Posted:
I genuinely feel embarrassed for Gul Khan.
I hear that her team spent two long years developing the characters and the plot line. It sure doesn't look like two years of work. For being such a big name (apparently) in the television industry, Gul Khan's Ishqbaaz is underwhelmmg - at least that's what the TRP suggests.
Cameos get more scenes than leads. There is no functioning antagonist. No continuity of sub-plots. Too many characters and not enough story. Even the Shivika romance feels rushed. Characterisation is a joke.
- From constantly bitching at each other, Pinky and Jhanvi suddenly became soul sisters. There was no catalyst, nor was their slow progression. One moment they can't stand each other and in the next, they can't live without each other. CV's please explain.
- Tej and Jhanvi are suddenly in love. Decades of resentment and misunderstandings is compensated for with a simple sorry. From being on the verge of a divorce, abruptlyTej and Jhanvi are enamoured with each other like young teenagers.
- Shivaay's development from harsh, ruthless, unfeeling businessman to a bumbling, smitten, romantic is baseless, and so sudden. This change baffles me. How does one, change so drastically in such a short period of time?
- Don't even get me started on IshKara. This story had so much potential, but the writers completely wasted it. After two years of 'developing,' the best the writers could come up with was Bela & Mala, before they completely gave up on the character. Writers, you lost my respect then and there. A good writer is a person who should be able to create magic from the most impossible of situations. You gave up, and I cannot tolerate people who give up. In my eyes, that is simply being lazy, lacking determination, imagination and originality. Basically, you are a disgrace to the idea of creativity.
- As much as I love RuMya, I fear that this pairing will never gain momentum, because Gul doesn't let her side pairings reach their full potential. RumYa will be the next to go under the bus - mark my words.
- Where is the story even heading? The villainous trifecta is pathetic. There is literally no plot or substance to the current story. It's literally one festival after the other. A new cameo every other week. There is hardly any conflict. Where are you going with this, Gul?
- All that is left, is the supernatural. Any sign of witches, vampires, talking snakes, magic, ghosts or werewolves - I'm out. And sadly, this isn't even remotely ludicrous. Gul has a history of the outlandish, so if that's what you're planning, please be honest for once and let us know now, so that the intelligent viewer can abandon ship early before we are even more invested in the characters.
And this is the reputation that Gul and her creatives have developed, which is far from an admirable one. So for those who laud Gul, unfortunately, I am going to have to disagree with you.
I'm on the verge of abandoning this show. Most days, it resembles a comedy more than a drama and that's not what I signed up for.
There is a reason why your trps are falling, Gul. Take a hint. Stop defending your writers, by blaming fans. Be accountable for your failure as a producer. Take charge of your creative team and give the story direction, before you lose control of the wheel, as well as sight of the shore.
Rules & Announcements
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
