Do We Need To Step Back A Bit?

Let me start off by saying thanks to Anu for putting together a vehicle, in this case the petition, to express the fans' perspective and wishes. It is good for the people behind the show to know what the fans feel.

Very well said,Parul👏

I think, we, as Fans and viewers have the ultimate weapon in our hands: The Remote!

We can switch off or switch over, when things don't go the way we want.

I have begun telling my brain and my heart to detach.

There was a time when I would first watch the serial and then attended to everything and everyone else.

Originally posted by: gp00

Let's get the message out there (as with the petition) that we want the show to conclude, whenever that is, with an appropriate ending for Dutta and Naku---together and NOT DEAD, happily ever after.

Originally posted by: PaNa4ever

@bold: This is all I want to see...A reunion with Dutta and Naku finally finding happiness in being together after all that they have been through. They deserve some peace after all the turmoil.

I think this is the most important message we need to convey. If the producers can work something out so that Mishal can come back at the show's end, even if only for an episode or two, I'd be willing to wait.

Originally posted by: nightoffullmoon

I think, we, as Fans and viewers have the ultimate weapon in our hands: The Remote!

We can switch off or switch over, when things don't go the way we want.

I have begun telling my brain and my heart to detach.

There was a time when I would first watch the serial and then attended to everything and everyone else.

But the show is getting so tiresome. So, I take my dogs for walks.

And I am developing a new area of interest: Vampires😉

Yeah, I know what you're thinking! Rat abandoning the sinking ship😛

Hey Zuby, good luck to you. Hope you clear your finals this May, get a job that takes you around the world, see people, cultures and all the works 😛

Well said Parul....
I loved the story for its uniqueness and Dutta was ofcourse one of the most important factors...I hope I really hope that this story finishes well because I would love to revisit it on you tube specially the reunion....If it doesnt, then it would leave a bad taste in the mouth......And as far as Mishal is concerned...he may have a great offer and do great things in Bollywood but he does a responsibility towards his character too..he needs to be there atleast at the end.....i would hate to see him dead like this or even some one else take his place!!!! not a good idea at all

Originally posted by: gp00

Let me start off by saying thanks to Anu for putting together a vehicle, in this case the petition, to express the fans' perspective and wishes. It is good for the people behind the show to know what the fans feel.

I look at LTL as an imperfect and unfinished story. It was sooo promising, so close to perfect with the advent of Dutta and the evolving relationship between him and Naku, as well the relationship Dutta had with himself. Dutta was a brilliant character, brilliantly acted by Mishal.

So much potential....

I've always felt Naku was the sugar and Dutta the spice in the show. More to the point, Dutta is what made the show reach its heights--not Naku, not Baji, not Kala....I don't mean to say noone else deserves the credit for the show's success, but I think there is truth to the fact that Dutta is the Sun and the rest are the revolving planets. All are needed to have that balance, that perfection, but everything revolves around the Sun.

Having said this, I'd like to say a couple of things regarding our fan reaction. This is a show. Period. I loved it -- alot--for many months until, of course, someone--clearly lacking in creative and every other way-- got it into their half-baked brain that the story needed to be played with--destroying the very balance and authenticity the show had. 😡😡😡

But the fact remains that while we should be upset with the prospect of losing Dutta, we cannot expect or ask Mishal change his mind. Why? Because Mishal would NOT do it. He may feel bad about having disappointed fans, but he's got a goal in mind: to succeed. The character of Dutta got him the recognition and accolades he needs to make the move to Bollywood. Whether he succeeds or not is something only time will tell. But since I love making unfounded and utterly useless predictions😆, I'd say if he chooses the right roles, he will be a well-regarded character actor. But he will NOT be Shah Rukh or Ranbir or BIG in that sort of way. Nonetheless, I hope him every success because he will earn them with his talents and efforts. Clearly he can't exploit blood relationships, like Ranbir and the other 100 Kapoors that pop up every few years. Is acting really their (Kapoor) blood, or do they suck at everything else? Just a question--don't mean to insult Kapoor clan fans.

I hope you will forgive me in saying this: Mishal is gone, done. As sad as it is to see such a talent leave this beautiful role and story, it's not worth getting too depressed or emotional over. Let's get the message out there (as with the petition) that we want the show to conclude, whenever that is, with an appropriate ending for Dutta and Naku---together and NOT DEAD, happily ever after. BUT let's not beat a dead horse by facebooking Hemal and the others. They are powerless in this. It is Mishal's decision. He's an actor--acting is his job. When he gets a better job, he's going to take it. Wouldn't we all do the same in our own lives?

I hope the producers work hard to get Mishal back for a fitting conclusion to the show. Now, whether Mishal comes back -- well that's Mishal's choice.

Well said, nd very logical too👏👏👏......Glad we all came to know about his exit 2 months in advance, atleast that way it won't be like he exited out of the blue.... Hope they end the show, because as u pointed out, he was the central character around which everything revolved nd without him that special magic will be lost....Today's episode was fine because eventhough he wasn't physically shown, the viewers knew that he is still alive nd very much part of the show, but come Feb end and when he no longer continues to be, it would be a scarred version of the original nd I don't want that............Nd I mailed everyone saying if der was some 4 month extension or so possible for MR so the story ends well then do that nd if not then end the show by Feb end...........

I started to watch this serial only because of MR and his portrayal of the character of DuttaBhao. I have no interest in the other characters at all except for Baaji. ( Especially am not at all interested in the lead female protagonist on whom this series is based on). It was only for MR that I watched this show till the JMM track, then I quit because I as a viewer wanted the FR to happen during the JMM track-storytelling wise it would have made more sense but once I watched the scene where the reflected Fair n lovely N discussion to reveal her truth, in that scene something was off-, I seriously absolutely lost interest. However, it was only and only DuttaBhao that kept my interest lingering. Its suffice to say that certain actors are born to play certain roles, and MR was born to play DuttaBhau. Everything in his portrayal of DuttaBhau, from his subtle gestures, to his sliences, from his movement to his dialogue delivery showed the desperation of this immensely flawed character who had no control over his destiny, his kismet etc. AND bigtime credit should be given to MR for keeping his character consistent throughout, even when his character had dumb things to say and do, he kept his character dignified, and tried to keep true to his performance. I'd like to Thank him for not making or portraying DuttaBhao in a mediocore way with a kuch bhi chalega mentality, instead as an actor he strived for excellence and his efforts should be commended!!

Originally posted by: EcliPSe_2010

I would like to wish MR all the best in his next and future endeavors, I hope he does break the nepotism entrenched Bollywood cycle of starsons, relatives, friends, etc. because it is long overdue that some new talented faces grace the Indian big screen. WE need to hear and see new and different voices who have a new and different story to tell about the human experience rather than have photocopied and frame to frame copy of American films sold as a Bollywood film.