Sanaya Irani and Barun Sobti, the most adorable on-screen couple

Sanaya Irani and Barun Sobti, the most adorable on-screen couple

Love tales have always been fascinating and when it happens to be something close to a Mills and Boons affair then the excitement is sure to spice up.

And the icing on the cake happens when we get to see two extremely talented actors essaying the role all convincingly. In the past few years, TV screen has seen some of the most endearing couples; be it Armaan-Riddhima or Geet-Maan, all these on-screen love birds are still alive in the hearts of all. Such was their chemistry that the shows were only watched because of the jodis. 

While one was wondering if there would ever be another jodi of this kind, 4 Lions gave us all another mesmerizing couple in the form of Arnav and Khushi from Star Plus’ Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon. The show made Barun Sobti and Sanaya Irani, who play the leads respectively, become household names. It won’t be wrong if we say that IPKKND’s success and fame stands synonymous to Barun and Sanaya’s cracking chemistry. It was just a few days back that we had updated you about the two winning the Best Jodi at Indian Telly Awards. Though the event is all over but looks like people just can’t have enough of Arnav-Khushi.

Everyone in town is heard of praising the two and all believe that watching them as a pair on the screen is no less than a delightful treat. Not only on-screen, off-screen too they share a great rapport and this is the reason all of their scenes come so flawless, which is a proof of their sheer professionalism and dedication towards work. Talking of their excellent screen presence, producer Rajesh Chadha, IMRC Entertainment Private Limited said that they were all confident of Arnav-Khushi turning a hit right from the beginning. In fact, Rajesh believes that even if they air an episode making the two just look into their eyes, it would get the best of ratings.

Well said Sir and we do second with your thought. Must congratulate Sanaya and Barun for putting up such great act…They are surely the Awesome Twosome!

Arnav's starry tantrums at Gupta house in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon

Arnav's starry tantrums at Gupta house in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon
No matter how hard she tries and make life hell for Arnav (Barun Sobti), things always return back to her in a much unexpected manner.

As seen last, Khushi (Sanaya Irani) took Arnav to her house in Star Plus’ Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon just to make him teach some real life lessons. Her sole aim was to make Arnav see how middle class families find happiness in whatever little they have. But to her great dismay, Arnav couldn’t stay away from throwing his starry airs on all.

The polished business tycoon, who has always lived a sophisticated and well organized life, found it a bit difficult to adjust at the not so classy Gupta house. Though at first Khushi was a bit amused at Arnav being at the receiving end of whatever she did but soon she got the blow when Arnav ordered for the AC to be fixed in his room. The rather dignified Khushi found it a thing of embarrassment but had no choice except for giving it up.

Moreover, in the coming episodes too Khushi will keep on bagging surprises from Arnav’s acts. Though she will try a lot to create problems for him but every time she plays a prank, Arnav will be seen defending himself in his very own ASR ways. Their relation is certainly heading on to a different track altogether with none of them willing to accept the love nor letting animosity stand in between.

Let us just hope that Arnav will have a change of heart during this stay and Khushi too will sense the love she has for him!

Can Indian Television shows go the American TV Series way?

Any fan who ardently follows a television soap on any GEC's , after a few episodes complains of a stagnant storyline. Story travels along a moebius strip with starting and ending points being the same. TRPs travel a wave riding high on crests and touching nadir on troughs.

It is not just the storyline that suffer from the frequency of number of episode telecast ed a week , but also the stars who are in the show as protagonists. With most shows airing five times a week and a life span of a year and a half , it is hard to not to empathize with the stars. They put in close to 14 hours a day and get only a day or two in a month to recuperate.

Barun Sobti who plays 'Arnav Singh Raizada' on Star Plus 'Iss Pyar ko Kya Naam Doon' stresses on the work pressure the stars are under "Indian Television needs to make a move on and with so many cases of ill health in the industry it is certain that such work pressures are difficult to take for a very a long time. I really hope it eases out soon"

Excessive working hours leaves them looking haggard and it is quite palpable on the shows. The lines around their eyes are thicker and puffiness doesn't belie the rest they so deserve. If you thought that only the stars are in the firing line , think again and spare a thought for all the creative visualizers. It is their responsibility to come up with a script and factor in all the variables that directly or indirectly affect the show.

The key question to be answered is - What can be done to make sure that story packs in a punch and leaves our favorite stars less fatigued?

We have aped the West on many fronts and aping them in their television format might not be a bad thing. All their serials follow a format of division of episodes and a certain number of episodes (preferably 22) are clubbed in to a season. On completion of a season , entire cast and crew takes a well deserved break and then regroups for a more zesty season two.

Kunal Karan Kapoor who plays Mohan on Colors 'Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha' feels that as an actor season wide division of episodes would be a boon - "As an actor I would love it. It would be more creative and interesting. But at the end of the day the decision rests with the channels as take a call on TRPs. So, we need a channel that has full faith it and goes all out to take the risk".

American television series like Lost, Castle, Supernatural enjoy popularity not only in the US but also across the world including India. Indian Serials run for close to 350 episodes and a season of 100 episodes might not be a bad idea. Reality shows in India like Bigg Boss, Dance India Dance have successfully replicated the model - Does that mean there is hope for serials on GEC's?

Palki Malhotra, Creative Director of Channel V's 'Dil Dostii Dance' feels that Indian audience is very different to their western counterparts -" Indians are more emotionally involved. So if we were have let's say three episodes in a week , they will feel the void. India churns out so many serials and there is always a danger of losing out on your audience , if you take a break between seasons. This concept might work for some thriller series or reality shows , but for shows on GEC's it is fraught with peril"

It is now time for Indian audiences to decide and prioritize - A show with mediocre storyline and high frequency or a show which guarantees concrete storyline with lesser frequency?