Originally posted by: blacklambo
[BR][DIV]Surprised,I am not coz this has been going on for such a long time now that I question whether to believe it or not. However, I am surprised that ZA Productions that recently came out with the closure of DDEJ is reporting it. Should I give it any credence since ST himself is denying it? Dunno. Though bringing back the glory days might be extremely hard but even if they stabilize it with the current and future tracks, there is hope yet...[;)].[/DIV][BR][DIV]The show's days would be numbered if the TRPs do not rise but they might, just might (fingers crossed) be on upswing here. At 2.2 or 2.4 TRPs, had read GH's tweet that MEIEJ is making money, true or not, I don't know. Colors has plenty more shows that do not bring TRPs but then again they are probably not prime time shows. 24 was a big budget venture that did not garner enough TRPs but is coming back with season 2 or so I have heard. MEIEJ continues to be popular and it would not be a good move to shut it down at this point coz it will reflect negatively on NF, especially when they are trying to create a brand awareness for themselves. NF has quite a mix going - DDEJ is closing down later this month, a new show that has incurred the wrath of fans and a movie on the anvil. Phasing out MEIEJ later makes more sense rather than do it now, methinks.[/DIV][BR][DIV]Vaise, what does NF spend money on in this show other than pay the 2 main leads atm? For ST to claim that DD-VD were not popular prior to MEIEJ, how much can he be paying them? Madhu's family is all but gone from the show with no replacement in sight. It appears there is only one set for filming that gets converted when the need arises. RM's wardrobe is pathetic to say the least. No paraphernalia (forget fancy) that befits a superstar.[/DIV]
Anita as far as I know its not just MB but Utaaran and Sanskar (depends if the have show in pipeline) too that would be ending
its not just abt trp but time slot too
for a channel that wnats to become no one GEC by year end, their 8.30 show getting trps howering around 2 is a shame
And the show ending is not 100% confirm. they still have a month or so to increase the trps to respectable levels and they can avoid it for a few more months.
but the question is does ST want to do that.
He has had ample opportunities to do so and hasnt grabbed any infact come up with the worse possible scenario
24 never got trps it deserved but its a venture Colors will run foz its a path breaking thing for Indian TV something they will take pride in and other channels will envy. there snews doin round that seeig colors Star plus wants to make Indian Greys Anatomy ( god save the show).
MB was unique for the channel with a chance to become epic but they made it run of thevmill
As for ST denyng it,he will till its completely official and the new shows are announcd coz its doesnt sit well for him to have fans irked righ now. so he will deny for a month or so more
however acc to me the reaction to ending would be than it would have been prior toMC. enough damage has been done. Infact I see any ppl accepting ti and even being happy abt it. so is mission is accomplished
and yes a few viewers will not watch RR thanks to what NF did but it wont have much impact coz eventually ppl do move on amd if RR is good it will be watched irrespecrive of the history of the PH
both the colors show have an added impetus with QH lead leaving.
As for expenses, they have cut down drastically coz they spent a bomb on RR, but the basic minimal is a lot too. and ST can claim that the leads were not popular ( wonder why he spent 3 months convincing the female lead to join and dint want to go for anyone else. he zeroed in on leads who were popular with youth. I agree they gained more popularity thru MB but the werent unknown. and they get paid pretty well.. one of the highest for colors fiction irrespective of what ST claims.
He cant continue with such bad quality as it doesnt bode well with how he wants to project NF has. neither does he want to spend. So the only option left...