Regarding that interview snippet...If such a thing ever happens, I'd probably watch the show for Kratika's sake
if the story and character connect with me. It's like what happened with PV, actually...Falling in love with Gurmeet-Kratika's pairing as soon as Promo 4 hit the air definitely helped, but that reaction of mine also definitely came as a surprise to me. If it could happen with G&K, who knows what else could happen?
It's not like we have a choice anyway when it comes to casting of actors - if they fit the role, then that's it and hopefully the producers were looking for appropriate acting abilities as well as looks - so whatever happens, whoever Kratika is paired with in the future, I probably won't mind too much. I mean, if I can watch her previous shows and find things to appreciate about the character couples' interactions in each of them, I'm obviously not averse to her working with other actors, since at least she delivers and does her job extremely well. It's all a matter of fitting into the character in such a way that the actor becomes the character.
At the end of it all, I believe that what the PV team has given us by casting Kratika with Gurmeet is a beautiful gift, something that has raised my standards regarding the way romantic love is portrayed on TV. Yash-Aarti/Gurmeet-Kratika fall into a category of their own because of the sweet, subtle nature of their romantic relationship. The 3 fictional TV couples that I love immensely are all ones where the phrase "love is in the little things, in the smallest of interactions" holds true...Each couple has a uniqueness, though, and each has made a place in my heart because of the way the characters were written and the way the actors brought those characters and relationships to life. Essentially, there's more than just a superficial factor behind my decision to watch a show for a prolonged period of time. Emotional connection and resonance are crucial for me.