Once the top soap for more than seven years,
Kyunki...'s TRPs began to slide last year. The show, which spawn wannabe
saas-bahu sagas and spun improbable plots around human emotions and even topics like terror and rebirth, bids adieu after losing a court battle to
Star Plus. The twisted saga of the traditional Virani family kept audiences across India and abroad glued to their television sets Monday-Thursday since its launch in October 3, 2000. The show's protagonist Smriti Irani became a household name all over India and abroad too. The show went through a five generation leap through the years. Fittingly, the soap's last episode will end with another generation leap. So as we bid adieu to the show, let us find out how the show changed the lives of those who made it all happen.
Amar Upadyay The original Mihir Virani of
Kyunki feels all good things should come to an end some day. "
Kyunki was the number one show for last six years and lasted for eight and half years. This is a big achievement in itself. This show should have ended on a good note between the channel and the production house," Amar added. Amar played Mihir Virani for two and half years before his on-screen demise, which was mourned by the country. His character was so popular that he was brought back to the show. Amar later quit after a generation leap and was replaced by Ronit Roy.
His most memorable moment:
"Virani family decides that daughter-in-law Tulsi (Smriti Irani) should get married to Anupam Kapadia (Aman Varma). I enter the hall with a Ram idol in my hand just before the wedding takes place. The entire scene was shot beautifully. The reunion was the best and most memorable one for me. When this particular episode was aired the viewers started bursting crackers in joy. I got a lot of congratulatory calls from friends, fans and relatives."
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'I will always be remembered for this show'
Ketki Dave Daksha Chachi's Arr ra raa is one tagline that epitomises Ketaki Dave, who says that the show has given her recognition even though she was in the show for only two and half years. "Daksha made me popular and I know that I will always be remembered for this show," she says. She thinks that it is better to end the show when people are still watching it. "I know Ekta Kapoor (chief of Balaji telefilms) will not be happy because it is one her best shows but it is better to end when we are still getting TRP ratings," she adds. Her most memorable moment:
"My son Chirag leaves Shanthineketan (The Virani home) with a note. I assume that he had committed suicide and held my husband responsible for this. I shouted at my husband saying that he always compared Mihir (Chirag's cousin brother) to Chirag and that is why he left the house. Finally Mihir finds Chirag and brings him back. I like this scene because it is so real. Even the audience could relate to it."
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'Watching Kyunki had become a part of my life' Sudha Shivpuri She is one having one of the most continuous presence on the show. She played the popular Baa, who finally died at the age of 100 plus, just before the sixth generation leap. Understandably, Shivpuri is disappointed with serial's end. "We read in the newspapers about the dipping TRPs. Ups and downs are part of any show. I think a show that changed TV history deserved a better ending. Watching Kyunki had become a part of my life," she says. Her most memorable moment:
"My husband Govardhan Virani's death scene where I ask him why he has left me. It is the most memorable because I could connect to my real husband's death. "The second most memorable moment would have to be when Tulsi (Smirti Irani) leaves Shanthineketan for Mandira (Mandira Bedi). That scene was emotional for me because we w
ere like a family in real life too."
'I never thought this show would end this way'
Mouni Roy Mouni became popular for her role as KT and her sizzling chemistry with Lakshay (Pulkit Samrat). Understandably, she too is sad about the show's end. "It is very sad that the show is ending. I am emotionally attached to this show as this is my first show and I was part of it for two and half years. Whatever I am today is only because of this show. I never thought this show would end this way," she says. Her most memorable moment:
"The first day of my shoot, I was in full make-up, in a new city (Haridwar) and among total strangers. I had to stand in front of the camera and smile without any dialogues. I was very nervous and conscious as everyone was watching me."
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'The show had to end some day but not with such a shameful ending'
Jaya Bhattacharya Jaya Bhattacharya played Payal, a positive as well as negative character in Kyunki. Talking about the show, she says, "It's a milestone for a lot of us. The show had to end some day but not with such a shameful ending. It deserved a glorious ending." Her most memorable moment:
"It was a dandiya scene. Smriti Irani (Tulsi) and I had a flight out of Mumbai on the same day. We had just started shooting the scene when the choreographer insisted on choreographing the dances. We told him that we had no time to practice and that we would manage. Anyway, I accidentally hit Smriti's finger very badly. Smriti asked me if I planned to kill her. Finally we finished our shot and reached the airport without incident."
'Audiences will not be happy with this kind of ending' Tassnim Sheikh The actress became very popular for her portrayal of Mohini, a comic-negative character in the show. Like the others, Sheikh isn't happy about the way the show is being shown the door. "Every show has a life span but this show was not meant to end this way. I am sure the cast, crew and the audiences will not be happy with this kind of ending," she says. She continues, "Honestly, this show has helped me to explore myself as an actor. The character I played was not easy to perform because it was a comic-negative role. Everyone appreciated my acting and it was a learning experience for me. I will definitely sit and watch the last episode tonight," Tassnim adds
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