I usually read quietly on some forums, this is the first time I felt the need to say something.
I don't know if any of you have noticed that most shows on Colors has some 'EEEKKKSSS value. If you look at their programs, past & present you will notice that almost all of them have something at least slightly sick & twisted in the content. So if you are watching Parichay for that good positive feeling you might be disappointed. Ekta mai as she is called here :) hedged her risk successfully by taking a new concept to Sony. What she gave you in Parichay is what I call 'dal chaval' , tried & tested staple food for the average tv watcher.
I agree 100% jheel1, that the advertisements misled a lot of us but take a look at colors track record- uttaran, Phulwa, Bairi Piya, Bigg Boss, sasural simar ka the list is endless. Why should Parichay be any different? these are not shows that are meant to make you feel good & happy.
So forget about the old promos & Sameer's interviews about male-centric, ground breaking show. If you are still waiting to see the story of a common man getting his second chance in life you will be disappointed because this is destined to be nothing more than your average old fashioned potboiler. Instead of expecting something different, accept, or just move on like I did.