Since I am 35 pages late, I don't know whether you're going to read it or not, but I'm still going to say it.
I completely agree with your post!
If you get any answers from conspiracy theorists and their allies, then please let me know!
Because of them, it's hard for me to hate..no dislike..Gul now. I really didn't like her for what she did with IPK story and how she neglected it and concentrated on her new baby. But just because she stayed quiet and bared all the bull shit that was thrown at her, I have gained respect for her as a person. (That does not mean I will watch her new baby. Still affected by how IPK story was ruined).
And now to Barun...
I'm happy for Barun that he got a movie, but I wish he had shown some remorse regarding the show ending. I love him because of ASR. It was really the character ASR that made me like the actor. Yes, I will give him credit that he convinced us of the character, but it would also be unfair to not acknowledge the efforts of creatives to give us this character with whom we fell in love.
For those who disagree with the above point, please explain why Barun didn't have such fan following before IPK? In contrast, Sanaya--though didn't have as much as she does now-- she still had lot more fan following than Barun before IPK. (She used to be in top 10 of IF ranking system during MJHT days).
So going back to my earlier point, it was ASR that I fell in love with (the guy who has everything under control not the one who manhandled his wife). I guess somewhere deep down, I expected Barun to take charge and clear the air. Something that ASR would have done. And he could have done so by simply stating that he may leave the show due to personal reasons. Nobody would have questioned his reasons, and these conspiracy theories would have been avoided. Instead, he gave us false hopes with his longish break and contradicting reasoning. He claimed to want to spend time with his family and wife, but now that he will be working (I consider his workshops for next movie as work), how will he spend time with his wife? Plus, is it that easy for a newcomer to get a good movie and negotiate and sign the contract in 2 days? (It must be a good movie since he decided to quit this show for that movie, right?) But, he clearly disappointed us. When he was quiet, we wanted him to talk, and when spoke he just spoiled it with PR blunder. I really wish someone (preferably Sanaya) actually did give him a script for interviews. At least this way he wouldn't be blamed for IPK ending. I'm not blaming him because he decided to quit. No. Never. Like every other individual, he has right to wish for career growth, but I'm blaming him for giving us false hope, not clearing his stand, and his confused and contradicting answers. In short, he led us on!
But you know what's the sad part? Despite of this mess, I still have a soft spot for him!!
Also, this is a bit unrelated, but what was that random statement about only his wife understanding him. Why is "wife" who has been kept away from media for so long is appearing everywhere all of sudden? This makes me wonder all sorts of things.
Edited by nine2 - 12 years ago
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