TRP aunties vs. Us the 'New Age' audience

I think with Indian television they really want to be able to explore shows like Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon (Arnav and Khushi) to Rangrasiya (Rudra and Paro), to name a few, type story; the story that is not the regular saas-bahu humdrum we get over the board with all channels, we know that the content on another level that speaks to modern culture does not bode well with the TRP aunties, its frowned upon due to the way they expect society to float.

As an Indian girl living in this modern world, I can truly say that I relate to Sam in Manmarzian, I got my act together professionally but truly suck on a personal level, I believe that silence ensures privacy and watching Sam tell Arjun that what happened between her and Neil stays between them, is so admirable, because that's how most of us are now in today's age, nobody has the right to know what is going on in our life unless we want them to know.

I haven't connected with Radhika, she is as annoying as Sandhya and Suhani, but watching her Queen' style scene, fighting for her luggage, I enjoyed that, but just for that moment.

Initially while watching Samaira I wondered why can they just not show a story about her, why do they have to throw Radhika in our face, does every girl in every show have to be naive and fresh and struggling, (the stereotypical small town girl syndrome they seem to have) I want to watch something real and Sam personifies reality for me.

I truly connect to her character.

But now I get it, I think Star Plus has finally learnt its lesson, they are giving both audience genres what they each want in this 1 show, Manmarzian; SamArj for the Nayi Soch "ie. Us the New Age thinkers" and Radhika and Neil for those AblaNari aunties, 2 birds 1 stone --- show ground breaking content and at the same time rake in the TRPs.

me too can relate to sam.i seriously dont want sam to b perfect.her imperfection is her usp.i really love lead character with flaws.hope sam's character remains like this layered.

Trp aunties wants drama. Tears, second marriages, extra marital affairs. They like to see this kind of shows. I still couldn't understand how can shows like sns , ssk , bv, kkb kind of shows getting trps. Like seriously. And a young generation want to see a sensible story for a girl who stands up for her. I can't understand why always stories of small town girls. Big city girl don't have problems why don't they show that.

Agree with you but i like radkiha for line "kisi ki mrs bane se pehle miss kuch tou bna chahti ho". for some time i forget Radikha is small tow girl that's y she's navie and tortured by big city guyz. we all know that's not a reality just a TRP drama.

Sandhya represent large number of girls who come from small towns to work in cities like Delhi, Banglore and Mumbai and they succeed .. It will interesting to watch how she will gel with Sam and contribute to her life and grow hers.. with Sam's help. I think they are going to share a flat.

I cn relate 2 Sam 2. And in dreaming, I cn relate to Radhika. At first, I didn't think of Radhika as the brave one bt thn Saturday's epi made me admire her. Tis show has a fresh concept and story. I hope they dnt turn it into a saas-bahu saga..

😊 But i like both characters Sam n radhika

You are too harsh about Radhika.Her journey is started now only,she has a long way to go and i'm eager to see her struggles,joys and sorrows.I'm a small town girl currently living in a big city for my study,for fulfilling my dream and yeah i can very much relate to Radhika..her journey is like something very familiar to me coz i've also gone through this phaze.I love sam too,Strong and independent.Both the leads are very likeable,Just like you relate to sam many like me relate to Radhu 😊

I don't dedicate my time to trivial saas-bahu tv drama I leave that to my maasi's and bua's in my house. I watch stuff like the Vampire Diaries for Stefan and Caroline etc.

In my personal opinion:

Arnav and Khushi allowed me to appreciate the small beauties associated with life; I admired a hero and a heroine who were equally flawed and not larger than life.

Paro a village belle showed me that women are not Abla Nari's from the 15th century, she had broken the stereotypical bahu role, no rhona drona, she achieved the concept intended.

A story, chemistry and good direction of both is what makes amazing viewing pleasure; otherwise we just end up with the remote surfing channels until our interest is piqued. My interest was piqued with IPKKND and RANGRASIYA, and now MANMARZIAN only because Samaira speaks to me on a REAL level and because SamArj is 1 of those couples who can speak to each other with just their eyes.

Indian TV rarely strike the right chord with their Jodi's, and when they do, then it's of epic proportions that turn fans heads because personal time becomes invested until they pull the rug out from under us...

...then again, I am also willingly investing my time to watch how these 4 characters impact each other because the content of this show speaks volumes like no other in a very long time