Kya se kya ho gaya?! Lost Lustre of S1, S2 - Page 2

Originally posted by: Bodhianveshika

Kuch Rang Pyaar ke Aise Bhi.....

Like the name suggests the previous installments (S1, S2) exhibited the shades of love, relations.

A soap opera that had a strong and gripping storyline (thanks to it being a limited series), powerful performances, unique concepts coupled with practical and reasonable reactions to situations. By far, a series that gave the best sequels (well until S3 happened)

S1 was dedicated to a mother's insecurities due to her son's love marriage, adjustments in an intercaste marriage, gender disparity.

S2 was dedicated to opening one's mind to live-in relations, late marriages and parenthood, being never too late to start afresh, being equal partners in a marriage and parenting.

45 odd episodes into S3 and there are some problematic points, lack of continuity and a lack lustre storyline.

One of the most sane and mature characters (Asha Bijoy Bose) is shown to be dead and truly missed.

Let us decode the goods and not so good ones.

Pros:

1.) Radha Rani's, Mamaji's and Bijoy Bose's characters have emerged as the most reasonable characters so far.

2.) The styling of Sonakshi and Dev has been on point.

3.) Performances have been very good! Miss Asha Bose and old Jatin. Would be good to see more of the new Jatin before passing a judgement.

Cons:

1.) Lack of continuity in characterisation:

Assuming that the story is a comtinuation from the previous editions (well that is what it says and shows), the Characteristics of Ishwari Dixit was shown to have transformed at the end of S2 when she herself had opened up to a whole new world of parenting and changed dynamics with everyone includong her daughter-in-law, Sonakshi. Cut to S3, she is back to being (or possibly more) regressive version of S1 with no backstory or explanation for the sudden change.

Sonakshi being an upright strong individual finds it hard to stand up for herself. Almost like she has given up on her relation. (By the by, whats with Erica Fernandes' dialogue delivery? There is hardly any clarity in speech and tone).

Dev, whatever happened to the Parent of today who was ready to operate from home and take care of kids, a family man who respected his relations more than commercials?!

2.) Problematic instances:

a.) Ishwari approaches a Pandit who advises her to change the boy's name as it is "not aligned to his kundali" and is hindering him accept the new family. Really now? Sincere request, please refrain from depicting and showcasing these.

Yes, people do change their names and there are some practices (man made) but that is when they are old enough to understand and out of their consent and awareness.

This whole sequence seemed absolutely unnecessary.

b.) Ishwari lectures Sonakshi on how unfortunate she is to have missed caring and loving "her own child" and was in ignorance shedding her love on someone who isnt her own. I fail to understand what that us even supposed to mean?!

3.) Problem of many:

At the start, it was given to understand the issue being tackled is that how couples, after a certain duration, start taking each other for granted and how to rekindle their lives.

The parallel track of Ayushman (babies exchanged at birth), sudden emergence of Ishwari's insecurities seem misfit. It appears as though one is trying to solve too many issues in what we believe is a limited series (going by past 2 editions). Rather these could have been tackled in series one after the other rather than running them ALL together and losing grip on each from time-to-time.

As a regular viewer of the franchise, one wishes that the show turns out to be the same that gave us some memorable performances, wonderful sequences, path breaking concepts, practical approach and delicate handling of issues.

Erica has laryngitis. She said this in live one month before. It is the reason she could not speak louder. Even if she speaks, voice breaks.

I agree with all your pros and cons. One thing I wish to add in the pros is, Sonakshi's side of story was focused here more as compared to first two seasons where only Dev and Ishwari's stories were focused mainly.

Like Hari said, I don't want the show to be path breaking nor I have seen this show such that. I am okay if Dev respects Sonakshi and understands her overall a decent husband

Originally posted by: RadiantSpark

Erica has laryngitis. She said this in live one month before. It is the reason she could not speak louder. Even if she speaks, voice breaks.

I agree with all your pros and cons. One thing I wish to add in the pros is, Sonakshi's side of story was focused here more as compared to first two seasons where only Dev and Ishwari's stories were focused mainly.

Like Hari said, I don't want the show to be path breaking nor I have seen this show such that. I am okay if Dev respects Sonakshi and understands her overall a decent husband

Absolutely.

Displaying a sensitivity, emotions by a male lead in itself will make the show stand out in a day and age when such characters are almost absent from TV shows where the male characters are typical and have hardly any contribution to the storyline.

About Erica, I did not know that. Hope she recovers well.

* Now coming to the way Dev is behaving, here is my take (apart from the comtinuity issues already mentioned).

S2 ended on a high. Yes, Dev eventually changed to becoming a partner in parenting and respecting his partner's choices.

Come to think of it, expecting Dev to understand is a little far fetched owing to the surroundings he grew up in and the ideals he grew up believing. There has always been an element of entitlement and will to acquire what he likes (to an extent of obsession) have been his characteristics. S2 with his separation from Sonakshi for 8 years did make him realise Sonakshi's love but come to think of it, he wanted to gain his family, he blamed Ishwari indirectly for his actions too.

Make no mistakes these are very real situations, but one would expect to see practicality and sanctity play out on screen rather than prolonged exhibition of problems.

Originally posted by: Soanz.19

I'm a big big fan of S1. Some episodes are my guilty pleasure and I can watch them over and over and over again. When I first got to know about S3, I was excited because I thought that the show will go digital so that they can show a continuation of the story and finish it in 10-15 episodes. But the moment I got to know it's going to telecast on TV I was disappointed😆I still thought of giving it a try and the first episode only put me off so much. Ishwari had gone back to square 1 and some stupid child swapping drama was added for I don't know what reasons. I would like to believe that this season never happened and for me, Kuch rang ended when Ishwari was a changed woman and Dev-Sona were leading a peaceful married life with their 2 kids.

