Two months ipl had started and along with thar all the channels telecasting saas bahu shows saw their ratings fall becuz ipl was more dramatic than saas-babhu shows. Ratings fall had affected star plus too. they had thought they would counter ipl with srk but that didnt happen. so star plus started reviewing all their shows. star's big fish suddenly realized they ahve a show called achpm which is being teleast on fridays 7pm. they noticed its ratings had been falling continuously. so they called the producer to their office. so producer arrives at big fish's office.
big fish: so dude what's up?
producer(in a state of shock that big fish called him there and he was happy that big fish noticed his show): u tell me sir...i dont believe this. u called ME?
big fish(smiling condencesingly): what's up with achpm's trps dude
producer: not good.
big fish: yes and falling. why?
producer: its the slot.
big fish: no...ur on star plus...the bestest channel. it cant be the slot.
producer: my show isnt promoted.
big fish: its on star plus. that should be enuf.
producer: i insist its the slot. give me a good slot like say that of kasturi and i'll give u trps.
big fish: š
Big fish is thinking to himself. does he not know ekta does black magic. no wonder we dont dare to cross her.
producer: also ipl...even srk couldnt do anything about it.
big fish: ur show comes at a time when one match ends and another is yet to start. plus it faces no competition from our rival shows like dulhan, saat phere, maayka, betiyan, indian idol. u have a wonderful slot.
producer: sir thats becuz no one would take that 7pm slot.
big fish: ok in any case...let me show you the way.
producer: the way? sure...i be glad to get ur help.
big fish: so what's happenning in the show.
producer: well now urmi's father will find out abt her relationship with sandeep and then sandeep will decide to go to mumbai to try and become a rich man.
big fish: great! but why is heroine's name urmi? what sorta name is that? couldnt u keep something like durga, saraswati, lakshmi or anything with k?
producer: huh?
now suddenly a new person speaks up. this person is the EP(executive producer who looks after the show on behalf of the channel). producer is startled.
EP: sir...er...now its too late to change heroine's name.
big fish: we will see. anyways i will say ur on the right track. see now sandeep on the way to mumbai meets with an accident and is presumed dead. urmi goes into depression and considers herself sandeep's widow and dresses like one. she meets a cute little girl and then her rich and handsome uncle. uncle falls for urmi...he wants to marry her. she agrees eventually but then one day they meet another handsome guy who reminds urmi of sandeep. urmi starts thinking he is sandeep and finally her doubt is proven true. so now this guy and urmi get engaged. but then urmi realizes he's having an affair with another girl. she is heartbroken that sandeep did this to her when she meets the real sandeep who was suffering from memory loss for so long. together they expose both handsome guys. rich one planted the second one to make urmi hate sandeep so that she loves only him.
producerš: so which of this is sandeep?
big fish: i dunno...were u not taking notes?
producer: well sir...i dont want to be shown the way by you. i see what u have done to prc. my viewers appreciate what i show them.
EP: no sir thats not true. most ppl are now swearing off the show in forums.
big fish: see! i knew its the content. it cant be channel or promotions.
producer: sir i'd rather do it my way..give me slot and i'll give u trps. also promote the show.
big fish(annoyed with producer for not taking friendly advice when everyone else does...now c'mon he's not ekta to bhav khao so much): very well! have it ur way. but the show goes off air by may end. we dont entertain low trp shows.
producer: š²but what abt Jai Maa Durga...it has no trps.
big fish(getting up): sagar dudes like shown the way.
producer: but what will u shown in that slot?
big fish(walking out): some sagar product. and it'll have more trps than ur show cuz they took my guidance.
big fish goes to the coffee vending machine followed by EP.
EP: er...sir...to be fair it isnt a great slot. i mean even im caught in the traffic at that time.
big fish: what nonsense! ppl can watch the show in office.
EP: well sir not everyone has a tv set in their office like you do...even i dont. plus sandeep and urmi have a following in IF.
big fish now becomes thoughtful...EP has put up some relevant points. EP is thinking 'If this show goes off air my appraisals will be affected'. Big fish thinks he shouldnt appear be unfair.
big fish: ok call up producer.
Producer who is walking out of the building takes the call.
big fish: ok..i gave it a thought and u may take a break for now till we give u a better slot.
producer: oh thank u sir! which slot are u giving me.
big fish: we'll get back to you on that...if ever.
producer: er...ok sir. i'll wait for ur call. please store my number. bye!
Producer getting into his car thinks...'Phew! atleast i walked away with my dignity intact'.
PS: This writeup is entirely my own imagination and inspired by our discussions yesterday.š
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