The Road to ARSHA Fandom
If someone would have told me that I am going to be part of a fandom before the December of 2011, I would have laughed out to their faces. For a person like me who didn't have an ideal to follow neither believed in being crazy about random people just because they look good, hot and sexy sounded like the stupidest thing existing. If fandom was the last remaining hobby on Earth and I was bored to hell, I would prefer unleashing Hell on Earth than being a part of a fandom.
But things changed when Dil Dosti Dance came into the picture, actually it had stated earlier that year around April but until the beginning of December it hadn't caught my attention. I must confess even though I can't be a dancer I hold on to the profound love for dance that draws me towards it. I had followed DID seasons and each song that the participants danced to, left my mind and heart more captivated. "I envy thou, for you can be one with the music and walk across bridge of melody to a land of content of being thy self. "
In DID 2, one particular contemporary duet had caught my attention "Khuda Jane" by Amar and Shakti. That song had been one my favourites but now it topped the list. Their dance left me spellbound and in awe. Every moment was clear as crystal, flowed like water of a pure stream, every step landing as swift as a bird, and every lift showcased their bond of trust. It was like magic, oops I mean "megic" ... As the season proceeded that bond grew and so did my fondness for these two and their performances which became more polished, flawless and captivating than ever.
But as they say all good things have to come to an end, so did the show. Shakti had won DID 2 and Amar reached the top 5. What they had achieved was not a piece of cake. It was the years of dedication to worship their passion that won them their place of national importance. Relatives, friends and acquaintance were filled with pride to be associated with them. And that's not where it stopped, I was proud too but why? Why should their achievement make any difference to me? I don't know them on a personal level. I was overjoyed when they were praised, received standing ovations and performed their best and signed in dismay at their slightest mistakes. But still, I have to accept I was proud and happy for them from the bottom of my heart ... And as soon as I realized I won't be able to see them dancing any more I felt a lump in my throat. This was the beginning of an unseen and unknown feeling of fondness I had developed for both of them.
As time passed, those magical feelings of fondness faded away and I let it go. In December, as I was switching channels in search of something that could find me solace from the monotonous stressful day I came across Arsha in D3. My mind was occupied with memories of their elegant and graceful dances. I browed YouTube updated myself on their improvement and smiled to myself thinking "Wow, they have become so much better as not only dancers but also as actors."
I followed the serial for a while and then I was acquainted to India- forum, a site which posted regular updates regarding the show. So, I decided to resort to this new way to keep myself updated on the show, because here I was an MPC student in my 12th preparing for my college entrances, who had no time to chew food. Obviously I could not effort to follow the show on daily basis. But those few minutes of watching the D3 video did wonders as stress reducing agents.
After the grand torturous 12th I stepped into a fantasy world of rejuvenating myself for summer break of 2012, I bounced back to the show and the forum. I watched the show from the beginning in order to catch up with the storyline, well not all episodes but most of them and then became an active member on India forum.
I was heart-broken when I knew Shakti had already left the show. The fact that I had patiently waited so long to complete my exams and watch the show, so that I could finally see her perform again seemed so stupid of me. All I wanted to see was my two favourite dancers perform and I wasn't choosy about their performances, it could be a solo or duet or group anything would work. Is it really too much to ask? I was really looking forward to it ...but guess its fine what could I do.
The reason for her leaving made perfect sense to me and I was genuinely was happy for both because they were following their dreams, which was rather inspiring. So, for the second time I decided to let go.
During this time I involved myself in reading stories on India-forum, the amount of talent that existed amazed me, I mean everyone is a creator here. Some create stories which a conceptually rich, emotionally connecting and rejuvenating. Some make graphic edits as good as professional graphic artists and some make music fan made video such that you can spot the spark of an emerging directors.
The inspiring radiation caused a drastic mutation in my brain cells which made me want to pen down my thoughts in this case type. I took my first leap of faith with my FF "When the End becomes the Beginning" which was my version of continuation of D3 from the point Kriya left. With open arms I was accepted into the D3 forum where everyone's undying hope shined as bright as the stars making it the perfect night sky to unfold my story as they slept painting colourful images of the story I had narrated in my words. Their appreciation was like water and sunshine to the me, who wished to blossom as a writer.
The 9th chapter of my FF, had in store a surprise for me . It was about kriyaansh reunion and that reunion resulted in me finding a sweet little angel Aditi. As naughty as she was her purity jiggled in her voice. Her childish seemed more mature than many adults. The thing that made our friendship actually hit it off was Our Weirdness and wish to cherish that for life.
I was gifted with more friends Asma di, Deetha Di, Cookie, K, Snigdha, kinjal, Neeti, Aroma, Aditi , Riddhi, Kriti (sorry I if missed out people because of the long gap) who were like gems. Untainted and selfless souls I had found which gave me a solace of acceptance by hearts that were pure beyond reason. Heaven's presence is what they made me feel.
Who knew friendship could be so special, so selfless, so soothing and caring. That age, religion, country or distance could not effect.
However, I had to concentrate on my college life so I drifted apart but I kept in touch with few. I miss everyone like hell and wish I had time but I didn't. Also concerning my story I had lost inspiration and for some reason I couldn't face them without the story, so I drifted further.
Around 2 years of receiving constant requests and love from her dedicated fans Shakti couldn't mask her feeling as to how much she was moved to see her fan's persistence and she has decided to come back to D3.
This is a true example of how persistence can make a difference. And I thank Shakti for accepting this difference because if it weren't her all the hard work the fans put in would not cause them as much joy as it does now...
The week Shakti made her entry into the show I had my 2nd year 3rd semester final exams. Another week of patience I thought. It seemed ironic to me, as I recalled that even her exit was during my exams. It's like all the exiting stuff happens during my exams that I very naturally tend to miss with great dedication.
Though I have not played an active part in convincing Shakti to come back, I'm thankful all of them who did, I truly wish to express my greatest pleasure on her return. I hope time and again like Arsha has inspired me to do something different, I hope they do again. So that I can finish what I started (my FF) and explore many more new possibilities.
I realized by the end of all this, I had become the one thing that I assumed I would never be "A FAN". Also, my assumed definition of fandom was utterly wrong.
Fandom doesn't mean going crazy over sexy and hot people. It meant conveying our respect and appreciation to people who are working extremely hard to achieve their goals. It meant deriving inspiration from these people who have made it to the spot we want hold some day. It means making them know that their existence has made a positive difference our lives for which we are great full. I want be like Arsha someday. I don't mean it in the literal sense of being able to dance amazingly and all. What I mean is, my existence creating a positive difference in lives of people that I know and don't know, directly and indirectly where the result of my presence would be a smile that crept up on every face.
I don't know if Arsha will ever read this article but I sincerely want to thank them for inspiring us to try things we love and for bringing a smile on our busiest days even if it was for few minutes because those few minutes does make a lot of difference.
And I would like to convey a message to everyone who is upset about the controversies concerning Arsha.
If people are telling bad things about them, you should rejoice because this is the point you can be truly reassured that they are famous. Wondering why?
Because people usually tend not to talk about the people they don't like. And if someone who doesn't like you is giving his time, it means that your every action affects them since time is the one thing that is so precious and they won't get back. And this D3 has taught me that you are most affected by the people you unknowingly treasure the most.
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