The first episode has already shown a glimpse of Chhanchhan's bold nature when she protests against Uma Ben's attitude of paying bribe to the temple priest, thus rightfully ignoring the irrational and traditional decorum that a younger person can't speak up when an older person does something wrong. In an attempt not to displease the mainstream Hindi GEC viewers, Chhanchhan isn't too modern for their sensibilities. In fact she is the 'correct' blend of modernity and traditionalism which is acceptable to the target viewers- you will see her listening to rock music, at the same time the girl can chant the Gayatri mantra as well.
Chhanchhan hanging out with her girl pals reminds us of Sony TV's Amita ka Amit in a way. It is true that female bonding is a part and parcel of a young girl's life, but the channel should focus more on not repeating the same thought process in more than one show.
Chhanchhan is a refreshing break from the tear jerker soaps. It's lively and blended with a good dose of humour. Having said this, the first episode did have some predictable moments. When Chhanchhan heaves a sigh whispering that nobody should have a saas like Uma Ben with whom she had an altercation at the temple, we can very well predict that she will turn out to be her future saas. Indeed she accosts this difficult lady again at her friend's wedding. Well, the concept of the hero and heroine getting into cat and mouse fights before falling in love is a clichd technique now!! The serial also attempts to explore the generation gap between the youth of today to the generation of their parents and grandparents. This has however been done on shows before.
The stylist has done quite a good job while doing the costume design for Sanaya who looks lovely in both jeans and the 'readymade sarees' (sarees which can be draped around oneself in a jiffy). The other characters also look good in their respective attires. The makeup artist once again has done a nice job in enhancing the beauty of the gorgeous Sanaya. The hairdresser makes her look very attractive especially when her hair is left open.
Coming to the background music, it surprised us though as to why the tune of the Christmas carol Deck the Halls With Boughs of Holly should be played while Sanaya was wearing a saree. The scene didn't have a Christmas theme at all. Maybe it was chosen because it is a brisk tune which went in sync with the fact that the heroine draped a saree in five seconds. The title song is sweet, brisk and lively. The alliteration in it adds to the musicality.
The art direction is like what we see on most Indian soaps. The urban apartment of the upper middle class household of Sanaya has been designed well. The girls' bedrooms have been prettily decked- girls would love to have a bedroom like that.
Though, the serial did decide to experiment with Farhan which is a new face on TV; they are heavily banking on the immensely popular Sanaya Irani of Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? fame to make the show a mega-hit. Indeed Sanaya's ardent fan following may give the serial many additional numbers.
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