Majority of the big media portals have given 3.5-4/5 rating.. Most of the youtube reviewers have praised the series.. and literally every review has praised Sid's incredible performance!! So many neutrals are appreciating Agastya Rao and the actor Sidharth Shukla!🥳 It couldn't have got any better 😎
Kinda emotional right now!!
Coming from the producer ☺️
Sarita A Tanwar, who has been associated with the entertainment business for two decades, first as a media editor and then as a producer, is now all set to present Ekta Kapoor's Broken But Beautiful 3. The ALT Balaji show that stars Sidharth Shukla and Sonia Rathee in the lead, releases tomorrow (May 29).
As the excitement amongst fans increases to witness the magic of this unique love story, Sarita tells PeepingMoon exclusively what the audience can expect from the upcoming season, presenting a complex series like this one and including intimate scenes in the story.
Excerpts from the interview:
The Broken series takes us through the painful side of love, the aftermath, dealing with reality, redemption and what not. How did you conceive the series? Was it always meant to be a franchise?`
The idea came from Ekta Kapoor, she called me one day and said I think this is your zone, you should make it. I heard the story from the writer Reshunath and I instantly fell in love with it. Ekta, Reshu and I came from the same school of thought - that broken/scratched relationship stories are more interesting to tell than happy mushy love stories and we got together to tell one such story. And it clicked with the audience. No studio or producer plans to make a franchise, its the audiences that decide whether a show will become a franchise when they give it love and make it a success. Broken But Beautiful was loved by the viewers and therefore it became a franchise.
As a producer, how important is it for you to back complex and strong stories like Broken But Beautiful? That too, in a long format?
As a producer, I and my partner Niraj want to tell stories that are entertaining and engaging. Whether it is simple or complex is not the criteria. But the one thing we had decided when we set out, is that we will promote fresh new talent. We cast fresh faces as the leading ladies in BBB Season 1-2 (Harleen Sethi). and Sonia Rathee with Season 3. Not just actors, we have done three shows so far and we have launched three directors, all of who are now working on their first films. Even worked with new writers, DOPs and freshers in other departments. But it's industry leaders like Ekta Kapoor and Tarun Katiyal who deserve credit for having faith in us and backing our new actors and directors. Because ultimately it is the studio that to gives the nod. it's also commendable that Vikrant Massey and Sidharth Shukla, never once said they want an established name and didn't want
to work with a newcomer, which, as is common knowledge, does happen in the entertainment business.
Sidharth Shukla's fan following is known to all but whose idea was it to star newcomer Sonia Rathee opposite him? Did it feel like a risk at first? You could have easily roped in any other big, dynamic name…
Yes, we could have got a big name for Rumi, but the idea was to cast someone who was a good actor, and looked the part, also someone who didn't come with the baggage of an image. t thought Sonia Rathee was our Rumi, even before she auditioned. It was when i saw her intro tape for the first time. This was sometime in July. But not everybody was convinced, and we did over two hundred auditions. Even Sonia auditioned twice. We had three finalists but then Sonia seemed perfect for the role and she finally got it. Casting Sidharth was easy. He was the right choice for the part. We didn't do a single audition for the role. His angry young man avatar in Bigg Boss (i am a huge fan of the show) nailed the part for him. I can't think of anyone else who could have pulled off Agastya Rao. It was written for him, and he has played it to perfection. We were overjoyed that he liked the subject and agreed to make his digital debut with this show.
How are you planning to deal with the comparisons with the first 2 seasons? Considering, this time, the cast is completely new so comparisons are inevitable, even if the stories are different?
There will always be comparisons but the viewers are also ready to embrace new stories. Some will always connect with the previous seasons more..some will love this one more..That's out of our hands. What is, that we tell compelling stories. Broken But Beautiful is not just the name of the show, it is the theme… so there will always be different stories every two or even three seasons, as long as it takes for the characters to reach their version of happy ending. And then move to the next story.
