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Posted on: 16 November 2009 at 12:00amDear blog buddies,
All your sentiments, anger, frustration, thoughts, actions and reactions to the current situation are justified and not overlooked. However it is important for everyone to understand that incidents do take place and it's a part of life, things can't be overly sugar- coated all the time, drifts like these will come and go, they won't last forever in fact it will only bring the characters emotionally and mentally closer to one another, I have full faith in my creative team as they definitely know what they're doing and where it's going to head, would also like to clear the air that no characters are leaving the show whatsoever, In fact all the 4 leads will be in focus. I hope I get the same support as always, criticizing something will only make things better but by just watching a couple of episodes you buddies have come up to a conclusion of quitting bidaai has left me speechless, at the end of the day it's each one's personal choice I can't comment further on it. What's important and to look forward to is the ultimate result of current track and the show overall.
As I go a long way back we had worked together in 'VIRAASAT' on star plus. Amar makes a special appearance in 'BIDAAI' today; his role is very interesting and full of twists and turns.
Rajan shahi.
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Posted on: 07 November 2009 at 12:00amDear blog buddies,
I associate the following words very strongly with karan mehra. Level-headed, honest, focused, hard-working and patient.
Our first outdoor shooting in Udaipur for 'YRKKH' and there had been another lead who was finalized opposite Hina khan who backed out last minute leaving us in a complete shock and crisis, his reason being, he suddenly felt television was too small for him, Ironically the same boy today is doing a minor role in a very poorly rated show, And then in stepped Karan Mehra who was blocked for another show for a long time however the show wasn't really taking off.
The people who recommended him spoke very highly of him and without giving it a second thought I finalized him with a glimpse of his photograph and one telephonic conversation. The first time I met him I was very impressed by his honesty, level- headedness and was extremely straight forward in matters people would hesitate, not did he only suit the show and the character but had immense energy and passion and it took me just that one meeting to cast him as 'NAITIK'.
The few things that also came to the fore-front about him are his upbringing, the values that have been given to him, and he comes from an extremely cultured family. In this industry one comes across very few actors who are so balanced and it's been almost a year working with him. Karan is one of the few who has not let success go to his head, he has managed to balance his personal life, is someone who talks straight to the point and has put in tremendous amount of hard-work and dedication and all those factors do reflect in his outstanding performance. I'm very proud that he is a star today and has retained his values too. I see an extremely bright future for him and wish him and Nisha all the happiness in their lives.
Yours Truly,
Rajan Shahi.
PRESENTING YOU KARAN MEHRA AKA 'NAITIK'.
Hello everyone,
It feels wonderful to be here sharing my experience with you guys, today I will be talking about how hectic my life has been the things I've missed and gained over the last one year. Well to begin with, a lot of things have definitely changed ever since 'YRKKH' happened to me, My life overall has gotten busy with the schedules, long hours of shoots, working 7 days a week, not having enough of time for your own self, loads of work pending at home etc. Basically your family and personal life goes for a toss which supposedly is the 'Price to Fame'. But I seem to be enjoying every bit of it, the show has only completed 9 months and 'naitik' has gained popularity and the show has reached great heights, I also have an extended family now which feels awesome, and have fans that I can relate to and it's become easier to get your work done now after all the popularity and recognition although it gets a little difficult to walk around having so many eyes staring at you, but it's nice to see different expressions and smiling faces around you, I mean that is something one craves for and is truly a blessing to see your dream come true. It's good to see more smiles than frowns. My entire experience has been overwhelming and I hope l always live up to your expectations.
1. What is that one moment you rather forget and a moment you will cherish for the rest of your life while shooting 'YRKKH'?
Karan. There haven't been any moments particularly that I'd like to forget I have loved all the moments shooting for 'YRKKH' except for the fact that sometimes you have to wait on the sets for hours before the shoot starts but it's all good, and the moments I will always cherish are all the moments I spend in front of the camera shooting I love talking to the camera and is my best friend.
