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Well-known TV producer, Rajan Shahi
(Director's Kut), is quite happy that his
iconic Star Plus show, Yeh Rishta Kya
Kehlata Hai, has managed to become the
longest running Asian daily, clocking over
2570 episodes.
Says the ace Producer on this stupendous
achievement, "Full credit goes to my
original core team (technicians and
creative), who have stood by me, all
through these 8 long years. Even the
actors are an integral part of my success,
and I wish to thank each and every one
for their support.
On what makes the show tick, he says,
"The texture is different. We have evolved
with time (generation shifts), keeping the
values intact. Many others have tried to
replicate the same template, but
failed.Another thing is that we don't tinker
with the narrative for short term TRPs, as
is the norm. Also, I must thank Star for
their continued support and conviction in
the story. Many channels have asked me to
recreate Yeh Rishta, but I have humbly told
them that it is tough it has some magic,
which happens only once.
Here, we ask Rajan about the tough
period that the show went through, and
how, post change of leads (Hina Khan and
Karan Mehra), it bounced back. "It
becomes really tough to work, when
certain artists throw tantrums and decide
hours. It was not that I did not express my
reservations back then. I did. If I pamper
you, I have the right to step in when I feel
that the show is being sabotaged.
"You are forced to tolerate indiscipline, as
channels feel that a particular actor rakes
in TRPs. You need to realize that if things
continue to slide, the show will go off air
anyway. The crew has to work extra
hours due to the actions of a few. I finally
decided to put my foot down and not
compromise with my dignity.
He continues, "In the end, I am glad that
the channel allowed me to change the
cast. This success was very important for
the industry (producer and channels),
because you can't hold a show at ransom.
It also broke the notion that one person
makes a show. It is always a team effort.
Having sad that, I also realize that creative
differences will always be there, but if you
have good, disciplined actors working in
your show, things can go a notch higher.
The new lot of actors in Yeh Rishta is very
hardworking and fully in sync with the
team.
"It was sad that there was a campaign
against us. Sadly, all this negativity was
being spread at a time when the show
was growing. An attempt was made to
show that the Yeh Rishta journey was
over. In retrospect, I feel, that in a way,
buoyed my team to come really together,
to prove the naysayers wrong. Very few
shows have reconstructed themselves and
gone on to grow. All in all, it was a tough
time, period, he categorically states.
"But all that is in the past now. We wish to
only look forward with positivity and
hope. I again wish to thank everyone
(past and present), for what we are
today, he avers looking forward!!
Way to go, Mr. Producer!!
http://www.iwmbuzz.com/television/personalities/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-magic-happens-producer-rajan-shahi-show-clocking-2570-episodes/2018/01/12.
(Director's Kut), is quite happy that his
iconic Star Plus show, Yeh Rishta Kya
Kehlata Hai, has managed to become the
longest running Asian daily, clocking over
2570 episodes.
Says the ace Producer on this stupendous
achievement, "Full credit goes to my
original core team (technicians and
creative), who have stood by me, all
through these 8 long years. Even the
actors are an integral part of my success,
and I wish to thank each and every one
for their support.
On what makes the show tick, he says,
"The texture is different. We have evolved
with time (generation shifts), keeping the
values intact. Many others have tried to
replicate the same template, but
failed.Another thing is that we don't tinker
with the narrative for short term TRPs, as
is the norm. Also, I must thank Star for
their continued support and conviction in
the story. Many channels have asked me to
recreate Yeh Rishta, but I have humbly told
them that it is tough it has some magic,
which happens only once.
Here, we ask Rajan about the tough
period that the show went through, and
how, post change of leads (Hina Khan and
Karan Mehra), it bounced back. "It
becomes really tough to work, when
certain artists throw tantrums and decide
hours. It was not that I did not express my
reservations back then. I did. If I pamper
you, I have the right to step in when I feel
that the show is being sabotaged.
"You are forced to tolerate indiscipline, as
channels feel that a particular actor rakes
in TRPs. You need to realize that if things
continue to slide, the show will go off air
anyway. The crew has to work extra
hours due to the actions of a few. I finally
decided to put my foot down and not
compromise with my dignity.
He continues, "In the end, I am glad that
the channel allowed me to change the
cast. This success was very important for
the industry (producer and channels),
because you can't hold a show at ransom.
It also broke the notion that one person
makes a show. It is always a team effort.
Having sad that, I also realize that creative
differences will always be there, but if you
have good, disciplined actors working in
your show, things can go a notch higher.
The new lot of actors in Yeh Rishta is very
hardworking and fully in sync with the
team.
"It was sad that there was a campaign
against us. Sadly, all this negativity was
being spread at a time when the show
was growing. An attempt was made to
show that the Yeh Rishta journey was
over. In retrospect, I feel, that in a way,
buoyed my team to come really together,
to prove the naysayers wrong. Very few
shows have reconstructed themselves and
gone on to grow. All in all, it was a tough
time, period, he categorically states.
"But all that is in the past now. We wish to
only look forward with positivity and
hope. I again wish to thank everyone
(past and present), for what we are
today, he avers looking forward!!
Way to go, Mr. Producer!!
http://www.iwmbuzz.com/television/personalities/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-magic-happens-producer-rajan-shahi-show-clocking-2570-episodes/2018/01/12.
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