A teacher - student romantic relationship! Why negative opinions? - Page 8

Originally posted by: I-Am-SherLOCKED

I have been a silent reader so far and I am not a regular watcher either but I found this thread very interesting.

I am not the biggest fan of Shaurya and Anokhi's story, not because of the teacher- student thing but because I don't see how an Anokhi could ever fall for a Shaurya. That aside, those people finding their relationship problematic (who mind you are two ADULTS, 20 and 29) will be the likes to find Ezra and Aria from PLL 'cute' and 'swoonworthy' and there Aria was all of 16 when she dated a 24 year old Ezra.

ITV is on steroids everytime they highlight opposites attract. Fictionally, it seems cute but reality is a bitter pill to swallow. People who are poles apart in real life struggle a lot to get along, even after they feel attraction and fall in love. Coz feelings change but not mentality.

From what I have seen in most ITV shows, differences in opinions end the moment the characters realize their attraction and love bcz suddenly newly found feelings are priority over the lifelong ideologies.

But at least the premise of the show addresses Shaurya as 'masked modern-day misogynist'.

I am currently in university and I have found countless young 20 something professors extremely hot but I wouldn't get into a relationship with them. I think it would be great if Anokhi and Shaurya do fall for each other now but actually start something once she's graduated. Think about it, not just from the guru-shishya or right-wrong lens but what all Anokhi will have to endure if people got to know of their relationship. She's so smart but then people will think Shaurya is partial towards her etc. To avoid all this, it's better if they hold off on being actual boyfriend and girlfriend until they are no longer student and teacher.

I doubt this possibility bcz they won't waver much from the OG show. They will marry soon after they fall in love. 😑

But I agree. I want this version to be a little different. This is a controversial relationship and will be spoken about specially coz Anokhi is going to marry/date the director/professor I would really like it if they refrain from getting into a relationship immediately or at least have a secret relationship minus the cringy office romance 🙄

I mean, in my college, when I know that a particular student is teacher's pet, I make sure to NEVER do any sort of gossip with them. And imagine how tough is it gonna be for Anokhi if she starts dating a professor 😳

I agree with all of you who have pointed out how manhandling and physical abuse are glorified in the name of 'passion' and 'sizzling chemistry'. If Anokhi and Shaurya are two CONSENTING adults, then I don't see what's the harm. I think those who do have an issue with this are the dhoom tana TRP aunties who love to see a bebas bechaari who has all autonomy snatched away from her and is thrown into a relationship with somebody she barely knows.

It is very suffocating to watch it now. I can't believe there was a time when I found it romantic 😔 There is absolutely nothing wrong with two mature adults falling in love and finding happiness as long as it is consensual. But I am so done with majboori and zabardasti shaadis with rich bratty egoistic men manhandling wives 🤔

Once they're out of this college set up where there is a very obvious unequal power dynamic between them, they can truly explore a wholesome relationship.

P.S. I thoroughly enjoy reading your perspective. It always shows things in a different light. Even on GHKPM.

Originally posted by: Nomadic_Vibe

No I 100% blame the audiences too. See the thing is demographics and target audience for TRP is above 40 women who may or may not have access to a career or a good education. Their views and perceptions of things are different. I too have some difference of opinion with my mother so it is possible that we may have different tastes in fictions. Also there is rural urban divide which could also explain viewership of certain genre of shows. But say in next decade or so we will become the target demographics rather than our parent's generation who wouldn't tolerate subpar work so those shows will be made according to our taste. We are better educated and career driven than the previous generations that's why I am positive. The biggest indicator for this shift is decreasing popularity of EK shows like the Bhagyas or Naagin and same with Gul shows like Jadu Jin and God knows what else lol

Trend is what it was 20 years back when Ekta k started her saas bahu. And it will remain like that..first 100-150 epis if the trps rise to a certain level, let's say 2 and is consistent , then people keep watching whatever is shown ....be is student teacher or abusive ml or behcari fl , fiery fl , rotlu ml, or toxic families... If trps don't rise that much initially , no matter how good, bad, progressive , regressive or ordinary the serial is , it doesn't work . Trp is not content driven unfortunately. There is an audience for all types of content .

As for the topic , I never saw it that way ..they r focusing more on the toxic family issues more ..college is merely a backdrop. The speed at which they r going i see another marrying shaurya in the next 3 to 4 weeks and after that it will be family drama alone

Originally posted by: _charu_

Trend is what it was 20 years back when Ekta k started her saas bahu. And it will remain like that..first 100-150 epis if the trps rise to a certain level, let's say 2 and is consistent , then people keep watching whatever is shown ....be is student teacher or abusive ml or behcari fl , fiery fl , rotlu ml, or toxic families... If trps don't rise that much initially , no matter how good, bad, progressive , regressive or ordinary the serial is , it doesn't work . Trp is not content driven unfortunately. There is an audience for all types of content .

My issue from the beginning regarding their marriage was why? Why is Anokhi marrying Shaurya? Why is Shaurya marrying Anokhi?

Very rarely on ITV do we see leads marrying each other cause they truly love each other. It’s usually

some absurd revenge /hate/ forced type track which I’m so sick of

it’s like the only identity these FL have are wife, mother and bahu. That’s it. Their dreams, wishes, desires, passions all become soup after they are married

Another thing I am noticing is this saviour complex. The ML always ‘saving’ the FL to win her love & affection. Trust momentarily but its such a wishy washy concept in these shows since misunderstandings/secrets drive the show forward

I don’t want Anokhi to fall in love with Shaurya cause he is her knight in shining armour

Would prefer they marry AFTER she has graduated and wants to enter work force. Best case? Anokhi also joins college and they become colleagues. Then I’d love to see a story between the 2.