2. What is common between Karan and Naitik and what is the dissimilarity between the two?
Karan. Naitik is a younger version of Karan and Karan is an elder version of Naitik and they look alike that's the similarity, However karan is not egoistic, short-tempered and sensitive like Naitik, he infact is very calm and easy going.
3. What would you change about 'YRKKH' if you were given complete creative freedom?
Karan. Probably change the way 'Naitik' is portrayed as an angry and impulsive guy which are some of the shades that are to be shown about his character, I'd rather see Naitik with some lighter shades, someone who is easy with life, doesn't get hyper or irritated, but no matter what, with his cuteness he can get away with anything, as far the women in the show are concerned no doubt they are all elegantly dressed but I'd want it to be a little more realistic.
4. If you were given a choice between a very successful career but an unhappy personal life and an extremely satisfying life but an unsuccessful career, which choice would you pick?
Karan. Without a second thought, I would go with the choice of having an extremely satisfying life whether it comes with a successful career or not because I strongly believe that if you are a good person nothing will stop good from happening to you, my happiness lies in my family and loved ones, there is no point in having a successful life and taking the stress back home as you are not only playing a fool with your life but also the lives around you which are hampered and in turn things around you will be affected, I always believed that backing is very important, not forgetting that, 'Behind every successful man there's a woman' and that is working for me.
5. Any message to your fans?
Karan. Well firstly I wish them good health, believe in yourself, it is very important for one to do so, it will really take you places you have never imagined, have a goal and work towards it, be happy with everything you do and keep spreading happiness and last but not the least keep watching our shows and giving us feedback as it will only make us perfect.
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Posted on: 05 November 2009 at 12:00amDear blog buddies,
I have gone through all your comments regarding all 3 shows and understand how you guys feel about the characters, I have forwarded all your likes and dislikes to my creative teams who will definitely look into the same, some of the suggestions too were very helpful.
I also came across a couple of requests saying, they'd like to visit the sets of my shows, no doubt you guys are welcome to visit at any point in time you like, however please do let my secretary Ms. Amita kamble know in advance and she will co-ordinate accordingly, here's my office phone # 0224076755 timing's are 11am-6pm.
Its been a while that we've had a guest writer on the blog and I'm sure you guys must be very excited to know more, so here's presenting you Ms. Parul Chauhan {ragini} and Mr. Karan Mehra {Naitik} who will be seen writing about a topic of their choice and answering 5 questions that I have put across to them in the coming week, so keep blogging!!!.
Thank you all for your valuable feedback, it is extremely motivating.
Your's truly
Rajan Shahi.
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Posted on: 29 October 2009 at 12:00amDear blog buddies,
Thank you all for the immediate response despite the fact that I was away for so long,. To one of the questions whether I take your thoughts or queries seriously, well I would like to mention that there is a collaboration between the channel and us who collectively go through a brain storming session and come up with ideas and a story line for a show that interest our audiences
As for the characters {Ranveer, ragini, sadhana and alekh} all four are extremely strong characters who have been putting in a lot of hard work, dedication and are passionate about their work, that has been a major factor that has made them stand out and I am sure in due course of time everything will be justified.
It is hard for me to imagine what Angad had to go through because of a few lines that were said by him, the lines were meant to be positive and motivating, he should have not been harassed and treated like a criminal, he has been feeling very low especially because he comes from Punjab and feels let down by the people there. I and zaman sir {writer} have been in this industry for a long time and have seen justice and injustice happening and have weathered many storms. Angad is young and impressionable hopefully he forgets this as a bad memory.
Last week we saw a change in TRP'S, GRP'S, a rise and fall which I will talk about in my next blog. Television has come to a stage of confusion at this point in time and it is important to stick by your conviction and instincts rather than being impressed instantly by things around.
This is to all the fans who watch BIDAAI, YRKKH and SWARG
What is that one thing that glues you buddies to watch these shows?
What is the one reason that you dont like about the show?
What kind of a show should I be producing next?
Awaiting your response????
Love
Rajan Shahi.
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Posted on: 28 October 2009 at 12:00am Hi folks,Posted in : Director's Kut
