HT[M]-Actor quits, channel pulls the plug on show - Page 2

Much better way of presenting the facts which were much more accurate than the TOI article which was practically slanderous!!

Originally posted by: saalu1

Atleast this one looks credible.. Yep first time in TV industry, show shut down due to actor quitting
and fans reaction

Congrats, v created history!!😃

D fact is dat i cnt bear giraffe n sanaya

thanks HT for a unbiased look at the events.. n addressing the issues .. without taking sides. ... journalism.. go figure.

why all blaming barun for show end..????

Originally posted by: saalu1

Atleast this one looks credible.. Yep first time in TV industry, show shut down due to actor quitting
and fans reaction

Originally posted by: AstuteASR

This shows the effect the fans can have.

thanks for sharing...

Originally posted by: Armu4eva

28 Nov 2012 Hindustan Times (Mumbai)
• Kavita Awaasthi kavita.awaasthi@ hindustantime. com

Actor quits, channel decides to end show

Channel takes call after hysterical fans refuse to watch Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon without actor Barun Sobti

Usually the quitting of lead actors doesn't have devastating effects on television serials. But that doesn't seem to be the case with the hit Star Plus show, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon (IPKKND).

Uploaded with ImageShack.usA still from Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon

It had only been a few weeks since the lead actor, Barun Sobti, had decided to quit the show for personal reasons.

But within days of the news getting out, the channel started receiving hysteric feedback from fans who refused to watch the show without Barun.

"People wrote in and not only questioned the reasons to his quitting, but they also accused the production house of not doing a good enough job. And now, the channel has decided to not carry the show without Barun," says an insider.

On Friday, the last episode that Barun has shot for will go on air. The same episode will also mark the end of the TV series, which until a few weeks ago was expected to stay on air till January 2013. "The makers planned to continue the show by introducing another male lead character. But the audience's reaction to Barun's decision to quit has left the channel with no other option."

The insider adds, "The channel is yet to take a decision on whether IPKKND will be replaced by their new show, Kaali from Monday onwards at 8pm.

The promos of Kaali have been on air for a few weeks now, but things are yet to be confirmed. The channel will need to figure things quickly."

While news of actors getting replaced is common, this move on the channel's behalf is unprecedented.

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