If you ask me, I am not a very starish person. I could never relate to the idea of Fan clubs, fan sites and wasting my time and energy on stars. Of my 3 year entourage in this forum, I had never joined any FC. I never felt the urge to do so.
Harshad's FC is apparently the first and the only FC i joined. Simply because I havent really taken Harshad in the league of just any "star". He is a star by being the simpleton he is and the genuineness that commands him. Had it not been for his simplicity, the guy next door persona, and that warm ever friendly nature, I doubt I would have even given this FC a second look. So ya it goes unsaid that I embarked here coz of Harshad-The Man not coz of the character he plays or has played so far.
My journey through the FC has been a smooth sailing ride. I joined, i was new. I took time, made friends before finally getting addicted to it and ensuring that I drop in atleast once a day. The maturity and sensibility that prevails in the FC is what makes it safely one of the best things on IF. It has barely been a victim of any controversies and the very little of it, that came in its way were dealt extremely wisely.
Another thing that makes it stand out are the healthy discussions. We dont give in one or two liners in our posts just for the heck of it. We discuss and put the point across, decent and affective.
Oh ya and how can I forget this FC is also devoid of the unnecessary overtly annoying drool-o-meter on Harshad..Its there but its subtle and decent. All in all, my association with this place has been no less than a treat- courtesy the lovely members, the discussions and Harshad himself. I hope and aspire to continue being a part of this FC for as long as it lasts-forever
God Bless
Sidrah
It often crosses my mind that since I am not a starry person and dont give a damn about any star, what is about Prem that takes me to different world altogether. Well, I am still trying to find the answer to this question. Not very used to the idea of fan clubs, having not joined one ever since I started watching serials as a way to have some entertainment and eat some popcorn.. Harshads FC is perhaps the only FC, I joined and will perhaps ever join and be a member of.
I got to know of the Harshad FC one afternoon, through Sidra & Yoj (Siddy gave me the link when I was at home, trying to get over a highly irrestible Prem Juneja and Yoj gave it to me when I was at work i,e practice session, motivated by Harshad, trying to modulate my voice in the midst of a singing session of a soprano). I think it was the 16th FC when I joined the bandawagon. I still do not know the reason as to why I joined the fan club.
Whether it was because I realized that the Prem o - mania had caught me, hook, nook , shelter and all other ways.... or then whether it was because of the simple, innocent, next door boyish charm , the overall personality and the way he conducts/markets himself, the genuineness that surrounds Harshad Its these things and more that go a long way into making Harshad being the person that he is, the man that he is.
What I do know that I wouldnt have given this fan club a second look had it not been for Harshad the Man, so I guess its safe to presume that I joined the FC for Harshad the Man and not Harshad the Star. I can say this as I dont venture into any other Fan Club dont feel the need to.
My journey so far here has been a roller coaster ride till now. What I love about the FC is the fact that all of us are treated like one, since there are so many of us here , the fair exchange of ideas and thoughts and hence different views and perspective. Somehow I dont feel like posting on the forums any more...you can say I have found my abode here
There are no fights, no controversies and the ones that may have existed have been treated with utmost dignity and maturity. Its just been healthy discussions and healthy conversations. Its strange that when I am down and out, all I need to do is log on to the FC, read the posts and somehow I feel spirited again. Dont know what it is, the love that is surrounding here, the feeling that we are there for each other or the positive vibes one gets from here ..Dont know what to call this association/relation.
Deep Down, I guess I have to thank Harshad and Kis Desh for getting me in touch with you guys again... for if it wasnt for these two, I dont know where I would be now.... One thing is for sure, that you all here rock !!!
Misty
I learnt about the Harshad Chopda FC from the Kis Desh forum and it's been amazing ever since I've joined it. I was only a newbie to it but everyone was so friendly from the start. I've met some great friends here who I'll never forget... Delo, Priya, Yoj, Siddy, Zainab, Nans, Reva, Sara, Mehndi, Sarah... You all have made the FC special to me. I just love our jokes, games and endless discussions about Harshad. But above all, it's you guys' friendship and sincerity which have made it unique!
Delo and Yoj, I can't mention the FC and forget you two! The FC is where it is specially because of your dedication and sincerity. The efforts you have put in the Harshad Chopda FCs is extraordinary! : )
We've reached the 25th FC and I can only wish that we reach the 50th very soon! ; )
Bhavna
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