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Posted: 11 years ago
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I was waiting for an official statement from Kanchi while keeping my fingers tightly crossed for a possibility that she would actually put an end to the rumors about her quitting the show. But unfortunately, she hasn't (yet). I'm writing this after feeling completely let down as a viewer. Oh yeah, before someone reports this topic for "bashing" Kanchi, I want you to know that I wish the couple well. In fact, I think I'll be the first one who might just quit watching the show if Kanchi leaves.

The news about her quitting the show has dampened my ardour.
I don't know but this news sounds a tad bit unprofessional (on Kanchi's part) to me. This show hasn't even completed a year, and Kanchi wants to quit when her character's relationship with everyone else on the show is at the core of the story. Very strange! 😕

So what do we anticipate now? A new actress who'll replace Kanchi, would simply walk into the story as Shraddha, take-off from where Kanchi leaves like nothing happened?! How does this work? 😕

Last time, as a viewer, I did not anticipate the same when Cobie Smulders was preggers. In fact, the last thing I wanted to see was a forced pregnancy track on How I Met Your Mother to accommodate the very obvious bump, but the writers incorporated the same into the story so astoundingly well. 👏

Here's a list of all the actresses who worked during their pregnancy.

http://www.thegrindstone.com/2011/08/30/career-management/personal-life-strategy/when-actresses-get-pregnant-but-the-show-must-go-on-957/gallery-page/3/

In India, we've daily soaps which run for ages. I'm sure the supporting characters/actors come and go but Shraddha's character is pivotal to the story. I don't know if I'll be able to accept anyone else as Dhruv's mother. 😭

Kanchi, I'm still hoping that you'll not quit the show and try to work things out. Really wish you do. 👏


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Posted: 11 years ago
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Shivu.i understand...i'm upset too...😭😭
Even i can't accept any other girl as shraddha!!


I wish they could 've changed the story & gave her some break instead of replacing her..
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Posted: 11 years ago
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Guys, let us face it. kanchi is 31 yrs old already, having her first child. Dunno about other examples you have given but for a satr plus daily you need to work over 12 hrsa and nearly 30 days every month. So it is difficult for Kanchi to survive this and risk her pregnancy. What is the point changing Shranal story? what will they show? and it is not as if she will deliver and be back to work next day!

BTW there is Krutika Gaikwad joining the show as choreographer and Ishaan's love interest, so that is how thye plan to carry the story forward. I am happy the sow has a long way to go. We will miss Kanchi bot another lead may be able to focus and do justice too. Only the flashbacks missing will be a pain but then MB seldom shows old flashbacks, they just flashback a few episodes earlier.

Another thing I thought was not answered by Kunal though it did not matter was his American girlfriend. have they left it open so she can drop in anytime in the future? From what he said he did have a time pass girl friend in US
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Posted: 11 years ago
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I totally agree with you Swish in every point.
Hats off to you for this post.

I know pregnancy is the most beautiful thing happens to any girl.Personally i am also very happy for Kanchi.

But professionally even i will not accept this. I work for a corporate industry. I have seen my manager working till the last day of her pregnancy.

I know glamour industry works differently.Kanchi must be aware of it. They cant work during pregnancy.That's why i am not happy for kanchi's timings.

See i dont want to bash anybody. But i want to highlight onething. Shabir is gonna start his daily saop from next month onwards.(Ekta's saop).So he will be working for 24/7. Will he take paternity leave?

Why every time a girl has to sacrifice?Its Kanchi's personal choice. But if somuch money,somany people lives,hardwork involve, you have to be responsible.

Meri Bhabhi is at its peak now. Now this news will definitely effect the show and the trps.

After this post i know many people will start hating me. But this is my personal opinion.

Coz as a viewer i am deeply shocked/hurt. Its very difficult for me to accept somebody else as shraddha.

I just love shraddha-Dhruv, shraddha-kittu, shraddha-kunal equations.Replacement will never work for me. Even i will quit the show if kanchi quits.

So dont you think guys,we should atleast get a clarification/statement from Kanchi.

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Posted: 11 years ago
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Thank you Shibs for this post as I completely agree👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I'm not attacking Kanchi as being a mother is one of the most joyous occasions a woman will experience within her life and I wish all the best for her and her husband. There is nothing wrong in her becoming a mother and i wouldn't want her to jeopardize her health or her safety.

However, I understand that shooting is strenuous and stressful but stating she cannot work because she is pregnant seems too far fetch. Maybe its because of my experience but i have seen pregnant mothers work non stop everyday and not have an issue with being able to do the same thing over and over again. There is no such thing as maternity leave for some as they cannot afford that chance off.But then again this is a total different situation and equation and everyone is different but cannot be compared.

Aside from all of this, this feels so sudden and feels and screech as being unprofessional. I don't watch How I Met Your Mother but I have watched the other show on the list Seinfeld and hardly noticed the convenience of the boxes and pillows and never knew she was pregnant. I remember another show they did where the female role became pregnant and they conveniently set the counter she used to stay behind while cooking in the kitchen slightly higher to cover her stomach.

So coming on to the point of her suddenly quitting it feels just weird, sudden, and unprofessional. There is nothing wrong about her having personal issues and needing time for herself. I'm not slamming her on that or any of the other. What I just don't understand is that they have to had talked to all of them whether they are married or not about time off, vacation, breaks, or even about maternity leave for the one's that are married. Sure the case can be argued it was an unexpected pregnancy but then again she should have had that in her mind before signing a contract. Every married actress have to have that on their mind as it can intervene in the schedule of shooting and ultimately the whole show itself in being shut down.

