Why Ram and Priya? Why Bade?

I'm sorry if it's been discussed before or it's not allowed but I have to get it off my chest.

Like many I was a big fan of season 1. Ram and Sakshi were a class aoart so wouldn't do injustice to Nakul-Disha by comparing them both but I just can't digest this show.

Season 1 was all about not-so-young couple finding love after marriage(that's why the name Bade Acche lagte hai- Bade as in Umar me Bade) but Nakul and Disha are not looking the part at all. They are not looking a couple who is 38 and 32 respectively. If Nakul trims his beard, cuts his hair and Disha is given trendier clothes, they would look just like any young TV couple.

I'm loving Nakul-Disha together and they have amazing chemistry but they are just not Ram-Priya for me. Ekta could have chosen any other name and it could have worked but not BALH.

Even Ram's friends are not looking the part. If Ram is 38, his friends would also be in mid-thirties but they all are so young.

I'm just not able to connect the characters with the actors

In title they are not talking about the age... They are talking about the feeling... Bade achhe lagte hain... BADE Meaning so much....😆

I think if you saw Ekta Kapoor's interview when unveiling the show- she made it crystal clear this show is not geared towards the viewers of BALH 1. This show is targetted to the newer generation who never watched Season 1. Or were not really interested.

I have been talking to a lot of the young folks from other forums- and they remember BALH 1 as the show that their moms watched 😆 They have no idea about the story. They are interested in good presentation and young looking couples. They are interested in seeing the new Ram and Priya after seeing the clips on Insta.

In any case, even if Ekta had made it with any other name- it would have the same impact- the people who saw S1 would have just been like- "wait wasn't this BALH?"

By branding the show as S2, she got the viewers of S1 curious, along with the newer audience

Originally posted by: CrookedSmile

In title they are not talking about the age... They are talking about the feeling... Bade achhe lagte hain... BADE Meaning so much....😆

It can be taken either way. My point being Nakul and Disha are not looking the age they are shown

Originally posted by: funny_fubar

I think if you saw Ekta Kapoor's interview when unveiling the show- she made it crystal clear this show is not geared towards the viewers of BALH 1. This show is targetted to the newer generation who never watched Season 1. Or were not really interested.

I have been talking to a lot of the young folks from other forums- and they remember BALH 1 as the show that their moms watched 😆 They have no idea about the story. They are interested in good presentation and young looking couples. They are interested in seeing the new Ram and Priya after seeing the clips on Insta.

In any case, even if Ekta had made it with any other name- it would have the same impact- the people who saw S1 would have just been like- "wait wasn't this BALH?"

By branding the show as S2, she got the viewers of S1 curious, along with the newer audience

Ok that's perfectly fine but why show them of the age they are shown? Simply don't mention any age and it would still be a rocking storyline. For eg: Disha is given simple clothes to make her older but she is not looking like one.

my whole issue is not with S1 or S2. I watch it every day and love it but I feel they have casted a younger couple for an older role

I do agree with you on the choice of actors as this is supposed to be a love story of a couple in their 30s lol.

Whereas Disha herself is 28 and also looks the same. Nakul is 38 however he looks just 32-33 lol.

They both don't give the older couple vibe the main thing which is the supposed to be the common factor bw both show.

Also Nakul looks odd as a foodie, given he is so damn fit. Him eating all that junk and medicines look unbelievable to me. Like I would believe Ram Kapoor for it but not someone like Nakul who has a well toned body under that suit.

However both the actors ae good but just not believable for what they are shown and not their mistake. The casting director or EK should have thought about it

Originally posted by: funny_fubar

I think if you saw Ekta Kapoor's interview when unveiling the show- she made it crystal clear this show is not geared towards the viewers of BALH 1. This show is targetted to the newer generation who never watched Season 1. Or were not really interested.

I have been talking to a lot of the young folks from other forums- and they remember BALH 1 as the show that their moms watched 😆 They have no idea about the story. They are interested in good presentation and young looking couples. They are interested in seeing the new Ram and Priya after seeing the clips on Insta.

In any case, even if Ekta had made it with any other name- it would have the same impact- the people who saw S1 would have just been like- "wait wasn't this BALH?"

By branding the show as S2, she got the viewers of S1 curious, along with the newer audience

I completely agree here.

