Do opposites really attract? Why does TV believe they really do?

Do opposites really attract? Why does TV believe they really do?

I think so far what has become apparent and worth discussing has been the characterizations of all three couples. My question is that, is the only way to generate chemistry between couples through a vile nature of hate, and the lack of understanding for each other. And is the only way to make them fall in love when they eventually come to an understanding of the differences they have about each other?

What I am trying to get here is , let's say we also have characters such as Tia and Ridhima. Wouldn't it have been a better story if these characters were cast with the faces of the leads we currently have and build relationships that share more ground with each other, more than just separate at the very root of the relationship. Is it not possible to slowly and carefully change each other's point of view to build on an existing relationship? I think both the characters of Tia and Ridhima are just wasted opportunities that could have been crafted better. They didn't need to be "villainized" just so the extreme opposites look more attractive. Just like that Soumya didn't have to have a hate relationship with Rudra, she could have been the best friend he never saw as his girlfriend because of his overruling vanity. Can romance not be gentle and pure without the need of constant showdowns and shutdowns?

So that's just my take on the couples at the moment, let me know what you guys think because I am genuinely interested in how the audiences approach this. In my opinion, Kuch Rang has definitely proved an element of this and I wonder if people feel that they can be a more open to this sort of possibility.

Neet

Originally posted by: .ButterflyNeet.

Do opposites really attract? Why does TV believe they really do?

I think so far what has become apparent and worth discussing has been the characterizations of all three couples. My question is that, is the only way to generate chemistry between couples through a vile nature hate, and the lack of understanding for each other. And is the only way to make them fall in love when they eventually come to an understanding of the differences they have about each other?

What I am trying to get here is , let's say we also have characters such as Tia and Ridhima. Wouldn't it have been a better story if these characters were cast with the faces of the leads we currently have and build relationships that share more ground with each other, more than just separate at the very root of the relationship. Is not possibility to slowly and carefully change each other's point view to build on an existing relationship? I think both the characters of Tia and Ridhima are just wasted opportunities that could have been crafted better. They didn't need to be "villainized" just so the extreme opposites look more attractive. Just like that Soumya didn't have to have a hate relationship with Rudra, she could have been the best friend he never saw as his girlfriend because of his overruling vanity. Can romance not be gentle and pure without the need of constant showdowns and shutdowns?

So that's just my take on the couples at the moment, let me know what you guys think because I am genuinely interested in how the audiences approach this. In my opinion, Kuch Rang has definitely proved an element of this and I wonder if people feel that can be a more open to this sort of possibility.

Neet

Originally posted by: skm27395

Hello Neet ...Shreya here

I totally agree. I love Kuch Rang n devakshi because they are sober, geniue and feel real...What u r saying compatible couple are rare on TV n I agree...I feel in any love story they need to have some drama like angst, obstacles and all...opposite attracts is a law of physics n not necessarily applicable to humans but as you said shows like krpkab are good but not appealing to masses which reflect in trp...they have niche audience n Gul Khan shows are for masses...we can enjoy but equally... I love Pak dramas and for what u r saying I watched a serial called Mere Humdum Mere Dost where they built an entire series in friends turning into something else bit only in the last hour n I remember enjoying it😊

Originally posted by: Sabhayata

I agree with you but we have to understand at end of the day this is TV and its Gul😆

TV needs drama hence they generally go for opposites attract and love hate story to get the drama element.In real life what you are saying will work,that is existing relationship changing the people but it wont give much drama what a TV serial needs.

I mean in real life guys as rich as Shivaay and Om wont even give a second look to middle class girls leave alone fall in love.They would end up with Ridhima's and Tia's only but then again there is no drama in that

Secondly like i said this is Gul.She excels in a bubbly middle class girl and a serious /arrogant/no nonsense rich guy kind of love story.I dont think she knows how to do another kind if story.I mean with Om and Ish she tried to do something different but she failed and now is back to her formulae of hate and then love kind of story.

To end i agree with you but in TV world one will need to be very talented to write the kind of story you are saying and still create drama.Opposites attract kind of stories create drama easily.

Originally posted by: Sabhayata

I agree with you but we have to understand at end of the day this is TV and its Gul😆

TV needs drama hence they generally go for opposites attract and love hate story to get the drama element.In real life what you are saying will work,that is existing relationship changing the people but it wont give much drama what a TV serial needs.

I mean in real life guys as rich as Shivaay and Om wont even give a second look to middle class girls leave alone fall in love.They would end up with Ridhima's and Tia's only but then again there is no drama in that

Secondly like i said this is Gul.She excels in a bubbly middle class girl and a serious /arrogant/no nonsense rich guy kind of love story.I dont think she knows how to do another kind if story.I mean with Om and Ish she tried to do something different but she failed and now is back to her formulae of hate and then love kind of story.

To end i agree with you but in TV world one will need to be very talented to write the kind of story you are saying and still create drama.Opposites attract kind of stories create drama easily.

Originally posted by: NandiniRaizadaa

I so agree with what you say. In real life men like Shivaye will never look at a middle class girl . Neither would a middle class girl have so much guts to fathom with a rich man and her boss . But this is fiction . And lot of literature and shows are there on this type of fiction. I am sure something about such a scenario appeals to the larger audience because such books/ shows actually succeed

May be it is the appeal of what can never be in real life ...

Originally posted by: Samaira81

Agree with your post!!! 😊
According to me it isn't necessary to turn every single show into a lovestory the concept itself is strong and fresh enough to pull the trps and majority of audience is loving it OBros way the main focus should be brothers ok it is necessary to give them love angle but it should be secondary their first priority should be OBros and their equation they should flourish it rather than staring new angles I don't know why they want to ruin it by Turing it to another endless so called love saga.. 😕