Firstly, the actor playing VC gets replaced?! I'm truly shattered to hear that. Yatin Karyekar OWNS that role! He brings a childlike enthusiasm into the show and in the character... And he has near-perfect equations with Kumud, Guniyal, Gyan & Dugba. Not to mention Saras! Love how he cannot resist teasing his future SIL about Kumud... Not to undermine the actor replacing him, cause I haven't even watched his acting, but on its own this is a huge, huge loss to Team SC =(
Sunny and Kusum both have heaps of potential in terms of their storyline... And also because the two actors simply shine in whatever two-seconds they get on the screen. BUT, you may have to wonder if bigger things are planned for Kusum later on, as per the novel. In that case, I would at least expect Sunny to be utilised fully now, or does he factor in later storylines for Kusum also? Whatever the case I hope CV's don't drag things to a breaking point leading to Shiny and Anirudh walking out in search of greener pastures. They would certainly be justified to, because it seems they are still being treated like less than mere sidekicks. CV's oughta get their act together on this!
Regarding Guman, she is the resident vamp right? Indian television serials seem to be extremely smitten with such characters, but often they tend to be stereotypical roles hashed to death before. I hope the CV's think out of the Evil Stepmother/Dayaan Saas box for this one. The quality of the storyline must justify the character space, otherwise it just becomes filler and lowers the overall standard of the entire show, and I remember Monica talking about how her role was not that of the typical vamp on telly. From what little I have seen, Guman certainly appears to be heading that way.
Also, I personally don't understand Dugba's unchecked indulgence of Kumud and her at-times absolute shunning of Kumari. This may be setting the stage for some later storylines I don't know but yes, I agree, a little balance will not go unappreciated. Especially since Dugba is to all intents and purposes the "Mother" of the show.
I really like Gautam Rode. As an actor he is phenomenal with his emotions. He NAILS angry Saras with all his unresolved issues! As a person, he is a total ball of contagious energy guaranteed to bring a smile on your face. I also like the way he dealt with the PMS issue and Jennifer's uncomfortability with it when asked in interviews. He gave no one any ammunition to fire at either himself, KSG or Jennifer. After that the media simply left him alone because they realized this guy is not going to give them anything. He gets big brownie points for that, from me. I'm not a fan of his by any rate, but if I have to, I will defend this guy, because he has definitely earned my respect with his sensible and dignified conduct.
Regarding "the-first-married-and-in-love-couple-on-Earth" because they certainly talk and act that way, Grover needs to stop talking SC, period. Even if he makes a joke about SC, it will be taken the wrong way because he has earned far too much resentment from SC fans to ever be even afforded the benefit of the doubt. So he better think twice about undermining Saras and calling his wife, "the hero" of the show again because SC fans will be out for blood. When you don't like a person or have issues with them touching your wife, then your words regarding him or his character are not a joke. They are an insult and they will be reacted to as such.
I have to say this, Jennifer Winget is a VERY beautiful girl. I think I've fallen in love with her smile after seeing that photoshoot video. She was so childlike and unrestrained in that segment. And she is an awesome actress, no doubt. Her eyes speak volumes, especially of hurt and pain. But when it comes Jennifer Singh Grover, I don't particularly like her. She behaves as though there's a two-tonne chip on her shoulder, acts like a broken record stuck on KSG, KSG, KSG and stumbles indignantly over her own statements. If I was malicious in regard to her, I would be thoroughly entertained at her disintegration but since I am not, I am just left very very sad for her. I really want to like her. I wish I had known this actress before marriage because it seems that being in wedlock has sucked the life, fun, friendliness, and the individuality out of her... Like she herself said, she cannot make a decision without the hubby. A huge shame, that is. So much potential, so wilfully wasted.
So sorry, my friend, there is no evil plan. Just a person whose priorities have definitely changed and that is the former Jennifer Winget. She is Jennifer Singh Grover now and she cannot help but bring that up everywhere. Reading her "I prefer simple clothes" interview, it also seems like she still harbours a desire to work with husband again. If I remember correctly, at SC launch, she even said something to the effect of how she would have loved if he was a part of SC. Even from the start, the warning signs were already there.
Lastly, it is really sad how Mr. Mrs. Grover have themselves put a red target on their marriage. I am astonished at how much I know about this couple's marital life and I know it solely because they have broadcasted it to the entire world. They have as good as issued an open invitiation to people to assume the Everest about their marital equation. It's just TMI everytime they say something. And then Jennifer comes out guns blazing defending Grover, her marriage, not even realising that it is her credibility as a professional artist that is on the line. All she does in her interviews is contradict her own statements and that is truly disheartening to watch. She could be so much more. Conquer hearts and prejudices simply by being Jennifer Winget of that cute antics and heart-meltingly beautiful smile, but guess SC viewers are destined to contend with Mrs. Grover only.