Hits:
Direction- Siddhart Snegupta is amazing when it comes to direction especially dessert scenes. One of the best protrayal of the beautiful yet cruel terrain. One just has to see Gulaal on Star Plus to believe it. Barring a few filmy exaggerations and the fall scene, he has been very good once again. Too bad he will in all likelihood leave after setting up the show.
Cinematography- Another huge pllus point for the show. It makes for amazing viewing
Background score/Music: its so apt and touching. Stays with you for long
Outdoor locales: Its a pleasure to watch different locations instead of the same rooms amd house. I know they will eventually shift indoors but it is nice while it lasts
Costumes: Thumbs up to the costume department (minus the length of Paro's ghagra which sometimes seems a lil short for perfection).
Production value: Its bloody good. they have spend money and it shows. RR sets high standards for a TV show. The only concern is whether they will be able to sustain it for long because they have been unsuccessful in this department in their past ventures which are suffering from penny pinching. Hope they dont repeat the story here too.
Chemistry: Its palpable and how. IMO chemistry though has a lot to do with the paired actors, is not just about them only. it has a lot to do with the situations created and the execution aswell. RR works on all fronts for now. Casting SI and Ashish has to be one of the best decisions the PH took
Ashish: I had no idea abt his work before I got to know he is finalised opposite SI for a new show and was sceptical. But he put all doubts to rest. He perfectly fits the bill of Rudra and how. He has got that toughness, screen presence and and appeal to pull of the rustic look. He not just looks Rudra but is good at emoting as per the different situations too. His voice is the only thing I will probably need time to get used to
Misses:
Violence: The impetus on viloence is too much for my taste. Funny thing is that it doesnt bother me much when I watch it in a 2 hr movie but something about the daily dose in a tv serial which is an intense love story is mildly disturbing. Of course I know its an integral part of the story considering the backdrop of the love story, yet I would like it if it was toned down a bit
On the fence:
Sanaya Irani: The reason I was een interested in the show in the first place.
She looks pretty as Paro, an does the shy coy girl well. But somehow, I cannot connect to her as a Rajasthani girl. To me she still has that city bred air, more so thanks to her accent. That is one aspect they dont seem to have worked on. And a litlle toning down would help IMO.
Story: The premise is good. Nothing earth shattering but then it mostly never is in love-hate stories. Bow the off screen IVs of ST and SI have left me a litlle worried more so given Nautankis history. they all seem to be able to define the male leads character very well but are a tad vague /not talking to the same extent about Paro's character. I hope the story is more or less balanced from both sides
PS: apologies for typos/grammatical errors if any
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