But maybe I'm like this because just like you and everyone I'm hurt. I didn't watch any soaps for a year but you stated this was one of your first (if im not mistaken). I don't get this invested in a show nor its characters more so its actors/actresses because who knows when they will quit. who knows when they will chase greener pastures (as that is perfectly okay as advancement and motility is expected and should be expected). Time and time again i watch serials even shows where im so invested and boom the show ends or the characters leave and im left standing in limbo trying to pick up the pieces.

Sure at the end of the day we have to move and accept her decision because whether she decides to make a statement or not is up to her as it is her personal life and i entirely respect that as well. I wish her happiness and hope she is safe and have a safe and healthy delivery.

Sorry for my long post but i feel really hurt and just confused right now and I don't mean to offend anyone i just feel really hurt with this news as Meri Bhabhi has reached an incredible high throughout its airing and it feels it can be in jeopardy.
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Posted: 11 years ago
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Aww flick empathize with u yaar...but i feel comparing American TV scenario with Indian TV is not a right parallel...Ellen Pompeo who is THE freaking Grey of Grey's Anatomy, THE lead, THE anchor, she was pregnent when she was around forty one and for one entire season, ie is for one whole year she was working part time, but their shooting schedule and everything else is way way different from us yaar, and dare I say far more advanced and organized, yahaan pe the script is ready one day prio to the air date of the epi, they have to shell out freaking six epis a week, just imagine the work load yaar, even supporting characters have to work twenty four seven toh Shraddha toh is one of the leads yaar, shayad isiliye replacements have become such a common scenario for Indian TV and audience too eventually accepts the new actor playing the old character, yes thoda time lagta hai but eventually they do accept the change...its only with us ardent fans jinke liye problem hoti hai because for us the actors who play the characters are the ones who r bringing them to life...whats happening is unfortunate but have faith in Ravish...he is charming, he wld makeu all fall for the new Shraddha as well just by being in the same frame with her...
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Posted: 11 years ago
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I am just as much hurt as all of you are...coz the fact is that I watched the show only for "KANCHI"!!!!...she has been my favourite actress since I began watching shows and there is this thing about me that favourites never change. When the show's first promo came on board,I almost jumped with excitement thinking of watching my favourite actress again after four years of her sabbatical. And now, when the hopes of even watching her on tv ever again are dwindling, I almost feel betrayed.
I can't call her unprofessional for becuming pregnant at a time when her fans were anticipating her romantic moments with kunal and shranal wedding was around the corner. I have no right to judge her or anybody else but as a diehard fan of her I feel crushed. I don't know whether I will be able to accept the new shraddha or whether I'll be able to feel the same about shranal...it will be hard...real hard.

but things have to move on as the show must go on...hope they bring in a good lead who is apt for shraddha's role...as for kanchi she will always remain in my heart and my IF-DP...
shibs dear...I used ur post to vent out my hurt..am really sorry for that...am gonna miss kanchi big time and at the same time I wish her a great marital life and a joyous motherhood. hope she gets all the happiness she deserves.
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Posted: 11 years ago
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Exactly my thoughts!!!
Why can't they tweak the storyline to accommodate the unexpected turn of events. Things always don't go as planned, that doesn't mean replacement is the only solution.

Why is it that the audience is always taken for granted, how do they expect us to accept some other actress as Shraddha, just like that . If they actually cared, they can surely think of a workaround. They are called 'creatives' for a reason. Its upto them to convince Kanchi to stay back assuring her of a lighter schedule for the next few months.

This would be much better than getting a new Shraddha and working on her rapport with all the characters. It wouldn't be wrong to say that, apart from the Anki divorce track, the story primarily revolved around her, right from the beginning.
So, they can take a break and try exploring other angles like Anki's baby problem, Jaya Ashish issues, Ishaan's career etc.

Kanchi adds her unique touch to Shraddha and her relationship with all the characters, which IMHO cannot be recreated,atleast for me.
Ofcourz I love Sharanal and Kanish but its not about them alone,cannot imagine someone else as Dhruv's mama, Kittu's didi , Anand's moti.. seriously, the thought irks me to no end.

I know she has her own life and at the end of the day its her decision to continue or not, not blaming her at all, maybe it was unexpected for her too. Pregnancy is not the end of the world and should not be treated as such(strictly my opinion). With a little support from the production house and creatives, she can still continue working.

I sincerely hope she doesn't quit at such a crucial time, its our Shranal's shaadi yaar FINALLY!!! After months of waiting yeah track dekhne ko mila hai.
Hoping the best for Sharnal and Kanish.

Thanks for the post and sorry if my post was even the least bit offensive.
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Posted: 11 years ago
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Completely agree with you Shivangi, lekin for Ravish sake we have to watch the show. Tusi na jao! Don't even think of it pretty please!😳

The day I heard the news about Kanchi's pregnancy, I knew this would happen. And it was evident from the Shranal Dhruv park scene that she was having a baby bump.This is the reason why one should not be attached with Star Plus characters. I have gone through this before as well.

I don't know how I'm going to handle anyone in place of Shradda.

I really wish they incorporate this into the storyline. But still don't see a hope either.

I don't sound motivating, Do I?😕
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Posted: 11 years ago
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Just saying, but it is not confirmed by Kanchi that she is willing to quit the show. And there have been many cases where actresses give a month or two notice to the show about quitting, but a good chunk of the time, they continue, because the CVS let them go on a light schedule. 1 month notice means in most cases, that they will decide, based on their schedule and the story, in a month about whether they will leave or not. If she is fine with working on a light schedule a month from now and the CVS and crew are too, then she would most likely stay. So keep hopes up guys 😃

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