Serving old wine in a new bottle

I finally started watching Sufiyana Pyaar Mera and I am simply disappointed as a viewer. With the first promo, I thought that they were offering something new, but now it feels as though they are just serving old wine in a new bottle. 2 FLs fighting over the ML, with one being traditional and one being modern. And eventually one FL turning negative and harming the other sister. Which has been shown in many serials. Why could they not just portray the clash between modern and traditional ideologies and how a fusion of ideologies can work?

What is the need of having 2 sisters if they are just going for the same stereotypical route? They could have just chosen to portray 1 FL and show her clash with traditional ideologies along with her love story with the ML. That would have been much better than the same story of 2 FLs fighting over ML. The aspect about 2 FLs has not added much dimensions to the story, except for giving the actress more scope to perform.

Finally, I know that one should not expect logic in an ITV show. But this is just glaring. One of the first few things we learn in science is that DNA is unique and that only twins look like. It is impossible for cousin sisters to look alike. So how is it that both Sultanat and Kainat have not questioned their parents about why they look like? If I were in their place, I would be constantly wondering about this and would be trying to work together to solve this mystery. Why did the ML too not question the FL's family about this? He too should have been confused as well. Additionally, the depiction of love in this serial has been superficial. I can understand the part about falling in love at first sight because different people have different perspectives on love. But here, it goes 1 step further with the ML simply preferring a modern girl over the traditional girl. I hope the serial at least dares to show this depiction of love as problematic and does not glorify it.

I am sorry if I have hurt any fans' feelings, but this is just a rant by a disappointed viewer.

First of all same facial features are not mean that dna will be same. Even the twins who share same face don't have same DNA. So two different people who are totally different can somehow have same face.

And second thing what i feel is that we a judging the story too early. They have shown the love story of saroon in first 10 episode so it's clear that they are not going to show the story of two female lead fighting for male lead. Let their story start as for now I feel they are just showing the precap of characters. Story hasn't started yet.

Originally posted by: ria2794

First of all same facial features are not mean that dna will be same. Even the twins who share same face don't have same DNA. So two different people who are totally different can somehow have same face.

And second thing what i feel is that we a judging the story too early. They have shown the love story of saroon in first 10 episode so it's clear that they are not going to show the story of two female lead fighting for male lead. Let their story start as for now I feel they are just showing the precap of characters. Story hasn't started yet.

Identical twins share same DNA.. Its non-identical twins who have different DNAs.. And i am with TM about 2 cousins sharing same physical appearance.. Their face, height all other features are SAME, NOT SIMILAR.. How is it possible.. Even 2 strangers can have similiar look but never the same like a photocopy.

I really wonder why is zaroon not finding it weird.. Atleast 1% curiosity toh dikhati.. These modern people are behaving like its a very usual thing.

No they don't share same dna. Their DNA matches most but its not same dna.

Originally posted by: ria2794

First of all same facial features are not mean that dna will be same. Even the twins who share same face don't have same DNA. So two different people who are totally different can somehow have same face.

And second thing what i feel is that we a judging the story too early. They have shown the love story of saroon in first 10 episode so it's clear that they are not going to show the story of two female lead fighting for male lead. Let their story start as for now I feel they are just showing the precap of characters. Story hasn't started yet.

Firstly, let me clarify that I am a doctor. Unless medical school has failed me, twins with similar faces share the same DNA. Identical twins form because the zygote (which is the fusion of an egg and a sperm) splits into 2 during conception of baby. Non-identical twins form because 2 sperms fertilise 2 eggs. That is why non-identical twins look different face-wise. It is impossible for 2 people to have the same face unless they share the same Mother and Father. 2 non-related human beings can look similar, but even then they will not be fully identical and there will be clear distinct differences. DNA is made up of thousand of genes. If they wanted to show that the 2 cousins look similar but not identical, they could have cast another actress for one of the roles. Or they would have added more make-up/ prosthetics to make the other cousin look distinctly different in a way. They have gone to the extent of claiming that both cousins are so identical that the ML is unable to differentiate between them without looking at their clothing. That is the unbelievable aspect.

As for the love story,as far as they have portrayed, the foundation of the love is weak. If they had stopped at love at first sight, it can be somewhat understandable. But then, they went to the extent of the ML rejecting Kainat when he saw that she was traditionally dressed. Suddenly, he is impressed when he sees Saltanat, who shares the same face but is dressed modernly. The sudden flip from rejection to acceptance is unbelievable. As for 2 FLs fighting for ML, there are already hints of it such as showing Kainat’s negative side. If this is not what they’re going for, they wouldn’t need to vilify Kainat and they can simply show her moving on.

