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KYUNKI BAHU AB SAAS HAI: Savita (left, played by Apara Mehta) and
Tulsi (Smriti Z Iraani) in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
Ekta Kapoor has dealt with social issues like marital rape, widowhood
and sex determination tests in her soaps. Now, she is set to weave in
the sensitive subject of euthanasia in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.
20-year leap
"It's true that we have touched upon the controversial issue of mercy
killing," says the producer.
"The episodes will air in December this year. In a series of events
leading up to the situation, Tulsi (Smriti Z Iraani) will kill her
mother-in-law, Savita (Apara Mehta), as an act of mercy.
This will lead to Mihir (Ronit Roy) and Tulsi splitting up (to meet
again 20 years later). For the first time in the history of Kyunki,
Baa (Sudha Shivpuri) will tell Tulsi she doesn't want to see her face
ever again."
Moksha or murder?
Why did she decide to take up this issue? "I have dealt with social
issues in all my soaps. I was always interested in mercy killing; I
believe in it and feel it should be legalised, subject to certain
laws that make sure people don't misuse it.
What I find extremely interesting is the fact that in Hindu
mythology, to kill a suffering soul is to give him moksha, or set him
free; but by other standards, mercy killing is murder. How do we
understand this contradiction? I am definitely taking a clear stand
on this," Ekta adds.
Baa's death postponed
Won't this be a shocker for Kyunki fans? "Yes, Savita has always been
Tulsi's biggest ally, antagonist, support and altar ego; her biggest
catalyst in every drama. Their relationship made the show.
Today, why should Tulsi do such a thing? The mercy killing will be a
turning point for the serial after Ansh's death. After killing her
son in cold blooded, Tulsi kills her mother-in-law out of mercy."
Ekta says Baa's death "had to be postponed because of popular demand;
it will happen after the transition."
In the leap, which happens in February next year, Ekta plans to rope
in Kkavyanjali star Eijaz Khan in a major role — the main grandson,
either Saahil or Gautam's son. "The main cast of Kyunki will remain
the same. I have spoken to everyone and all of them have agreed."
Nimmo found
After searching for months for an actress to play the lead of Nimmo
in Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka (earlier called Kannu Ki Kismat and loosely
based on Ekta's life), to be launched on Star One this December, Ekta
Kapoor zoomed in newcomer Sanchita to play the role
— she met the actress at a party at Hilton Towers in September.
Discloses a Balaji source, "Ekta liked the look of the girl and told
her friend Natassha to ask her if she wanted to act. Sanchita said
yes, as she was an actress, though the rest thought she was quite
plain to look at.
We called her to audition for another new serial, but couldn't use
her as we had already found someone. This week, when we were looking
for Nimmo, Ekta asked for Sanchita's audition tapes. The moment we
saw them, we realised we had found our Nimmo."
THanks for reading
& Hows the signeture?
Tulsi (Smriti Z Iraani) in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
Ekta Kapoor has dealt with social issues like marital rape, widowhood
and sex determination tests in her soaps. Now, she is set to weave in
the sensitive subject of euthanasia in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.
20-year leap
"It's true that we have touched upon the controversial issue of mercy
killing," says the producer.
"The episodes will air in December this year. In a series of events
leading up to the situation, Tulsi (Smriti Z Iraani) will kill her
mother-in-law, Savita (Apara Mehta), as an act of mercy.
This will lead to Mihir (Ronit Roy) and Tulsi splitting up (to meet
again 20 years later). For the first time in the history of Kyunki,
Baa (Sudha Shivpuri) will tell Tulsi she doesn't want to see her face
ever again."
Moksha or murder?
Why did she decide to take up this issue? "I have dealt with social
issues in all my soaps. I was always interested in mercy killing; I
believe in it and feel it should be legalised, subject to certain
laws that make sure people don't misuse it.
What I find extremely interesting is the fact that in Hindu
mythology, to kill a suffering soul is to give him moksha, or set him
free; but by other standards, mercy killing is murder. How do we
understand this contradiction? I am definitely taking a clear stand
on this," Ekta adds.
Baa's death postponed
Won't this be a shocker for Kyunki fans? "Yes, Savita has always been
Tulsi's biggest ally, antagonist, support and altar ego; her biggest
catalyst in every drama. Their relationship made the show.
Today, why should Tulsi do such a thing? The mercy killing will be a
turning point for the serial after Ansh's death. After killing her
son in cold blooded, Tulsi kills her mother-in-law out of mercy."
Ekta says Baa's death "had to be postponed because of popular demand;
it will happen after the transition."
In the leap, which happens in February next year, Ekta plans to rope
in Kkavyanjali star Eijaz Khan in a major role — the main grandson,
either Saahil or Gautam's son. "The main cast of Kyunki will remain
the same. I have spoken to everyone and all of them have agreed."
Nimmo found
After searching for months for an actress to play the lead of Nimmo
in Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka (earlier called Kannu Ki Kismat and loosely
based on Ekta's life), to be launched on Star One this December, Ekta
Kapoor zoomed in newcomer Sanchita to play the role
— she met the actress at a party at Hilton Towers in September.
Discloses a Balaji source, "Ekta liked the look of the girl and told
her friend Natassha to ask her if she wanted to act. Sanchita said
yes, as she was an actress, though the rest thought she was quite
plain to look at.
We called her to audition for another new serial, but couldn't use
her as we had already found someone. This week, when we were looking
for Nimmo, Ekta asked for Sanchita's audition tapes. The moment we
saw them, we realised we had found our Nimmo."
THanks for reading
& Hows the signeture?
Ye Hai Mohabbatein
Mangal Lakshmi
