Originally posted by: .Ghausia.
Anu, I understand how you feel.
If Barun decides to leave and doesn't listen to any negotiations made by the PH, which I'm still on the fence about, then we cannot force him to stay. I will, however, plead with the PH to end the show while he's still there. He's definitely going to the UK in November, so he's here for another 2 months for definite. I don't think Sanaya would be happy acting with someone else as the lead, but she's an actress so she will adapt. Fans, however, won't. I will not watch IPK any more without Barun. & no, this isn't my inner fangirl speaking. Barun made ASR who he was, made the character that we can somehow love and hate simultaneously, and those are some big shoes to fill. Frankly, I don't think anyone else can do this role justice and I will not watch my favourite show go down the same track as another show (I don't watch it, but I think you guys know what show 'm referring to) and change a lead.
I still stand by what I said about it not making sense for him to leave as he hasn't been established in Bollywood yet and he gained immense popularity through this role. Maybe Friday's TRP is meant to be a deciding factor for Barun? Or he's gotten a better offer? Well, now I'm throwing random ideas around as I don't think you can get a much better offer than a lead role in a globally popular primetime show.
Barun himself has given an interview to IF about this, has also spoken about it in an audio interview, saying there's nothing of that sort going on, and if he reveals that he was indeed lying the fans won't be happy. I won't mind, as long as someone confirms what the truth is to us.
Whatever happens with regards to Barun, he makes half of IPK for me. I understand his point of view whether he decides to stay or go, and I will support him through whatever he decides.
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