A Magnificent Journey Called Rangrasiya

How does one qualify magic - 'cos when i look back at the last few months, that's exactly what Rangrasiya has been for me. And the magic has been just so captivating and ethereal, that it even saw me thru the few troughs this show went through

The primary reason for getting attached to this show was that after a long time, there came storytelling that was not synthetic, but one that still managed to successfully depict love in its many hues. In the din of loud and over the top portrayals across television, Rangrasiya stood out for its refined yet powerful narration. In the milieu of chest thumping, over the top, over dramatised representations, came Rangrasiya with its understated yet high impact interpretation and depiction of love.

What made the storytelling even more sublime was Raghuvir Shekhawat's writing that lifted the narrative and kept you enthralled. Often, during mediocre tracks, it was RS's dialogues that kept you hooked and reminded you of the glory that is Rangrasiya.

What do i say about the characterisation of Rudra. He was, is and will continue to be the sole reason why Rangrasiya charmed the socks off me. The delicate transition from a brooding, melancholic and often raging BSD officer, to a man who had - albeit grudgingly - begun to feel the stirrings of love, to one that gloriously and unabashedly began acknowledging it, to a generous lover and the final culmination into a caring and affectionate husband. The journey was magical and I simply went with the flow. Needless to say, this fine spun character could only be brought to life by an equally refined and fluent actor - Ashish Sharma - in my view, he will always be the best thing to have happened to Rangrasiya. To have interpreted such a finely nuanced role, enacted it with such elegance and taken absolute and utter command of the character, reflects the bundle of talent this man really is. Never ever before have I seen such a finely spun character on Indian telly.

A special mention to Sanaya Irani's subtle yet vibrant enactment as Paro - and subsequently Myra. Her characterisation and ensuing portrayal transcended the ordinary. Kudos to SI for her earnest and honest portrayal, especially of Paro. Who can forget her face-offs with the Majorsaab, in the early stages. She breathed life into the character of Paro, and how!

There were many many touching and magical moments in this show that will always eclipse the few aberrations and they will linger on - the very first time Rudra set eyes on Paro, the high octane wedding sequence between Rudra and Paro where both have utter faith in their respective stands, to the several parallels drawn with Shiv-Parvati, to Paro's heartfelt plea to Rudra to accept their union. But what bowled me over the most was Rudra's transition from a reluctant, hesitant lover to a confident, assured and demonstrative husband and partner (as I write this I realise, it's all about Rudra for me!!!) 😳

In its quest for TRP's, Rangrasiya has both created and endured its fair share of flaws.In the last few weeks, the writers have been restricted from progressing the story in the manner in which it had been envisaged - the narrative has appeared like patchwork on mulberry silk. Yet, silk will always be silk - rare, unique and coveted.

Rangrasiya dared to chart it's course against the tide. It honestly and unapologetically chose to tell a delicate yet compelling story, which is why it touched a chord. The screenplay , writing, direction and acting all blended magnificently to weave magic.

In the final analysis, as the curtains fall today, I can only thank every stakeholder for this labour of love - Team Rangrasiya take a bow to a very well deserved standing ovation!

Many thanks Kate!

Thank you. Paro was charming, but I find myself gushing over Rudra :)