Note from Gautam Hegde - writer of IPKKND - Page 11

To me personally IPKKND is an escape from reality. I was studying for final exams before I graduated from college this past year, I would literally study all day but when 7:30 rolled around, I looked forward to it because it was my 'escape' from reality. And I was able to enjoy my favorite show. CV's should not take the criticism personally but see it as something they should welcome and learn from because their viewers and fans would never literally wish ill for them or their show. They should take all the criticism and come back with a bang! With such a bang, that all they would receive is praise upon praise!!

After thinking about this and reading various posts and talking with meera30 and maybe falsely believing I have the time to give a proper response while studying, here are my two cents.

First of all, you guys do a great job - the whole team and we are thankful and appreciative of that. It's just that Sanaya and Barun and the rest of the actors are the face of the show and hence quite understandably, or so I would believe, get the most direct appreciation while the "bashing" goes to those who we believe make the product and yes it is sad but true that in the latter case, the distinction between actor-maker is more understood than in the former.

Anyway, coming to criticism take it with a pinch of salt and realise that those who criticise are also the reason for the many well deserved fan based awards adorning your shelves. We love the show with equal fervour and being told that we shouldn't invest emotionally in it is right of course but may be detrimental to your own product because had it been a purely consumer based relationship, it probably wouldn't have been this strong.

Dismissing all of our criticism as bashing will do you more bad than good because honestly some of it can make your product better like the Bubbly fiasco which in the kindest words was one of the worst tracks I have seen in a while - a very sensitive issue treated terribly.

This show is close to us as I am sure you intended it to be, so take the love and the criticism it leads to with a pinch of salt. Your audience is wide, the tastes are different, the reactions and their response would be too but what is identical at the core of the issue is that everyone loves IPKKND and wants it to do well. This may lead to emotions going overboard but that results in both good and bad. When you don't complain about the good, should you crib about the bad?

Yeah just read and commented there ...I'm Fathima ! Well you see we love the show despite our other preoccupations in life...our worries sorrows dissolve a bit in that half our that we dedicate to ipkknd. we don't mind the small bloopers and slightly boring tracks as the IPL is around...then Barun has to put in some time for the movie ...that's fine...we see why.But pls try to ensure filler episodes tracks do not take away the charm or essence of the show...like the comedy and bubbly tracks did...you could have done better .That was when there was the rants from ippknd-ians poured in I think. Sorry if we over did it...but we love it with a passion and want it to keep doing well...as at that point trps were dropping...and not just becos of IPL ! Pls don't feel bad we hope the story goes smoothly henceforth...and I'm thrilled that currently it is picking up well...and Nk's return is a super ace card you got...pls use his character well...again not just as comic relief(although Iabsolutely love his hinglish mess ups and sweetly Khushi corrects him and adore how he shows total support of her! awesome too)...but as a solid friend in need for Khushi ...all the best!tks sooo much for interacting with us ...it means a lot...and that you all care deeply! Thank you so much !!!!!!!!!

4 me leads attracted me 4 this show to watch but if there is no good story concept n telling then i didnt stuck on it. Its ur story concept n story telling which i stuck here n nw i m nt seeing these so i m loosing my interest. Yeah there is always a chance so if u accept ur mistake n correct u may be again revive ur position n stand again on ur feet.
Urs sincerly viewer

Thanks Mr.HEGDE for your all excuses n thanks GUL for posting this link here...[If,you are😉] First I want to tell you,I am big fan of IPKKND... so,don't take my words in wrong way...

I agree A show success is depends on Team effort n their dedication...no one can deny this fact. Yes,IPKKND is different from other show too... this is the reason that,we are following this show. We criticize CVs because,we love IPKKND so much n want to see it on Top position.

I don't know about other but,I am very disappoint with current situation in IPKKND...because,story still on same place... "Our lead actor is busy in his movie" is not sufficient excuse. after 2 week of 'Maha Epi.' what did you shown...?? Think yourself... viewers are not fool, they have many options... TRP Fall is enough for tell n describe all things.

I agree with your Targeted audience point but,do you really think... old generations want to see BUBBLY-PaYesh crap...or Masala Mama n Mami silly scenes...?? No dear...they have better options... just like [On 8pm slot] BALIKA VADHU n MAHADEV [A strong track running there] Youth'll also prefer IPL over to this crap.

Sanaya, Daljeet n Abhaas are very talented actors..they are trying hard to manage this damage control with their Fabulous acting but,same time they are totally helpless with this type of poor script.

See this chart...[about current scene distribution{Approx. in min}]

*ASR-KHUSHI FB scene : 4-5 min
*KHUSHI scene with other : 6 min.
*PaYesh-Bubbly-Masala Mami-Mami fiesco : 5-6 min.
*KHUSHI-SHYAM part : 5 min.

What do you think... we all are ready for following this time distribution...without any story...??😕

N your excuse about 'Actor availability problem' ... what can I say... Its means , If Sanaya'll get a movie or show...or Barun'll sign 1 another movie... toh hum hain naa yeh Fillers epi. watch karne ke liye... ?? What do you think... is IPKKND really a time pass job for all...??😕

I agree with your so much problems excuses...but,These problems is not only for you... all Shows CVs team are facing same type of problems...these are their working condition naa... Toh buddy accept your 'lack of work' reason in decent way... n do something for story... this is not MJHT... jahaan aap sab ne kaafi time pass kiya tha...

WOW! THIS WAS BRILLIANT AND MUCH NEEDED FOR ALL THE UNNECESSARY BASHING DONE IN THIS FORUM!

Pls guys take this very seriously and a simple message: Relax and enjoy our show! look at the positives and complex side of creating a show (and not just the superficial negatives you sometimes only see like a bad facial expression)

This was a very very nice message to read 👏

BUT

I also want to say to gautam hedge to chill down a little...this forum is meant for viewers to discuss and display their feelings and take on the episodes...any negativity is typically suttle and should be taken as constructive criticism...the real bad ones are dealth with fellow forum members themselves (you see how much we love this show!!)

It's globally one of the most popular shows, and a message like that kind of makes us look like evil people...which is not the case...

THE POINT

Both sides need to take a chill pill...remember we both love and respect the show and all the members it involves...let's not let the forum take a negative vibe and keep it's bubbly (ok maybe some other word was better...ok ok just kiddin'😆) personality alive ⭐️

Mr Hegde!! Thanks for writing to us and means a great deal!!

Mr Hegde,

Please remember that you get paid to do this job and we viewers dont's get paid to view the soap. Yet a lot of us are really passionate about the serial day in, day out and go to the leghts of spending a sizeable few hrs discussing and dissecting the show in the forum. So if at all anything you should be happy to know that there are unpaid passionate viewers out there who want the soap to do as well as the production crew and cast. So next time you might want to use a friendlier tone rather than a condescending tone when you address us.

Please remember the golden rule of television- "Never ever take your audience for granted". And quite honestly the episodes that have been put together since Feb have been nothing but an utter disappointement and dare I say sub-standard (with the exception of thelast 2weeks). And its just not the forum who believes that, the biggest proof in the pudding are the declining TRP's.

Best Regards
NB

A Big Thanks to GH & the PH for taking out time & presenting ur point of view to this forum. Much needed, I must say.