Sonia Rathee recently revealed in an interview with us that at first she was not comfortable with the number of intimate scenes in the show and those were later cut down. While backing a show like this one that needs such scenes, what is your take on the actor's comfort? As BBB3 definitely comes across as the boldest than other two?
Intimate scenes in BBB series are never there for any other reason than to establish the intimacy between the characters. Intimate scenes can be done without any nudity. And that is true of all the seasons. We didn't cut out any intimate scenes, we just shot the scenes in an aesthetic manner, so both of our actors were comfortable. Unlike in the previous season, Agastya and Rumi's story begins on a physical note, it's not love at first sight for either of them, so intimate scenes were unavoidable. But there aren't many, as you will find out when you see the show. Even Sidharth hasn't lip-locked or done intimate scenes before, it's not just the actresses who have a problem with such scenes.
Season 4 in the making?
I'll just say that Broken But Beautiful is a series we want to continue making.
Now the review..
There is never a dull moment throughout the series.. Every frame keeps you glued to the screen wanting to know more about the perfectly flawed leads Agastya and Rumi.
The story has its own loopholes at some places, especially around episodes 4-5. Despite that it keeps you hooked, wanting to know more. It picks up in real sense from episode 6 onwards, keeps getting better and better from there. The end is just perfect, kinda realistic ❤️
Agastya Rao is surely the show stealer with the transformations that he goes through in just 10 episodes! Though I would have liked more detailed build up to his angsty & fierce side. Rumi is a typical 20 something confused girl who doesn't know what she wants from life, kinda relatable.
What to say about Sidharth's performance. He is just incredible, be it the broken, devastated Agastya after Rumi ditches him, or the calm and composed Agastya after he rises from the ashes! Not in a single frame he goes out of control, and there is a depth and poise in his acting. He's so natural and flawless that it doesn't feel like he's acting. Sonia as #Rumi has given some really powerful scenes! She's breathe of fresh air and her Rumi complements so well to Agastya. They do have chemistry despite their complicated story, and the credit surely goes to the actors!
Side characters are good, especially Agastya's friends! And all the actors are convincing too.
Music is soulful! ❤️ Production quality is top notch! Cinematography is brilliant!! Especially those breathtaking shots of Mumbai! ❤️
*****
The show seems to be gradually growing with neutrals.. people are liking the 'falling out of love' theme! 💔
Originally posted by: goofyCat
Buddy 🤗🤗So good to see someone other than me here ❤️
And I am more happy with the content of this comment 😛
Have you seen the trailers of BBB? The show will be releasing in next 3 days! Hope you find time to watch it and hope it gives you some relief and much needed distraction from hardships of life.. ❤️
Urgently need a distraction from Coronoia... Of course I will watch BBB3! Don't need even a Translation, I'll stare only at Sid anyway...😇
Originally posted by: NatalyMusketeer
Can't find a Link with the full Episode, found Trailers only...
Sorry buddy! Couldn't reply you earlier 🤗
Here is the Alt Balaji link from where you can watch it.. ❤️
https://www.altbalaji.com/show/broken-but-beautiful-season-3/353
The first episode is free.. after that you have to pay and subscribe to watch further episodes. I don't know if their subscription works for Europe though 😕 You might have to check with the Romanian FC..
Or if you can wait for few more days, then it will be available on MX player app free of cost 😳
I'm not much fond of bearded or with moustache look of actors, but I loved this one! Formals suit him so much and this whole getup was making him look so young and fresh!
Hoping this was for a reason..
https://twitter.com/rashmim__SS/status/1398368256415600643?s=19
This is so adorable! Their reunion after Jhalak season 6.. They both haven't aged a bit from where they had left in 2013 ☺️
Romantic gentleman Sidharth Shukla has some different charm on screen.. what I loved the most about it was, how graceful he was! It's not easy to perform with someone like Madhuri, without getting intimidated and without making it look awkward! Sid has that inherent charm and elegance ❤️
My favourite people!
https://twitter.com/ColorsTV/status/1401821923688869888?s=19
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