Fans loved Shakti as Kriya, but she opted to exit the show to pursue her own career goals. I have no issue with that - its her life to live as she chooses.
But, why should D3 fans particularly Kriyaansh fans be penalized/shortchanged for Shakti's choice? Why can't they recast the character? Its not as if she was fired. Fans would little reason to bash the PH if they recast. the character under the circumstances... Yes. It may take sometime to get used to seeing someone else playing Kriya, but it would be easier than watching Reyaansh with a new love interest and having Kriyaansh classified as puppy love? And if the fundamental message of any story is love conquers all than Kriya bowing down to pressure from Possessive Mom is CRAPPY Negative Messaging. I am not doubting that its possible to love more than one person and love can happen again and not every love story is successful... but, soaps/movies are not reality - they are larger than live...fairytales where happy ever after exists and true love wins the day... So, why should we accept mediocrity because Shakti has other priorities? Why can't Kriyaansh continue with a new face, but same characterization we enjoyed?
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