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*Note - I am very much aware that what I am about to say may hurt or infuriate a lot of fans, but know this that isn't my intent in the least. I believe this forum is an open platform to express one's opinion and thats all i plan to do.
In all honesty, I fell in love with D3 because of Swaron. The very first clip of their's sucked me into this vortex of innocence, passion,love and hurt that i found impossible to zap out off. There was something about them that I find impossible to put into words. I strongly uphold a belief that chemistry is in the eye of the beholder, not everyone may sense it or be drawn to it. To say Sneha and Shantanu's chemistry was incredible would be describing it in the mildest sense. It was a black hole, that swallowed everything. Nothing could escape it. And thats why I fell in love with the show. The script wasn't always strong, the dialogues at times cheesy and crummy, but one look passed between these two in midst of the pehla nasha melody, was all it took to make the episode magical.
Following the trial confession story line, which I to date believe was when the show jumped the shark, I saw less and less of what once promised to be the most epic of all love stories. Sneha leaving the show was a blow to say the least. I knew the writers had to uptake the most difficult task to date, filling the shoes of not only a complex character but an actor of more than brilliant standards. Ofcourse there was then the question of whether Swaron would be restored to its former glory or not.
A few months later Vrushika was introduced. This tall, pretty and talented dancer tried her best to walk in the golden sandals, winning the hearts and love of many in the leveled journey. There was a brief moment where I too was captivated by her, but only now i realize that it was because my heart has settled. Settled for swaron 2.0 because my brain had subtly registered that the former was lost forever.
A week earlier I was watching earlier episodes of D3, with the original cast of Kriya, Sharon, Neha and Vishaka. And after watching the latest rendition of the swaron anthem dance, I felt an urge to watch the original. It was then that i had my epiphany. Whlie D3 is now way past it's golden era, it was the essence of Swaron(Tanha) that I missed most from the show. While Vrushika may have formed her very own niche in most hearts, the gaping hole of Sneha Kapoor is almost impossible to fill. I kid you not, inspite the fact that the earlier dance was a dream sequence and the latter was very much real, the former invoked in me so much joy that it brought me to tears. It was lost, that magic, that treasure.
I know it may confuse a lot of you, this delayed to response to Sneha's departure. It came as a surprise to me as well and I debated for a while whether to post this or not, but I finally realized why it was so. Sneha's departure from the show was timed with that phase when Swaron had begun to wither away. Plus a several months gap in between made the transition from Sneha to Vrushika slightly smoother. I only now realize that I had forgotten what Swaron had been like in its high, that perhaps if Sneha had stayed behind, things could have been different.
In my perhaps sole opinion, I believe Swayam and Sharon are no longer tethered as they were once. Maybe, its best if they go their separate ways. Perhaps a tragic or practical end, is what the story truly needs to redeem itself. (shield up to block the punches)
I understand that to many, this post may seem irrelevant, but like I stated initially, it's just me expressing an opinion.
Ps - This was not a hit attempt at Vrushika. Please don't consider it so. I appreciate the young lady, who has worked so hard in the past year. I don't support anyone who bullies any member of the cast.
Anupamaa
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