Where is the chemistry?

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Posted: 10 years ago
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I have been a huge fan of Gautam from his Baa Bahu and Baby days. In Mahakumbh, he's been outdoing himself with each passing day (he does tend to go over the top in some scenes but I attribute it solely to the direction)
Payal Rajput is also pretty good in her scenes and I like the character Maya as well as her acting.

But..but...where is the chemistry between the couple? I mean, if Gautam could strike a chemistry with an actress who was only 50% dedicated to her job in his previous show, why do I not see chemistry of any kind between Maya and Rudra, especially when the team has a good episode bank? They are not shooting the scenes on the day of the telecast unlike other daily soaps. I really want to see some awesome romantic moments between this couple!

Pour in your views. Thank you :)

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Posted: 10 years ago
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Gautam's chemistry with 50% dedicated actress may be god gifted 😈
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Posted: 10 years ago
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As some say, chemistry cant really be created...it's either there or not there.
For gautam's pair in his previous show,that was something else...natural it was. Here,efforts need to be put.
And romance as u can c frm precap...is imminent. Lets c if some "chemistry" can b found.
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Posted: 10 years ago
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Gautam's chemistry with 50 percent dedicated actress came from the deepest layers of heart . There was genuine attraction for each other which was evident when kumud carressed saras's hands . I am sure that was not there in the script .And I am sure chemistry was there even when they were babies . Anyways ,jokes apart it is the hallmark of a great actor that he or she should develop a burning chemistry with a stone too . And gautam was stupendously hot with that actress in TMLS. Phir yahan kya hua ? Kya bolun . Mujhe khud nahi pata . 50 percent dedicated actress came with a touch me not contract too . Here nothing like that exists . Perplexing !!!!Confusing !!!. . In the last episode gautam did give nice , cute puppy waala romantic expressions . But no , just this wont do . A big shout out to AB sir and gautam , it is time to create that bare waist touching kamarbandh type inferno chemistry . Otherwise cut short the romantic track and let us enjoy the thrill , mystery and suspense of mahakumbh . A very happy holi to u all and jai Hind
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Posted: 10 years ago
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Tonight's episode fortified the thought process that some couples just can't get it work even if they are good individually. A mere eye lock can set the screens on fire more than a million push/pull - trip/fall scenes if the actors play off each other efficiently. I guess I have only been impressed with just 4 couples on Indian TV, ArHi for their scorching hotness, the quintessential yin/yang couple, SaMud, for their scintillating old world romance, IshRa- I barely watch the show these days due to the female lead's ham, bacon, and sausage fest but they have splendid chemistry nevertheless, and AsYa, the unrivaled rom-com couple with a balanced mixture of suaveness and sensitivity. My point is, even if the actors are capable of delivering, there's some X factor that needs to be present to make the chemistry palpable.
Thank you all for participating in this discussion 😳
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Posted: 10 years ago
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Yeah, this couple doesn't do it for me. Guess they left the chemistry in the lab.
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Posted: 10 years ago
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Its the way Rudra's character has been portrayed in the past...this angry and vengeful man.

Gautum now has to make a switch from that to a "softer" man, which is in stark contrast to before.

I barely watch the show these days. I am not a fan of Gautum in this show and I will not, like others,solely blame it on "direction"(though I understand it is still to blame somewhat). At the end of the day an actor can make the role his own, and Gautum in my eyes has never looked the part of a rough and tough hero. He suits more comedic roles or where he is the son to some rich family..preppy boy.

A rustic, rough guy. Nope. Ashish Sharma would have suited this role to a T.

With all that being said, I will give Gautum credit for trying a new role. Maybe as he moves on, he will find his "niche"

The girl that plays Maya is pretty but I find the passion behind the character missing. Here I partially blame the screenplay/script because Maya, till now, has been portrayed as unessential part of this show. She is not one of the 'lucky 7' and was a mere pawn used by her relatives. Aside from playing a weak girl who gets kidnapped and cries for help...she has been useless. She had more 'spunk' when she first debuted in the show, and over time, her character has not been given the development it needs.

I think with having so characters in the show, there will be a few that fall thru the cracks


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Posted: 10 years ago
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Originally posted by: silvermoonlight

Its the way Rudra's character has been portrayed in the past...this angry and vengeful man.

Gautum now has to make a switch from that to a "softer" man, which is in stark contrast to before.

I barely watch the show these days. I am not a fan of Gautum in this show and I will not, like others,solely blame it on "direction"(though I understand it is still to blame somewhat). At the end of the day an actor can make the role his own, and Gautum in my eyes has never looked the part of a rough and tough hero. He suits more comedic roles or where he is the son to some rich family..preppy boy.

A rustic, rough guy. Nope. Ashish Sharma would have suited this role to a T.

