| Reincarnating romance! | ||||
| There's something about a Rajshri film that's distinctly different. And now, with the production house's second foray into TV software, the same seems to hold true. If you are one of those apt to be turned off by onerous titles like Pyaar Ke Do Naam...Ek Raadha Ek Shyaam (phew!), wait! Don't lose patience just yet. Pyaar... is a refreshing change on a channel where the drivers are soaps driven by in-law strife and property dispute and matrimonial hassle. Here's a love story, pure and simple, straight from the heart. Okay, reincarnation may not exactly be an original story idea, but the Barjatyas are pulling it off well. At least in the first week. There's something in this show that's going to appeal to every generation. The hip crowd is going to be wooed by the irreverent Shyaam and his wacky friend Sam, and the olders in the family might just find the reincarnation touch a throwback to the 60s films. The virgin beauty of the the sweeping locales of Wai and Panchagani, Shyaam's ringtone, Raadha's salwar's and the couples incessant banter - the makers have woven diverse elements seamlessly into a fairytale of a love story that's waiting to unfold. The cast is impressive - Indraneil as the spoilt rich brat is good being one; Barkha looks her part in both incarnations, but could loosen up a bit if she's to be more spontaneous. Shyaam's friend Sam (Chirag Channa) too is good with his craft and on the whole, the team has pulled off the first week with elan. More importantly, the characters look real, unencumbered by unrealistic makeup and not done up in impossible desginer creations! Director Kaushik Ghatak has done a wonderful job of using the scenic beauty of interior Maharashtra as the backdrop of his tale - throughout the week, the director has utilised the landscape as a character, who moves along with the leads and participates in their journey. Finally, one can rest one's eyes on visuals other than lavish living rooms and gawdy bedrooms! Pyaar...also stands apart from the usual fare on television because of it's excellent music. All original pieces, they bring out the romance which is the central theme of the show. But the picturisation looks inspired from old classics and that's a tad disappointing since the show comes from the Rajshri stable! All in all, this show was made differently and that does work to its advantage. Although it's a show one would prefer over dinner (and that rarely happens at 8 pm, does it?), the Barjatyas may just pull out another winner with this one, just like they did with Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki. |
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