Star Plus Fiction Head Suzana Ghai talks on Barun Sobti quitting Iss Pyaar Ko...

Ever since Tellychakkar.com broke the news about Barun Sobti planning to quit Star Plus’ hit show Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon, the channel kept a mum on the issue. It was only the production house (IMRC Entertainment and 4 Lions Films) and the concerned actors who repeatedly kept issuing denials about the same. But eventually it was the channel which tweeted that Barun decided to quit for good. This timely declaration came after we again broke the news that Viraf Phiroze Patel might replace Barun as the new man in Khusi’s life (Sanaya Irani).
Suzana Ghai

Ever since Tellychakkar.com broke the news about Barun Sobti planning to quit Star Plus’ hit show Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon, the channel kept a mum on the issue. It was only the production house (IMRC Entertainment and 4 Lions Films) and the concerned actors who repeatedly kept issuing denials about the same. But eventually it was the channel which tweeted that Barun decided to quit for good. This timely declaration came after we again broke the news that Viraf Phiroze Patel might replace Barun as the new man in Khusi’s life (Sanaya Irani).

Later Barun did concede that he was leaving but again with a caveat that it was a long leave. In this scenario Tellychakkar.com spoke to Suzana Ghai, Head of Fiction – Programming, Star Plus, about the same and she said, “Barun has been extremely popular because of Iss Pyaar Ko, however the new actor may not necessarily replace him. We have a story planned and would wait for that to unfold on air.”

We then asked her about the possible impact on the show and its popularity post Barun quitting. Angry fans have threatened via mails (we also received similar mails) that they would stop watching the show if their favourite man leaves. They also want Star Plus to stop Barun from throwing in the towel. To which, Suzana replied, “We have always maintained that a character is bigger for us. An actor is important in setting up the character of course, but people connect and relate more to characters than only actors. ”

Her confidence may be stemming from the fact that even before the channel has successfully changed the lead actors of major shows, the most recent example being Devoleena Bhattacharjee who replaced Giaa Maanek in Saath Nibhana Saathiya. The show’s number actually went up post the change.

But the story does not end here for the buzz goes that the channel might use Viraf only as a stop gap arrangement before eventually pulling the plug on Iss Pyaar Ko. After a superb run its numbers has been dipping. Rumuors of the show shutting down have also been doing the rounds since a while. Suzana did not reply to our question on possibility of the same.

Let’s see what unfolds from here.

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beerose's picture

that is gopi.this is our asr.if change barun then defeintely u will see the effect.do neglect the fans fellings and ratsemotions.sp liarsand the 4
DEEPIKA GOEL's picture

i agree with beerose this is barun nd thats jia... if barun is replaced or make as a side character then u guys just wait nd watch...we will unsuscribe starplus soon at the end of his shoot...if u dnt listen to us....
tiwaryG's picture

Replacement won't change the quality of this show, it will always be pathetic, no matter whatever changes you bring out.
madhum hua's picture

franklyhua frankly, this comment by her: "We have always maintained that a character is bigger for us. An actor is important in setting up the character of course, but people connect and relate more to characters than only actors.
Amera Rafique's picture

Is she trying to say that they r not going to try stopping Barun-by giving the example of Giaa Manek?If thats the case even im not interested to c the new guy take baruns place.Pls understand-Its like Barun has constructed the building and someone else will live in it without paying the price for it.Thts not fair.Also it seems for sometime npw that Sanaya is getting bored/she too is tired n needs a break.I wonder y the serials not maintaining an episode bank when they have passed 18 months run.This will actually enable them to give the actors the much needed break to re energise themselves.Even Geet had maintained an episode bank.Wonder y this show doesnt have one.Pls write back if im missing something here.
Rbob's picture

How can u compare barun's role with gopi's ?? Seriously ?? Zameen aasmaan ka Fark hain !
spoorthy's picture

by replacing barun's position with some random guy the show will not loose it's beauty really what crap if barun is not there as arnav then there is no arshi magic because with out sanaya and barun there is no arshi wat crap they think always i don't know
Larki's picture

I think change is needed, Barun can't act... Viraf seems better actor...
deban's picture

barun can't act?????what is ur definition of acting then???pray explain???or do u actually see the serial or are completely immersed in hoe barun looks ????maybe that's why u missed the cating part...gosh ppl!!!!
smriti gurung's picture

haha this show is popular coz of amazing chemistry between the leads barun n sanaya,if no barun no chemistry no show why don't they just shut the show with sarun as arnav khushi

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