This is so beautiful written Gur🤗. I couldn't agree more. We have shared our feelings about the show many times, so you know how I feel about immj2. But I will try to write down my journey with immj2 here.
This is the 2nd second hindi show, which gave me some kind of solace and happiness. 8 years ago I told myself I would not like to be attached with any show in future, cause it's painful when a daily show becomes a huge part of your life and it suddenly ends + the bonding you create on IF is unique.
At the same time the last decade the creators haven't been able to come up with any interesting shows, it has been the same old hate-love stories. I will mostly quit in the middle of the show, as I will get bored and dragged for years.
But then IMMJ S1 came. A dark thriller. I gave it a chance and Alisha was the USP of the show. But when the makers made Nia play Arohi the story started to go down for that moment. I quitted immediately. Thereafter I only heard bad stuff about the show. Lot of loops and toxic storyline.
Since I had unsubscribed hindi channels years ago, I never came across S2 promos, so it was only when I brought hindi channels I noticed S2. Rangu was airing episode 86. I recognised Helly from Swaragini, but I found her looking so different here. Her makeover got my attentions. Her outfits and makeup WOW. I was not paying attention to the story. Because I was a bit afraid that S2 might be the same toxic and I was afraid that this show will have a sad ending as per the title. I wasn't sure whether I was ready for that - especially when the pandemic is making us sad already. But under the pandemic I didn't have much to do either, so I decided to watch the show for a week and then decide whether I would give this a shot. In that week my attentions shifted to Rrahul. After Barun I got impressed by Rrahul's looks, voice and his acting. But I was not able to understand the story fully in that week, so I decided to watch the show from episode 1. I was binge watching the episodes and I felt in love with VR (my sleep got ruined as I couldn't stop watching episode after episode). Rrahul as Vansh was the USP of the show. It came to the point that if he was not there then the show won't be that magical. But slowly Vansh's character got ruined with the cliff scene and the story started to lose its charm. Vihaan was amazing, but after that...
Rrahel's offscreen bonding made me hang around. They worked so hard and from the very first day they met so many challenges: Restrictions, Rra's covid, low TRP etc.
I didn't wanted to let them down. Considering the toxic storyline and personal issues Rra was going through. I am glad the show ended while it's popular and trending. Everything happens for a reason - I strongly believe that. They all can got out from the show with a feeling that they were loved by many and made something great. That's a huge thing for the cast, as they can get a lot of opportunities and build their careers from this. Makers did a fantastic job with the main casting. Newbies like Zayn, Chandni and Manasvi really did shine as well.
I hope most of the remain in touch in one way or the other way - but it's all up to them. Gonna miss Rrahel the most 🧿. But I am glad Rrahel happen because of IMMJ2. I can always watch their offscreen segments or Riansh if I miss them.
This show made me make gifs after ages. But I started only to do that recently. I am not a writer as you, so I can't find solace in that department. But since I am a visual storyteller I hope I can find solace by making gifs and siggies for the show.
Cheers to new beginnings 🥂
Edited by bahi. - 4 years ago