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It may be true that Gulaal has not been given the right kind of support by Star Plus (other than the prime time slot). I remember at Star Parivar Award 2011, Gulaal was suppressed very badly by shows which did not deserve to be called shows. The worst thing was that in the new comer's category (I guess that was) Mansi Parekh was nominated and the award was shared between the two actors Gopi and Rashi from the same daily show. I have seen that serial recently to understand the level of acting / or what is special that they have. Its the most monotonous role and storyline I have ever seen. Nothing personal against that show but mostly all the lead roles are more like robots/zombies. No expressions whatsoever. Its a school level acting display. Yet it was one of the popular shows at Star Parivaar Awards. It was being projected very highly along with 2-3 more shows.
So I was wondering if Gulaal not being given the limelight for a show which is running at the prime time. Is it because of Ekta Kappor, whose ego has earned her more enemies than friends. But Gulaal is something really creative and possibly only someone like Ekta Kapoor can come up with such a show. Or simply that Gulaal is being mishandled by StarPlus.
Gulaal has big caste and each one of them is a thorough professional. I guess (Rahil Azim) Vasant had more magic as a protagonist than Neil Bhatt. Nothing against Neil as an actor as he is doing a great job and portraying his character professionally, just in comparison of the presence. But Vasant did make a great difference to the show possibly because of the romantic track and he could do all what a hero could do. I have seen all the earlier episodes of Gulaal and he is marvelous. Now he is out. But in Gulaal all the actors have been brilliant in performing their roles.
I don't want us to start arguing about the Neil and Rahil, they are both great, but the show is not clicking at the TRPs!!!
Here is the question where I would appreciate your input. This may help the CVs to understand how we look at the show. You may help save Gulaal by giving your valuable input.
We have great caste, great storyline, great director and a prime time slot, the TRP's are still going down, what is wrong and where??? How can the TRPs/ popularity of the show be brought up without compromising much with the uniqueness and high standards of the show?
PS: Instead of writing 300 words paragraph, can you list the points in bullets! Whatever you feel is stopping the show from becoming popular.
thanks.
Anupamaa
