Ekta's new show!! Romeo and juliet

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Fatima

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Posted: 17 years ago

Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii is being replaced by a desi version of Romeo & Juliet by Balaji Telefilms

Back to Section Stories Posted On Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Subhash K Jha

A still from Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii

Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, one of Balaji's longest-running and most successful soaps, is coming to a close in October. The replacement for this popular show will be a new show, once again from the Balaji stable. According to sources from Balaji, this yet-untitled soap is an intense love story set in Himachal Pradesh. The source informed, "The new show will be a desi version of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet.

It will showcase the love story of two youngsters, against the backdrop of a ferocious family feud. The hunt for the lead pair has already begun. Ekta wants the lead pair to infuse freshness into the show, just like Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia did in Raj Kapoor's Bobby, which was again based on Romeo & Juliet. This passionate love story will be a complete departure from the family show it is replacing."

When contacted, Ekta said, "We are starting several new shows and to top it, I am managing the film business too. But searching for a suitable replacement for Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii has been tough. Kahaani… ends on the same date that it started, eight years ago October 16. Our new show will air from November 2. In between, we will do a two-week Diwali event."

Ekta Kapoor

Bidding adieu is always difficult. Does Ekta have any regrets about pulling one of her flagship shows off the air? Ekta replied, "I have absolutely no regrets. You have no idea how difficult it is to keep a show running successfully for eight years. It's better to quit the show at its peak of popularity when your excitement is still palpable, than to carry on the show till you are bored of scripting it.

Abroad, daily soaps are telecast only in the afternoons and not at primetime so that they can go on for 30-40 years even with minuscule ratings. With us in India, it's different. Kahaani has been at primetime and on top for eight years. So we thought it's better to end it while it's doing so well. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi will also get the axe eventually but not immediately."

Talking about Ekta shows, the buzz is that Ekta's most ambitious show Kahani Hamare Mahabharat Ki is getting bad TRPs. Sources attributes the poor show to the lack of eyeballs drawn in by the fledgling channel.

Ekta however denies the happening. She said, "Mahabharat is doing very well for the channel. It's the number one show on the channel. And we're going into the next phase of narration. I completely stand by the show. There's no question of backing out of it."

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Fatima

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Posted: 17 years ago

aaaah! I am sooo mad! And very very sad! I wasn't even sad when kit ended. Kit ended because it did horrible. Kahani is ending when it's still doing well in the trp charts and fans are loving it!! Romeo and juliet is not even a refreshing story! BLAH!! We have seen the story in billion versions already

I hope they hire goodlooking people atleast who can act.

I wonder if she will take Jay bhanushali. He just got done doing Kayamath.

I hope her new jodi is a hit even if they are all new faces. (like prem and heer)

Edited by Perfangel5655 - 17 years ago

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rajkin

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Posted: 17 years ago

Akash will be in it.Whom do u want to be his heroine.?

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Fatima

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Posted: 17 years ago

Originally posted by: rajkin
Akash will be in it.Whom do u want to be his heroine.?

yeh bhi puch ne ki baat hain di! Meeee!!! But I think he would do great in a show with serious family feud! He is so sexy!::sigh::😳

what role do you want to play?😳

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rajkin

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Posted: 17 years ago

Oh my role,Akash's attorney.I will play his legal expert on personal matters.Cos when all ye gals press real
charges on him that the baby is his,
He will need me to wriggle out of the situation.

And he will eventually fall in love with me

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Fatima

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Posted: 17 years ago

Originally posted by: rajkin
Oh my role,Akash's attorney.I will play his legal expert on personal matters.Cos when all ye gals press real
charges on him that the baby is his,
He will need me to wriggle out of the situation.

And he will eventually fall in love with me

yeh kaunsa role hai!!??😕😕😡 I read romeo and juliet so many times and I have lines memorized! 😆😆

you can't separate him from his juliet!!😭 Meee!😳

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wahida

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Posted: 17 years ago

Is akashdeep going to be in it!!!!!

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rajkin

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Posted: 17 years ago

Originally posted by: ~Wahida~
Is akashdeep going to be in it!!!!!

he better
Cos if he isnt I will get the show banned
even before it goes on air

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Shreya Patel

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Posted: 17 years ago

Dream on, girls!!!!😆

Romeo and Juliet?!!!! Uh, I don't know what to think about that?!! I've never seen an indian version of Romeo and Juliet before.😆 What is it with Ekta?!!! Why is she trying to recreate the magic of old stories?!!!!😒 She should be thinking about giving all the KIT cast members a job.😔 I wonder what is she going to call this show, Kahaani of Romeo and Juliet?!!!😆😆 Of course, she has to keep this show PG so anyone can watch it.😆 Yes, Kyunki will end soon!!!! Yayyyy!!!!👏 That show is nonsense.

I wonder who will play Romeo and Juliet?!! I bet there will be some bad acting coming soon.🤔 Please don't ruin a romantic story like that, please Ekta!!!

Hey, she mentioned a Diwali event!!! 😃 Cool!!!

Shreya

Edited by spate22 - 17 years ago