I find it really insensitive and wrong.
Just inconsiderate.
When Steve Jobs died did Apply say, "lets just stop all Apple productions, screw the Mac, iphones - they're worthless without him!" - What kind of twisted logic is that.
"Forget the livlihoods of all the people who depend on our business- we can't go on without him...?"
I won't deny Barun is HUGE part of IPKKND and one of the main reasons I've watched up until now but to actually DEMAND (make petitions/write emails) to Star Plus/4Lions that the show MUST end because he is leaving OR planning to leave is plainly and simply unfair.
I bet there are a LARGE number of people who count on IPKKND as their source of income - that includes the rest of the cast (yes, those insignificant others!), crew members. costume department, editing, sound, script writers etc etc ---- a huge group of people rely on this show and on principle it's unjustified to beg or demand them to end the show because ONE member has decided to go on break or leave all together.
Yes.
I get that IPKKND won't be the same without Barun Sobti.
I understand Barun and Sanaya's chemistry is paramount to the show
I know having another actor (regardless of how good he is) portraying Barun will tarnish the memory of all the epic IPKKND Rabba Ve moments
I can foresee the show probably never BEING the same and it could either sink further or continue doing moderately well - BUT GIVE IT A CHANCE at least.
Give them a chance.
At the end of the day no matter, how important it is for us as viewers that Barun Sobti remains a part of the show that is little in comparison to the people (those people above^) who rely on this show as a steady job or source of income.
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See, I'm not against petitioning/emailing/complaining against the content shown - for example a new guy for Khushi to fall in love with.
I just think it's just completely unjustified to demand the show to end because one cast member has decided to leave and the PH isn't dealing with the exit in the way we want them too.
i.e. - not replacing ASR but bringing in a new character
Even I hate the idea of Khushi falling in love with a random guy, the only aspect I'm sold to is Viraf part and yes, it's casts an ugly shadow over Aranv and Khushi's love story but we just have to accept that.
By all means, complain/petition/email against the potential track or content but it isn't right to petition for the shows closure.
As with 4Lions ending the show or wanting to end the show - well we can ONLY assume (even if it seems obvious from their past history) but channels have in the past replaced entire production houses and kept the concept of the show.
If they want finish with the show, they're stupid for not realising it's potential and idiotic for not doing it ethically instead of coercing/forcing an actor to quit so it becomes their perfect excuse to close down - BUT then again, can we be sure of that?
I don't think so ... only speculation on our part no?😆
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So be considerate people! It's not fair to email/contact/send petitions/complaints to Star Plus/4Lions about ending the show - think of the consequences!
Is it fair on Sanaya? The rest of the cast/crew and co?
No.
So give the show a chance!
Or quit yourself, if you can't watch without Barun! (I might be one them myself)
But don't be so unfair.