Yes, agree when you say the show concluded with the coming together of a happy family.

S3 would probably have worked if they had chosen the central idea to be marriages stagnating over years and taking each other for granted Alone and no other side tracks (such as infant swapping etc. which was absolutely unnecessary).

Anyway, one would need to wait and watch 🙂.

Originally posted by: Bodhianveshika

@Bold:

You mean "Kuch Dard Pyaar ke Aise Bhi"?😜.

As for such MILs existing, yes they are very real and very much existent. Especially if he is the only Son. Insecurity is a very strong emotion.

Trust me, none within the family will a.) Have it in them to directly confront due to respect, love whatever b.) Not want to rake up and make changes ro status quo. Least of ALL would be Dev, Mamaji or Radha Rani.

It requires a third person to make them (Ishwari and Dev) realise that and No, it cant be Sonakshi either. Hence Asha was the best candidate, if not, the Counsellor should have ruffle still waters.

Ider 'kuch" dard nahin, dard hee dard he..😆

For second para - in such cases don't men act diplomatically/smartly. And men would b sensitive to wife n her struggle n they will try to find a way to comfort wife even in such environment. Here dev is not even realising. All he knows MIL n DIL don't get along.

3rd para- I hope this new girl is here to make dev realise things happening around. Bcoz, whatever sona says he looks in the angle of complaint box. And I don't keep any hopes on counsellor.

Originally posted by: Soanz.19

I'm a big big fan of S1. Some episodes are my guilty pleasure and I can watch them over and over and over again. When I first got to know about S3, I was excited because I thought that the show will go digital so that they can show a continuation of the story and finish it in 10-15 episodes. But the moment I got to know it's going to telecast on TV I was disappointed😆I still thought of giving it a try and the first episode only put me off so much. Ishwari had gone back to square 1 and some stupid child swapping drama was added for I don't know what reasons. I would like to believe that this season never happened and for me, Kuch rang ended when Ishwari was a changed woman and Dev-Sona were leading a peaceful married life with their 2 kids.

Though s1 had many flaws, I watched many times. If i watch one epi, end up watching next 10 episodes. They were enjoyable. You don't believe I watched breakup scene too 4 to 5 times. What acting it was... kudos to actors..

Originally posted by: Hari73

Though s1 had many flaws, I watched many times. If i watch one epi, end up watching next 10 episodes. They were enjoyable. You don't believe I watched breakup scene too 4 to 5 times. What acting it was... kudos to actors..

Seriously. S1 was almost perfect for the first 100 episodes. Post confession to till the Devakshi wedding there were lot of things I didn't like but the characters behaving that way was justified. Topnotch acting only elevated the whole thing. Even after the leap, the way they showed Soha-Sona's bond, how Soha connected to Dev, Bose family's awesome upbringing everything was shown so nicely. I used to be very active in the forum also with my previous ID. What fun we used to have. Tia's threads, Sam and Saumiee's analysis...Oh God, brings back a flush of memories. Some of the best days on IF😆

Originally posted by: Soanz.19

Seriously. S1 was almost perfect for the first 100 episodes. Post confession to till the Devakshi wedding there were lot of things I didn't like but the characters behaving that way was justified. Topnotch acting only elevated the whole thing. Even after the leap, the way they showed Soha-Sona's bond, how Soha connected to Dev, Bose family's awesome upbringing everything was shown so nicely. I used to be very active in the forum also with my previous ID. What fun we used to have. Tia's threads, Sam and Saumiee's analysis...Oh God, brings back a flush of memories. Some of the best days on IF😆

Those writers were good. I was mostly active in tia's thread. Now I don't know whether she comes to this site or not. I hv not seen her in krp forum, but I don't know if she is active in another forum. We had gala time there😆

Originally posted by: Bodhianveshika

Absolutely.

Displaying a sensitivity, emotions by a male lead in itself will make the show stand out in a day and age when such characters are almost absent from TV shows where the male characters are typical and have hardly any contribution to the storyline.

About Erica, I did not know that. Hope she recovers well.

* Now coming to the way Dev is behaving, here is my take (apart from the comtinuity issues already mentioned).

S2 ended on a high. Yes, Dev eventually changed to becoming a partner in parenting and respecting his partner's choices.

Come to think of it, expecting Dev to understand is a little far fetched owing to the surroundings he grew up in and the ideals he grew up believing. There has always been an element of entitlement and will to acquire what he likes (to an extent of obsession) have been his characteristics. S2 with his separation from Sonakshi for 8 years did make him realise Sonakshi's love but come to think of it, he wanted to gain his family, he blamed Ishwari indirectly for his actions too.

Make no mistakes these are very real situations, but one would expect to see practicality and sanctity play out on screen rather than prolonged exhibition of problems.

I am just wondering if they end Season 3 on high like everyone becoming good like in Season 2 or just like how they started (except Dev)

Originally posted by: Hari73

Though s1 had many flaws, I watched many times. If i watch one epi, end up watching next 10 episodes. They were enjoyable. You don't believe I watched breakup scene too 4 to 5 times. What acting it was... kudos to actors..

Exactly. Whatever nonsense has happened in Season 1. Still, it has the magic to keep its viewers intact. That's why I love Season 1 more than Season 2 though S2 has a very good and consistent story. ❤️

Originally posted by: RadiantSpark

I am just wondering if they end Season 3 on high like everyone becoming good like in Season 2 or just like how they started (except Dev)

That we will have to wait and watch. It will take a lot of twists and turns to get there given the current track 🤔.