point out how flawed it is.
I am wondering how you know that people who have criticized the show have zero interest in the show? If a silent reader of the forum wants to critique, you want to call it "forced/ negative criticism". Why? Does critiquing become a right of only the regulars?
To me personally Sanaya has been the sole USP of any Indian television show. And I don't think she was given that ideal opportunity to prove herself in any of her shows so why should I pinpoint CC? At least CC has given her a good wardrobe and a much more sensible character.
I don't understand why you have ruled out Sanaya's previous shows just like that.
IN MJHT she portrayed the role of a young college girl who is a extremely quiet and sensitive girl who has to deal with one sided love for the longest time. Playing a character who she doesn't identify with is quiet challenging.
In IPKKND she portrayed the role of young woman who is childish, loud, crazy at times who has to deal with an extremely difficult relationship with a man who is extremely complex. Again she played a character who she didn't identify with.
In Chan Chan she is portraying the role of a girl who Sanaya herself says is a lot like herself. A sensible character does not necessarily mean it is challenging for the actor and it is anyone's guess what an actor would choose -- a sensible role or a challenging role. Also, just a good wardrobe is probably the last in the list of options a good actor is looking for.
IPKKND was not an epic show by my standards at all but it still had so many viewers.
Isn't this a an oxy moron? Can a show garner so many viewers by being less than epic? Have you every had an opportunity to see UK interviews of Sanaya in April 2012 and the recent SPL event in November 2012.
When I first came to IPK forum I used to be so disappointed that my post would be pushed to the fourth or fifth page because there were so many posts being made in one single minute by tons of people. (On CC forum you have made a post early in the morning and it is still on the first page at mid day.)
We had tons of analyses on one single episode of IPK and these post also ranged from being extremely articulate, intellectual, to humourous, sardonic, obnoxious, etc. etc.
You are right. No one was a blind follower. They followed IPK because it was worth following because of performances, the story, the direction and the chemistry.
So can we please leave those who are sincerely following CC to enjoy the show in peace?
From when has a forum become partial only to those who will only say good things about the show? Does CC forum only welcome an "Yes man" who will agree to everything being posted and not criticize where needed. A few criticisms here and there should not bother the sincere followers or disturb their peace. Those who criticize CC are obviously not insane either.
Epic or not epic, a show will be criticized for its flaws. A viewer has every right to express her/him self. Criticism is not always meant to spite. It is also done with an intention to pass a message to the creatives to improvise on their scripts.