||KS:Yeh Reshmi Zulfein,Yeh Sharbati Aankhein|| #6 - Page 67

Final word. Kasam se.

Hey guys! MJ, I also think that ZeeTV had a major hand in this. If I understand the process correctly, the channel usually has the last word. Asha, on the DC, has a really good theory that this decision to make PV2 may have come about when the Mittals and ZeeTV discussed filling the void of Gayatri when Zahida had to leave in March. That's really possible because after Zahida's departure was announced, I remember reading an article with Sumeet saying that they couldn't find anyone to replace her and didn't want to, so they decided to write the character out permanently. At this point of deciding where to go after Gayatri dies, ZeeTV may have been directing story suggestions -- the SP-Radha remarriage, along with all the usual tricks & gimmicks of leaps and separations -- some of which the Mittals were probably ultimately really hesitant about and feared that the Yash-Aarti story would be tarnished. So, Asha may be right that the time of Zahida's departure could have been when the decision could have been taken to end the Yash-Aarti part of the story and start a new one, which ZeeTV was fine with because they see the PV concept as viable. I think it's also possible that ZeeTV was willing to have both PVs play onscreen simultaneously as long as PV1 increased the ratings. It's all speculation on our parts, since we'll probably never know. But I'm unsure if all the actors knew.

Borna, this week has been such a turnaround in terms of story. It had everyone excited and hoping so much for the best. Then the confirmation comes that it's because the story is coming to a close. *sigh* I understand why some were so frustrated with the PH yesterday because they felt we could have gotten clarification/specification about this second phase last week when they reassured us that PV wasn't going to end. But I don't think anyone disagrees with the Mittals' rationale. I think many, if not most, prefer that true essence of Yash-Aarti's story be secured and preserved. I just wish it wasn't as soon as 3-4 weeks.

Aw, Kratika and her Donut. Thanks for posting that, Minu.

Anu, I'm too scared to click on the "PLAY" button for that vid. I fear it might finally make me cry. I'm been on the edge of that since earlier this morning, and I don't think I can risk it. 😆 But, man, I am getting nostalgic. Like you were saying some posts ago, the major heartache for me at this point is that losing PV1 means we lose seeing Gurmeet and Kratika together, bringing Yash and Aarti to life. Like we were saying too, I think I'll miss seeing their camaraderie more than Yash and Aarti. I've come to terms with it, for the most part, but it's finally sinking in after my adrenaline-driven responses yesterday. *sigh*