Are you a geneticist? Because those are the ones who study dna not the doctors. There has been several research that had proven that DNA of two identical twins is not 100 percentage same. If you wish I can send you the links for the same and these are not published on some random magzines but o some highly respected papers.

Second zaroon wanted a modern girl and kainat is not even 1 percentage of what he wanted. I am not saying kainat is wrong or something, she is just not what he wanted. He imagined someone like Saltanat as his wife and started getting affected by her. Thought i still believe that his love confection was too early, he had no intention of liking someone like kainat.

Originally posted by: ria2794

Are you a geneticist? Because those are the ones who study dna not the doctors. There has been several research that had proven that DNA of two identical twins is not 100 percentage same. If you wish I can send you the links for the same and these are not published on some random magzines but o some highly respected papers.

Second zaroon wanted a modern girl and kainat is not even 1 percentage of what he wanted. I am not saying kainat is wrong or something, she is just not what he wanted. He imagined someone like Saltanat as his wife and started getting affected by her. Thought i still believe that his love confection was too early, he had no intention of liking someone like kainat.

Lol, when did I say that the DNA of 2 identical twins is 100% the same? I am aware of what you're talking about. Identical twins start off with the same, identical DNA and their DNA differs over time due to accumulation of mutations, which happens to all human beings. Unless they accumulate a huge mutation during development which causes them to look different (which is extremely rare), it is nearly impossible for identical twins to look different. The mutations that identical twins accumulate (which correlates mostly with ageing) commonly have effects on their disease history, addictions, personality and intelligence. Not their looks. And these differences in DNA are not picked up on standard DNA tests. In fact, standard DNA tests will show that it's identical. Twins' DNA is so identical that further testing is needed to differentiate them. That is deviating from the topic- it is impossible for 2 cousin sisters to look identical.

And by the way, most geneticists are doctors. Most of them have a medical degree, just that they chose to specialise in genetics. It is hard to progress in the genetics field unless you have a medical degree or PHD. That is why genetics is covered heavily in medical school.

As for your second point, the point was Zaroon rejected Kainat when she was traditionally dressed. And he was suddenly impressed by whom he thought was 'Kainat' when she was dressed in a modern manner. He did not know her personally. It is such a judgemental thought to correlate one's dressing sense to whether they are traditional or conservative. Traditional or conservativeness depends on one's thoughts and the practices they choose to follow. One can dress modernly but be conservative in practice. That makes Zaroon and his love even more superficial.

@Livelifehonest - You have put up the points brilliantly, agree to everything. Few people were mentioning, it maybe revealed later both are twins. Even I agree it's highly weird.

On Zaroon, highly agree. His character needs to be developed and his love indeed seems superficial, cos he had decided to not marry at all and then he just falls in love with Saltanat cos of her dressing, spending a day with her and they did not have any in depth conversations, Saltanat had clearly even drawn the lines, which he kept crossing. Plus his love seemed too filmy and at jet speed. He did not even give Kainaat a chance and judged everything from her photo, yet joke was he wanted her to break the alliance..how selfish. He just keeps dreaming, staring and forcing Saltanat. Saltanat though has told him to be in limits, though she has feelings but is not in the phase. Also the alliance had not come for her, so she was not even in a frame of mind to marry..so why should she in the first place?!

Originally posted by: Madhura..

@Livelifehonest - You have put up the points brilliantly, agree to everything. Few people were mentioning, it maybe revealed later both are twins. Even I agree it's highly weird.

On Zaroon, highly agree. His character needs to be developed and his love indeed seems superficial, cos he had decided to not marry at all and then he just falls in love with Saltanat cos of her dressing, spending a day with her and they did not have any in depth conversations, Saltanat had clearly even drawn the lines, which he kept crossing. Plus his love seemed too filmy and at jet speed. He did not even give Kainaat a chance and judged everything from her photo, yet joke was he wanted her to break the alliance..how selfish. He just keeps dreaming, staring and forcing Saltanat. Saltanat though has told him to be in limits, though she has feelings but is not in the phase. Also the alliance had not come for her, so she was not even in a frame of mind to marry..so why should she in the first place?!

Thanks! It is likely that both may be revealed to be twins, but it is the lack of acknowledgement and curiosity from Saltanat, Zainat and especially Zaroon that is weird.

I agree with you completely. That's what is putting me off Zaroon. I wonder if Zaroon even understands what love is. And I agree about Saltanat too. He is coming off more as obsessed than in love.