Originally posted by: ..sur..

I'm sorry if it's been discussed before or it's not allowed but I have to get it off my chest.

Like many I was a big fan of season 1. Ram and Sakshi were a class aoart so wouldn't do injustice to Nakul-Disha by comparing them both but I just can't digest this show.

Season 1 was all about not-so-young couple finding love after marriage(that's why the name Bade Acche lagte hai- Bade as in Umar me Bade) but Nakul and Disha are not looking the part at all. They are not looking a couple who is 38 and 32 respectively. If Nakul trims his beard, cuts his hair and Disha is given trendier clothes, they would look just like any young TV couple.

I'm loving Nakul-Disha together and they have amazing chemistry but they are just not Ram-Priya for me. Ekta could have chosen any other name and it could have worked but not BALH.

Even Ram's friends are not looking the part. If Ram is 38, his friends would also be in mid-thirties but they all are so young.

I'm just not able to connect the characters with the actors

Yes but this season is not the same as season1.. it's not about an older , not-so-good looking couple finding love.. it's about two broken hearts finding love after marriage.. one who has not been able to forget his first love and another who doesn't even believe in love anymore because of her past hurt.

I think people are missing the point that this season the concept is different.. If makers would show the exact same concept as S1, do you think it would work? We have already seen that story.. and it ran for a long time and was a superhit too.. why should we want to see the same thing all over again with new faces?

About the point that Nakuul-Disha don't look the age they are portraying.. well isn't it a stereotype that people of a certain age should look a certain way? Ofcourse there are people in the real world who look younger than their age, who are fitter than others of their age.. I have an uncle who is 50 but looks hardly older than 40, whereas my own father has aged so badly that he looks 10 years older than his age😆. Also it's surprising to me to see people saying Disha looks younger because I have been hearing for a long time that she looks older than her age.. her face is quite mature..and I have also heard people say she looks older than Nakuul lol. For me personally I find her perfect as the 32 yr old, because not always do your looks reveal your real age!

I think the problem is that you are comparing this season with BALH 1 in your head.. Yes I know that naming it balh2 inevitably asks for comparisons but you gotta understand that this is a new concept of "Bade achhe lagte hain" - I like it so much / This feels so good . It's not necessary that a new season should carry forward the same concept as the old one. So if only you can look at this S2 as a completely new show with new concept, you will be able to connect with it. 😊

Originally posted by: YeojaNextDoor

Yes but this season is not the same as season1.. it's not about an older , not-so-good looking couple finding love.. it's about two broken hearts finding love after marriage.. one who has not been able to forget his first love and another who doesn't even believe in love anymore because of her past hurt.

I think people are missing the point that this season the concept is different.. If makers would show the exact same concept as S1, do you think it would work? We have already seen that story.. and it ran for a long time and was a superhit too.. why should we want to see the same thing all over again with new faces?

About the point that Nakuul-Disha don't look the age they are portraying.. well isn't it a stereotype that people of a certain age should look a certain way? Ofcourse there are people in the real world who look younger than their age, who are fitter than others of their age.. I have an uncle who is 50 but looks hardly older than 40, whereas my own father has aged so badly that he looks 10 years older than his age😆. Also it's surprising to me to see people saying Disha looks younger because I have been hearing for a long time that she looks older than her age.. her face is quite mature..and I have also heard people say she looks older than Nakuul lol. For me personally I find her perfect as the 32 yr old, because not always do your looks reveal your real age!

I think the problem is that you are comparing this season with BALH 1 in your head.. Yes I know that naming it balh2 inevitably asks for comparisons but you gotta understand that this is a new concept of "Bade achhe lagte hain" - I like it so much / This feels so good . It's not necessary that a new season should carry forward the same concept as the old one. So if only you can look at this S2 as a completely new show with new concept, you will be able to connect with it. 😊

Ya may be the problem is that I'm comparing it with S1. If I ignore the heritage completely, it's a wonderful show

Originally posted by: ..sur..

Ya may be the problem is that I'm comparing it with S1. If I ignore the heritage completely, it's a wonderful show

Yeah exactly..

Juts look at it as a new show.. which has nothing in common with the season 1, and you will be able to enjoy it. 😃