Sunn Mere Dil (GEO) #6 - Wahaj Ali, Maya Ali, Usama Khan, Hira M - Page 117

Originally posted by: unicornhugs

I disagree, it’s not full out commercial. The pace is slow, the leads hardly have any interaction and it’s slow. On top of that, you have a protagonist who appears drunk in the first episode. Even I could tell that is a risky move…not exactly the makings of a mainstream show: These people who have their money invested and do market research should have known that. The only thing I can conclude is that it’s a signature project to hype Kaddu’s son. Personally my money isn’t invested so all I care about is being entertained. It’s doing for me but I do have some of the same complaints as others.

The views for such a show are impressive on YouTube and Wahaj is mainly bringing in those views. I don’t think anyone including production thought that Mahaj was a selling factor.

Producers are not fools..when they invest they know the pros and cons..how much revenue will come from YT, how much will come from sponsors..what is the production cost and what will be the return...they also knew about KRQ's writing style and pace. They are no fools to not understand what is massy and what is not.

Producers cast actors to create buzz for initial episodes and after that the audience sticks around if they like the show. This goes for all dramas. Mahaj is no exception 😭😂

Originally posted by: 2RsFan

And what did Wahaj gain from Mein ? His performance there is considered his worst ever and he was heavily overshadowed by his onscreen dad. Yes SMD is a huge flop but at least Wahaj is the central character here and is kind of carrying the show.

I don’t think it’s a huge flop since YouTube numbers are good and growing. There is an interest in it and I think Wahaj’s role plays a big part in it. A lot of his fans like him in this role and they didn’t in Mein so I think they’re being honest.

On paper, SMD is the best choice you could have. You have an acclaimed director plus one of the most controversial yet greatest writers in PTV . Why wouldn’t Wahaj choose SMD ? I feel some just wash their hands off him when things don’t go right . Even TB had nothing except chemistry between the leads. If it was a flop, many might have considered it one of his worst shows ever.

Originally posted by: 2RsFan

On paper, SMD is the best choice you could have. You have an acclaimed director plus one of the most controversial yet greatest writers in PTV . Why wouldn’t Wahaj choose SMD ? I feel some just wash their hands off him when things don’t go right . Even TB had nothing except chemistry between the leads. If it was a flop, many might have considered it one of his worst shows ever.

I agree tbh. Why will an actor not sign SMD ? The role has so much potential, it's author backed.. in the entire show if there is one character than everyone is unanimously rooting for then it's Bilal! Writer and director are renowned and so is the PH.

Originally posted by: unicornhugs

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I don’t think it’s a huge flop since YouTube numbers are good and growing. There is an interest in it and I think Wahaj’s role plays a big part in it. A lot of his fans like him in this role and they didn’t in Mein so I think they’re being honest.

Let it flop but I will prefer SMD anyday over him doing shows like Mein where he has the worst role possible.

Originally posted by: anshvi

Producers are not fools..when they invest they know the pros and cons..how much revenue will come from YT, how much will come from sponsors..what is the production cost and what will be the return...they also knew about KRQ's writing style and pace. They are no fools to not understand what is massy and what is not.

Producers cast actors to create buzz for initial episodes and after that the audience sticks around if they like the show. This goes for all dramas. Mahaj is no exception 😭😂

Producer's son did an interview

He didn't seem as stressed for it to be called a flop

They didn't even promote it, Karan Johar said he promotes when he knows the project would be a flop

It is doing numbers and according to my estimation, which might not be as accurate it is ahead of all dramas this year in terms of youtube views, if it falls flat, that we can tell after last episode

And SMD isnt even that bad to me . Except episode 10, I nether minded the pace nor anyone’s acting except may be Maya sometimes. The plot is illogical but KRQ has always been more about emotions than logic . Yes the chemistry is nothing like TB, KMKT or IM but it was never supposed to be.

Also even 50 percent of the show is not done. I know it's probably going to be the biggest flop of the year but at least let it end before making any declarations.

Originally posted by: 2RsFan

Also even 50 percent of the show is not done. I know it's probably going to be the biggest flop of the year but at least let it end before making any declarations.

Originally posted by: unicornhugs

Ratings wise, probably a flop but it’s doing well views wise so far.

Well those views don't matter. Only TRPs are the real deal.