MUMBAI: Colors’ show Silsila has had mixed reactions from the audience.

While some viewed it with the positive approach that one can find love again, a majority of the television viewing audience trolled the show for its content and showed hatred for Kunal (Shakti Arora) for cheating on Mauli.

We asked Shakti about his take on the situation and on the trolling. He averred, ‘Look, such things do happen everywhere, be it in the film industry or normally in life. But people choose to maintain their silence about it, because they don’t want humiliation coming their way. Also, I feel they choose to be quiet because of societal taboos. They do not want to humiliate themselves or their partner and become the talk of the town. But such situations do happen if not in our lives, then in and around us.’

Shakti also mentioned that if they showed Kunal apologizing to Mauli and going back to her, it would be clichéd, as this is normally seen on television. What makes this show different is its realistic approach. Kunal stands up for what he believes in, his feelings, and his love for Nandini.

Shakti went on to explain the paradox of life, stating, ‘Sometimes, it happens that you are in a relationship where you think that you are in love but you are not, and there are many things amiss in the relationship. You only come to terms with this reality when you meet a person who you believe is meant for you, and then the biggest question remains – But I am married; what can I do? Certainly, if a person meets someone who can fill their void, it is likely that they will want to progress and move on in their life. That’s what Kunal did and that is what is shown.’

The actor mentioned that they are trying to showcase that nobody is perfect in this world. Everybody has their own flaws and there are times when we are not ready to accept them.

‘Kunal is definitely a nice guy and was in love with Mauli. Not once did he cheat on her, but there was something amiss and that void was filled by Nandini. In life too, there are some people who take a stand and make a decision to fight and do whatever it takes to be with the other person they feel an affinity towards and have found love in. Some people like what Kunal is doing and some don’t, so we have mixed reactions.’

Well said, Shakti!