You have answered your question already in there. Sanaya and Barun together were successful in the past when they were colleagues, again that is in the past. Right now there are like family, and you cant really put up a romantic act against your own family member. It had been proved in EkJashn, their chemistry had no charm, there were lot of inexplicable missing elements. And universal truth is, just because something worked out tremendously at some point, doesnt mean it will happen all the time. It is just destiny, stars aligned on time at right place for Shivani for her to bag this show. Let us acknowledge that!
And also remember, makers are the biggest fans of their actors. If they are not fans, if they do not believe in their cast, its going to backfire at them more than at you, me or any tom, dick , and harry. So allow one to take their decisions and experiment, and not be so insensitive about sticking to the consistent pairing. Honestly it gets boring. Gul shows have similar style of toe-curling romance and if its played repeatedly by the same set of actors, I dont think there will be any magic in it. It would turn out like Ekta mayi's shows wherein the same pair of leads get married again and again, spends firat night again and again... Neh, not so cool!
Bang on. They had nil chemistry in IPK-Ek Jashn. No idea why fans want them together again. They give such family vibes now 😕😆
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Well at the end of day it's all same but we are all in here trying to prove our own corners. No offence to anyone here as viewers will make it or break it. i must add from no where this has become quiet of talk among so many people.
Enjoy everyone's point of view as this is their own fiction characters. Barun, Sanaya or Shivani are not to show their friendship in this fiction characters and people don't see it that way any way. We can watch and enjoy until we can.