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Honestly, I don't know why some geniuses are under the impression that majority of the Sultan fans are their replicas who change their statements for their convenience. In short, double standards. I for one do not fall in that category. Because if I did, I would have been making thousands of posts praising Sultan, but I don't. Why? Because the things that I didn't approve of RK doing to Madhu, I wouldn't approve of Sultan doing the same to her either. Like how some people have come forward now and spoken of Madhu being mistreated, I wonder where they were when RK was doing the same to Madhu, even worse for that matter. But when it comes to Sultan, their morals and principles suddenly awaken. I am not following the show currently, but I do keep tabs on whatever is going on presently, and hence, I did catch a glimpse or two of the "New Sultan" . And might I say, I am definitely impressed. Not with the sudden overnight change in his character, but by seeing a "One Expression" actor, as many like to tag him with that title to boost their ego, essaying another shade to his character so damn perfectly. If I was impressed with him playing a Righteous Gangster, than my admiration for him playing a Ruthless Gangster has increased volumes. Maybe that is the only thing that is still binding me to this show. His amazing portrayal of both the positive and negative sides of his character.
That said, yes there is still a part of me that thinks, or maybe hopes, that whatever Sultan is doing right now has some whole other story to it. I could be wrong, and I am prepared for that, but I for one am having a hard time believing that someone like Sultan, who put his family and respect for women above everything else, could change so drastically in just one night. A journey that started off about getting justice for his Mother suddenly turned into getting Madhu, it's really weird. Maybe there is more to the story, maybe their isn't. But whatever it is, Sultan can never stoop to the level that RK did. Many may disapprove of this, but it's their choice and their perspective, which I won't question. But yes Sultan chasing a married woman like this is definitely wrong. If she doesn't want to be with him, he should just let it go. But then again, if he really wanted to be with her, he had so many opportunities even before Madhu got married to RK. But he was the one who always tried to convince Madhu to do the right thing, and also tried to explain to her that she should give up her revenge plan against RK. I refuse to believe that NOW of all times, he suddenly realizes he wants her in his life.
I had always wanted to see Madhu as a strong and independent woman. That was what had initially got me hooked to the show. But alas, I asked for too much. This show turned out to be everything about an arrogant Superstar. And that image of a strong woman got overshadowed by his antics gradually. Even with the revenge plan she made, I was really happy to see some shades of grey in her as that was something never seen before on Indian television. But again, I hoped for too much. Madhu as a character has turned out to be very disappointing. Either she doesn't speak up for herself, or she doesn't do it at the right time. Which is no less than not speaking at all. The idea of being in love has completely turned off her brain switch. Anyway all said and done, I may not be approving of Sultan's present actions, but I am definitely loving Avinesh in this new avatar. His expressions, his dialogue delivery, everything is PERFECT. And a while ago I came across the TRP breakdown which has a rating of 2.6 , the highest, for Saturday's episode, where Sultan returns from the dead. Seems like the TRP audience was enjoying this "Dead or Alive" mystery of Sultan along with Shivdutt Marathe's amazing style of giving a reality check to the Kundras.
Whatever the future holds for Sultan, Avinesh has definitely shined portraying this character. And if Sultan REALLY and PERMANENTLY turns into a negative character, then it's goodbye to him and this show from me forever!
Edited by fia21 - 12 years ago