So, we as an FD are so hung up on Ayesha, Neil and Aishwarya, I thought I would really to talk about Yamini and Adish
Yamini portrayed Shivani as strong, independent and bindaas. She brought in that element of casualness in a stifling atmosphere that is Chawan Niwas. I used to think she was not a great actress, but I guess now I understand she played the character very well. Even when she was angry with Sai, she never looked like she was 'siding' with the family.
Whereas the new actress, no offense to her, is playing it like a Chawan...that too not like Mansi her sister but Bhavani Vahini. Maybe because she was introduced during one of the most terrible tracks, I have not warmed upto her. That bindaas element is lacking in her.
Adish of course, I miss a lot. He was so good as Mohit. I still remember the after anniversary scene ...he was torn between irritation at Sai and pain at what Virat was going through. He did so well. Again, maybe the Shruti track was such that it required a certain aloofness. Today the turnaround from both of them felt too sudden. Adish and yamini would have played it differently.
It would have been done differently, I feel.
Another two favourites - Sonali - I hope they increase her importance. her increasing irritation at Bhawani's blind support for Pakhi, she is showing it very well, subtle yet, it is simmering.
karishma - I am going to tweet for Sneha...she deserves more SS too. She could have danced yesterday.
They have a great supporting cast. I hope they begin to use them well. It would just flesh out the story better. All we get is the Chawans standing in a semi circle 🤣 and throwing attitude.