With all that being said, I will give Gautum credit for trying a new role. Maybe as he moves on, he will find his "niche"

Gautam is one of my favorite TV actors and hence I might sound a little biased when it comes to his acting. I am sure that's the case with the rest who blame the OTT anger and fake looking lamenting-over-lost-love scenes on the director. The director and he are such great friends and I am sure they discuss and analyze the scenes before the final execution. My grouse with Gautam's Rudra (the uncontrollable, boisterous anger) in the initial episodes is that the characterization was so discordant with how Siddharth's Rudra was conceptualized. Now IF Sid's Rudra also had the trait of a child having temper problems and that needed to be translated into the adult Rudra, that is, if the anger had been well backed up by the script, would we have any problems with connecting to Gautam's Rudra? I think no. IMHO, there are so many actors who would do the uncontrolled fury look convincing and not OTT and cringe worthy, like Ashish Sharma (as you've mentioned😊)or Mohit Raina (my top favorite Indian TV actor). But thankfully, that phase is over. I applaud Gautam for having taken up this show as the hallmarks of great actors is to not confine oneself into "niche" roles but to explore wider avenues. He's been able to convince me as the rough and rustic Rudra otherwise.

The girl that plays Maya is pretty but I find the passion behind the character missing. Here I partially blame the screenplay/script because Maya, till now, has been portrayed as unessential part of this show. She is not one of the 'lucky 7' and was a mere pawn used by her relatives. Aside from playing a weak girl who gets kidnapped and cries for help...she has been useless. She had more 'spunk' when she first debuted in the show, and over time, her character has not been given the development it needs.

I like PR TBH. I think she has the potential in her to match up to her co-actors. She needs to work on her voice modulation, and most importantly, use her eyes to express emotions. IMO, if an actor has the ability to use his/her eyes to convey any emotion, it's a winner right there. I have no problems with Maya as a character though. The good thing about the show is that it's story-centered and not actor centered; every character paves way for the story to move forward, and that's a rarity on Indian TV. Right now, Maya has been a Red-herring of sorts, and if my predictions turn out to be true, she does have an important role to play in the story, moving forward.

I think with having so characters in the show, there will be a few that fall thru the cracks.




Edited by .Veritaserum - 10 years ago
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Posted: 10 years ago
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Its the way Rudra's character has been portrayed in the past...this angry and vengeful man.

Gautum now has to make a switch from that to a "softer" man, which is in stark contrast to before.

I barely watch the show these days. I am not a fan of Gautum in this show and I will not, like others,solely blame it on "direction"(though I understand it is still to blame somewhat). At the end of the day an actor can make the role his own, and Gautum in my eyes has never looked the part of a rough and tough hero. He suits more comedic roles or where he is the son to some rich family..preppy boy.

  1. A rustic, rough guy. Nope. Ashish Sharma would have suited this role to a T.

With all that being said, I will give Gautum credit for trying a new role. Maybe as he moves on, he will find his "niche"

The girl that plays Maya is pretty but I find the passion behind the character missing. Here I partially blame the screenplay/script because Maya, till now, has been portrayed as unessential part of this show. She is not one of the 'lucky 7' and was a mere pawn used by her relatives. Aside from playing a weak girl who gets kidnapped and cries for help...she has been useless. She had more 'spunk' when she first debuted in the show, and over time, her character has not been given the development it needs.

I think with having so characters in the show, there will be a few that fall thru the cracks



Ashish Sharma would have suited this role to a T!! My thoughts exactly... sigh... This role was perfect for him...
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Posted: 10 years ago
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I agree he had a better chemistry with the 50% committed actress. But then their scenes were such especially at the start, that it took things to another level!


I also saw the episode of TMLS and man his chemistry with his co star was Hawt! I loved it. I thought he looked amazing with her. So it was not just with the other actress that I admired him. I have not seen him in anything other than SC and TMLS. Oh and NB Season 5, and his chemistry with Wahi was off the charts too! :)


He had great chemistry with both co stars and the scenes between his former character and his love interest was just smokin, even without much physical interaction at the start. That first scene when he touches her hand as they both reach for the Kite string? Poetry in motion. The Kamar Bhand scene? Ooh...La...La, is all I can say!


But here.. there is something missing. I am actually inclined to think it is the Maya character. She looks smitten, but the love is not coming through for me the way I want to see it. Rudra looks smitten too, and he is now giving her that "look" and I have to admit, I am starting to buy it from his end now. He was acting all Love sick, and giving her longing looks. I admit I am a Gauti fan, but I still would have said so if I thought he was not doing a good job, but I think he is!


It's just that Maya is coming across a little bit too much of a "Victim" at the moment for me to connect to her fully. I preferred the Maya we saw at the start! But I love those old fashioned love stories with old fashioned courting scenes. So the Mela scenes were very cute and I liked them! (Modern westerner years for old fashioned Eastern style love!). LOL. But I agree, Maya needs to elevate more for us to really connect with this love story!
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