There is no hidden treasure knowing about the popularity of TV jodis in a TV show. An onscreen Television couple can make or break a TV show. The chemistry of both the leads, if works can spell magic into the hearts of audiences and they keep ruling on them forever. Here we are talking about Indian audiences and when we talk about India as a nation. It is related with emotions and sentiments. The viewership is also driven highly by emotions which is not the case with western audiences or other nations audiences. People here like dramatic, over dramatic and melodramatic TV serials because they connect their emotions with that of the characters being portrayed in the show especially when it comes to Indian Television Couples. But why does it make it such a curious case? Let's find out
We have already witness the backlash and hate towards the makers of 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya naam doon' as they could not retain fan's favourite couple - Sanaya Irani and Barun Sobti. Instead Sanaya was replaced by Shivani Tomar. And this is not the first instance, it has been seen many times when any actor or actress gets replaced especially if they are gelling well with the audiences as a couple. The audience just can't it. Just move to the flashback when Ekta Kapoor had to face the wrath when 'Mihir' was declared dead in 'Kyunki Saas bhi Kabhi Bahi Thi'. The show was indeed popular however the popularity began becoz of the Mihir And Tulsi Pair. There was so much of backlash that Ekta had to devised a unique track to bring 'Mihir' aka Amar Upadhyay back in the show. If it was not the 'couple - power' then what is it?
Similarly, there have been many instances where the obsession of fans towards their favourite couples seems to cross all boundaries. Star One show 'Geet' which had the popular 'Drashti Dhami and Gurmeet Chaudhary' was never a success on TRP's yet it was a highly popular show and because of the onscreen chemistry of the both leads alone, the show has managed to rule the hearts for so long. Not just that there have been such instances where fans have forced the onscreen couple to fall in love in real lives and even getting married. Such is the destiny. Hiten Tejwani and Gauri Pradhan from Kutumb are such kind of an example. They completely denied dating each other while working and one day news of their wedding was all over the place. Fans couldn't be more happier. Some more examples are - Shakti Anand-Sai Deodhar Manav Gohil-Shweta Kawatra, Indraneil Sengupta and Barkha Bisht, Aamir Ali and Sanjeeda Sheikh
But not everything ends up in good, sometimes there are pairs who completely hate each other off screen and can't even stand by each other. This leaves the fans disappointed as well : Few examples are Shweta Tiwari Cezzane Khan, Deepika Singh - Anas Rashid, Niti Taylor - Parth Samthaan. But as actors and professionals, they have to keep their differences aside and work together to please the fans. Because if fans are not pleased the ratings shall not arrive, but that is the general assumption. Television viewership is unpredictable but what is definitely predictable is the love of fans towards a particular couple. Whether the story is good or not, its mainly the romance and spark between the couples that draws most of the attention. Ironically the romance factor is usually ruled out in a TV script. The lead onscreen couple tends to fight more and have misunderstandings between them with unnecessary drama and sentiments. But this is what the audience is hooked upon. They wait for their couples to get united and then share romantic moments..even if those barely exist. The producers are always smart enough to keep the leads away from each other so the tension between the audiences stays intact after all..this is what is being clicked with the audiences? But is a TV couple's strength only a matter to a show. Isn't there much for a TV show to offer if romance is being ruled out?
An industry person spoke on the issue - TV audiences relate more with the idea and concept of 'romance' when it comes to TV shows. They want to see attractive faces good looking handsome actors and beautiful actresses however what clicks is the chemistry between them. You can not predict what would click. You can launch a lavish and a hugely expensive TV production featuring Two new leads and after 3 months you would know the show is taken off air. And sometimes a mini series being launched with two new leads and the popularity is such that the makers are forced to extend the show. It's totally unpredictable. However, he also said that at the end its the content that matters.. Of course, In any show or any production script comes first. Script is the thing which is bringing two people in the show together if script falters TRP's will go down as well. A couple's chemistry definitely gives a boost to the show. But it can not totally rely to run on that.
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Aditi Ajit modak
7/22/2017 18:57:04
Mast and apt article. THANKS FOR mentioning chandranandini as I am huge fan of SAMRAT RAJAT TOKAS. BUT in UR article u failed to mention JODHAAKBAR for chemistry between LEADS and also real life animosity between leads. RAJAT paridhi was ICONIC pair.still very good article
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Liza
7/22/2017 19:51:08
I disagree that you have to keep the on screen couple apart for months to gain trp's. Yes, creating separation for a couple weeks or misunderstandings work but it does not have to be stretched for long periods. Perfect examples are serials of producer Rajan Shahi (Director's Kut Productions) - His shows are not overly dramatic or illogical, he keeps it more real and definitely does not believe in double/triple marriages of the leads to other people or their separation for long periods of time. Bidaai, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai are prime examples of the same. Surprised you didnt mention Hina Khan-Karan Mehra (Naitik Akshara), Mohsin Khan-Shivangi Joshi(Kartik Naira), Parul Chauhan-Kinshuk Mahajan (Ragini Ranvir) or Sara Khan - Angad Hasija(Sadhana Alekh). Top shows with awesome onscreen chemistry between the leads.
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Malise
7/23/2017 19:03:24
Totally agree with you... I found it also rash systematically separating the couples... they are many other ways to keep the audience up to scale...but I guess it's one of the Hindi shows that I have to get used to... though not easy... I stopped watching some of them because of that.. such as YHM...
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Liza
7/29/2017 21:39:47
Yeah agreed! most Ekta Kapoor shows thrive on separation, multiple marriages. She has the knack to get you hooked then pisses you off with getting the leads who love each other married off to someone else & still pine for each other. Makes no sense but sad part is people watch so she continues to recycle her stories..
friendz
12/13/2017 01:12:21
Totally Right..!!
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gromet
12/13/2017 01:14:05
Totally Right..!!
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